From the Principal
It’s hard to believe we are in the home stretch of this amazing school year! However, there is still much to learn and we want to finish strong! Please continue to correspond with your child’s teacher through newsletters, agendas, emails, etc. Being responsible and using time wisely will not only help your student this year but next year as well.
We are in the process of completing M-Step for grades 3rd-8th and starting to take our final assessment NWEA. Many times, students are anxious about taking a test. To help reduce test anxiety, students need to be well-rested, eat healthy, and drink plenty of water, even exercise can help. It is also important to reassure and encourage your child to do their best. We will also share the M-Step & NWEA results once they are made available. We continue to strive for excellence at our school and use the data to help make educational decisions regarding instruction.
Let's make this last full month a fun one!
Educationally yours,
Mrs. Dietz
Principal
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony:
Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Location: Cafeteria
**3 tickets per student**
5th Grade Step Up Ceremony
5th Grade Step Up Ceremony:
Date: Wednesday June 4th
Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Location: Cafeteria
**2 tickets per student**
NWEA Testing:
Our Spring NWEA testing window beings Monday, 5/5! For more details on the specific days your child(ren) will be taking the test, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. Please be
sure your child is present and on time on the day they take their test.
*** If you have not already done so, please send your child to school with headphones.***
Link to NWEA Family Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WqT3xFn2n1mtXqtC0isGY2B2Zaq37bLi/view?usp=sharing
We appreciate your partnership and please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any
questions.
She Inspires Me Tea
Event Timing: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Event Address: 19360 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225
Cost: $30
Contact us at (248) 790-5301 or chrysantha.norwood@dcpschools.org
The cost includes brunch, sweet table, some special gifts and a photo.
Please complete registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScElK4q5ogappt-wy2AmGCeLZNS-o5Rbo14Wkcvl-ZCEDYPmg/viewform
Important Dates:
May 1: ABC Countdown Begins
May 2: Q4 Progress Reports go home
May 5: Start of teacher appreciation week <3
May 5- Spring NWEA testing begins
May 23: NO SCHOOL
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 20: 8th grade Cedar Point Trip
May 31: Mother's Day Tea
June 2: Kindergarten Graduation
June 3: 8th Grade Graduation
June 4: 5th Step-up Ceremony
June 6: Last day of school
Intent to return/re-enrollment:
- Please click the link below, either in Spanish or English
- Enter a snapcode that has been emailed to you (please check junk/spam folder)
- If they do not have a snapcode, please email Ms Clark at patrice.clark@dcpschools.org
CURRENT SCHOLAR RE-ENROLLMENT / Inscripción para alumnos existentes
Re-enroll at DCP Harper Woods today for the 2025-26 school year. Click to get started!
Inscríbete de nuevo en DCP Harper Woods para el año escolar 2025-26. ¡Haz clic para comenzar!
Dress Code Reminders:
As the weather turns warmer, students tend to wear summer attire. However, concerns arise as to what is acceptable to wear to school.
Dress and Grooming
While fashion changes, the reason for being in school does not. Students are in school to learn. Any fashion that disrupts the educational process or presents a safety risk will not be permitted. Dress and grooming are the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian. The student must be clean and well-groomed. *Shoes must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for school activities such as physical education classes. Dress and grooming must not be hazardous to any educational activity, nor may it be damaging to property, sexually offensive or violate reasonable standards of safety, health, hygiene or decency.
The following are prohibited from school and school-related activities: tank tops, halter/tube tops, short tops exposing waistline, shirts excessively unbuttoned, exposed undergarments, sunglasses, mesh shirts, see-through materials, low cut styles, short shorts/skirts, cut offs, disrespectfully ripped garments, and pants not worn at the waistline. All clothing must extend beyond the student’s fingertips while standing with arms at their side, and all shirts must cover the shoulder.
*No flip flops, open toed shoes, or sandals because they can be dangerous on the playground and during gym class.
If students do not adhere to these guidelines, parents will be contacted and required to bring a change of clothes. If you have questions or concerns.. please let us know
Our school goal is to have 90% weekly attendance. To combat chronic absenteeism, we are having a spring attendance incentive. At the end of each week, the grade level with the highest attendance percentage will earn a flower petal.
The first-grade level to earn 4 flower petals will win an ice cream party
