DCP-REDFORD PARENT NEWSLETTER

Happy Holidays!

Wow! We have made it to the month of December. Where did the year go?

Although this is a short month, we would like to keep our focus on our academic pursuits. Please continue to encourage your scholar to practice sight words, numbers, letters and counting for K-2nd grade and reading, and writing for our 3rd-8th grade scholars during the holiday season.

Be sure to mark your calendar for updates, reminders, and resources for the month of December and January.

• 12/5 Parent Teacher Conference 4pm-6pm
• 12/6 Half Day for Students 11:30 am
• 12/6 Parent Teacher Conference 1pm-4pm
• 12/17 Parent University
• 12/18 5th-8th Grade Field Trip
• 12/23-01/03 Christmas Break
• 01/10 End of Quarter 2
• 01/17 Report Cards
• 01/20 M.L.K Jr Day No School

We're now accepting new and returning families for the

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Scholars will have a half day on Friday December 6th at 11:30 a.m. All scholars should be in full uniform. Parent Teacher Conferences will also take place on December 6th from 1pm-4pm.

In an effort to minimize disruption of instructional time, schedule meetings, or simply check in with your scholars instructor, we encourage you to reach out to your scholars Instructor directly by way of email to avoid interruption of instructional time.

Leadership

Stephen Johnson, Principal - stephen.johnson@dcpschools.org

For questions about building operations, protocols, and, latchkey services, please contact our Operations Manager, Stacey Johnson, stacey.johnson@dcpschools.org

For questions related to School Enrollment and Community Resources please contact our School Enrollment Coordinator, Patrice Clark, -patrice.clark@dcpschools.org

For questions related to Attendance, Tardiness, Absences, and Illnesses contact our Office Manager Letoi Mitchell, - letoi.mitchell@dcpschools.org

For questions related to Middle School Special Education , please contact Middle School Resource Teacher Cameron Clark, - cameron.clark@dcpschools.org

For questions related to Elementary School Special Education please contact Elementary Resource Teacher LaShawn Houze, - lashawn.houze@dcpschools.org

For questions related to transportation, buses, and bus routes please contact Director of Transportation Latrel Cunnningham, latrel.cunningham@dcpschools.org

For questions related to Curriculum and Intervention programs, Online Platforms to work on at home please contact Academic Program Manager, LaTonja Stephens,-latonja.stephens@dcpschools.org

Special Education

Abraham Diab, 1:1 SPED Paraprofessional - abraham.diab@dcpschools.org

Gritiana Gray, 1:1 SPED Paraprofessional - gritiana.gray@dcpschools.org

Felicia Lipscomb, 1:1 SPED Paraprofessional - felicia.lipscomb@dcpschools.org

Jenna Thompson, 1:1 SPED Paraprofessional - jenna.thompson@dcpschools.org

Kindergarten

Wendy Sanders, Teacher - wendy.sanders@dscpshools.org

First Grade

Karen Brown, Teacher - karen.brown@dcpschools.org

Second Grade

Contrina Hinton, Teacher - contrina.hinton@dcpschools.org

Third Grade

Camille Brown, Flex-Teacher - camille.brown@dcpschools.org

Fourth Grade

Melissa Sneed, Teacher - melissa.sneed@dcpschools.org

5th Grade

Ashanti McKee, Teacher - ashanti.mckee@dcpschools.org

6th through 8th Grades (Middle School)

Shamaree Gordon, ELA Teacher - shamaree.gordon@dcpschools.org

Harmisha Butzin, Teacher, Social Studies - harmisha.butzin@dcpschools.org

Juan Wise, Teacher, Science - juan.wise@dcpschools.org

Steffany Stevenson, Teacher, Math - steffany.stevenson@dcpschools.org

Electives

Shani Ramsey, Technology Teacher - shani.ramsey@dcpschools.org

Lawrence Ahmad, P.E. Teacher- lawrence.ahmad@dcpschools.org

Reading Intervention

Margaret Hailey, Reading Interventionist - margaret.hailey@dcpschools.org

Shermone Wade, Reading Interventionist - shermone.wade@dcpschools.org

Support Staff

Tanisha Willis, Social Worker - tanisha.willis@dcpschools.org

Sharon Oliver-Merchant, Flex-Teacher - sharon.oliver-merchant@dcpschools.org

Micheal Mathis, Attendance Interventionist - michael.mathis@dcpschools.org

5th - 8th Grade Field Trip December 18th

We are excited to have our scholars attend CHOICES, an inspiring play that follows a group of characters as they navigate life’s challenges and discover the impact of the choices they make.

There are a limited number of chaperone slots for this event. All parents, guardians and caregivers interested in being a chaperone must complete the background check process and be listed as cleared in our database. If you have not done so already, you should start the process as soon as possible. All monies, permission slips and background check applications are due now! Chaperones will be notified by phone or by email if they have been chosen to accompany the school on this trip.

Thank you.

Experience the magic of Noel Night!

Join us in Midtown Detroit and the Cultural Center districts for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer! More than 30 venues, live performances, delicious food and endless fun.

Celebrate diverse holiday traditions and soak up the festive atmosphere in the heart of Detroit. Bring your friends and family, and make this Noel Night one to remember!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Santa is coming to town! Join us for the Annual Breakfast with Santa—a morning full of holiday cheer and family fun!

Date: December 14th, 2024
Where: Adams-Butzel Recreation Complex, 10500 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238
Sessions:
1st: 9:00 AM
2nd: 11:30 AM

Don’t miss the chance to create magical holiday memories! Contact your local recreation center for tickets.

#BreakfastWithSanta #DetroitParksAndRec #HolidayCheer #MostWonderfulTimeOfTheYear #FamilyFun #ChristmasMagic

Disney On Ice is bringing the party to Detroit and the guest list is jam-packed with audience favorite Disney characters! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new state-of-the-art ice show. Get ready to turn up the fun when the all-new production Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! skates into Little Caesars Arena from February 13–16, 2025. Click here to purchase your tickets https://www.disneyonice.com/tickets/

For more info about Disney On Ice, follow Disney On Ice’s social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok. Subscribe to the Disney On Ice YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello,sing, dance, and play along your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo's puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street! Visit sesamestreetlive.com

Presale Schedule: Presales start on 11-19 and go until 11-21 at 10pm. If you have a presale code enter into the top right where it says enter a promo code.

Sensory Notice:This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti

Lap policy: Children under 2 years old do not require a ticket to sit on a parent's lap, but all other customers do.

School will be closed from 12/23/24 - 01/03/25

Class will resume 01/06/25

at 8:05 a.m in full uniform.

At DCP-Redford, all of our students are scholars. Our scholars learn about Art, Technology, The Fundamentals 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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