DSLA Superintendent Retires!
Hello Parents and Students,
One of my favorite songs "Everything M
ust Change" is very appropriate at this time. The lyrics are "Everything must change, nothing stays the same. That's the way of time, nothing and no one stays the same." Yes, it is true, I have retired as the superintendent of Detroit Service Learning Academy. These have been six truly enjoyable years in my career of 31 years. Parents, every year I would say at the first PTO meeting of the year, I'm so excited, and I was. I was excited about the opportunity to serve you and your children for another year. This has been a true blessing. You have taught me so much about the joy of learning together. The babies have brought such joy in my life with their curiosity and enthusiasm. I saw them reach goals, move forward and find their voices through service learning. Their collective performance has ensured school success for the last six years. Your children, "my babies" are beating the odds. It is often said that children from Detroit can't be successful. I disagree. We have proven it over and over again. This year we received an A on our state report card. Mr. Evans our board president has coined a phrase, "It is in our DNA to succeed." Our school motto has always been, "High Expectations for Achievement No Excuses." We will be one of the first schools designated by an authorizer and the state of Michigan as a "School of Excellence". I leave while standing on the mountain top watching Detroit Service Learning Academy launch into the stratosphere. Thank you for trusting me with your prized possessions for the last six years. I have absolute faith in the leadership of Board President Maurice Evans and Principal Robert Davis. Please continue to support them in the same way you supported me.
Lovingly,
Eylastine Davis
DSLA Welcomes New Principal Robert Davis
Office hours for Mr. Davis are M-F 8am to 3pm or you may contact him by phone (313) 541-7619 ext.1130.
Meijer's Super Back to School Gift!
Meijer Superstore DSLA's new community partner will gift all registered students with backpacks and schoolsupplies on August 21, from 12pm to 3pm. The rally will also include a special visit by Doug Meijer .
Looking For A New School Home?
Here are the top 10 reasons why parents choose the Detroit Service Learning Academy. For registration information or for a tour contact our Pupil Accounting Office at 313.541.7619 extension 1104.