(586) 797 - Home - Dresden Elementary · Build a resume Tenth and eleventh grade students will receive their login and password information ... February 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Henry

Your students’ attendance

is very important to his/her

education and success

here at Dresden. Howev-

er, if your child needs to be

absent, please call the at-

tendance line and include

in your message; child’s

name (spell the last name),

teacher, grade, and reason

for absence (specific ill-

ness, vacation, funeral,

etc.)

(586) 797-4599

It is available 24 hours

7 days a week.

supervision on the play-

ground before school, stu-

dents should not use the play-

ground equipment. Teachers

will allow students to enter

assigned doors at 8:50 and

supervise then until school

begins at 9:00.

Our UCS parent and student

handbook states, “general

supervision begins 10 minutes

before the start of school.” At

Dresden , that means students

should arrive at school no

earlier than 8:50AM. Stu-

dents should not come to

school before this time, un-

less enrolled in School Age

Child Care. Since there is no

If you need to pick up your

child(ren) earlier than our

regular time, you will have to

sign them out in the office.

Children will be dismissed

only to their parents or those

listed on their emergency

cards. All children will be

called to the office when

someone arrives to take

them out of school.

Early Arrival Early Dismissal

Volunteers and Visitors

office. You will also need

to wear a visitor badge

and be prepared to show

your ID if you are going

into the school. Please go

directly to the classroom

you are volunteering in.

We love having volunteers

and visitors here at Dres-

den! In order to keep our

students in a continuously

safe environment, we ask

that you please come into

the office and sign in at the

counter, then sign out be-

fore you leave. If you

have not filled out a Volun-

teer Background Check

form, please do so in the

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9:00 AM-3:50 PM

Lunch/ Recess

Half day dismissal

12:04 PM

Office Hours:

8:00 AM—4:30 PM

586-797-4500

School Day Attendance

We are always in need of lunch-

room and recess supervisors, These

are paid positions from 11:50-1:10

each day. Lunch Aides work in our

lunch room and on the playground

supervising students and ensuring

their safety, If you are interested,

or know of anyone who might be,

please call Michelle at (586) 797-

4500

If your student re-

quires medication, in-

cluding over the coun-

ter medication, during

the school hours UCS

requires a medical

plan signed by a doc-

tor be on file in the of-

fice . These forms can

be attained in the front

office.

WELCOME TO FAMILY CONNECTION!

Utica Community Schools is pleased to introduce Family Connection linked with Naviance™ – a compre-

hensive website that your child can use to make plans about colleges and careers.

Family Connection allows your child to:

Research colleges

Research and apply for scholarships

Research careers

Prepare for the ACT test

Set academic and career goals for the future Build a resume

Tenth and eleventh grade students will receive their login and password information

in the month of January. Please discuss this exciting new opportunity with your

child. Look for additional information regarding this

district initiative.

Lunchtime Aides Needed! Medication Plans

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Utica Community Schools is committed to promoting the safe and effective use of technology. Through our district’s K-12 digital citizenship initiatives, we are providing students with information that promotes the proper use of digital content and tools.

A tool that families can use to help protect their children is the Michigan Child Protec-tion Registry. This free service from the State of Michigan protects children’s e-mail, cell phone numbers and Instant Messaging addresses from receiving inappropriate, adult-themed material.

The registry can be accessed by visiting www.protectMICHild.com. In addition, par-ents can click on the Protect MI Child icon, which will soon appear on the district and school Web sites for direct access to the registry.

New Federal Guidelines Set for Snacks Sold in School New federal mandated snack and beverage standards were im-

plemented effective July 1, 2014 in school districts nationwide. This will impact snacks sold by the district and through

school fundraisers. In accordance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and the United States Department of Agricul-

ture (USDA), Utica Community Schools has implemented the required nutrition standards for all snacks sold in school by

all parties, including parent/student organizations, teachers, boosters, fundraisers and the Food and Nutrition Services de-

partment. These standards for snack sales are in effect from any time before school through one-half hour (30 minutes)

after school. through the rest of the day. The standards do not apply to foods brought from home for personal con-

sumption or to foods provided to students at no cost (i.e. approved special events).

The standards do not apply to items sold beginning 30 minutes after school through the rest of the day. The standards do

not apply to foods brought from home for personal consumption or to foods provided to students at no cost (i.e. ap-

proved special events).

Birthday Treats

Due to the increased focus on keeping our students healthy, we will continue with our goal of pro-

moting healthier choices. This year we will not be accepting birthday treats into our classrooms or

school. Please keep in mind that this means no food items will be distributed to classmates if your

child celebrates a birthday during the school year. As adults, we will certainly acknowledge children

who are celebrating a birthday in the same way as usual (for example: a song, a crown, a sticker, a

visit to the Principal.) In addition, teachers can provide suggestions for items other than food/treats

to pass out to classmates. Some popular suggestions have been; a book for the class, a board

game for indoor recess, a ball or jump rope for outdoor recess, individual pencils, stickers or eras-

ers to name a few. Thank you in advance for your adherence to this prac-

tice. It is our belief that this change will become a welcome one once we rec-

ognize the benefits to all our Dresden Dragons.

Th Feb 2 Academic Blitz Ford High School 6pm

M Feb 6 Rojo Mexican Bistro Lakeside Mall Restaurant

W Feb 9 Rink Night 6-8pm

W Feb 15 PTO Meeting 6:30pm

Feb 20-26 Mid-winter break

T Feb 28 2nd Grade Field Trip to Macomb Center of Performing

Arts

Fri Mar 3 Bingo Night 6-8

W Mar 8 Eppler Curriculum Night

Th Mar 9 Evening of Excellence at the Palazzo Grande 6pm

W Mar 15 Kindergarten Open House 7pm

Th Mar 16 3rd & 5th Grade Music Concerts 6:30pm

W Mar 22 Leader in Me Parent Night

F March 24 Daddy Daughter Dance

W March 30 Rink Night 6-8pm

F March 31 1/2 day dismissal at 12:04pm for records

April 3-9 Spring Break

M April 10 4th Grade Field Trip to Lansing

F April 14 No school for Good Friday

W April 19 College Fair Henry Ford High School 6:30-8:00 pm

Th April 20 Fuddruckers Restaurant Night 12-9pm

W April 26 PTO Meeting 6:30pm

F April 28 Mother Son Bowling 6-8

W May 17 PTO meeting 6:30pm

Th May 18 Ice Cream Social

W May 24 Rink Night 6-8

May 26 & 29 No School Memorial Day

S May 27 Deneweth’s Fundraiser Day

M June 5 6th Grade Field Trip to Camp Copneconic

T June 6 Field Day

W June 7 Menchie’s Restaurant Night

W June 14 PTO Meeting 6:30pm

Th June 15 Last day of School ½ day 12:04 dismissal

Dresden Elementary Calendar

UCS Academic Blitz

All UCS families can create a successful game plan for their children’s educational future at the

tenth annual Academic Blitz on Thursday, February 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Henry Ford II High

School, 11911 Clinton River Road in Sterling Heights.

The event is open to all area families interested in specific options available for UCS students.

The evening will begin with guest speaker Dr. Keith E. Whitfield, provost of Wayne State Universi-

ty. Following the presentation, families will be able to choose from 15 breakout sessions.

Breakout sessions include topics such as: the Naviance career and college readiness tool, getting

ready for high school and junior high school, dual enrollment, advanced placement programs, the

UCS high school specialty programs and a special workshop on leadership held by high school

students.

Informational booths will also be available with representatives from a variety of district programs,

post-secondary programs and agencies that support area educational opportunities will also be

available. Booths will open at 6 p.m.

For more information on the Academic Blitz, please visit http://www.uticak12.org/academicblitz.

Kindergarten Roundup

Parents of children who will be starting kindergarten in Utica Community Schools in fall

2017 can begin the registration process at a kindergarten open house being held Wednes-

day, March 15 at 7 p.m.

At the open house, parents will have the opportunity to learn about the district's nationally

-recognized kindergarten program, meet the teachers and building staff and submit school

registration forms.

Children are eligible for kindergarten if they turn five years old on or before September 1,

2017. However, children who turn five between September 1 and December 1, 2017 are

eligible to enroll in kindergarten if their parents submit a waiver form.

To register, parents must supply:

An original birth certificate or certified copy, with raised seal, issued by the clerk of the county where your child was born or the health department of the state of birth; Your child's health immunization record; including vision and hearing screenings. Be sure to schedule immunization updates early these appointments are often limited; Photo I.D. (Driver's license or work photo I.D.)

Proof of residency, such as property tax bill, closing papers or lease agreement. Please know that we are not able to accept utility bills. For more information or for registration materials, please visit uticak12.org and click on the

“Kindergarten 2017” link.

If you need help placing your order or have any questions, contact Kevin at 800-343-6983 or email [email protected]. Our office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Color Options: Blue, Pink, & Gray

T-shirt- $8 Hooded Sweatshirt $18

Long Sleeve T- $10 Crew Neck Sweatshirt $14

Shirts can be customized with a name on the back for an additional $5 per

garment.