Parent Communication – Henry Ford Elementary…

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you had a wonderful, restful, and enjoyable summer break. We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another great school year!

Please join us for our Open House on Friday, August 21, from 12:00–1:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing our returning families and welcoming those who are new to our school community.

We are also excited to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Mr. Jamel Lawera.

Please see his introductory letter below to learn a little more about him.

We look forward to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year together!

My name is Jamel Lawera, and I am very excited to join the Henry Ford Elementary community as your Assistant Principal for the 2026–2027 school year.

I began my career with Dearborn Public Schools in 1999 and have had the opportunity to serve in several different roles throughout my career, including teacher, resource teacher, assistant principal, and principal.

For the past 20 years, I have served in school administration and have worked with students, staff, and families at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

I am grateful for the opportunity to bring these experiences with me to Henry Ford Elementary, and I am looking forward to becoming part of this wonderful school community.

Most importantly, I look forward to getting to know our students and families and working together to help make this a positive and successful school year for everyone.

I hope to meet many of you at our …

Open House this Friday, August 21, from 12:00–1:30 p.m.

I am looking forward to a great year at Henry Ford Elementary!

Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful Henry Ford Community.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Farhat

Principal

Henry Ford Elementary

Mr. Jamel Lawera

Assistant Principal

Henry Ford Elementary

Open House Picture from last school year….

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