Welcome DPSCD students, families, and staff to week 32 of the 2023-2024 School Year! Please enjoy this week’s On the Rise Family Newsletter.

The On the Rise Family Newsletter is published every Monday for families to stay updated on important news, announcements, and reminders. Share this with your family and friends.

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Reminder: No School Monday May 27, 2024

• Alumni Spotlight of the Week: Zaniya Kelly, a proud graduate of Davis Aerospace High School, attributes her success to the foundation laid by the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). She firmly believes that "There is no circumstance that can limit the heights you can reach." As a Transit Outreach Specialist for TRUE, Kelly explores her passion for the environment and culture, a spark ignited at Davis Aerospace through hands-on aviation experiences. A recent career highlight for Kelly was the privilege of introducing the President of the United States Joe Biden, underscoring her impressive accomplishments. Watch here, as Kelly speaks about her career milestones and reminisce about her time at Davis Aerospace. Kelly encourages DPSCD students to believe in themselves, grab every opportunity, and not let their circumstances define their future. Kelly stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work as the pillars of success. We are #DPSCDproud of you Zaniya.
• Register Today for Free Summer Learning Opportunities Through the District-Deadline May 24th: DPSCD Families, registration is NOW OPEN for the District's 2024 Summer Learning programming. All current K-8 students are eligible to attend and ESE students with IEPs who qualify for extended school year service. High school summer school is only open to students who are required to make up credits to graduate on time. Kindergarten Bootcamp (KBC) is a five-week summer program designed to prepare pre-kindergarten students and their parents for kindergarten in Fall 2024. For more information contact your student's school or email our Summer Learning Experience at summerschool.info@detroitk12.org.
• Parent Academy Free Workshop- Effective Communication: Join the Office of Family and Community Engagement as they host a Free Parent workshop to enhance parents’ understanding of communication on Thursday May 9, 2024, at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science, 19299 Berg Rd, Detroit MI 48219 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. During this workshop, parents will learn active listening skills, the various levels of communication barriers to effective communication, the importance of body language in communication and how to effectively use “I” statements to communicate. For a full list of free Parent Academy sessions happening this week, click here.
• Family Resource and Distribution Center (FRDC) Delivery Date Thursday May 9: The Family Resource Distribution Center (FRDC) receives a generous monthly donation from Frito Lay's Feed the Children Program that supports all DPSCD students and their families. Available resources include hygiene products, dry goods, water, school supplies, backpacks, children’s books, and at times coats are available. These resources can be requested by all district families and delivered through School Parent Outreach Coordinators and Attendance Agents. The Family Resource Distribution Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family and Community Engagement Office 16164 Asbury Park Detroit, MI 48235 (Come to door 6 via the parking lot on Murray Hill (formerly Adult Education West)

Reminders:

Stay updated weekly by reviewing DPSCD's Family Newsletter; an updated weekly version is sent every Monday at 6 p.m. by SMS text and posted to the web: detroitk12.org/families. Don’t miss a robo call/text -- If you opted out of receiving text messages but would like to receive them, please text START to "60680" from the phone line that has opted out of non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages.

DPSCD Staff, Students and Families,

The District will conduct three community engagement sessions regarding our recommended plans to use $94 million dollars of one-time funding through the historic Gary B. v. Snyder lawsuit in which former DPS students sued the state for depriving them of their fundamental right to literacy education under emergency management. Two of the three sessions will be online and the other in person. All dates, times, and links/location are included below.

These sessions are an opportunity for you to understand how we plan to use this funding to better support our students, staff, and families and accelerate the literacy improvement the District has recently demonstrated. The sessions also provide you with an opportunity to provide input into our plans before the School Board conducts their final review and approval.

I hope you can join us!

NV

Tuesday, 5/7 from 5:30 - 7:00

ASL interpretation available

DPSCD Families,

We are excited to announce that registration is open for the District's 2024 Summer Learning programming. Summer school is a fantastic opportunity for PK-8 students to engage in enriching learning activities that will boost their academic success and allow them to explore various interests in a fun, camp-like environment, and a chance for high school students to make up credits and ensure they are on track for graduation.

We want to help you make an informed decision regarding Summer Learning for your student, including selecting the right program for them. Therefore, please carefully review the information below regarding our offerings and register your child before the enrollment deadline of May 24. For any additional information regarding programming please visit our website.

Programs, Dates and Enrollment Details

• Eligibility: All current K-8 students are eligible to attend

• Dates: June 24 through July 26 for students (23 days), Monday – Friday. There will be no summer learning on July 4 and 5 in recognition of Independence Day.

• K-8 Sites: Will offer in-person learning experiences only; students will be assigned to a site based on their feeder pattern

• K-8 Hours: Hours for each site can be found on our website. All sites will have breakfast and four hours of academic learning followed by lunch and enrichment activities.

• K-8 Transportation: Corner stop yellow bus transportation will be provided for all eligible students to a host site within proximity of their home school.

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

• Enrollment Form: Complete this registration from by the enrollment deadline of May 24 https://bit.ly/dpscdsummer24.

Note: You must be logged in to your child's DPSCD student account to access the registration. If you need assistance gaining access to this account, please contact your child's school.

• Eligibility: High school summer school is only open to students who are required to make up credits to graduate on time.

• Dates: June 24 through July 26 for students (23 days), Monday – Friday. There will be no summer learning on July 4 and 5 in recognition of Independence Day.

• HS Sites: Eligible students will have access their classes virtually to complete anywhere at any time, but will have also have access to teacher and technology support at assigned locations.

• HS Hours: All summer locations will be open for teacher and technology support from 9:00 – 1:00.

• Transportation: Eligible students who require transportation beyond DDOT service may request yellow bus service.

• Meals: Students on campus at mealtime will receive breakfast and/or lunch.

• Enrollment: Students who need to make up missed credits must complete this registration from by the enrollment deadline of May 24 https://bit.ly/dpscdsummer24.

District staff will confirm eligibility of registered students based on credit needs and Counselors will schedule confirmed students to take appropriate courses this summer.

• Note: You must be logged in to your child's DPSCD student account to access the registration. If you need assistance gaining access to this account, please contact your child's school.

• Eligibility: Kindergarten Bootcamp (KBC) is a five-week summer program designed to prepare pre-kindergarten students and their parents for kindergarten in Fall 2024. KBC students must be five years old by September 1, 2024. If the child will be five by December 1, 2024, you can inquire about a waiver. Parents are not required to attend.

• Dates: June 24 through July 26 for students (23 days), Monday – Friday. There will be no summer learning on July 4 and 5 in recognition of Independence Day.

• KBC Sites: Kindergarten Bootcamp will be offered at all K-8 Summer School site locations.

• KBC Hours: 8:30 -12:30

• KBC Transportation: Transportation will not be provided.

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

• Enrollment Form: Complete this registration from by the enrollment deadline of May 24 https://bit.ly/3y1PS3D

• Eligibility: Students with IEPs who qualify for extended school year services.

• Dates: July 8-August 9, Monday – Friday.

• ESY Sites and Hours:

• Keidan: 7:30 - 1:30

• Moses Field: 7:30 - 1:30

• Jerry L. White: 9:00 - 3:00

• Drew Transition Center: 9:00 - 3:00

• Essential Skills Transition at Diann Banks: 8:30 - 2:30

• Transportation: Transportation will be provided.

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

• Enrollment Form: Eligible students will automatically enrolled and contacted by ESE to confirm services.

We look forward to serving your students in the summer. In the event you may have additional questions, you can access our frequently asked questions link on our website or please email our Summer Learning Experience customer service link: summerschool.info@detroitk12.org.

DPSCD's Parent Advisory Committee's (PAC) mission is to empower parents, guardians, and grandparents of students with an active individualized education program (IEP) with knowledge as it relates to their participation in the special education process, delivery of services, and funding for schools. In addition, members will work with key stakeholders to make decisions and recommendations regarding compliance, parent and community involvement, and ongoing issues related to special education. Join us Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM. Click here to join the Teams meeting

+1 313-462-2305 United States, Detroit (Toll)

Conference ID: 535 436 494 #

If you are seeking opportunities to join us for the 2024-25 school year, you are invited to attend our DPSCD hiring fair on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Randolph Career and Technical Center 17101 Hubbell Detroit MI 48235. Participates will have chances to meet with principals and hiring managers to participate in on-the-spot interviews for available positions. And learn more about our company culture, values, and the exciting projects we are working on. Will you join us? RSVP to save your spot, today! https://forms.office.com/r/6FRyTackNN

Saturday April 20, 2024, through Sunday May 26, 2024, the Detroit Institute of Art will display online and in person student artwork. This annual exhibition is the longest standing continuous relationship the DIA has with an educational organization and features imaginative works created by DPSCD students in grades K-12, ranging from paintings, prints, drawings, photography, ceramics, video, jewelry and more. This exhibition will be on view on the first floor in the Wayne and Joan Webber Education wing and is free with museum admission. For more information click here.

DPSCD’s Behavioral Health and Homework Hotlines are ready to assist you this week Monday-Thursday, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Please dial 833-466-3978 to access. Follow the prompts for social-emotional support as well as help with Literacy and/or Mathematics homework from DPSCD teachers on the Homework Hotline.

Whether through the Let’s Read initiative, Lunch Duty, School Greeter/Arrival or Dismissal, PTA or SAC or other programs, the DPSCD invites you to consider ways that you can contribute to our students’ rise. In accordance with DPSCD policy, all volunteers must submit or renew their volunteer status through the galaxy volunteer process.

If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the FACE office at (313) 873-7490.

GSRP PreK Application is open for Fall 2024! Do you or anyone you know have a student who will be 4 by December 1st of next year? Families can now apply for a GSRP PreK seat for the 2024-25 school year! Please visit detroitk12.org/prek and fill out the Interest Form for the 2024-25 school year to start the application process. Seats are limited and will go fast! Start the process today.

• DPSCD Regular Board Meeting Tuesday May 14, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney 5020 Cadieux Detroit MI 48224

• DPSCD Policy Committee Meeting Thursday May 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fisher Building, 12th Floor Conference Room 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit MI 48202.

• DPSCD Finance Committee Meeting Friday May 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fisher Building, 12th Floor Conference Room, 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

• DPSCD Curriculum/Academics Committee Meeting Monday May 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fisher Building, 12th Floor Conference Room, 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202