Category Archives: Dye Elementary
Dye Elementary Closing Statement
It’s hard to believe that another year has come to a close. Over the 
course of this year, we have read over 3,000 books, given over 1,500 free books to students and spent countless hours on other activities involving reading. As you can see, reading is a priority here at Dye Elementary. Our goal is to have EVERY student become a reader. In order to maintain the skills that students have acquired, students should continue reading over the summer months. Ten minutes a day is what we are asking each student to do. Help us to accelerate your child’s learning by having them read 5 days a week. (50 minutes out of 168 hours is doable!) The area libraries and bookstore have various activities over the summer to encourage reading in a fun way.
Take a look at the following links:
Children’s Health Clinic
Health Clinics for children of all ages will be available this summer. Carman-Ainsworth students will have the opportunity to attend the Aug. 5 session at the Perry Center in Grand Blanc. Click on the flyer below for more details.
American Youth Soccer Organization
A reminder that the AYSO is coming to Flint. Registration is going on now, so be sure to get registered as soon as possible! Click the flyer below for more details.
Dye Elementary Awards Assembly
Dye Elementary students were honored with several awards on Tuesday, June 9th. Mrs. Fields, Ms. Grant, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Fromer & Mrs. Tiltman had the privilege to present our 5th grade students with many different awards. The students received awards for All A’s honor roll, A-B honor roll, Spelling Bee, Band, Safety Patrol, Book Bowl, Leadership and Presidential Awards. Congratulations to everyone!!
Bluegill Boat Launch Free Fishing Day
Get away, and right away, with free fishing fun this Saturday, 
June 7 at Bluegill Boat Launch! Come catch the fishing fever at the 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby from 9am to 2pm. Bring fishing gear if you have it. We’ll supply the bait, the boats, the experts and lunch! A limited number of rods and reels will be available for kids who do not have their own. This is a FREE event for families, all ages and abilities (purchase of an annual or daily parking pass is required for entrance into the facility).
And this is just the beginning of all the summer fun we have planned in Genesee County Parks. Check out the free Kids Fishing Club programs at Buell Lake County Park in July and August and the 4th Annual Catfish for a Cause Tournament at Walleye Pike Boat Launch in August. Click here to request a copy of our 2014 Family Fun Guide for over 900 family friendly programs.
American Youth Soccer Orgranization
The American Youth Soccer Organization is coming to Flint, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of this wonderful soccer event! Check the flyer below for more details. Registration is open NOW!
2014 Youth Baseball Schedule
Click on the flyer to view the 2014 Youth Summer Baseball League Schedule
Dye Elementary Newsletter
PARKING LOT SAFETY
Lets all work together to get our afternoon parking running smoother. Picking your child up at the curb is the safest place, however all parents cannot fit into the parking area at the same time. Students are not released until the busses depart approximately 4:04 p.m. Kindergarten and 1st grade students are out first, followed by 2nd and 3rd, and lastly 4th and 5th grade students. If some parents would choose to arrive around 4:10 p.m., traffic would greatly decreased and you are easily able to collect your student without congestion. If you choose the 4:00 p.m. time, it is necessary to be patient and courteous to other parents and drivers. Everyone is here for the same reason – to collect their student and go home. We have to model what is expected of our students at school – being patient and kind and courteous to others. We are releasing students as quickly and safely as possible with your help.
If anyone is willing to volunteer to help with traffic at the start or end of the day, please stop in to the main office.
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP
Camp will be held on July 21-31, Monday-Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m . It is free for CA enrolled students who will be in kindergarten through fifth grade in 2014-15 school year. Dillon/Rankin students will attend Dillon while Randels/Dye students will attend Randels. Breakfast, lunch and transportation will be included. A before- and after-child care program will available at Randels for a fee. Look for applications later in May.
YOUTHQUEST NEWS
YouthQuest students entered some of their recycled art into a competition at U of M Flint for an Earth Day celebration. Many different community organizations attended, but everyone there had one goal in mind: to improve our environment. The students made some Easter baskets for kids at Whaley Children’s home and were delivered to some very happy children. Students also dyed eggs and had an Easter egg hunt and each student received a prize. Miss Sherri’s group made deviled eggs and then enjoyed the delicious hors d’oeuvres. Other students made Easter bonnets, bunny hats, Easter cards, and even bunny bags and baskets to hold all their treats.
Upcoming Events:
May 3rd – Genesee County Humane Society “Kids Who Care”
May 6th – Cinco de Mayo Family Night, YQ Art Show & Sloan Dome
May 8th – Mott College S.T.A.R. “B.D.B.C.” 4th & 5th grade boys
May 10th – IMA Brookwood Golf Event
May 13th – Home Depot visits Dye YouthQuest
May 17th – Michigan Science Center
May 22nd – Year end event
For any questions please contact Donna Arnold at 810-922-1965
DYE PARENT CLUB NEWS
Plan on attending the May 5th meeting at 4 p.m. in the Media Center. We are looking to fill the Treasury and Secretary positions for the 2014-2015 school year.
SUMMER YOUTH EXPO
Priority Children will host its Summer Youth Expo on Thursday, May 15th from 3-7 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center. This event provides information about free and low cost summer activities for your families.
DYE ELEMENTARY RECYCLING CLUB
Please help support our program by putting your used newspapers, magazines and school papers into our paper retriever outside in our parking lot. We have a 5th grade club that helps with this effort. It also helps students understand the benefits of recycling.
MARKER RECYCLING
Ms. McGinnis is collecting any died out markers to recycle into fuel. Simply place the markers in the box outside the Art Room door. Thank you for recycling!