Dix Street Press

Oct. 31 Halloween Parties, Trunk or Treat 2:30 PM

Nov. 2 Delayed Start

Nov. 3 Student of the Month Assemblies for October

Nov. 4 3rd Grade Parents Literacy Engagement Meeting

Nov. 6 Daylight Savings, Turn the Clock Back an hour!

Nov. 7 DSE Hosts Board Meeting 7 PM in the Cafeteria

Nov. 7-11 4th-5th grade Swim Week

Nov. 8 Election Day, Vote!

Nov. 9 Delayed Start

Nov. 10 M&M Shows Throughout the Day

Nov. 11 Veteran's Day

Nov. 15 1/2 Day

Nov. 16 1/2 Day (Evening Conferences) (No Delayed Start)

Nov. 17 1/2 Day (Afternoon & Evening Conferences)

Nov. 18 No School

Nov. 23-25 No School, Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30 Delayed Starts

Each week, we challenge students, staff, and parents to a "Monday Mission." These missions are aimed at increasing relational capacity, modeling good social skills, and keeping all members of the Dix Street family connected. Give them a try and encourage your child(ren) to take part in our "Monday Missions!"

Student, Staff, & Parent Mission: Choose Patience!! Think about a time when you would be impatient and instead purposely have patience. People often use the verbiage "I am running out of patience." as if patience is a finite resource. In reality patience is an action that we choose to or not to do. It is just easier in some circumstances to show patience. So this week be purposeful in choosing patience!

Check back here throughout the school year for tips from our School Social Worker Mr. Michael! For now you can checkout the link below for an archive of previous tips. The Change of Seasons and Mental Health: Check Mr. Michael’s Strength in Numbers for more information.

Click THIS LINK or see the "Quick Links" section below.

If you are interested in being a coach for Girls on the Run, please contact Mrs. Bentley (dbentley@otsegops.org) or Mrs. Evans (jevans@otsegops.org) to get more info. The season runs from March 6th to May 23rd.

Halloween is around the corner and we are excited for our Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 31 at 2:30! The costume parade will take place in the loop of the front parking lot and Trunk or Treat will be in the front parking spots. (all trunk spots have been filled, thank you!) *The outdoor parade is weather permitting. If it rains, we will parade the halls inside.

Students should bring their costumes to school and will change prior to the parade. Remember, your child's costume should be non-violent and school appropriate. Weapons and scary masks will not be allowed.

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Fall Fest this past week! It was a great sunny crisp evening to connect with one another!

For the last two years, schools were able to provide free breakfast and lunch due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, free meals are ended at the end of last school year.

Starting with the 2022-23 school year, regular meal prices will be charged to student lunch accounts and the costs need to be covered by families. However, you may still qualify for free or reduced meals!

We are asking ALL families to take a few moments and fill out the federal assistance form. This can be filled out online or on paper. Here is the link to fill out online. A paper copy has also been provided to your child in their welcome letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Guthrie, Otsego Food Service Coordinator, at jguthrie@otsegops.org or 269-694-7447.

A few Key reminders for pick up and drop off.

1. Please do not park in a parking spot.

2. Stay in your car and allow your child to enter your vehicle curb side.

3. If you are a part of the 3:40 Pick-up line do not enter until you are waved in by a staff member.

4. Only walking parents should be picking their child up in the southwest corner. NO parking and leaving your vehicle to pick a student should happen along Dix Street.

For more detailed information regarding drop-off and pick-up, visit THIS LINK.

Again, we really appreciate your patience.

It is extremely important to have up-to-date contact information available for each student. When emergencies arise, we need to be able to contact parents/guardians. This is also the contact information that is used for school closures and district updates.

Please log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check that your contact information is current and to make any necessary changes. If you need assistance or login information for the Parent Portal, please contact the Dix Street OfficeThank You!

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Email: mvanderklok@otsegops.org
Website: http://dse.otsegops.org/
Location: 503 Dix Street, Otsego, MI, United States
Phone: (269) 694-7700
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