DCP-Redford 2025 Parent Newsletter
January 6, 2025
Happy New Year! It is so good to have all of us back together again. As we say goodbye to 2024 and all that It has brought us, we welcome the endless opportunities that 2025 presents. We will learn from our mistakes and the losses we’ve suffered, but we will grow and look for new ways to build bridges and improve ourselves for the better. This is also a time for our scholars to review their classroom performances and decide to change or do more of the same. It is time to write a new chapter in their academic lives and we all are here to support them. We are happy to see you all!
With the new year comes some new faces to the DCP community. We would like to welcome three new staff members that all bring a wealth of experience to our team. First, welcome Ms. Lavena Knott, who will be taking over Grade 3. She comes with years in early elementary. Next, Ms. Aiisha Truitt is the new middle school ELA teacher. She’s coming to us with experience in middle school and connecting the real world to the classroom lessons. Finally, the new Dean of Climate and Culture is Mr. Martez Williams. Mr. Williams previously served DCP Redford as the gym teacher. We are happy to have our new team members and wish our departed colleagues the best of luck.
Principal Johnson
REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES
Please report your child's absence to the Main Office at (313) 543-3226 any time your child will not be in school. Upon the students return, please be sure to submit proper documentation to properly excuse your scholar.
EARLY PICK UP AND DISMISSAL
Early pick-ups hinder your scholar’s academic progression because they will miss important instruction. To prevent the loss of instructional time, early pick up will end at 3:00 P.M. Scholars will be released to the parents in the pick-up line at 3:30 pm. Walkers will be released at 3:30 pm.
Dress Code Violations:
Scholars who are in violation of the dress code will receive the following consequences.
- First offense: You will receive a phone call asking that you bring appropriate clothing for your scholar.
- The second offense will result in a write-up, which will go into the scholar's file, you will also receive a call
- The third offense will result in a mandatory parent conference
- The fourth offense will result in a 1 day suspension.
In addition, your child will receive one demerit for each day they are not dressed in uniform This will decrease the amount of Live School points/dollars that they are able to earn.
If you are unable to obtain uniforms for your scholars, please contact our School Enrollment Coordinator, Patrice Clark at patrice.clark@dcpschools.org for assistance as soon as possible.
Cell Phone Violations:
Scholars who are in possession of their cell phones must turn them in upon entering the cafeteria. Your child's teacher will secure these items and hand them out at dismissal. Once students receive their phones, they must not turn them on/use them until they are out of the building. If scholars do not follow this policy, the following consequences will apply:
- First offense: You will receive a phone call, informing you of the violation.
- The second offense will result in a write-up, which will go into the scholar's file, you will also receive a phone call
- The third offense will result in a mandatory parent conference
- The fourth offense will result in a 1 day suspension.
Problems and situations always occur in the classroom. Most of the time there are 3 sides: the teacher’s side, the scholar’s side and the truth. I encourage each of you to reach out to your child’s teacher FIRST to solve the problem. If they don’t respond or if the result is less than satisfactory, then contact the office. If you come to the office first, Admin will go to the scholar first for questioning and then teacher for their perspective. That takes time. If you go directly to the teacher involved, it will most likely give you an answer much quicker. This helps in building a relationship of trust between you and the teacher. They are with your scholars for longer periods of time than anyone in the office. You will probably have your concerns addressed much quicker than calling the office first. A staff directory can be found in our Parent Newsletter.
🚨URGENT! 🚨URGENT! 🚨URGENT!
Michigan welcomes families of all language backgrounds. Speaking more than one language is a valuable asset! Please click the link below to complete the survey for each individual scholar in your household no later than Friday, January 10, 2025. If your response to either question is a language other than English, the school district will give an assessment to see if your student may benefit from English language support and services.
On Wednesday, January 7th all girls in Grades 5-8 will have an assembly regarding a new mentoring program called Girls with Ambition. The program is sponsored by Alternative for Girls, a local non-profit that works with girls of all ages to explore and access the support, resources, and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong, and to make positive choices for their lives. Girls with Ambition will provide the scholars with information about the program and applications to join the program. They will meet at DCP Redford 2 days a week for eight weeks beginning around the end of the month. All girls participating in the program will need a signed permission slip/consent form on file.
6TH-8TH FIELD TRIP: CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM 1/9
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION
Report Cards will be distributed and sent home with scholars on Friday, January 17th. Please be sure to check your scholars backpack.
At DCP-Redford, all of our students are scholars. Our scholars learn about Art, Technology, The Fundamentals of Physical Education, and they participate in daily enrichment courses. Join us as we help to fuel our students’ dreams with: data driven instruction, brand new state- of-the art technology, and exceptional teachers who truly care about their success.
Website: dcpredford.org
Location: 17175 Olympia, Redford, MI 48240
Phone: 313.543.3226
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