DCPR Parent Newsletter Oct 14th

October 11th, 2024

"Once you choose Hope, anything is possible" -Christopher Reeves

Principal's Post

Hello DCP-Redford Families,

We hope everyone had a restful, relaxing and enjoyable weekend! DCP-Redford's first quarter was a huge success, as our scholars Beginning of the Year diagnostic results has us ahead of last school year. Please continue to have your scholar read at least 20 minutes before bedtime. Thank you to all of our staff and scholars that participated in our Pink Out! Your love and support in the Fight Against Breast Cancer is appreciated.

SHOUT OUT: Shout out to Mrs. Shelton for purchasing the green t-shirts for our Kindergarten and 1st grade scholars for Spirit Week and Ms. Moore for donating donuts and pastries to the staff for our Wednesday staff meeting. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Mark Your Calendars:

No school for students- October 14
DCPR vs Washington Parks Girl Basketball Game- October 14 at 6pm
End of Quarter 1- October 18
2nd & 3rd Grade field trip to Blakes Orchard & Cider Mill
Michigan vs Michigan state pick a side and rep your team with jeans - October 25
8th grade CMU field trip
Report cards - October 25

DCP-Redford 2024-2025 School Year Enrollment

We're now accepting new and returning families for the

2024-25 school year. Seats are filling up fast!

Click Enroll to get started today.

All documents must be submitted in order for your student to began classes according to The State of Michigan.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Building Operations Hours: 8am - 4pm

Breakfast Hours: 7:45 am - 8:05 am

Latch Key 6:45 am -7:45 am, 3:45pm-5:45pm

To sign up for latch key services, please contact Operations Manager Ms. Stacey Johnson at 313-543-3226.

SAFE SCHOOL NOTICE

All Visitors must sign in at the main office with VALID IDENTIFICATION ( Driver License, State I.D, Passport, Military I.D etc.) when visiting or picking up a student. If any doubt, a telephone call will be made by Administration to confirm your identity before allowing access to the student.

October is Cyber Safety Awareness Month!

Cyber safety education gives scholars the knowledge and skills to stay safe online. It involves acknowledging the benefits and opportunities the online world offers while understanding risks, avoiding potential harms, and protecting one’s well-being.

October is a great time to have a chat with scholars about being safe online, whether at home, at school, or in the community. It’s also a reminder to act as positive leaders and supportive friends in all social spaces, especially online.

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 us 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.

LIVESCHOOL

Hello DCP Redford Families,
Your scholars will be providing you with a printed access code for LiveSchool. Please let us know if you do not receive this code. LiveSchool is a great way to view positive behaviors and see how they’re spending their funds. You can also view areas where your scholar needs improvement.
Once you create an account, you can begin to receive weekly Recap emails. Recaps are weekly summaries of your student's Points data, which equates to dollars that can be spent in the school store.
When you receive a Recap email, click the Magic Link to view a quick summary of your student's Point activity for the last 7 days.

If you have questions, please contact Dean Key via Class DoJo or 313-543-3226.

Thank you!

THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE and CHRONIC ABSENCES

Attendance is extremely important here at DCP-REDFORD. Everyday of school missed is a great deal of information to catch up on for a scholar. Please give your child the best opportunity to be successful and send them to school each day, on time.

Chronic absenteeism is a big problem for most schools. Did you know that if a student has a 90% attendance rate they are considered chronically absent? That means they have missed at least 18 days of school. We must begin to correct this trend for the students here at DCPR. Please help us in our goal of decreasing the number of students that are considered chronically absent.

HOME VISITS

Here at DCP-Redford, attendance is a very vital part of our students' growth. As we strive to help our scholars meet their goal, our Attendance Interventionist Mr. Michael Mathis will be out in the field conducting home visits regularly over the coming weeks and months. If you have any questions, you may contact the Main Office at 313-543-3226.

Thank you!

IT'S TIME FOR GIRLS' BASKETBALL

Girls' Basketball season has started at Redford! Join the DCPR Lady Lions for their first game of the season on Monday, October 14 at 6pm. This game will be held at Washington Parks Academy 11685 Appleton Ave, Redford Charter Twp, 48239. Special shout out to our new PE teacher Mr. Lawrence Ahmad for stepping up and coaching our girls. The official schedule is forthcoming however most games will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Professional Development

DCP-REDFORD will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to Staff Professional Development. All students should return in full uniform on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8:05 a.m.

8th Grade Tour of Central Michigan University 7am -4pm

On Friday, October 18th, our 8th grade scholars will visit Central Michigan University to tour the campus, explore the college process, and gain knowledge about applying for scholarships. Unfortunately we will not be able to drop off bussers after the trip. All scholars must be picked up by their families at 5pm sharp at the school.

BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

All participants must complete and submit a background check application to gain clearance to volunteer or chaperone for any school related trips or events. Once submitted, please check your inbox or spam for the email to complete the process. Please be advised that the request for documentation is time-sensitive and will expire if not completed in a timely fashion.

Apples, Pumpkins & Cider, Oh My!

Our 2nd and 3rd grade scholars will venture out to Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill on Wednesday, October 23rd! Please be sure to check your scholar's backpack for permission slips and return as soon as possible.

REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION

Report Cards will be distributed and sent home with scholars on Friday, October 25th.

Please be sure to check your scholars backpack.

What was previously called PLA University is now Skilled US, as we work to help adults nationwide acquire the skills that will enable them to secure jobs that pay family sustaining wages. The tuition-free program is a leading advocate for educational excellence and workforce development and is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a number of competitive job markets.

The educational experience is “no strings attached” and is tailored to anyone who is 17 and older. The program aims to lift up students through skilled training to increase their earning potential.

Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Business & IT Services, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Healthcare and Life Sciences, and Transportation and Logistics are all career pathways ready to be explored through Skilled US based on region. The comprehensive workshops are available both in-person and virtually, and students can enhance their life and work skills during flexible evening or weekend sessions.

Students can apply for the Skilled US program at www.skilledus.org.

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