What's Happening at the "D"
August 9, 2021 Vol. 1
DeKeyser Elementary
Email: shannon.hathcock@uticak12.org
Website: https://dekeyser.uticak12.org/
Location: 39600 Atkinson Drive, Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Phone: (586)797-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DekeyserElementary
Hello DeKeyser Families,
If you have any questions about the information below, please do not hesitate to call our office at (586)797-4400.
Have an amazing day!
Mrs. Hathcock
DeKeyser Office Information
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Open Daily: Monday - Friday
Office Phone Number: (586)797-4400
2021-2022 Calendar Dates
*Additional dates and calendar elements including but not limited to potential further closed dates, half-days, exam schedules, conference windows continue to be considered and will be released once determined.
August 2021
Aug. 23: TENTATIVE - DeKeyser Elementary - Summer Clean Up - OUTSIDE EVENT
Aug. 31: 1st Day of school (1/2 day) Hours: TBD
September 2021
Sept. 3: No School
Sept. 6: No School - Labor Day
Sept. 13: Picture Day
October 2021
Oct. 29: 1/2 Day of School - End of 1st Marking Period
November 2021
Nov. 2: No School - Election Day
Nov. 11: 1/2 Day , Conferences
Nov. 24-26: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 2021
Dec. 20: 1/2 Day
Dec. 21: 1/2 Day - End of 2nd Marking Period
Dec. 22- 31: No School - Winter Break
January 2022
Jan. 3: Welcome Back
Jan. 17: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2022
Feb. 21-25: No School - Mid-Winter Break
March 2022
April 2022
Apr. 1: 1/2 Day - End of 3rd Marking Period
Apr. 4-8: No School - Spring Break
Apr. 15: No School - Good Friday
May 2022
May 27: No School
May 30: No School - Memorial Day
June 2022
June 9: 1/2 Day
June 10: 1/2 Day - Last Day of School
Classroom Teacher Assignments
School Hours
Security Procedures
- Please press the busser to speak with someone in the office
- You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
- You will be asked to show your photo id into the security camera above the outside door
- Office staff will assist you in your reason for visiting the office
In addition, we ask that you do NOT let any visitors in the door as you enter or exit the building.
All teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we hope that you will help us with our safety procedures at DeKeyser Elementary.
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
This information is critical in determining the amount of money that our school receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs. These supplemental programs help us offer supports and services to our students including but not limited to:
Pandemic -EBT
Instructional Supports (Staff, supplies, materials, etc.)
Professional Learning For Staff
Parent & Community Engagement Supplies & Activities
Technology
We ask that you please complete and submit the application as soon as possible to ensure that additional funding for our school is available to meet the needs of our students. All information on the application is confidential. Without your assistance in completing the application, our school cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal Funds.
If you need further assistance, please contact food services at (586)797-1180 or email them at foodservice@uticak12.org
2021-2022 Lunch & Recess Supervisors Needed
School Age Child Care
Families must pre-register online.
Registrations will not be done on site or over the phone.
- Completing the online form is NOT a guarantee or confirmation of registration
- Once families complete the online form, a SACC representative will contact you to confirm your registration and process payment. Please have your credit card information available.
- Once payment is complete, you will receive a separate email with required paperwork. Completed paperwork must be emailed to "schoolname"sacc@uticak12.org (ex. DeKeysersacc@uticak12.org)
- Registrations will be processed on a first come fist served basis, availability is limited.
- If the program is full at your location, you will receive an email indicating you have been placed on the waitlist. Families on the waitlist will be contacted as space becomes available.
Medical Health Plans
Health plans should be completed for any condition that may involve special dietary considerations, activity levels, medications, or treatment of urgent problems. Completion of health plans allow our staff to take the best possible care of your child.
A physician signature is required on all health plans. Any medications that are to be distributed by school staff or used by students at school must have an Authorization for Medication completed and signed by a physician, including any over-the-counter medications.
Health Care Plans and Authorization for Medication forms are available at Resources and Forms - Utica Community Schools (uticak12.org) Two transportation forms are required for every student that rides the bus with a COLOR picture attached to each form. Depending on your child's diagnosis, the following forms are required by the school.
Food Allergies/Insect Allergies/Latex Allergies: FARE Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, Michigan Department of Education Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations, 2 Authorization for Medications (one for an anti-histamine and one for Epinephrine), 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
MDE Dietary Accommodations: Required for Food Services for students with Food Allergies.
Asthma: Asthma Health Care Plan, Authorization for Medication for a rescue inhaler, 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Seizure: Seizure Health Care Plan, Authorization for Medication for rescue medications and/or other medications, 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Diabetes: Diabetes Health Care Plan, 2 Transportation Forms (if you child is a bus rider) and you must submit your Diabetes Medical Management Plan from your Endocrinologist
Heart Condition: Heart Condition Health Care Plan and 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Any other diagnosis: General Health Care Plan, Authorization for Medication (if needed), 2 Transportation Forms (if your child is a bus rider)
Please return all the necessary, completed and signed forms (dated after June 11, 2021) prior to August 31, 2021 to: officedekeyser@uticak12.org
Your cooperation will help ensure a safe and healthy school year. Any questions can be directed to: Emily Duzey, Utica Community School's District Nurse after August 16th at: