Message from Mrs Dietz
Dear DCPHW Families,
March is full of activities and spring is right around the corner! The best part about March is that it is Reading Month. This year's theme is "Catch the Reading Wave"! We have a lot planned so be sure to check out the reading month calendar below.
Attendance is a huge concern. Our school goal is to have an average daily attendance of at least 90% each day, we have fallen below our goal! It is imperative your child(ren) is at school every day.
You will receive a letter when your child reaches 10, 15, and 20 absences. Please make sure we are aware if your child is sick. It will be counted as an excused absence. Truancy is considered at 20 absences but there are factors we take into account before filing such as making up missed work and communication with the teacher. If you have questions, please call the office.
Let's have a GREAT March
Educationally yours,
Mrs.Dietz
Principal
Early Dismissal
- If you need to pick up your student early, please do so before 2:00 pm.
- Students will be called down to the office for an early dismissal once you arrive. We will not have them ready ahead of time.
- Changes in dismissal plans for your child need to be communicated to the office. This will give us enough time to inform your child(ren) and avoid any confusion.
*We have seen an increase of students who are not getting picked up on time for dismissal. Dismissal is at 3:30 pm. We do not have late pickup. If you would like to enroll your child(ren) in B.A.S.E, please reach out to the main office
Powerschool Access
PowerSchool Parent portal is where you can actively review your Scholar's grades, assignments, and class announcements as recorded by your teachers. Whether you have Internet access at home, work, or elsewhere, you can conveniently view your information at any time.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you have any issues with logging into PowerSchool Parent or need your username, please contact Kari Smith, Associate Director- Student Information Systems at ksmith@phalenacademies.org. Please include your email address, student's name, grade level, and relationship to the student if send an email.
Visitors/Volunteers
- ALL visitors must buzz in at door # 1 and wait in the holding area until an office staff member buzzes you into the school.
- All visitors/volunteers must get checked into the main office doors prior to entering the building.
- Guests need to show ID and state the reason for their visit.
- All volunteers must have a current CRC on file and sign in at the office.
- Reasons for volunteering must be pre-approved.
- Volunteers are asked to stay out of the academic areas unless cleared by the office
3/1: Magical March Begins/Marching Into March Step Challenge
3/1: March is Reading Month Begins
3/3: March Attendance Madness Begins
3/6: Virtual Parent Training (QPR) via Zoom
3/11: LCA Game
3/13: Detroit Day (wear something that represents our beautiful city)
3/18: Board Meeting @ Redford
3/20: Q3 Ends
3/20: Literacy Night 4:30-6:00pm
3/21: NO SCHOOL- Staff PD
3/24-3/28: Spring Break
3/31: Q4 Begins
8th grade graduation
Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00 pm-7:30pm
Location: Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church
*Boys will wear navy caps
*Girls will wear white caps
*Each student will be given 4 tickets for guests due to the limited capacity of the church. Guest MUST bring their tickets on the day of the graduation ceremony.
8th grade field trips
Total Sports:
Date: March 13th
Time: 11:30am-3:00pm
Cost: included with dues
Cedar Pointe:
- When: Tuesday, May 20th
- Depart DCPHW at 6:30 am
- Arrival DCPHW: 10:00pm
- Students will ride in a charter bus to and from.
If you have not paid 8th grade dues, your child will not be able to participate in 8th grade activities
Skating Party
Please join us for a SCHOOL-WIDE skating party on Thursday, March 28th from 6:00-8:00pm
The cost is $7 per person. The cost includes admission AND skate rental.
Tickets can be purchased in the main office or at the door
We hope to see you there :)!
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
We've seen an increase in students using cellphones during school hours/instructional time. Just a reminder of our school policy;
Students are not allowed to have any electronics at any time during school hours. If a parent needs to get in contact with their student please contact the main office.
If a student is caught with their cell phone or any electronic device:
First time: Parent pick up
Second time: Lunch Detention
Third Time: In school suspension & loss of privilege to bring phone
If a student is late to school, they must turn their phone into the office
Covenant Community Care Mobile Dental
Covenant Community Care Mobile Dental is coming back. They will be in our building in April
If you would like your child(ren) to be seen, please be sure to fill out the consent form by either scanning QR code or clicking on the following link: https://hipaa.jotform.com/202803766688164
