For Parents
Welcome to Dutton Elementary
Greetings Parents,
Let me introduce myself
I would like to take a minute and introduce myself to you. My name is Shawn Veitch, and I will be serving as the principal of Dutton Elementary. I have experienced so many great things about Dutton and look forward to continuing the same programs that have made Dutton Elementary such a great place to learn. I have been in the field of education for ten years. I taught 5th grade at West Elementary in Lakewood for one year before coming to Caledonia. I taught 7th grade math and science at Duncan Lake Middle School for six years, and was the head wrestling coach for five years. In 2012-2013, I was the assistant principal at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School which taught me a lot on how to be an administrator.
My family
I have been here at Dutton Elementary since 2014 and look forward to MANY more years! My wife, Lindsay, and I reside in Caledonia with our two sons, Evan and Ian. We also have two dogs, Ella and William. Lindsay teaches 8th grade Social Studies and Language Arts at Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia. In my free time, I love the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, hunting and fly fishing. But most importantly, my wife and I love watching and supporting the Michigan State Spartans and the Detroit Tigers!
My main goals
One of my main goals as principal is taking care of our staff at Dutton so that they, in turn, take good care of the children entrusted to us. We have an excellent staff at Dutton Elementary. You will not find a more caring and dedicated group of professional educators. We will take good care of your children.
The success of Dutton
The success of Dutton Elementary is a direct reflection of the support of you, the parents. We always need your help and will have various opportunities and needs for volunteers throughout the school year. Please contact the office or myself if you would like to lend a hand.
I look forward to a great school year. Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Shawn Veitch, Principal
Dutton Elementary
S.C.O.T.S. Behavior Matrix
Dutton Elementary Behavior Matrix
S.C.O.T.S.
At Dutton Elementary, we follow S.C.O.T.S. expectations throughout our school.
S.C.O.T.S. stands for:
- Safe
- Cooperative
- On Task
- Trustworthy
- Self-Controlled
These expectations help students understand what positive behavior looks like in different areas of our school.
Behavior Matrix at a Glance
Printable Version
Prefer a printable copy?
Download the Dutton Elementary Behavior Matrix PDF
The information contained in the PDF is also available in accessible text on this resource document.
Community Resources
Explore the Community page on our website to find a variety of opportunities and resources available for Caledonia families. Whether your child enjoys sports, STEM activities, or the arts, our community offers quality programs to enhance their interests and growth. Check out the wide range of enriching experiences available.
Dutton Library
Welcome! We are enjoying our beautiful new library. Come a take a look!
Use Our Library Program from Home
The Caledonia schools have begun using a new web-based library program called Destiny. This program can be accessed anywhere you have internet. You can see what books your student has checked out, their cost if they are lost, and see a history of all the books they have checked out from the Dutton library. Your student can also make a personal list of books they would like to check out to use when they come to library, hold a book if it is checked out, and they can recommend a book to others or write a review. To log onto this program, click the link found here and choose Dutton Elementary. Login in the upper right corner. The user name is your student's FirstNameLastName with no spaces. The password is their student ID number. Check out our exciting new program with them!
Birthday Book Club
Birthday Book Club is back in the library this year. Is your student's birthday coming up? You can donate a book in their honor to the Dutton library. The books are only $5. Your child will be the first one to check out the book they select, and will get a special label inside that says it is donated by them. Come check out the books that are available in the library, or see the list of them on Destiny. On the catalog tab, choose resource lists and then public lists to view the list of birthday book club books.
Emergency & Weather Notifications
Emergency & Weather Notifications
CCS uses SchoolMessenger (K–12) and Brightwheel (PreK) to send critical notifications about weather-related updates, building emergencies, and urgent district-wide announcements. At a minimum, alerts are shared through our Emergency Alert System and the district/building homepages at www.calschools.org. For full details, visit our Emergency & Weather Notifications page.
Please avoid calling the Transportation Office or the Administration Building. Use the methods outlined on our Emergency & Weather Notifications page for the most up-to-date information.
Handbook
Student Handbooks
The CCS District Student Handbook provides district-wide information, policies, procedures, and expectations for all students and families. Each school also publishes a supplemental building handbook with information specific to that school, including building procedures, expectations, and programs.
Together, the District Student Handbook and your school’s building handbook serve as the official guide for students and families.
Annual Handbook Acknowledgement
Parents/guardians are required to review both the District Student Handbook and their student’s building handbook each school year. As part of the annual PowerSchool registration process, parents/guardians must acknowledge that they have read and understand the information provided in the handbooks.
School Health Program & Medications
School Health Program
Caledonia Community Schools' Registered Nurses support the health and safety of students throughout the school day.
For detailed information about medication administration, self-carry medications and health care at school, visit our School Health Program page. You'll also find resources for managing health conditions such as severe allergies, asthma, seizures, diabetes and G-Tube care.
Visit the School Health Program
