Bedford Public Schools

WELCOME TO DOUGLAS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

KEEP INFORMED

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Week two of Mood Boost program at DRE - smart

Chartwells K12 is piloting a new menu concept at DRE that includes healthy new recipes and fun giveaways. This week it was Dill Dip with Crackers!

 

quarter 1 Above and beyond award winners!

 

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Veterans Honored in ceremony

Third grade students honored their military guests in a beautiful ceremony held in the gymnasium Monday morning.

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Robotics Registration:

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Thanks to the Swan family for the donation of the Buddy Bench!

       

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Whole Apple Award

Congratulations to Mrs. Pisanti on receiving the Whole Apple Award today! This honor is given to educators, students, administrators, and support staff who provide exceptional service to students with disabilities. We are so proud of you!

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DRE PTO NEWS 

WELCOME TO DOUGLAS ROAD ELEMENTARY PTO!
Welcome to Douglas Road Elementary! The DRE PTO is excited to welcome you here and we can't wait to get to know you. 

FOLLOW THE DRE PTO ON FACEBOOK!
We utilize our Facebook page to share information and to provide many exciting opportunities for involvement.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR MEETINGS!
Our PTO meetings will be on the dates listed below at 3:45 pm in the Library and available through Facebook live. We encourage you to contribute your thoughts and ideas in person or from home! We happily provide childcare during meetings and the kids have a ton of fun playing with the other Douglas Road kiddos.

April 11, 2024
May 16, 2024

OTHER FUN PTO EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

April 25, 2024: Donuts with Dudes
May 3, 2024: DRE in the Dark (sales start March 6th)
May 6-10, 2024: Staff Appreciation Week
May 17, 2024: Mini Mule Mini Marathon
May 31, 2024: 5th Grade Recognition
June 3, 2024: Kindergarten Recognition

DRE ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP

DRE Online Spirit Shop will be open August 30 - September 13th.
Please allow 3 weeks after the store closes to receive your order. 

PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD: 
President: Julianne Pickard
Vice-President: Tara Coakley
Secretary: Kaitlyn Pisanti
Treasurer: Maria Zapp
Teacher Liaisons: Nicole Hite and Laura Burgermeister

SUPPORTING DRE PTO WHILE YOU SHOP

BOXTOPS ARE NOW EVEN EASIER!
Simply make an account at this link and scan your receipts after you shop. The app does all the work and you get to help Douglas Road!

SUPPORT DRE PTO WITH KROGER REWARDS AND AMAZON SMILE

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TRAFFIC FLOW MAP 
Please review the Arrival/Dismissal Traffic Flow Map to help things flow smoothly from Day 1! 

LATCHKEY IS AVAILABLE
Latchkey is available before and after school. You can learn more on the Latchkey website or by calling 734-850-6004 to speak with Latchkey Director, Amber Brushaber.

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
Parents can drop off any medication that will be given at school in the health room. A Medication Authorization Form, signed by a physician, must accompany the medication. This includes many common over-the-counter medications, such as cough drops.

UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS ARE BACK!
FREE & REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION STILL WORTH FILLING OUT!
We encourage families in need to fill out a Free and Reduced School Meals Application. Other programs that may benefit families may also require this form to be completed in order to be considered such as potentially waived or discounted Chromebook Fees. Family participation in the program may also qualify the school to receive additional funding to support our students. This form can be filled out online: https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/.

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON TRAVERSA RIDE 360 MOBILE APP

Link to detailed instructions on how to access and use the Traversa Ride 360 app and website
The “Where’s the Bus?” link on our website also links to these instructions.

Please note that the staff is continuing to make adjustments to the routes as last minute student registrations come in. Please double check before the first day of school. Times will fluctuate at the start of a new school year until everyone settles down into a routine. 

BPS MOBILE APP AVAILABLE
-- APP STORE LINK
-- GOOGLE PLAY STORE LINK

 

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HOW TO REQUEST TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS AND MANAGE YOUR CONTACT PREFERENCES IN INFINITE CAMPUS

Bedford Public Schools uses Infinite Campus' ability to send out Emergency Notifications. You can manage your contact preferences within your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. (If you have not set up your Parent Portal Account yet, please check you email for an activation key code.)

You can choose how you want to receive our messages: email, phone calls, and now text messages. The default setting is email and phone options. If you wish to add text messages, you will have to add that as an option in your Parent Portal Settings. Please use this link for Instructions on How to Set Your Contact Preferences and to Receive Text Message Alerts. 

You can edit your phone numbers within the portal, but if you need to change your email, you will need to contact the school office.

NEW TO INFINITE CAMPUS?
Each parent who is listed as a student guardian in Infinite Campus will receive an email on Monday. This email will include their personal parent activation key (a long string of letters and numbers) that will connect the parent to all of the students in their household that attend BPS. A parent will use that special key to set up their Infinite Campus parent account.

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APP STORE LINK
GOOGLE PLAY STORE LINK

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR BEDFORD FAMILIES

Find details with this Community Assistance Opportunities for Bedford Families Link including information about food assistance programs, Eye Exams/Glasses, Parent Support Group and more. New information will be added to that document as it comes in. Some programs are seasonal but past details are included for future reference.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY  

Link to Mobile Food Pantry dates/locations in Monroe County 

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NEW SIGNAGE AROUND THE DISTRICT

You may notice some new signs being installed around our district. These new signs are meant to reinforce to district visitors that our grounds and facilities are closed to the general public when school is in session. This is not a new policy (9150 - SCHOOL VISITORS), however, we are stepping up our enforcement of these rules to help ensure the safety of students and staff. Anyone that has school related business during published school hours, is welcome to enter through each building's main entrance and check in as a visitor.

This same School Visitor Policy also addresses animals on our school grounds: “Except as set forth in District policy, canines brought on the premises by law enforcement personnel for law enforcement purposes, or in the case of "service animals" required for use by a person with a disability, no other animals may be on school premises at any time.”

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Douglas Road Elementary Vision and Mission Statement

OUR VISION:

D -- Developing thoughtful minds
R -- Relationship driven
E -- Establishing successful students

OUR MISSION: Inspiring emotional and academic growth for a successful future.

DOUGLAS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6875 DOUGLAS ROAD, LAMBERTVILLE, MI 48144
PHONE: 734-850-6700, ATTENDANCE: 734-850-6720, FAX: 734-850-6799

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BPS is hiring!

Among the available openings are several Parapro positions. These are great for people looking for part time work that fits within the same times as their child’s school days!

Use the “Jobs at BPS” link to see what is available and for details on applying.

A variety of substitute positions are also available. Substitute bus drivers are in demand. (If you are interested in being a bus driver, please call Transportation Director, Cari Dupree, at 734-850-6071 to ask about paid training if needed.)