Dix Street Press
Dix Street Elementary Weekly Newsletter - November 9, 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
Nov. 12: Otsego Board of Education MTG, Dix Street Cafeteria @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov 13: PTO MTG, Dix Street Media Center @ 3:50 p.m.
Nov. 14: Delayed Start-school begins at 9:50 a.m.
Nov. 14: Early Childhood Center Groundbreaking, Edge of property @ 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Half-Day, release at 12:00 p.m.
Nov. 19: Evening conferences, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Nov. 20: Half-Day, release at 12:00 p.m.
Nov. 20: Afternoon conferences 1:00-4:00 p.m. & Evening conferences, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Nov. 21-23: No School--Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 26: 2nd Trimester Begins
Monday Mission
November 12, 2018:
Student, Staff & Parent Mission: High Fives! Give and receive high fives this week, it’s a great way to have some positive contact with each other. There is nothing like a friendly high five to let you know that people notice you!
Parent-Teacher Conferences November 2018
November parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 19th & Tuesday, November 20th . Students will have a ½ day on both days and will be released at 12:00 p.m. Once again, we are signing up for conferences using the SignUp Genius scheduling system. It is time to sign up! Click on the name of your child(ren)'s teacher to schedule a conference. If you need help using the SignUp Genius system, contact our office at (269) 692-6099 for assistance. We are hoping for 100% attendance!
PLEASE ENTER STUDENT NAME IN THE SIGN UP, THANK YOU
Mrs. Beall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs62
Mrs. Bender: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs63
Mrs. Bush: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs64
Mrs. Cramer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs65
Mrs. B. Evans (K): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs67
Mrs. J. Evans (5th grade): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs66
Mrs. Kloster-Larkey: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs68
Mrs. Miles: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs69
Mrs. Morrow: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs70
Ms. Seger: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-msseger6
Mrs. Senn: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs71
Mrs. Shearer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs72
Mrs. Staeven: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs73
Mrs. VanWyk: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A629AAFD0-mrs74
RECESS DRESS CODE REVIEW
There have been some issues with the dress requirements for recess. As we begin to ride the temperature roller coaster (mostly down!) that is the norm here in West Michigan, it is a good time to review the recess dress code.
All students must wear snow pants, coat, and boots to go off the paved areas of the playground when there is snow on the ground or if it is muddy. Also, as the weather and temperature fluctuates our policy for outdoor gear is as follows:
50’s-Jackets are suggested, but optional
40’s-Jackets, coat, sweatshirt, or sweater required
30’s-Coat, hat, gloves, boots, & snow pants required.
We use the wind chill temperature to determine the dress requirements. The office will inform
the students when the temperature is questionable.
OHS Destination Imagination
We Need Your Help!
The Otsego High School Destination Imagination team is running a clothing drive from October 22nd-November 16th!
We are collecting NEW socks, NEW underwear, and NEW AND GENTLY used tennis shoes.
A box is set up in the Dix Street lobby.
When this clothing drive ends, we will be distributing these items throughout the community to the families who are in need.
Alamo Destination Imagination Poinsettia Fundraiser
Salvation Army Bell RInging
Once again, Dix Street is signed up to ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign on Saturday December 1, 2018 from 9:00 a.m -1:00 p.m. at the Walmart in Plainwell. We are looking for families that would be willing to spend a half hour ringing the bell. Please email Jessica Koenig at jkoenig@alleganaesa.org if you are interested in helping out.
2018-19 Otsego Ski Club-Timber Ridge
Due Date: November 30, 2018
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
After-School Pick-Up Procedure Reminder
It is very important that the office knows what your child needs to do at the end of the day. Please inform the office before 3:00 pm if there are changes to your pick-up routine. If you have any questions, please contact the Dix Street office.
All parents who are picking will wait in the new secured vestibule inside the main entrance doors. The vestibule will be opened around 3:30pm.
Emergency Contact Information
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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