Dieck Elementary School

Picture Day is September 13, 2024 at Dieck Elementary. Retakes will be October 25, 2024.

Students in Mrs. Wykes 5th grade class worked together as a team to create a class mission, played a game to learn about food chains, and were given choices in reader's workshop. What a great group!

Mrs. Kaczor's class focused on building relationships and creating a positive classroom environment this week. Some of their favorite activities included the Find a Friend Interview activity, Classroom A-Z Scavenger Hunt, and the Addition War math game.

Our Specials teachers have been working overtime getting to know all of their students at Syring and Dieck Elementary! We love the energy and enthusiasm they bring their craft and we thank them for sharing their talents with us! Specials time makes learning extra fun!

Our 5th Grade Dragon Team was showing their school spirit today. This year, our 5th grade students have committed to being leaders in our building who demonstrate the Creek Rubric and showcase positive behavior! Their 5th grade teachers are so excited to see them shine!

Our Dieck Dragons were feeling the heat today! We made it through a hot day with the help of lots of water, some extra shade and fans, and good spirits. As a reminder, please send refillable water bottles with your student to school. We have a water station with filtration where they can fill their bottles as needed. Staying hydrated helps us stay focused and be able to learn. Thank you for making sure your student is dressed appropriately for the hot weather too. If there is a heat advisory, we will most likely have indoor for the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

August 26, 2024 Dragon Families, Welcome back! We are excited for the start of a new season with our Dragon Athletes! Below is a list of all rules and expectations of our spectators, please read them carefully. 1. We encourage students to attend as many school events as possible. Enthusiastic spectators help to build school spirit and encourage our Athletes. However, in order to ensure that everyone attending is properly safeguarded, it is required that all elementary and middle school students be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone when they arrive at the event and throughout its duration. They cannot be dropped off and left unsupervised and there are no exceptions. 2. We will only allow HS students from the schools that are competing and they must show a current student ID to enter! 3. No Footballs (or balls of any type) are allowed in the stadium. 4. Please supervise any children in your care. Children should not be running unattended through facilities. 5. Fighting will not be tolerated and all actions will be enforced with school disciplinary consequences. 6. Spectators are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and refrain from being physically or verbally abusive toward all coaches, officials, athletes, opposing schools, and fans while attending athletic events. Attending Athletic events is a privilege that may be temporarily or permanently revoked 7. Any beverages brought into the stadium must be in a store brand, re-sealable container. No fountain drinks or containers from home are allowed. You will be asked to throw it away or return it to your car. 8. Backpacks will not be allowed in the stadium. This includes any totes, fanny packs and drawstring backpacks. All other bags/purses may be subject to searches. 9. All home spectators should enter through the main gate. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON SIDEWALKS OR LAWNS. HS staff, HS student, Fairchild St, bus garage, and MS north are all available for parking. 10. According to school board policy all therapy dogs must have paperwork on file 10 days before the event that you are requesting your animal to attend. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Go FEARLESS Dragons! Sincerely, Adrian Trzebiatowski Athletic Director/Assistant Principal atrzebiatowski@swcrk.org 810-591-1809

Mrs. Briggs and the entire Dieck Elementary Staff was so excited to welcome students to Dieck Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year! The halls were filled with smiling faces and eager kids ready to learn and grow!

Good Afternoon Dragon Families, School starts on Wednesday. We are so excited to have you in the Dragon Family. 2024-2025 is going to be a fantastic school year. A couple of notes are below. Things to know: Wednesday 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 or click here: SC HOURS [https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/school-hours] 24-25 School Calendar: SC CALENDAR [https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/SCCS/4261852/New_-_School_Calendar__2024-25_.pdf] We can't wait to see your first day of school pictures! If you'd like us to share them, please Email your pictures to mcorbat@swcrk.org, and we will post them on our SCCS Facebook page. Your feedback on our ZERO-TAX-RATE increase bond proposal on the November ballot is crucial. Please read the BOND FAQ and click the QR code on page 11 to submit your feedback. Your input is highly valued and will help shape the future of our school district. Thank you! SC BOND PAGE [https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/bond] We are absolutely thrilled to welcome all our students and staff on Wednesday afternoon! Let's make this our best year ever! Rodney R. Hetherton, Superintendent

Check out the latest edition of The Dragon Connection—our district newsletter— filled with important updates and helpful information. This month’s issue includes: Transportation Services Free Lunch and Breakfast for All Students Kinder Camp School Bond Update Don’t miss out—click the link below to read more and stay connected with our school community! Read The Dragon Connection here: https://swartzcreekview.mihomepaper.com/pageview/viewer/SCCS#page=6 #DragonConnection

The last day to register as a school of choice student is August 12th. Please make sure your paperwork for enrollment is complete.

We look forward to seeing you at Open House on August 20th from 6:30-7:30pm at Dieck Elementary.

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