Dorr Press - Welcome Back
Mark Your Calendar!
Here are the upcoming events at Dorr Elementary!
Aug 28th: Preschool Open House 6pm-7pm
Aug 30 - Sept 2: LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.
Sept 10th: PTO Meeting 6:30pm
Sept 13th: PTO Walkathon
Sept 20th: Popcorn Day
Sept 23-24th: School Picture Day
Oct 4th: Progress Reports Published In Parent Portal After 4pm
Welcome Back! We Missed You!
Hello Dorr Families,
The energy was ELECTRIC as staff and students hit the ground running for the start of the school year. We have had a very successful first few days reviewing expectations, learning how to be good students, and exploring our new surroundings. Student are also creating a sense of community in their classrooms with our Capturing Kids Hearts program. Please ask your student about "good things", their classroom social contract, and the afternoon launch.
Some suggestions as we prepare for week 2:
- Consider packing an extra set of clothes in your students backpack. Accidents and spills happen!
- Please label your Childs belongings (i.e.: Backpacks, shoes, gym shoes, coats etc.) to ensure their safe return.
- Practice tying shoes, buttoning/unbuttoning pants or shirts, and zipping up coats and sweaters.
- Review behavior expectations with your student as outlined in our student handbook.
We look forward to a successful 2nd week as our students settle in and get used to the new routine!
Have a restful weekend!
Best Regards,
Mrs. Seniura
Back To School - Back To Routine!
Y5's-5th Grade Student Handbook
The Student Handbook has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year. Please take a look at our Student Handbook to familiarize yourself with our policies, procedures, and expectations. For your convenience, we have included a link directly to the handbook. This information can also be found on our website, waylandunion.org under student links.
Daily Schedule
Our school day runs from 8:50am- 3:50pm daily. Half days run from 8:50am-11:50am. Students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:50am.
Attendance
Students are expected to be in their seats, ready to learn by 8:50am each day. Students who arrive AFTER 8:50am but BEFORE 9:05am will be marked as AM TARDY. Students who arrive AFTER 9:05am will be marked as 1/2 day AM ABSENT.
Students are expected to complete the school day at 3:50pm. Students who need to be picked up between 3:30pm and 3:49pm will be marked as PM TARDY. Students leaving BEFORE 3:30pm will be marked as 1/2 day PM ABSENT.
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
Morning Drop Off
Once parents have dropped off their student, the student will be greeted by an adult and directed to the door. There they will be given assistance, if needed, to find their classroom.
Afternoon Pick up
During the first few weeks of school, or anytime staff does not recognize the adult picking up, please be aware that staff may ask for a photo ID before releasing your student to you. We will only release students to adults listed and approved on the Parent Portal. This is for the safety and security of our students. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.
Visitor/Volunteer Policy
Dorr Elementary loves to welcome visitors and volunteers throughout the year. Any person who enters the building to visit or volunteer is required to have an approved background check on file with the office each year. ICHAT request forms can be found on waylandunion.org under parent quick links. Or, simply click the button below! Please note: If you have students across multiple buildings, please only fill out the form ONCE.
Share Your "Whale" Of A Tail!
Show & "Tail"
Hello Dorr Families,
Once again, I would love to hear the stories and see the pictures of our students’ fishing success! Please send your student with a picture of a fish they caught so that I can pin it to the board outside the music room. The students love looking at the pictures as they pass through the hall. I call this “Show and tail.” My music time with the students is very limited so this is one way for me to connect with the students on a personal level without interrupting learning time. I spent a very successful week in Ludington fishing for salmon just before the school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Truswell
August Lunch Menu
*Menu subject to change.
Please contact Food Service for questions.
Community Education
Check out these fun classes offered by Wayland Community Education! Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register on-line at http:/wayland.revtrak.net or call Community Education at (269) 792-9153.
Helpful Links For Parents
Dorr Elementary Is On Facebook!
Please note: Questions should still be directed to the school directly. Questions asked on Facebook posts will not be answered.