DCP-REDFORD PARENT NEWSLETTER

Our mission: We empower each child to grow into enthusiastic, critical thinking scholars who are prepared for the future.

Hello DCP-Redford Friends, Families and Community Partners,

We are slowly closing in on the month of December!

This will be a quiet week for us as we hone in on completing our assessments and assignments for the end of the year. All students are required to be in school by 8:05 am and in full uniform. Please check out our newsletter to its entirety as we have updates, upcoming events and resources for the remainder of the month.

Educationally yours,

Principal Johnson

Mark Your Calendars

• 12/11 5th-8th grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
• 12/13 Free Dress Friday with appropriate jeans
• 12/13 5th-8th grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
• 12/17 Parent University
• 12/18 5th-8th Grade Field Trip
• 12/20 Free Dress Friday with appropriate jeans
• 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

Problems and situations alway occur in the classroom. Most of the time there are 3 sides: the teacher’s side, the scholar’s side and the truth. I encourage each of you to reach out to your child’s teacher FIRST to solve the problem. If they don’t respond or if the result is less than satisfactory, then contact the office. If you come to the office first, Admin will go to the scholar first for questioning and then teacher for their perspective. That takes time. If you go directly to the teacher involved, it will most likely give you an answer much quicker. This helps in building a relationship of trust between you and the teacher. They are with your scholars for longer periods of time than anyone in the office. You will probably have your concerns addressed much quicker than calling the office first. A staff directory can be found in our Parent Newsletter.

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

All staff and scholars may wear appropriate jeans on Friday, December 13th and December 20th.

5th - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held this week on Wednesday, December 11th and Friday, December 13th from 3:45pm - 4:45pm. All attendees must be picked up on time. For more information, please reach out to Coach Ahmad at lawrence.ahmad@dcpschools.org

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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