DCP-Redford Parent Newsletter
January 27, 2025
We are so excited to have everyone back this week and we appreciate the patience of our DCPR Families and students in the delay in returning due to unforeseeable school closures.
We will wrap up our final week of January with a focus on NWEA Testing and Parent University. All scholars are expected to be in full uniform and arrive to school no later than 8:05 am daily. Scholars may enter the Gym door to receive breakfast up to 8:10am.
Please take a moment to review our newsletter containing vital information such as, Re-enrollment, Family Engagement Survey, Summer Advantage, Parent University, Count Day, upcoming events, community news and resources, and so much more!
Be sure to like and follow us on ClassDojo, Facebook, Instagram, and X @DCPREDFORD
Sincerely,
Principal Johnson
According to the State of Michigan law, every student is required to have an up-to-date certificate of immunization or waiver on file at the time of registration for entry into Kindergarten, 7th grade, or for enrollment into a new school district.
DCPR is required to report immunization information to the State of Michigan. Any student who fails to meet the immunization requirements shall not be admitted or participate in school classes.
We urge you to submit your scholars most current and complete immunization record no later than Friday, January 31st. For more information, please contact The Wayne County Health Department at 734-727-7100 or to obtain a non-medical immunization waiver for your scholar, please contact 734-727-7125.
FIRST BOOK MARKETPLACE
Help your learners smash their reading goals in the new year with Open eBooks! Their rotating catalog of thousands of popular, award-winning eBook titles are sure to spark excitement in the kids and teens you serve and motivate them to continue reading at home.
Kids of all ages can access Open eBooks through a free app (available on Apple or Android devices) or the web browser version on their computers, Chromebooks, or other devices with an internet connection. Get started by ordering free Open eBooks access codes/PINs from the First Book Marketplace!
How It Works:
Step 1. Log in to your First Book Marketplace account and add any of the four Open eBooks collections (for various grade ranges) to your shopping cart.
Step 2. Adjust the quantity of each collection in your cart to the number of students you’d like to share it with. Each student will need their own unique access code/PIN combination to log in to Open eBooks and check out books.
Step 3. Proceed to checkout and place your order for FREE!
After we receive your order, we’ll send you an email with your access codes/PINs, instructions for getting started, and a sample letter to help you send Open eBooks home with kids and families.
Help your scholar develop good reading habits today with Open eBooks!
–Your friends at First Book
DETROIT HOUSING COMMISSION
For the first time in five years, the Detroit Housing Commission has opened its housing voucher waitlist. Low-income families in the metro area have just until Wednesday, Feb. 5, to fill out the brief application for the federal housing assistance program, often known as Section 8, that subsidizes rents based on income. Click the link below:
DABO's Community Empowerment Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Topic: What Now?!
The Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) invites you to an enlightening evening as part of our Community Empowerment Speaker Series. This installment features the acclaimed author, professor, and cultural commentator, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, delivering a powerful address on the topic What Now?!
- Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204
In these times of societal shifts and challenges, the question on everyone's mind is: What Now? Dr. Dyson will unpack the complexities of our current landscape, exploring solutions and strategies to move forward as a community. Known for his thought-provoking insights and electrifying oratory, Dr. Dyson will inspire action, reflection, and hope.
This free event is open to all. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with one of the most influential voices of our time.
For more information, call 313-491-0003.
Join us as we chart the path forward together!
DTE
If you want to make your home more energy efficient and have limited income, you may qualify for help through DTE's Energy Efficiency Assistance (EEA) program.
As a participant in the program you may be eligible to receive multiple energy efficient products to help reduce your monthly energy bill and make your home more comfortable, all at no cost to you. Here are steps to follow:
- Confirm your household income eligibility using the chart below.
- Contact a participating organization, based on your location, with this handy list of organizations.
- A home energy visit will be scheduled to identify the types of services and products your home needs for better energy efficiency.
- Based on the home energy visit, a licensed contractor will be scheduled to install the energy efficient products.
Enjoy the comfort and bill savings of your more energy efficient home! Have questions? Call us at 866.796.0512 or email us.
DRIVERS TRAINING
There is SNOW better time than now to REGISTER your Teen for Driver Education Classes!
New Session Starts February 10th - Choose from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, or 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Register ONLINE, Phone, or In-Person
Classes held In-Person at our Fraser location and Roseville High School.
DiscountsAvailable - Contact us for more information!
DETROIT PAL
Little Hoopers 2025 Winter Sessions are here! This is the perfect opportunity for your kids to get active, learn basketball fundamentals, and have fun in a positive and supportive environment.
We’re hosting sessions at two locations:
• Most Holy Trinity: sessions run on Mondays (February 24th – March 24th) or Wednesdays (February 26th – March 26th). Kids ages 4-6 meet from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, and ages 7-8 meet from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Elmwood Park Church sessions are held on Tuesdays (February 25th – March 25th) or Thursdays (February 27th – March 27th). Ages 4-6 meet from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, and ages 7-8 meet from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Registration is just $35 per participant. Don’t wait — secure your spot today at https://tinyurl.com/WinterLH2025.
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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