Ms. Sims' First GradeDearborn Public Schools

Aug 12th Virtual Learning Program meetings

Dearborn Public Schools has launched its system for parents who want to opt-in for online only learning this school year through the Virtual Learning Program.

Every school building has a time the week of Aug. 11 to 14 when parents interested in the program can stop in and talk to the principal or other staff to get more information about the Virtual Learning Program program and to see if online learning is a good fit for their child. Those who cannot attend the meeting are encouraged to email their principal or call the school building.

The hope is that every family intending to use the program will speak with a school official to ensure they understand what is needed for their child to be successful with online learning.  After that, parents will be able to complete a commitment form to officially switch their child or children to the online program.  

Information about the opt in date for DuVall is:

DuVall

Thursday, Aug.13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Principal Robert Attee  

For more information on the program, please visit: https://vlp.dearbornschools.org/Robert Attee
Principal, 
DuVall Elementary School
(313)-827-2754

Jun 11th A Soccer Message part 2

Jun 10th Census information

A note from the superintendent:

Dear Parent(s),

Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

For a better future of our city, schools, and students , please click on the link now and fill out the census. It only takes a few minutes from your time to make a difference.

Complete the Census application here: 

https://my2020census.gov/

Jun 9th Blog Links

I have updated all of the class links. I hope it helps everyone during the summer!

Jun 8th 1st Grade Online Schedule/ Summer Learning

Jun 5th 5th Grade Graduation Plans and School Reopen Committee Parent Survey

DuVall 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 2020

The DuVall 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 11th starting at 10:00 AM.  During this time, our staff will socially distance themselves 6 feet apart on the sidewalk of the school side of Francis Street. The Clap Out for 5th grade students will take place in the bus lane of the school on Francis Street.  Starting at 10:00 AM, families from Ms. Ranka’s class will follow the path indicated below. Mrs. Courtright’s class will follow the same route starting at 10:30 AM.

Moving East on Beech Street, Turn Right on Edison Street.  Turn Left on Cass Street.  Turn Right on Francis Street.  Following this path will allow all vehicles to follow the same flow of traffic.  So that we are able to have an orderly flow of traffic, we are asking parents/guardians to drive their child for this event.  Students and family members must stay in the vehicle at all times.  We are also asking families to limit the number of vehicles involved to one per family.  While approaching the school, vehicles may pull into the bus lane for the clap out and proceed slowly by the teachers.  Near the end of the bus lane closest to Beech Street will be the 5th grade teachers.  The 5th grade teachers will hand the family a bag containing our promotion certificate, other student awards, and a special surprise.  As the family receives the bag on the passenger side window, a member from the DuVall PTA will take a picture of the moment so that pictures may be placed on the DuVall School News Blog.  

I would like to thank all of the staff members for making this possible.  I would also like to give a special thanks to the following parents who helped to make this event possible for our 5th graders.   Mrs. Malmsten for helping to design and create a 5th grade gift bag for each student!  Mrs. Bagdonas helped to create and bind the 5th grade memory books.  Mrs. Makled helped to make the upcoming 5th grade promotion video.  Mrs. Gross and members of the DuVall PTA helped to make these activities possible through their support! 

School Reopen Committee Parent Survey June 5, 2020

The State, and our District, have begun the complicated and detailed discussion on the possible reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year. These discussions will involve experts in instruction, operations, sanitation, transportation, food service, athletics, and many other areas that are part of operating a school district. Please know that any plans developed by the Dearborn Public Schools will need to adhere to directives and Executive Orders issued by the Governor.

Your feedback is required and valued in leading these plans at the district level. Please respond to the survey by June 12, 2020. Please keep an eye out for additional parent surveys in the near future.

School Reopen Committee Parent Survey #1 :

For translation assistance, parents may call 313-580-2532 from Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.  Thank you for your feedback and support!

Jun 5th Clark and his sister have a Panda at their zoo!

Jun 5th Addison looks like she has the friendliest tiger!

Jun 5th Abbas has caged his tiger very well!

Jun 5th Jamel’s flamingo (is GIGANTIC)