Dorr Press

Sept 20th: Popcorn Day

Sept 23-24th: School Picture Day

Oct 4th: Progress Reports Published In Parent Portal After 4pm

Oct 4th: PTO School Carnival

Oct 7th - 9th: Scholastic Book Fair

Oct 7th: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4-8pm

Oct 9th: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4-8pm

Oct 10th: Flu Shot Clinic

OCT 11TH AND 14TH: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Oct 15th: New Salem Family Fun Night

Oct 24th - 25th: PTO Donuts With Dads: 8am

NOV 1ST: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - STAFF PD DAY

Hello Families,

This year Dorr Elementary will continue to use Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH). Through this program we build relationships with students and a classroom community that ALL students partake in.

Students start their day with a Greeting at the door and sharing Good Things. A Social Contract has been created in each learning space by the students. They hold one another accountable for the contract and celebrate through Affirmations. We also have a school wide Launch: Hey Wildcats, you make each day special just by being you!! We end our day with this launch.

Each month we focus on a different character trait. Monthly character trait information as well as a monthly CKH parent newsletter will be highlighted below in each Dorr Press. I encourage you to use this information at home as a way to connect with your students. This program is used consistently across the district so older siblings can relate to the materials as well! The words bolded above are familiar terms for your students in practicing these skills at home as well.

Take Care,

Mrs. Seniura

Homecoming is just a week away. Time to show some spirit and have some fun! See the calendar below for each day's dress up theme!

Have clothes that your child has outgrown? Consider donating them to the office!

The office is currently in need of tee shirts, sweat pants/athletic pants, leggings, and underwear in sizes 4-8 for both boys and girls. Please drop donations off to the office during regular business hours.

Students are expected to be in their seats, ready to learn by 8:50am each day. Students who arrive AFTER 8:50am but BEFORE 9:05am will be marked as AM TARDY. Students who arrive AFTER 9:05am will be marked as 1/2 day AM ABSENT.

Students are expected to complete the school day at 3:50pm. Students who need to be picked up between 3:30pm and 3:49pm will be marked as PM TARDY. Students leaving BEFORE 3:30pm will be marked as 1/2 day PM ABSENT.

If your student is ill, please contact the office to report their absence. It is helpful if you report the students symptoms as it helps us identify break outs of illnesses across classrooms and grades.

Students who are absent will be coded as follows:

Unexcused absence: Students who are absent for illness or other reason, and parent has notified the office will be marked as unexcused absence. The reason for absence will be noted.

Unknown absence: Students who are absent and the office has received no communication from parent/guardian will be marked as unknown absence.

Excused absence: Students who are absent and return with a doctors note that includes the dates/times the student is to be excused, will be marked as excused absence.

Students who obtain 5 & 7 unexcused or unknown absences during the school year will receive a letter from the school bringing the absences to your attention.

Students who obtain 10 unexcused and/or unknown absences during the year will be asked to meet with the principal and may be subject to truancy. Wayland Union Schools district policy outlining attendance can be found in the student handbook.

The Student Handbook has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year. Please take a look at our Student Handbook to familiarize yourself with our policies, procedures, and expectations. For your convenience, we have included a link directly to the handbook. This information can also be found on our website, waylandunion.org under student links.

Dorr Elementary loves to welcome visitors and volunteers throughout the year. Any person who enters the building to visit or volunteer is required to have an approved background check on file with the office each year. ICHAT request forms can be found on waylandunion.org under parent quick links. Or, simply click the button below! Please note: If you have students across multiple buildings, please only fill out the form ONCE.

*Menu subject to change.

Please contact Food Service for questions.

Our students were "walking on sunshine" for our annual Cat Walk fundraiser event. The weather was great, the energy was electric, and the snow cones were the perfect way to celebrate all our steps! The Wayland Wildcat even came to help cheer our walkers on! Thank you to the volunteers that help put on this great event!

Miss Brown's first graders had their work come alive before their very eyes! As part of "Dot Day", students decorated a dot. Then, through the magic of technology, the Dot transformed! What a great way to enjoy a lesson!

First graders were introduced to the artist Paul Klee. Inspired by his work “Castle and Sun”

Check out these fun classes offered by Wayland Community Education! Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register on-line at http:/wayland.revtrak.net or call Community Education at (269) 792-9153.

Please visit our Facebook Page! We are excited to share events, updates, and activities going on in our school. It's your one stop shop for all things Dorr Elementary! Check it out today!

Please note: Questions should still be directed to the school directly. Questions asked on Facebook posts will not be answered.

Email: berensj@waylandunion.org
Website: https://waylandunion.org/schools/dorr-elementary/
Location: 4159 18th Street, Dorr, MI, USA
Phone: 616-681-9637
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorrelementary/