NEWS TO KNOWDolphins Spread Holiday Cheer
Third Grade Students Brightening the Holidays for Area Seniors.
Proud of Our DRE Quiz Bowl TeamThe students performed well, and just as importantly, displayed true character. What a great group of students! We would also like to thank retired teacher and coach extraordinaire, Phyllis Tompkins!
DRE Food DriveFood drive continues through Dec. 13th. All items will be donated to Goodfellows for distribution to local families in need this holiday season.
Invitation for 5th Graders & Families6th Grade Open House at Bedford Junior High School
5th grade students are invited to Bedford Junior High School. Mr. Hurley will address the parents and then the students will be going on a scavenger hunt through the building. This will be on Monday, March 19th from 7:00-8:-00 p.m and start in the gym. Smile When You are Shopping Amazon!Shop using AmazonSmile and support DRE
Do you shop on Amazon? With the holidays approaching, you can support DRE by shopping on Amazon through our DRE PTA Amazon Smile link! Simply click on the blue link above, log into your Amazon account, and shop! A percentage of your purchase will be donated to our PTA to support our students with enrichment activities, assemblies, classroom books, classroom supplies, and more! Please feel free to share the link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2850527) with friends and family that shop on Amazon. Thanks for your support! DRE AuctionThe DRE Auction will be held on February 24th. If you would like to help with the planning there will be a meeting on December 11th at 6:00 pm.
Outdoor RecessRecess is provided for our students each day. Students should dress appropriately for all weather conditions. At the discretion of the principal, recess may be held indoors if the weather is too inclement or if the temperature/wind chill is at or below 15° F.
OK2SAYIf you see or hear something that doesn't seem right, you can submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY. OK2SAY allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees, or schools.
Student Leadership Team GrantExciting News! Last year our student leadership team investigated ways to increase physical activity and healthy eating at DRE. Their grant from Fuel up to Play 60 and the Michigan Dairy Council was approved! Be on the lookout for new stencils in the back parking lot (extending learning and physical activity outside of the classroom) and opportunities for healthy food taste tests to continue this year.
FIRST Robotics Program Bedford Public Schools offers FIRST Robotics Programs for Kindergarten through 12th grade students. Space is limited to the number of coaches we have at each level. Parents who are willing to coach a team increase the number of teams we are able to offer.
To register and/or find out more information about our program, visit www.bedfordrobotics.org, or contact the grade level coordinator for K - 5th Grades: Michelle Nieman Now Accepting Online Payments
MySchoolBucks Online payments are now being accepted for the 2017-18 school year. Chromebook insurance ($30) payments for Bedford students in grades 4-12, including all of the associated technology permissions, can be done completely online through www.MySchoolBucks.com. Insurance payments for families with 3 or more students are capped at $90.
4th & 5th Grade students that have the required insurance payments and permissions completed will be able to pick up their Chromebook on Open House night, August 30th from 5 p.m – 7 p.m. (Any student unable to make that night will receive their Chromebook on the first day of school after all the related permission forms are done and insurance payment made.) Optional messenger style bags are also available for purchase ($25) for those students that don't want to carry their Chromebook in their book bag. Please note: You must use the MySchoolBucks WEBSITE to conduct your transactions for Chromebooks and other items we are currently accepting payment for (coming soon, Latchkey payments). The MySchoolBucks mobile app you might see on your phone ONLY contains the company's meal program which Bedford Public Schools does not use (we use Mealtime Online at www.mymealtime.com for deposits into food service accounts). Supply Lists for 2017-18 YearFree & Reduced School Meal Application Now OnlineFree and Reduced meal applications can now be completed online! You can go directly to www.mymealtime.com to set up an account (if you don't already have one). Paper applications are also available in all school offices.
Create an Online Application for Free & Reduced Meals: Click the "Free & Reduced Applications" button and follow the wizard to create your application. You will need your Student's First Name and Bedford School ID number. You will receive notification regarding the determination of the application within 10 business days. Please call the Food Service Director, Meaghan Eckler, at 734-850-6127 or Food Service Secretary, Tammy Newton, at 734-850-6126 if you have any questions about this process. We encourage you to complete an application, even if you choose not to use the benefits yourself. The number of students eligible for benefits also is used to determine other services and funding, such as the funding our schools receive through Title programs. Where's the Bus?
FLEET VIEWER NOW AVAILABLE FOR BPS BUSES!
Bedford's Transportation Department has installed Samsara GPS units on each of the buses in the fleet. Use the Fleet Viewer to watch as the bus nears the stop! No more standing in the rain or cold waiting for the bus to get there! Families can stay warm and dry while tracking the real-time location of their bus. They will know that once the bus passes a certain street, or enters their neighborhood, that it is time to head out to the stop so they are ready when it arrives! HOW TO ACCESS: 1. Go to the Samsara Fleet Viewer Link at: Link for Fleet Viewer 2. You will see a map displayed. In the upper left hand corner is says, "Search 48 vehicles." Click your cursor there to enter the route number of your bus. For example: "rt 23." You can also use the name of the route the elementary kids use, for example, "Star" if you child rides the Star Bus. A dark gray circle means it is parked. A green arrow means it is traveling and will be moving along the road in the direction of travel. In both scenarios, the bus is identified by the route information associated with it. 3. Save site as a bookmark on your phone for even more convenience! Note: Bus route numbers may have changed. Route stops may have changed. To see the most up-to-date information, please refer to the online Bus Route listing. Parent Pickup RemindersFor student safety, the gates to the playground are closed until 3:15 pm Please wait until after 3:15 pm to line up for parent pickup.
Lost & FoundHelp the lost items become found items! Please mark your clothing, lunch boxes, etc., with names on the inside.
Subs NeededPara Professional, Lunchroom, Secretarial, Bus Driver and Playground Substitutes Needed
Applications are available at the Administration Building at 1623 W. Sterns. Getting the Parent Update?Please email Mrs. Perz to be added to list.
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS*Note: Dismissal time on any half days is at Noon.
New School HoursWe start at 8:30 in the morning and dismiss at 3:30 in the afternoon.
District Facilities Calendar(ML Schedules)(ML Schedules is a searchable district calendar for events by site and room)
2017-18 District Calendar 
SCHOOL ACTIVITIESHealthy Kids Club
Healthy Kids Club started Wednesday, Oct. 4th. 98 students and 10 teachers participated in the first Healthy Kids Club of the year! Students played games, ate healthy snacks, and ran laps. Healthy fun was had by all! Pick up time is 4:30 pm. Thank you to our wonderful DRE teachers for volunteering their time!
State Honors
Congratulations DRE for being honored last week in Lansing! We were the only Monroe County school selected for this prestigious award and one of only 54 schools across the state.
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Douglas Road Elementary Mission Statement
Our mission at Douglas Road Elementary School (DRE) is to create an environment that promotes strong student-teacher relationships and ensures individual academic growth as measured by state and federal standards. Our staff is committed to providing a comprehensive support system that uses best-practices in assessment and instruction, a challenging and relevant curriculum, and researched-based interventions to ensure that all students succeed.
DOUGLAS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6875 DOUGLAS ROAD, LAMBERTVILLE, MI 48144
PHONE: 734-850-6700, ATTENDANCE: 734-850-6720, FAX: 734-850-6799
6875 DOUGLAS ROAD, LAMBERTVILLE, MI 48144
PHONE: 734-850-6700, ATTENDANCE: 734-850-6720, FAX: 734-850-6799
