Author: Jeffery Rubley

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Dundee Elementary School
Jeffery J. Rubley, Principal
734-529-2350 ext. 2226
jeffery.rubley@dundee.k12.mi.us

MAY, 2013

School Begins at 7:55 A.M.
Dismissal at 2:55 P.M.

FROM THE DESK OF OFFICER MEYER
I am sure many parents have noticed my presence before and after school patrolling in front of the Elementary School. When dropping off and picking up your children, please remember that Adams is a one way street from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. When Adams goes to one way, the third lane needs to remain open with no double parking. When arriving before 2:30 PM please park in the curb lane, and after 2:30 PM, when spots along the curb are filled, begin waiting in the right lane for your child. As a consideration for the handicap students please do not block those spots in front of the school.
I can be contacted at ext. 2238 for any questions or concerns.
Officer Meyer

Student Placement for 2013-2014 at DES
In May, I will be meeting with each grade level to balance classes for next school year. We will be completing this process as stated in our board approved 2012-2013 handbook, which states:
Our teaching staff devotes a great deal of time to form classes for each school year. Our goal is to place each child in the learning environment that encourages his/her best growth academically, socially, and emotionally. Teachers collaborate to develop balanced classes, considering such things as academic strengths, special needs, personalities, behavior, and gender while dividing students into sections.
Students going into grades 1st-4th will be notified of their teacher via 3rd trimester report card. Incoming kindergarteners will find out their placement in early July and incoming 5th graders will receive their schedules over the summer from the middle school.
In the case a parent wants a change in their child’s placement, there will be an open window from Monday, 06-10-13 until Thursday 06-13-13, in which parents can fill out a form that provides a rational of why they feel their child’s placement needs to be changed. These forms can be picked up in the elementary office starting on 06-13-13. Parent(s) who request a change will be notified of the administration’s decision on Friday, June14th.

2012-2013 Upcoming Events
May 8th. Pre Order due for Schwan’s Fundraiser
May 11th. Mom 2 Mom Sale 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 14th. PTSA Meeting 6:00 PM
May 17th. Grandparents’ Day 1:00
(Erickson/Root/Trudeau)
May 24th. First Grade Field Trip/Imagination Station
May 27th. NO SCHOOL
May 31st. Y5’s/Kdg. Zoo Field Trip
May 31st. Grandparents’ Day 1:00 PM
(Werstein/Vergiels)

A Special Thanks For Donations
Mobile Perky Pantry of Dundee, MI, made a donation to our grade level fund.
Lisa Gizzi, through The Dundee Daddy/Daughter dance made a donation to our grade level fund.
The Dundee PTSA made a significant donation that went toward purchasing listening centers for every classroom.
These donations are GREATLY appreciated by the Dundee Elementary Staff and our students. The money in our grade level fund goes toward purchasing such things as assembly performances, recess equipment, Bucket Filler rewards, and helping send students with financial need on field trips.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Attention All Families
Dundee Community Schools and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered up to offer a traveling food pantry. Families receiving free or reduced lunches at school can attend these distributions. Food is available for pick up under the canopy in front of the Middle School.
Dates for pick up are the third Thursday of the month from 3:30-5:30 P.M. Next pick up dates are May 16th. June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th.