Dublin Times
Back to School Edition 2022-2023
At Dublin, we work very hard to create meaningful relationships with our students and families. Getting to know all of our students and families is a top priority. We look forward to your partnership and thank you for your help in making this school year a success!
Danielle Bigi, Principal
Important Dates
August
8/25 - Meet and Greet, 3:00-4:00 PM8/25 - PTA Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground, 4:00-4:30 PM
8/29 - First Day of School!
8/29 - Staggered Start for Kindergarten Students
- Last names beginning with letters A-L attend from 8:50-11:30 AM
- Last names beginning with letters M-Z attend from 1:30-4:00 PM
September
9/2 - No School
9/5 - No School, Labor Day
9/7 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM (Dublin Learning Commons)
9/13 - Curriculum Nights: 4th Grade - 6:00 PM, 5th Grade - 6:30 PM, 3rd Grade - 7:00 PM
9/14 - Curriculum Nights: 1st Grade - 6:00 PM, 2nd Grade - 6:30 PM, Kindergarten - 7:00 PM
9/20 - 1/2 Day for Students
9/26 - No School, Rosh Hashanah
Back to School Information
Back-to-School Online Registration
The registration window is open and you can find directions on how to complete the online "packet" on this website. This must be completed in order to see your child’s classroom/teacher assignment.
Enrollment
It is very IMPORTANT that new families enroll ASAP. Each new enrollment impacts class sizes and the number of sections per grade. If you know of any families in the Dublin attendance area with incoming kindergarten or new students, please encourage them to register ASAP.
If you have questions about enrollment, please contact Student Services at 248-956-2085 or 248-956-2086. You can also contact our main office for help.
Classroom/Teacher Assignments
Please remember that it is our top priority to develop appropriate classroom groupings that will provide all of our children with the best opportunity for academic and social success. Our staff has worked extremely hard in determining the most appropriate classroom placements for all students individually and collectively. It is so important to us that all of our children have the best opportunity for academic and social success this upcoming school year. As a result, no changes to class assignments will be made. We are committed to providing each child an exceptional education and overall great school experience.
School Supplies
Suggested School Supplies
Suggested school supply lists for the 2022-2023 school year can be found on the Dublin website.
School supplies can be dropped off in your child's classroom during the Meet and Greet event.
If you are in need of assistance with school supplies, please email DanielleBigi@wlcsd.org and we will assist you confidentially.
PTA Pre-Order School Supply Kit Pickup
Back to School Events
Meet and Greet
***Please Note: The first required work day for teachers is Wednesday, August 24 and they will be engaged in professional learning for the majority of the day on Wednesday and much of the day Thursday. Additionally, due to the move over to the new building, teachers have extra work this year to unpack and arrange their new classrooms. I have assured teachers that it is NOT the expectation that classrooms are completely ready for the Meet and Greet. Thank you for understanding!
PTA Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground
First Day of School - August 29
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Information
New building
- There are some items that will not be completed inside the building until the school year is underway due to a delay in materials. Please note that none of these items will impact student/staff safety or learning. Any additional work that needs to be completed will be done outside of school hours.
- Demolition of the old building will continue into the school year. Due to demolition, parking and traffic patterns will remain limited for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Information on new arrival and dismissal locations and procedures will be sent to all families soon.
- We believe we have a solid plan for our arrival and dismissal routines and locations within the new building; however, we ask for your patience and flexibility should we need to make adjustments once we try our new routines.
We are beyond excited for our community to see the new building and for the amazing instructional opportunities and learning environment that it will provide for our students and staff!
Transportation
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
A document with more specific information on our new arrival and dismissal locations will be sent to all families soon.
Transportation Department Information
Please review the following information from our transportation department:
- If your child is eligible for bus transportation, it is recommended that they start this routine on the first day of school.
- Bus Stops/Routes: Bus stops/routes will be posted on the bus route page of the transportation website and Skyward Family Access on Monday, August 22, 2022.
- Bus Drivers - Bus drivers will be contacting all kindergarten families to introduce themselves. You can expect a phone call from your child’s driver in the coming weeks! Our drivers take care to ensure our kindergartners get on/off the bus safely each day.
Prime Time Care
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.
Food Service
Breakfast/Lunch Procedures
The cost for breakfast/lunch is as follows:
- Breakfast - $1.50
- Lunch - $3.00
Students are also able to bring lunch from home on a daily basis.
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
Follow us on Twitter! @DublinWL
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