Message from the Principal

M-STEP continues next week! This is the state test that our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking. It is important that they get a good nights sleep, and eat a good breakfast!

Tuesday (4/29)- Miss Kruckeberg's Class tests

Thursday (5/1)- Miss Kruckeberg's Class tests

Please encourage your students to do their best!

FITCH CAMP INFORMATION

Fitch Camp: Fitch Camp Registration forms are being sent home to all 2nd-5th grade students. Forms are to be turned into the secretary at each building or scanned to Mr. Turner at, jturner@dowagiacschools.org. Registration will be cut off when we have reached our limit so make sure you get registered sooner rather than later. We will send a message over Facebook when registration is cut off.

Fitch Camp Form

Fitch Camp Facebook Page

Dowagiac Elks JR Golf Program

Be on the lookout for copies being sent home with students! This program is for boys and girls aged 8 to 14.

Schedule of Events

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8: DHS Band and Choir performance
May 8: Fine Arts Night @ DHS 6:00-7:30
May 14: Young Writer's Day (Select 3,4,5 grade students)
May 15: 5th grade field trip to Nitro Zone
May 16: 5th grade band fitting
May 16: 1st grade field trip to Sarett Nature Center
May 19: K-2nd grade Field trip to Slackers
May 20: 3rd-5th grade Field trip to Slackers
May 21: 3rd grade Poetry Day
May 23: 5th grade Middle School visit
May 26: No School- Memorial Day
May 29: 1/2 day of school for students
May 30: 1/2 day and last Day of School. Awards ceremony 10:00-10:30

Building Highlights

Select 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students went to SMC to participate in Math-a-Rama!

Families and friends came together for a night of games and fun at Family Engagement Night on 4/24.

Mrs. Quinn' s Kindergarten class and Mrs. Ennesser's 1st grade were able to enjoy the beautiful weather on Earth Day 4/22.

Staff Shoutout

Ms. Dianne is our second grade teacher! She enjoys teaching so much, she came back to teaching after retiring a few years ago. Ms. Dianne always makes sure to help students wherever they need help. Her dedication and hard work shows through her students growth. Sister Lakes is lucky to have Ms. Dianne!

Reminders

ATTENDANCE: It is very important that students are in school everyday, but the school realizes that there are some reasons for excused absences. Make sure to call the school and let us know when your student is going to be absent or the school will be calling you. When a student returns to school after any period of absence, please send a note stating the reason for the absences.

*If your student(s) is running late, please bring them to the office and sign them in.

*If you need to pick up your child early for any reason please call the office 269-782-4468.

Given the increase in illnesses, this serves as a friendly reminder about the importance of proper handwashing.