March 21st, 2019
Inclement Weather Make Up Days
Dear Deckerville Community School Members,
As you know, we experienced particularly harsh winter weather conditions during the months of January and February this year, bringing our total number of school cancellations to 11 days. Normally, the State allows for up to six cancellations per calendar year. In addition, school districts may apply for a waiver that grants up to an additional three days to be forgiven. Deckerville Community Schools has already applied for and received this waiver, so we have been forgiven 9 days total. This leaves two days that we will have to make up.
In reviewing all options, I have decided that the least disruptive option for families will be to hold our first make-up day on, Monday, April 22nd, which is the day after Easter Sunday. On Monday, April 22nd, school will be in session from 8:05am until 2:57pm. The Tech Center will also be open on that day. Our second make-up day will be held on Thursday, June 13th. On Thursday, June 13th, school will be in session from 8:05 until 11:30am. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause Deckerville families.
There has been much talk of granting schools two additional days due to the two days that Michigan was declared to be under emergency. However, as of today, no decision has been made by the legislature. If the State legislature ends up granting us two more days, then we will revert back to our normal school calendar and not have to make up any days.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Hugan
Superintendent
Deckerville Community Schools
No Talking Chapter 17 Link: https://youtu.be/Nt4qBcgakqw
No Talking Chapter 15 Link: https://youtu.be/DFIv1wCleVE
No Talking Chapter 16 Link:
https://youtu.be/G809nDo5OLA
No Talking Chapter 14 Link: https://youtu.be/qafzxUNE1y4
No Talking Chapter 13 Link: https://youtu.be/1M9EuqBNVwQ
No Talking Thursday Facebook Challenge:
When Mrs. Marlow figures out the No Talking contest, she DOESN’T run and tell the other teachers or the principal or the parents. Why not?
When should you tell a secret?
When should you not tell a secret?
Why is it hard to keep to yourself?
Use only three words.
No Talking Chapter 12 Link: https://youtu.be/kIQ2UbfEQCg
No Talking Chapter 10 Link: https://youtu.be/RHvca2qdgXM
No Talking Chapter 11 Link:
https://youtu.be/hHLUz9DLhug
More Great fun from the Family Trivia Night
Reading Month Family Trivia Night: Thank you to all the parents and students that participated. Thank you to the Deckerville Library, Deckerville Hospital and Usborne books for supporting our literacy efforts.
No Talking Chapter 8 Link: https://youtu.be/yR5HB4cixc0
No Talking Chapter 9 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIH-ndkE2g&t=9s
Backpack Food Drive: This is the last week for our Elementary student council Food Drive. Please send any non perishable foods to school to place in the boxes. Thank you!!
Reminder: No Talking Trivia Night Tuesday, March 12th 3:15-4:00. Parents need to attend with their children. Meet in the elementary gym
No Talking Chapter 7 link:
https://youtu.be/LhVB9_7Kkf0
Reminder: One Book, One School Family Trivia Night is Tuesday, March 12th from 3:15-4:00. Parents must attend with their children, please send a note with your child if you are going to attend. All students and parents attending will meet in the elementary gym.
One School One Book, chapters 5 & 6
No Talking Chapter 5 Link:
https://youtu.be/adjGekEXVSI
No Talking Chapter 6 Link:
https://youtu.be/8J5KoiAnw3w
Battle of the Books: 4th Grade took 2nd place; 5th Grade took 1st place; 6th Grade took 1st place also. Thanks to the coaches Mrs. Kritzman, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Zurawski for their dedication to this awesome program!
No Talking Facebook Challenge for Thursday, March 7:
In Chapter 3, Andrew Clements lists 17 different things that Dave Packer likes to talk about. What do you like to talk about?
No Talking Chapter 3 Link to listen and read: https://youtu.be/ZHHoqqVGtM0
No Talking Chapter 4 Link to listen and read:
https://youtu.be/rhbEnpXpEQc
Congratulations to our 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Battle of the Books Participants. Both 5th and 6th Grade placed 1st and 4th Grade was runner up. Thank you to Mrs. Zurawski, Ms. Kritzman and Mrs. Phillips for making this possible. Deckerville Students Rock when it comes to reading.
