Ms. Hill's class had some Superheroes show up on Friday, March 6th for our first dress up day celebrating Reading Month.  Pictured here are Killian, Payton and Cruz.  

Sadly, our area knows all too well the toll severe weather can take on a community.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸.

The State of Michigan has put together a number of resources to help you and your loved ones plan for a severe weather emergency. You can access them at the portal below.

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭 𝗣𝗠. Dowagiac sirens will activate for a full warning cycle, which will last approximately five minutes. After the warning cycle is completed ,the all-clear alarm will sound for approximately two minutes.

We'll post reminders when we get closer to that date. For now, review the materials and make sure you have a plan to stay safe in severe weather.

We have had many students that are out of school for various illnesses and I wanted to remind parents about our illness policy which states that children should stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of any fever reducing medication such as Tylenol or Motrin.  I also want to remind parents that it is important for you to contact the school to notify us that your child is ill.  The school is required by the public health law to report illness numbers to the local health department each week and the information we report is gathered from what parents report to the school.  It is very helpful for our report if you can provide us with a basic idea of what type of illness your child is experiencing.  Also if your child is seen at a physician office please bring in a written excuse from their office to document their illness.  

Just a reminder, any medication that must be administered at school must have a completed medication authorization form completed by a physician.  Medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian with the authorization form completed. This form can be obtained in the office along with the Dowagiac Union School Medication Policy. 

Also reminding you as we are still in the cold months,  your children will be wearing coats and hats so with those we find the number of students with head lice to be increasing.  Please remember to check your child’s hair frequently during these times.  If you notice any signs of head lice please begin the treatment process immediately.  This process is very time consuming, but in order to keep the head lice from returning the entire process must be completed.  If you would like information about the treatment of head lice please feel free to contact me at 269-782-4420 ext. 1218 or sdorman@dowagiacschools.org with any questions or concerns.

Suzanne Dorman RN, MSN

School Nurse

Dowagiac Union Schools

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Help support our amazing students by purchasing tickets to the spring musical.

A big thanks to the Beckwith Theatre Co. for partnering to bring our tickets online.

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