Dieck Elementary School

Thank you to all of the Syring and Dieck families that attended our Popsicles with the Principal event. Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Bevel had a great time getting to know their students and families. We hope you enjoyed the fresh air, playtime, and yummy treats. We look forward to an exciting 2024-2025 school year.

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! We are thrilled to announce that the state of Michigan has once again approved a budget that allows Swartz Creek Community Schools to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students in grades pre-K through 12, thanks to the Michigan School Meals program! Last year, we saw a significant increase in student participation, leading to higher reimbursements for our Food Service Program. This means we can invest more in better food, equipment, staffing, and more. We need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Gathering this information is crucial for securing higher reimbursements through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), 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. 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. #FreeMeals #StudentNutrition

Reminder: Join us on the Syring playground tonight between 6-7pm to meet the new principal of Syring Elementary, Mrs. Bevel, and the new principal of Dieck Elementary, Mrs. Briggs and enjoy a popsicle!

Come meet the new principals of Dieck Elementary and Syring Elementary on August 7 between 6 and 7 PM! Both principals will be at the Syring playground.

Good Afternoon Dragon Families, Welcome back to a great new school year! We are so excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. We have many new faces and initiatives that will make this school year fantastic and memorable. Our goal is to give all our students a meaningful journey and learning experience. As always, we will be focused on relationships over the content during our first four weeks of school. Research shows that a connection at school dramatically increases the likelihood of a successful school experience. We are committed to this success and look forward to a great year with you. Here are some SCCS updates: •All principals and secretaries are back in the buildings. The principals are on retreat next Monday through Wednesday, so please email them if you need to contact them. They check their emails daily. You can also call the office to discuss general questions with the secretary. Classroom placement letters will be coming home shortly. •Our first student day back is Wednesday, August 21st. It is a half-day in the afternoon. Please check the district website under "District: School Hours" for each building's official start and end times. We are so excited to have students back. •This November, SCCS will present a crucial $38.8 million ZERO-TAX-RATE increase bond proposal on the ballot. The bond projects, which aim to bolster safety and security, upgrade learning environments, enhance classroom technology, and renovate building interiors and exteriors, are vital for our school's future. The bond proposal, which will not increase the current tax rate, will only extend the 2018 bond for two additional years. Please mark November 5th on your calendar as a reminder to cast your vote. Next week, I will share the FAQ, Press Release, and Feedback QR code for your reference. We have had a busy summer hiring season. If you or a friend are interested, we still have many support staff openings. It is a great place to work! If you are considering joining the Dragon family, please call 810-591-2300 for more information. Please see the list of our current principals at each school building: Swartz Creek High School Jamie Dammann, Principal Josh Attwood, Assistant Principal Amy Hart, Assistant Principal Adrian Trzebiatowski, Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Swartz Creek Middle School Dave Simonsen, Principal RJ Kaplan, Assistant Principal Theresa Anderson, Assistant Principal Dieck Elementary Heather Briggs, Principal Elms Road Elementary Shauntel Manning, Principal Gaines Elementary Michelle Paul, Curriculum Director and Principal Morrish Elementary Jaclyn Thompson, Principal Syring Elementary Brandie Bevel, Principal Swartz Creek VLC Kevin Klaeren, Executive Director of Compliance and Safety Swartz Creek Little Dragons Amanda Bendall, Early Childhood Coordinator Again, we are thrilled to start the year. Please contact your building principal or secretary if you have any specific questions or concerns about the start of school. They have all been working tirelessly to prepare for a great year. We are all here to make school an exciting, enjoyable, and safe place to learn and grow. We are eagerly looking forward to a great first week of school! Let's make it memorable and full of learning and fun! Rodney R. Hetherton, Superintendent

Congratulations to Chris Treiger, our SCCS Support Person of the Year! We are thrilled to announce that Chris Treiger has been honored as the Support Person of the Year! Chris’s dedication, resilience, and unwavering support have made an incredible impact on our district. Here are some of the heartfelt nominations she received: “Through all the challenges Chris has faced this year, she gives our building 110% all the time. Her continued support of our students and staff is outstanding!” “Chris Treiger is the rock that the foundation of Dieck is built on. She is more connected and cares more deeply about Swartz Creek, our schools, our community, and Dieck than anyone I have met. She is the constant reliable force that helps keep Dieck moving and she is the best secretary I have met. Chris deserves support person of the year!” “While Chris’s husband is battling an extremely aggressive cancer, Chris shows up to work and does her best to help make the building run smoothly. She continues to show up and care for each student and staff member, despite what she is going through at home.” The entire Swartz Creek School District deeply appreciates Chris’s tireless efforts and her unwavering commitment to our community. Her strength and dedication are truly inspiring, and we are proud to have her as a part of our team. Please join us in celebrating Chris Treiger for her exceptional contributions and her well-deserved recognition as Support Person of the Year! Dieck Elementary #SwartzCreekSchools #SupportPersonOfTheYear #CommunityStrong #DedicatedStaff #EducationExcellence

🤍❤️It’s Wee Dragons Wednesday ❤️🤍 Congratulations to this 𝙒𝙀𝙀 𝘿𝙍𝘼𝙂𝙊𝙉 for completing all of the bingo card activities to get ready for kindergarten! More information about Wee Dragon Wednesday 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/SCCSWeeDragons #WeeDragonsWednesday #good2great