Wildcat Weekly
January 14, 2022
Dutton Elementary School
2021 National Blue Ribbon School Winner
Email: spragginsa@calschools.org
Website: www.calschools.org/dutton-elementary/
Location: 3820 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, USA
Phone: (616) 698-8982
Facebook: facebook.com/DuttonElementaryPTO/
Mission Statement
Dutton Elementary prepares students to make a positive difference by empowering and equipping all students to achieve their best, ensuring the highest quality of learning.
Info for Parents:
Parents please remember for the safety of our children that when dropping off your child during the school day, please find a parking spot and walk your child into the building. Please do not use the bus lane to park your car during the school day.
Parents, you are always welcome to see the qualifications of your child’s teacher or paraprofessional here at Dutton. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Veitch.
If your child/ren will be late or are out for the day. Please call 616-698-8982 or e-mail pickardh@calschools.org and spragginsa@calschools.org by 9:00 a.m.
Start of the day- 8:45 a.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, 8:35 a.m. for all others. Parent drop off NO earlier than 8:30 a.m.) End of the day- 3:40 p.m. (Doors open at 3:40 p.m. for parent pick up.) Half Day dismissal is at 12:00 (Lunch will not be served on half days, you may pre-order a sack lunch)
If your child/ren arrives after 8:45 please walk them into the office and sign them in using your cell phone and the QR code located next to the call box. Our doors at the parent drop off area are locked at 8:45 a.m.
UPCOMING DATES:
January 17, No School
Feb 1, Kindergarten/Young Fives Enrollment Begins
February 23, Half Day, School Dismissal at 12:00 PM
February 24 - 25, Mid Winter Break, No School
Febraury 28, March 1 and 2, Hearing and Vision Screening
Kindergarten/Young Fives Enrollment for 2022/2023 School Year
A Message From Mrs. Zupin - Library
Hi Everyone,
I've enjoyed having students back in the library! Please look at the following library schedule to see when your child(ren) has library so that you can remind them to place their library book(s) in their backpack. When your child(ren) returns their library book(s) on time, it allows another student to enjoy that book as much as yours did!! One thing we talked about at the beginning of school was to designate a spot in the house for them to keep their library book(s), so they always know where it is at and will be able to return it to school on time.
Tuesday: Mrs. Renberg, Mrs. Hantle, Mrs. Oosterhouse, Mrs. Wenger
Wednesday: Mrs. Gus
Thursday: Mr. Werner, Mrs. VanderArk, Mr. Good, Mrs. Storrer
Friday: Mrs. Young/Mrs. Kruizenga, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. King
Thanks!
Mrs. Zupin
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Building and district-level free and reduced lunch numbers are used by the federal government to determine funding which ultimately impacts staffing. All families are encouraged to complete the Free/Reduced lunch application (linked below) to see if they qualify. If you prefer a paper application, please contact the office and one will be sent home with your child.
Curbside Meal Information
October 28, 2021
Dear Caledonia Community Schools family,
We are changing up the times of our curbside meal service. Starting November 1, free meals will be available for all students 18 & younger, and 26 and under with special needs from 9:00 am - 9:30 am every Monday. This is available to all school meal programs and childcare institutions across the country to continue serving healthy meals for the 2021-2022 school year.
If this time does not work out for your family, please contact our food service department at 616-891-0227 to schedule a time between 8 am and 3 pm (Monday-Friday) to pick up free meals for your family. All meals can be picked up at Duncan Lake Middle School near the Tennis Courts. Look for the white tent!
We hope this news helps more families take advantage of the free meals provided.
Sincerely,
CCS Administration
Medication Administraton at School
All medications require an Authorization Form signed by parent and Physician.
All OTC medications will be supplied by parent and require instructions and parent signature.
All medications need to be brought to school by a parent.
All medications need to be in original labeled container and cannot be expired.
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Caledonia Education Foundation
Covid 19 has created increased budgetary demands for our district. The Caledonia Education Foundation is asking you to show that you care by helping us fill in the gap. CAL CARES is a campaign to bring together organizations like the Caledonia Education Foundation, PTOs, teams, local businesses, families, alumni, and other groups to raise $300,000 for the most pressing needs of the Caledonia district.
We are asking the Caledonia community to rally together to support our students, teachers and administrators. We want to be known as a community that stood by our district when the need was great. The future is uncertain, but you can come alongside our families, teachers, and students to help navigate learning for today. Show you care with a gift today! Thank-you!