Dublin Times
October 8, 2021
Important Dates
October
10/9 - Viewfest at Walled Lake Central
10/22 - Teacher of the Year Nomination Forms Due
10/22 - PTA Trunk or Treat, 6:00-7:00 PM
10/29 - 1/2 Day of School, Dismissal at 12:25
November
11/2 - No School, Election Day
11/5 - Picture Re-Takes
Teacher of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that the Walled Lake Teacher of the Year program is back for the 2021-2022 school year! The Walled Lake Consolidated School District believes that all teachers have a profound effect on the students whose lives they touch. In an effort to acknowledge the quality of our entire teaching staff, we would like to publicly recognize some of our exemplary teachers.
Please consider nominating one of our amazing Dublin teachers that you believe is deserving of this award. The form is linked below and can also be found on this page of the district website. All nomination forms must be turned into the main office at Dublin by Friday, October 22, 2021. Directions and more information can be found both on the form and the website. Should you have any questions please let me know. Thank you for taking the time to honor and acknowledge an outstanding Dublin teacher!
PTA Trunk or Treat
The PTA Trunk or Treat Event is on October 22 from 6:00-7:00 PM. We are in need of candy donations to support this event. To ensure that we have a variety of types of candy, please donate based on the grade level assignment listed below. Candy donations can be brought into the office or students can bring it and give it to their teacher. Look for more information about the Trunk or Treat soon.
Kindergarten: Swedish Fish
1st grade: Tootsie Rolls
2nd grade: Skittles
3rd grade: Starburst
4th grade: Dum Dum Suckers
5th grade: Sour Patch Kids
Covid Notification Update
In an effort to be as transparent as possible and at the same time respect the privacy of our students, staff, and families, we will be enhancing our communication process related to COVID positive cases in our building. When we have a COVID positive case, the families of the students in the classroom will receive a specific email letting them know that their child was in a classroom with a COVID positive person during the infectious period. Then, the families of the grade level will also receive an email letting them know that there was a COVID positive case in that grade level. As always, if anyone has any general questions about the number of positive cases in a particular school or our District, please access the District COVID dashboard.
Previously Shared Information
Volunteers
As you may have seen in the district update or my email yesterday, volunteers may return to Walled Lake Schools beginning on October 1 on a limited basis. Over the last year we have worked very hard to keep our school open and our students and staff healthy. While we are very excited to see volunteers back in our school, we also want to ensure that we have a plan in place that continues to ensure the health and wellness of our students, staff, and community.
I ask that you please do not reach out to teachers at this time inquiring about volunteer opportunities. Our classroom teachers will contact parents about any future volunteer opportunities at the appropriate time. I will be in contact regarding building volunteer opportunities soon.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience and support.
Open Positions in Walled Lake
We have many open non-certified positions here in Walled Lake. Click here to access existing, available positions and sort by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Visit the Human Resources employment opportunities page on the District website for more information. Assistance with the job application process on-line can be made available.
Viewfest
Earlier this year Viewspire, LLC was created by co-owner (Glen Schwartz) and clinician (Nikki O’Donnell) of Viewpoint Psychology & Wellness. The goal is to re-invent the way that mental wellness skills and support are provided within communities. Viewspire has done this by building positive, culturally integrated, accessible and approachable programs that will reach kids on a more impactful level than ever before.
Viewspire intends to further our efforts to Re-imagine Mental Health at Viewfest on October 9th at Walled Lake Central High School. This, first of its kind, psychologist curated community event, includes fun, engaging and impactful activities for children, teens, young adults and families. The festival will be highlighted by breaking a WORLD RECORD using Viewspire’s Hug Buddy postcards and hosting an interactive tribute center for those lost to the tragedy of suicide. Some of the day’s fun includes live entertainment, food trucks, presentations, raffles, auctions and much more! Click on the link below for more information.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
All families that are picking up students at the end of the day must sign up for Car Rider or Shamrock Pick-Up this school year. Signs from previous years will not work as we are running a different system this year. If you have not signed up yet and gotten yellow 2021-22 dismissal signs, please call our office.
As a reminder, if your child's normal dismissal routine changes for the day, our office needs to be notified no later than 3:30.
Late Buses
From time to time our buses may run late; however, a bus will always come to pick up your child. If the bus is running late, please call the late bus hotline for updated information. All late buses will be listed on the hotline if the driver is running TEN OR MORE minutes late.
Late Bus Hotline - 248-956-5199
Authorization to Administer Medication Form
If your child needs to have medication administered at school, parents must complete an AUTHORIZATION to ADMINISTER MEDICATION FORM. We must have an updated form each school year.
Please click on the link to view. Print out and complete the form. Please drop it off at our main office as soon as possible. You can also email it to our secretaries Diane Yanalunas or Laura Edwards.
HEALTH SCREENING BEFORE YOU COME TO SCHOOL
We continue to urge all families to check your child's health daily and make decisions that will help ensure we keep our students, staff, and community healthy and safe.
Daily Health Checks: Please check your child(ren) daily for ANY signs of illness before attending school. Check for the following symptoms:
- Fever/Chills
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
- Muscle of Body Aches
- Headache
- New loss of smell or taste
- Sore throat
- Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Diarrhea
If your child has any of these symptoms, please err on the side of caution and keep them home until they are feeling better! We appreciate your partnership as we continue to work together to keep our community healthy and safe!
New Building Construction
Dublin PTA Information
Dublin PTA Website
Communication is Key!
SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS
It is critical that parents keep an updated email address and let us know if it changes as soon as possible. Parents may update this information for us on Skyward Family Access. All teachers at Dublin utilize Skyward Family Access to communicate with parents. Report cards, lunch account information, progress reports, attendance, and other important information will always be posted on Skyward Family Access. If you are a new family to Walled Lake Schools or have misplaced or lost your Family Access ID and password, please click HERE to get connected.
Dublin Times and School Web Page
Our Dublin Times newsletter will be sent electronically to families. This is typically a weekly communication filled with all important school and PTA updates. An archive of newsletters will be posted to our school website. Please visit this page often for information about our school. You will find links to important documents, websites and important updates.
PTA Website and Updates
Our PTA has an excellent website with upcoming events, fundraiser information, PTA membership links, and other pertinent information and forms.
Social Media
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Dublin Contact Information
Principal: DanielleBigi@wlcsd.org
248-956-3800
Diane Yanalunas
Principal's Secretary: DianeYanalunas@wlcsd.org
248-956-3829
Laura Edwards
Building Secretary: LauraEdwards@wlcsd.org
248-956-3841
Website: https://wlcsd.org/schools/elementary/dublin/
Location: 425 Farnsworth Rd, White Lake, MI, USA
Phone: 248-956-3800
Twitter: @DublinWL