Dix Street Press
Dix Street Elementary Weekly Newsletter - October 5, 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
Oct. 9: DOG JOG fundraiser
Oct. 10: Delayed Start-school begins at 9:50 a.m.
Oct. 10: Coffee with the Superintendent @ Mezzo 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 17: Delayed Start-school begins at 9:50 a.m.
Monday Mission
October 8, 2018:
Student Mission: Instead of asking your teacher or your parents what to do after completing a task use your best judgment and experience to find something positive to do.
Staff & Parents: Make a list of things your students and children can do without having to ask permission.
Dog Jog 2018
The Dog Jog 2018, Dix Street's ONE and ONLY fundraiser of the year will take place Oct. 9th. Information sheets and Pledge Envelopes have been sent home, so get out there and get some pledges! The funds raised through the Dog Jog support our staff and students in many ways throughout the year:
• K-zoo Nature Center Visits • Field Trips • Open House • Holiday Parties • March Is Reading Month • Mileage Club • Family Fun Nights • Teacher Mini-Grants
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH THE DOG JOG! PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR DETAILS--Come out and join the FUN!
The schedule is as follows:
• 9:00-9:30............................................ 1st grade
• 9:35-10:05.......................................... Young 5s, a.m. ECSE and ASD
• 10:10-10:40........................................ 2nd grade
• 10:45-11:15........................................ 5th grade
• 11:20-11:50........................................ 4th grade
• 12:10-12:40........................................ Kindergarten-Mrs. Evans & Mrs. Beall
• 12:45-1:15.......................................... Kindergarten-Mrs. VanWyk & p.m. ECSE
• 1:20-1:50.............................................3rd grade
Thank you for your support and hard work! If you have questions, please contact the Dix Street office.
Purple Shirts Still Available
Important Changes to the Elementary Student Handbook
There have been two changes to the Otsego Public Schools Elementary Handbook concerning Electronic Devices/Cell Phones and Attendance. Please review the last two newsletters concerning these changes. The Elementary Student Handbook is available on-line at www.otsegops.org, under Useful Links on each building page, or a paper copy can be obtained in any OPS Elementary School office.
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
Emergency Contact Information
Mileage Club 2018-19
1st grade: 11:20-11:40 a.m.
Young 5s & Kindergarten: 11:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
3rd grade: 11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
2nd grade: 12:10-12:30 p.m.
4th grade: 12:20-12:40 p.m.
5th grade: 12:40-1:00 p.m.
Contact the office for more information
OPS Compliment Box
Support Dix Street Literacy!!
Peachjar
Volunteers Needed!
Throughout the year, it is quite a job getting the Kindergarteners through the lunch line and then out to recess after lunch. If you are willing to give an hour or so one or more days a week to help our littlest Bulldogs it would really help. Thank you for your consideration.
Otsego Public Schools Website
Dix Street Parents
Follow Us On Facebook: There is a new Dix Street Elementary Parent’s group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/502857119910811/ join today!
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