DPSCD School Spotlight: Priest Elementary-Middle School, where the genius of every student is cultivated. Serving grades Pre-K through 8, Priest Elementary-Middle takes pride in creating an inclusive environment where children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Enroll today and join the multicultural community at Priest Elementary-Middle School, where the diversity of cultures creates a unique, well-rounded community!

Calling All DPS/DPSCD Alumni: Join our mailing list to receive the most recent updates on events, volunteer opportunities, school updates and programs for DPS & DPSCD Alumni. For more information, please contact Tarence Wheeler, Executive Director of Community & Political Engagement at tarence.wheeler@detroitk12.org.

Parent Academy Workshop- Trap Yoga: The Trap Yoga Studio is hosting a yoga session this week, Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip-Hop music to stay motivated. Explore the full list of Parent Academy Workshops available this week.

Summer School Report Cards will be distributed for recovery students on Friday, July 26th, and can be viewed in the web version of the PowerSchool Public Portal. In addition to grades and report cards, the Public Portal allows you to see your student’s attendance and scheduling information. If you need assistance with accessing the Parent Portal, please reach out to your school. Access the Parent Portal to review your child’s information.

Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment: DPSCD Families, this fall, Kindergarten students must have an oral health screening on file before entering school. Families will have four options for completing the assessment form:

• Go to their dental home.
• See the dental provider assigned to their school.
• Attend an event where MCDC is doing assessments.
• MCDC will be assigned a date in DPSCD schools to complete the evaluation.

For more information, read the Michigan’s Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program and download the assessment form. Book an appointment today!

Reminders:

Stay updated weekly by reviewing DPSCD's Family Newsletter; an updated weekly version is sent every Monday at 6 p.m. by SMS text and posted to the web: detroitk12.org/families. Don’t miss a robo call/text -- If you opted out of receiving text messages but would like to receive them, please text START to "60680" from the phone line that has opted out of non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages.