Dieck Elementary School

🎩✨ Hat Day Fundraiser – Tuesday, September 30th! ✨🎩 Dieck Dragons, get ready to show off your favorite hats while supporting a great cause! For just $1, students may wear a hat to school on Tuesday, 9/30/25. All proceeds will benefit our Dieck Giving Tree Program, which helps support Dieck families in need during the holiday season. ❤️ Thank you for helping us make Hat Day a success and spreading kindness in our Dragon community! 🐉💫 #DieckDragons #FueledByFire #CreekCode #KindnessCounts

Check Out Next Week’s Lunch Menu! Here’s what’s cooking in the Dieck cafeteria next week (Sept. 22–26): ❤️ Thank you to our Food Service team for keeping our Dragons fueled and ready to learn! 🐉🔥

🎩❤️ Hat Day at Dieck! ❤️🎩 📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 💲 Just $1 to participate Students can wear their favorite hat all day while helping a great cause! All proceeds benefit the 2025 Dieck Giving Tree, supporting families in need this holiday season. Let’s come together, show off those hats, and make a difference! 🐉🎄✨ #DieckElementary #DragonPride #FueledByFire #CreekCode #GivingTree

📢 Check out the Dieck Family Newsletter! 🐉
Our September 17th edition is full of important updates—Homecoming Spirit Week, Family Literacy Night, Fall Pictures, and more!

Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1haIKYpudnJEDZyiEnBjZ6eO0J4BLDFyV/view?usp=sharing

Stay connected, stay informed, and let’s keep showing that Dragon pride! ❤️🔥

#DieckDragons #CreekCode #FueledByFire

🎉🐉 Swartz Creek Homecoming Spirit Week 2025 🐉🎉 We’re making Swartz Creek the “Happiest Place on Earth”! ✨ Join in the fun and show your Dragon pride all week long: 📅 September 22–26 ✨ Monday (9/22): Sleeping Beauty Pajama Day – Wear your favorite jammies! ✨ Tuesday (9/23): Tomorrowland – Dress as your favorite Disney character! ✨ Wednesday (9/24): Monsters University – Show off your favorite college gear! ✨ Thursday (9/25): Beach Day – Dress like you’re headed to the beach! ✨ Friday (9/26): Creek Spirit Day – Wear your Creek wear! 🐉❤️🤍 Let’s fill the halls with school spirit and celebrate Homecoming together! #DragonPride #Homecoming2025

📢 Reminder: Goodies with Grown-Ups! Join us on Tuesday, September 16th from 7:40–8:15 a.m. on the front lawn at Dieck! 🌟 Start your morning with your student, enjoy a treat, and share a special moment together before the school day begins. 💕 Hosted by your Dieck & Syring PTO 🐉❤️

📢 Important Reminder for Dragon Families!

We hope your school year is off to a fantastic start! 🐉✨

🍎 All students in Swartz Creek Community Schools receive FREE breakfast and lunch every school day at any of our buildings.

‼️ But we still need your help ‼️
Please take a few minutes to complete the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal (Benefits tab). Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify, filling out the form is critical for our schools.

✅ Why it matters:

-Helps determine eligibility for important grants & programs

-Impacts federal and state funding for our schools

-Supports Summer Food Service Programs

Ensures every Dragon has access to resources they need

Our goal is 100% participation from families! 📝 It only takes a few minutes, and your support makes a big difference.

🔗 Complete your form here: http://swartzcreek.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying
Thank you for helping us reach our goal ! Together, we fuel Dragon success. ❤️🐉

Busing Update: StopFinder has issued new invitations to resolve today’s app issue. 📧 The invitation emails were sent to the primary contact listed in PowerSchool. Please check that email account and accept the new invitation to restore StopFinder access and receive accurate busing information.

🚨 Transportation Update 🚨 The StopFinder bus app is currently down. ✅ Students should be at their bus stop 3 hrs 15 min later than normal full-day pick-up time. ✅ Shuttle times: • Dieck ➝ Syring 12:10 PM • Syring ➝ Dieck 12:00 PM • Morrish ➝ Elms 12:00 PM • Elms ➝ Morrish 12:10 PM Thank you for your patience and understanding!

📬📣 Elementary Families—Check Your Mailboxes! 📣📬 Letters of teacher placement were mailed home today (8/12) by our incredible elementary principals and secretaries! But we know some of you just can’t wait to find out who your child has this year! 👀 💻 Great news—if your child is fully enrolled in Swartz Creek Community Schools, you can log in to PowerParent now and see their teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! 📝 Need to complete enrollment? Don’t wait—call our Enrollment Office today at 810-591-2385 so your child doesn’t miss out! 📲 PowerSchool login: https://powerschool.swartzcreek.org/public/ 📘 PowerSchool tips & instructions: https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/powerschool

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! Even though the state of Michigan has yet to determine the continuation of the Michigan School Meals Program, Swartz Creek Community Schools WILL continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students in grades pre-K through 12! If the Michigan School Meals bill is passed, we will be able re-invest these additional funds into your child's meals, update our kitchens and equipment, and update cafe environments and furniture. We need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Gathering this information is crucial for determining eligibility for Summer Food Service Programs, and ensuring our schools receive full access to federal and state funding for educational programs. Parents can create an account or just fill out the form without creating one. Please ONLY add children who are currently registered with Swartz Creek Schools. Any other children in another District or not yet registered should be added to the “number of members in the household”. Visit our website: [swartzcreek.org](http://swartzcreek.org) and click “Food Service” for more information. or contact Food Services directly at 810-591-1864 The Meal Magic Family Portal is also a fantastic resource for families. Here, you can set up accounts for your children to deposit money, view purchases, transfer funds between children, and set restrictions. Both the Middle and High School offer a la carte items for all students, whether they bring a lunch or eat a free meal, they can purchase additional items for lunch. Menus are available on the food service page under the NutriSlice tab, detailing nutritional value, calories, macros, and allergens. If your student has special dietary needs, please contact our food service department directly. This will ensure that their meals are modified and documented accordingly for state compliance, and the school will be notified of any dietary restrictions.

Back-to-School Information and Helpful Tips for Families Swartz Creek Community Schools will welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year on Wednesday, August 20. Please note that the first day will be a half-day PM for all students. See dismissal times by building listed below. To help families prepare for a smooth start to the school year, here are a few helpful tips: 1. Ease Into a Routine: Start adjusting your child’s bedtime and wake-up time now. Getting into a consistent routine before school begins helps students feel more rested and ready to learn. 2. Practice Lunch Skills: If your student is in the younger grades, take time to practice opening lunch items such as snack bags, containers, and juice boxes. This helps build independence and confidence during lunch time. 3. Organize Supplies: General supply lists can be found on our district website. Teachers will also communicate classroom-specific needs. Having a few basic items packed and ready in your child’s backpack is a great starting point. 4. Talk About the School Day: Discussing what to expect on a typical school day can ease first-day jitters and help your child feel more confident heading into the new year. 5. Label All Belongings: Make sure your child’s backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, and outerwear are clearly labeled. This increases the chances of lost items making their way back home. Early 5s and Kindergarten Families: You will receive information in the mail regarding a one-hour welcome meeting on the first day of school. Parents attend this session with their child to help support a confident and positive transition into school. ⸻ Open House Dates: Monday, August 19 Grades K–5: • Syring Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Morrish Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Dieck Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Elms Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Gaines Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM Middle School (SCMS): • 4:00–6:00 PM “Welcome Back” event High School (SCHS): • Monday, August 26: 6:00–7:00 PM ⸻ First Day of School: Wednesday, August 20 (Half-Day PM) Dismissal Times: • Swartz Creek High School: 11:16 AM – 2:20 PM • SCVLC: 11:26 AM – 2:25 PM • Swartz Creek Middle School: 11:26 AM – 2:30 PM • Dieck, Elms & Gaines: 12:30 PM – 3:25 PM • Morrish & Syring: 12:50 PM – 3:45 PM ⸻ Please note: Building office staff will return to work the week of August 12, and principals will be sending emails with important school-specific details to help families feel fully prepared for the first day. We look forward to an amazing school year ahead. Welcome back, Dragons!

Please enjoy the Dieck Family Newsletter: https://5il.co/3j08l Thank you for a great 2024-2025 school year. Have a great summer!

🎉🎓 5th Grade Clap Out – Let’s Celebrate Our Dragons! 🎓🎉 Join us as we cheer on our incredible 5th graders during their Clap Out on Wednesday, June 11th! 🐉🎉 📍 Parents, please arrive by 10:15 AM 👏 Clap Out starts promptly at 10:30 AM Students will parade through the school and out front—looping around twice as staff and students line the halls to celebrate them! 🎈🎶 👕 Students should wear their 5th grade shirt or a Dieck/Swartz Creek tee. 📸 After the Clap Out, parents may check their child out in the classroom or main office to snap pics and collect their yard sign + stake (please note: signs cannot go home on the bus). 📍 Parents: Please line up along the front sidewalk for the best view! Let’s give our 5th graders the celebration they deserve! 🎉

A huge shoutout to our incredible Dieck/Syring PTO! 🎉 Thank you for being the heart of our school community and for all the time, energy, and creativity you give to make Dieck a special place to learn, grow, and belong. From fun events to field trips and everything in between—we appreciate you more than words can say! 💙 With gratitude, Your Dieck Dragons

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Dieck Team of Teachers, Support Staff, and Parent Volunteers! Field Day at Dieck was an absolute blast—and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU! 🎉 Thank you for all the planning, coordinating, setting up, and cheering on our students throughout the day. Your creativity, teamwork, and energy made it such a fun and memorable experience for everyone. From the games to the music to the smiles on every face—it was a hit! We appreciate you and everything you do to make Dieck a joyful place to learn and grow! With gratitude, Your Dieck Team 💙🐉

Please review the Dieck Lunch Menu for June 9th, which is a full day of school. June 10th and 11th are half days with dismissal at 11:40. No lunch on half days. Enjoy your summer!

📚 Forgot to Order a Yearbook? You're in Luck! Yearbook sales have reopened for a limited time! If you missed out on ordering a 2024–2025 yearbook, you can still get one mailed directly to your home (starting June 1st). Just follow these steps: Visit www.strawbridge.net Click “Order Pictures and Yearbooks” Enter code: YB32079 Complete your order — yearbooks ship directly to your home! 📦 A $10 shipping fee applies. This is a hassle-free option — no school pickup needed! Orders are open until the end of October. 📩 Questions? Contact: yearbook.support@strawbridge.net 📞 800-889-6092