The Sunday Snapshot from Mrs. Love
Dundee Elementary School March 11th- 15th, 2024
Week 27 News
Viking Families,
Please view the information below for next week's happenings.
This week at a glance:
Monday, March 11th: NO Tutoring, 4th Grade ROX, 4th Grade OK2SAY Presentation, DCS Board Meeting 5:30 pm, Wear Words Day
Wednesday, March 13th: 4th Grade Tutoring, Spring Photo Day, DES Spring Conferences by Appointment 4-6 pm, 3rd Grade Spring Music Concerts 6:00 & 7:00 pm
Friday, March 15th: Half Day of School Dismissal 12:05 pm (Viking Camp Offered), Read with a Flashlight Day
This week let's ROW Like Vikings: Respect, Ownership & Wise Choices
Have a great week! Go Vikings!
Upcoming Events
- 3/18-21st PTO Spring Book Fair
- 3/20 Family Literacy Night 5:00 pm
- 3/25-29th No School-Spring Break
- 4/1 No School
- 4/2 School Resumes
- 4/5 Assembly
- 4/8 Half Day of School (No Viking Camp)
- 4/10 Y5/Kinder Round Up 4:30-7:30 pm (by appointment)
- 4/12 Y5/Kinder Round Up 9:00-3:00 (by appointment)
- 4/18 4th Grade Spring Music Concert (Spotts, Lein, Cairns)
- 4/19 Y5/Kinder Round Up 9:00-3:00 (by appointment)
- 4/23 4th Grade Spring Music Concert (Marion & England)
- 5/9 1st Grade Music Concert
- 5/10 Half Day of School 12:05 pm Dismissal (Viking Camp Offered)
- 5/23 2nd Grade Spring Music Concert
- 5/27 No School-Memorial Day
- 6/3 Half Day of School 12:05 pm Dismissal (Viking Camp Offered)
- 6/4 Last Day of School Half Day 12:05 pm Dismissal (No Viking Camp)
Family Literacy Night
Viking Camp Registration Form Link
Please use the link below to print and fill out the form or you may fill out the paper form sent home with your student.
Attention girls Grades 3rd-5th grade, we have 15 more slots available for our spring season of Girls on the Run. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:15 in the elementary gym. The season starts March 19th. Follow this link for registration information:
https://www.girlsontherunsemi.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
DES Staff Member Spotlight of the Week
Mrs. Dolezal is our DES Staff Spotlight of the Week!
Mrs. Dolezal is one of our first grade teachers and she has worked with students at Dundee Community Schools for eight years. Mrs. Dolezal earned her Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Monroe County Community College, her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and her Masters Degree in Reading and Literacy from Marygrove College.
Mrs. Dolezal enjoys camping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends in her free time. Her favorite color is turquoise. Her favorite snack is Cheez-Its and her favorite drink is 7 Up.
Thank you, Mrs. Dolezal, for all you do for our DES Vikings!
Join the Viking Team at DES Young Fives & Kindergarten Round Up!
PTO News
The PTO will host their next meeting to discuss spring projects on April 3rd at 4:00 pm in the elementary All Purpose Room. Please join them if you can to share your ideas and sign up to help them serve our students and staff. Many hands make less work!
Please use the link below to sign up to help at the Book Fair this month!
Notes from the Nurse
Tis the season of runny noses, illnesses and germs. Please remind your little ones to wash their
hands frequently and not to share personal items like hats or water bottles.
Another important reminder is for students who take medication. Any and all medication (including over the counter) need to be brought to the office and checked in. We also need proper authorization if these are prescription medications or over the counter. Students are not allowed to transport any medications to and from school. This is for the safety of all our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at Marylen.Nobile@dundeeschools.org
Be well!
Nurse Marylen Nobile, RN
PBIS News
Congratulations to this week's ROW Ticket Classroom Winners!
Our Character Trait of the Month is Cooperation. Help us reinforce this trait at home this month!
March Menu
Stay Connected!
If you are on social media, please consider following our Dundee Elementary Facebook Page. Photos, updates and weekly newsletters are posted there.
Lastly, if you haven't already connected with your student's teacher on Bloomz, please consider doing so. Bloomz is the main form of communication that teachers use to interact with families. If you aren't sure how to get connected, please contact your student's teacher or the office and we'd be happy to help!
Handle With Care
OK2SAY
Did you know that Dundee Elementary School is a participant and supporter of the OK2SAY program? See more information below.
Not all heroes wear a cape and tights. A real hero speaks up for what's right. Be a real hero. If you see or hear something that threatens student or school safety, submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY.
Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.
Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Important Information for DES
DES Full School Day Hours:
- The school day begins at 8:35 am and ends at 3:40 pm
- Our staff begins monitoring students at 8:15 am. Please do not drop off students prior to 8:15 am as there will not be any DES staff available to supervise them. Students dropped off from 8:15-8:25 will go to the playground with our supervisors and will then be dismissed to their classrooms. Students who purchase school breakfast will go to the cafeteria when they arrive unless they are in Y5 or kindergarten (their breakfast is served in the classroom).
Elementary School Handbook:
Dundee Community Schools Calendar:
Click for the 2023-2024 District Calendar
Infinite Campus Parent Portal:
https://dundeemi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/dundee.jsp
School Meal Payments:
Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students for the 2023/2024 school year! We ask that all families please fill out the free/reduced meal form on our website, even if you don't normally qualify.
Link for Food Service Forms & Payments
School Menus:
https://dundeecommunityschools.nutrislice.com/menu/dundee-elementary-school-k-5/lunch/2022-08-28
DES Facebook Page:
For reporting a student absent:
734-529-7044 Press 1
School Nurse: Rachel Palmer
734-529-2350 ext. 11013
DCS Athletics Information
Use the link below to checkout the Dundee Athletics Facebook Page:
Dundee Community Schools Vision & Mission Statements
Vision Statement
“Students First” – Inspire, Educate, Innovate, Celebrate
Mission Statement
Dundee Community Schools is setting a course for student success. We will challenge and inspire every student, every day, in every class through innovation and dedication ‐ promoting knowledgeable, responsible, and caring citizens.
DES Contact Information
Dundee, MI 48131
School Phone: 734-529-7044
School Fax: 734-529-3741
Principal: Mrs. Love shana.love@dundeeschools.org
Assistant Principal: Mr. Briggs jay.briggs@dundeeschools.org