Dix Street Press
Dix Street Elementary Weekly Newsletter - December 14, 2018
How will you show your P.R.I.D.E. today?
Great Lakes, Great Students, Great P.R.I.D.E.
R-Responsible Actions
I-Integrity Within
D-Determination to Succeed
E-Expect Excellence
Upcoming Events
Dec. 18: Mr. Jim Magic & Stop Bullying Show
Dec. 19: Delayed Start-school begins @ 9:50 a.m
Dec. 20: 3rd grade brunch
Dec. 20: Kindergarten Holiday Program 10:00 a.m. @ OMS Auditorium
Dec. 21: PTO Holiday parties
Dec. 24-Jan. 4: Holiday Break!
Monday, Dec. 17: Wear your favorite Holiday Shirt
Tuesday, Dec. 18: Wear your Ugliest Christmas Sweater
Wednesday, Dec. 19: Wear a Holiday Hat
Thursday, Dec. 20: Wear your favorite Christmas Socks
Friday, Dec. 21: Wear Red & Green
Monday Mission
December 17, 2018:
Student, Staff & Parent Mission: Each day this week, write a note to a classmate, your child, your students, or a colleague. This hand-written note could be a note of thanks, affirmation, or just a nice "Hello." We want everyone to feel connected to another person this week. Lets celebrate , and show value, for our relationships!
PTO Holiday Parties
On Friday December 21st, the PTO will be providing a snack and fun for the students. Volunteers are always needed to set up, serve the kids and clean up. Contact the office if you can help. The schedule is as follows:
· 1:30-1:50: Kindergarten & Young 5s
· 1:55-2:15: 4th and 5th grade
· 2:20-2:40: 2nd grade
· 2:45-3:05: 1st grade & ASD
Tardy Students & Early Sign-Out
There have been a lot of tardy students this year, and many students signed out early…Don’t forget, school starts at 8:20 a.m. (9:50 a.m. on Delayed Start Wed.) & dismissal is 3:43 p.m.. Being tardy can effect a student’s whole day, because they are behind the rest of the class before they even start. When a student is signed out early it can effect learning when the student misses the same subject several times. As we prepare students for future success, an easy way to help them is to be on time and finish the day. Thanks for helping teach this important life skill.
Bittersweet Ski Club
Attention skiers and snowboarders: If your family wants to take advantage of skiing/snowboarding at Bittersweet for a discount this winter, stop by the office and pick up a
ski club application. Applications and money are due by December 17, if you want your pass before Christmas break.
Girls on the Run Registration Kicks Off!
It’s time to start thinking spring! Girls on the Run online registration began Dec. 1st and runs through Dec. 16th at 11:59 p.m.
Online Girl Registration can be found here: GOTR 2019 Program Registration
If you have a daughter in 3rd-5th grade, you definitely want to look into this wonderful opportunity! We are planning on two teams. Each team is limited to 15 girls. The girls will be meeting on M/W or T/Th from 3:45-5:15 p.m. Girls on the Run is a curriculum based, after-school character development program designed for 3rd-5th grade girls of ALL fitness levels. The 10-week curriculum attempts to help each girl find and stay true to her REAL self. Groups of 8 to 15 girls meet twice a week with their trained, volunteer coaches to discuss important life lessons while playing fun running games. Girls on the Run emphasizes independent thinking, making healthy choices, healthy group dynamics and problem solving. The curriculum stresses peer support and doing your best. The program finishes with the girls running or walking in a non-competitive 5K. The program runs March 6th -June 1st after school. The registration fee is $165. Scholarships are available on a sliding scale with a $5 minimum.
Watch D.O.G.S.
The staff and parents at Dix Street Elementary believe in providing a safe quality educational environment for our kids. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a one of a kind, school-based father involvement program that supports education and safety. If you are interested in being a Watch DOG or would like to make a financial donation to support this program please contact Dr. Rollandini mrollandini@otsegops.org. The first step is to register in the Dix Street office. Once registered, you can sign-up to volunteer at THIS LINK
Dix Street Parents
Follow Us On Facebook: There is a new Dix Street Elementary Parent’s group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/502857119910811/ join today!
Dix Street Elementary
Office Phone: (269) 694-7700
Attendance Line: (269) 694-7780Dix Street BASE: (269) 694-7745
Email: mrollandini@otsegops.org
Website: http://dse.otsegops.org/
Location: 503 Dix Street, Otsego, MI, United States
Phone: (269) 694-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502857119910811/
Twitter: @otsegoschools