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 * Welcome to Mr. Manettas' Homepage **

patrick.manettas@detroitk12.org

All visitors, kindly come to the office so we can greet you upon your arrival.

DPSCD Calendars

2017-18 Academic School Calendar


 * Parent Resources for DPS parents

=media type="custom" key="29628625"= =Winter Enrichment Packets =

Hour of Code ** CHWAAS PTA ** Parent-Teacher Conferences

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=Miss Michigan engages students in STEAM education =

Every new school year opens with great hope, energy, and anticipation. Everyone starts fresh. State Superintendent Brian Whiston offers a welcome back message for students and educators that focuses on innovations, scholarship, and respect for others.

Mr. Manettas = =  * Follow the Twitter account = =  @chwaas = =  *Visit Mr. Manettas’ Homepage at  = = chwaas208.wikispaces.com = =  *Student Page at  = = chwaasstudent.wikispace.com = =  *Request free Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village Tickets = =  *Request Access Code for App to  = = download free books = =  *Request password for your = =  child’s computer science course







Follow the Twitter account @chwaas  Visit Mr. Manettas’ Homepage at chwaas208.wikispaces.com   Student Page at chwaasstudent.wikispaces.com   Request free Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village tickets. Request Access Code for App to download free books Request password for your child’s computer science course

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This week DPS celebrates Earth Week!  For a full list of Energy and Water activities, check out the DPS Earth Week Calendar or visit dpsgogreen.wordpress.com/earth-week-activities/.   <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> =**<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 21pt;">How to Celebrate Earth Day in The D **= <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Detroit- east side or southwest <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Detroit- west side

M-STEP Reminders:

Testing begins April 11, 2016

Grades 3-8: ELA and Mathematics

Grades 4 & 7: Science

2016 Testing Schedule for Online and Paper/Pencil Assessments

Practice

<span style="color: #385988; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">7 Detroit Public Schools honored by Mackinac Center as Top 100 schools in the state

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_semibold,&#39;Segoe UI Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe UI&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP&#39;,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">So very proud of Ms. Ellsberry's class seen in the video! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_semibold,&#39;Segoe UI Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe UI&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP&#39;,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Carol Hofgartner <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_semibold,&#39;Segoe UI Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe UI&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP&#39;,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Art Road - Executive Director <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_semibold,&#39;Segoe UI Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe UI&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP&#39;,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">"Bringing Art Class <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_semibold,&#39;Segoe UI Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP Semibold&#39;,&#39;Segoe UI&#39;,&#39;Segoe WP&#39;,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Back to Schools" <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">media type="youtube" key="U3-Mlp0gZsw" width="560" height="315"

= SPELLING BEE WINNERS! = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Grand Prize Winner ~ Kayla <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">First Place ~ Jeremiah <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Second Place ~ Sha’dae <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Third Place ~ Charlton

= Math Bee Winners! = <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">1st and 2nd Grade Winners: <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Amya ~ Grand Prize Grade 1, Room 116 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Nivea ~ 1st Runner Up Grade 2, Room 221 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Richard ~ 2nd Runner Up Grade 2, Room 222 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Sylena ~ 3rd Runner Up Grade 2, Room 224 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">3rd and 4th Grade Winners: <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Sha’Dae ~ Grand Prize Grade 4, Room 206 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Kayla ~ 1st Runner Up Grade 4, Room 207 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Elijah ~ 2nd Runner Up Grade 4, Room 206 <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium;">Taurean ~ 3rd Runner Up Grade 4 Room 206

=<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Click to Access thousands of FREE eBooks through First Book!=

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">SEEK (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids) Camp opens to nearly 300 DPS students



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Request Code for your child’s computer science course



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patrick.manettas@detroitk12.org

=Welcome Notes=





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=** @chwaas **=

<span style="color: #f22315; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Click, print, complete the form above, and return it to Mr. Manettas. or Print and complete the form below. Then, return it to Mr. Manettas.

Parent ToolKit =<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #385988; font-family: &#39;Gotham A&#39;,&#39;Gotham B&#39;,sans-serif; font-size: 48px;">DPS = =<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #385988; font-family: &#39;Gotham A&#39;,&#39;Gotham B&#39;,sans-serif; font-size: 48px;">Parent Resources =

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;">Library Card Opportunity for DPS Students <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In case you missed it: the Detroit Public Library is working with Detroit Public Schools to ensure every DPS student has a library card and access to the fun and educational resources that a library card provides. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Download the ** Library Card Campaign Flyer  ** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">From July 24th through the end of September, the Library will waive existing fees and fines on children's library cards! Parents can fill out a brief application for the program at the DPS LitFests July 24 or visit their local Detroit Public Library. LitFests will be held Thursday, July 24 from 11:30-1:30 p.m. at 37 summer school sites. There will also be reading activities and book give-aways. Tell everyone you know!



<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #545454; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Know when to look up. and see the International Space Station <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #545454; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">

= = = GreatSchoolsDetroit = = Define your ideal school = = Decide what is important to you and your family when choosing a school for your child. = = Consider practical matters, the academic program and the school's culture. =

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<span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;; font-size: 8pt;">2. Click: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;; font-size: 8pt;">Rate and Review <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;; font-size: 8pt;">3. Select: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;; font-size: 8pt;">I am a:  <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;; font-size: 8pt;">Parent, Teacher/Staff Member, Other  <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;; font-size: 8pt;">and 4. Tell us about your school!

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= New MISTAR ParentPortal = = Formerly ParentConnect =


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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">ParentPortal

You now have the opportunity to use a product that will allow you to view your child’s school information via the web. The product, MISTAR ParentPortal, will allow access to pertinent information about your child's attendance, report card grades, behavior, food service information, and other school information.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">Please come into the school to receive your *Pin/Password login information. This will allow you to view your student(s) grades and attendance. <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">*Report to the office and ask for Mr. Manettas, Room 208

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= Calling all K-12 Students, Educators & Parents = = **We are pleased to announce that the ninth annual __Speak Up surveys are now open for input from K-12 students, parents, teachers, librarians and administrators__ **. Speak Up is your way to have your voice – and the voice of all education stakeholders – impact local, state and national policies and programs on education and technology. In these challenging budget times, Speak Up is more important than ever. = = To take the survey yourself or have your students and parents take the survey, please click the image below and access the online surveys using your school "secret word" password: **cwa123** =



<span style="background-color: #f7f6ee; color: #474740; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 32px;">2014 Detroit Parent Survey =Click below and= <span style="background-color: #f7f6ee; color: #c16622; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Begin typing your school's name to get a list of matching schools to choose from. (Wright)



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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,san-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;">Parent/Guardian <span class="FAtxtL" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;">Survey

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">You are being asked to <span class="FAtxtL" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">complete <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> this <span class="FAtxtL" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">survey <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> as part of a <span class="FAtxtL" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">project <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> to help all those who are part of your <span class="FAtxtL" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">school <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> community (students, parents, and the adults who work at the <span class="FAtxtL" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">school <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">) understand how everyone feels about your child's school. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,san-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,san-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">
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