High Schools Battling Against Hunger
Dearborn’s three traditional high schools are again collecting food for a local charity. For the first time, this year’s drive will kick off with a family friendly one- or two-mile run at Ford Field Park.
This year’s fourth annual Battling Against Hunger drive is a cooperative effort between Dearborn, Edsel Ford and Fordson high schools, with help from the elementary and middle schools that feed into those buildings. The drive runs from Nov. 12 to 16. The goal is to collect 30,000 canned goods for Zaman International and $7,600 for the Amity Foundation.
New this year will be a Turkey Trot on Nov. 10 at Ford Field Park. The family event includes a one-mile fun run or walk starting at 9:30 a.m. and a two-mile run at 10 a.m. Entrance fee for either event is $15 or 15 cans of food. Turkey Trot registration forms are available here.
Battling Against Hunger began three years ago as an off-field competition between crosstown rivals Fordson and Dearborn High to help families in need. Last year, more than 74,300 food items were donated – enough to fill a semi trailer.
Empty Bowls-November 19th 2018
Empty Bowls 2018 set for Nov. 19
The Dearborn Public Schools Art department is hosting the 27th annual Empty Bowls meal on Monday, Nov. 19, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St., Dearborn.
For a suggested $5 donation to fight hunger in our community, guests who attend this family-friendly dinner will receive a one-of-a-kind handmade bowl. This simple meal consists of soup, including vegan and gluten free options, made by Park Place Caterers, along with bread made by Star Bakery and coffee donated by Starbucks.
The bowls are made by Dearborn Public School students in kindergarten through high school. A tin can raffle also will be held.
Donations will support Gleaners Food Bank and Blessings in a Backpack, local charities that help feed the hungry. Guests can take a handmade bowl home as a reminder of all those who go hungry each day. No reservations are required, but those who arrive early will get first choice from all of the unique bowls made and donated by students and teachers in the Dearborn Public Schools.
“With the 27th anniversary of Empty Bowls, we celebrate the fact that our annual event has generated thousands and thousands of dollars to help our community,” noted Dearborn Public Schools Art Resource Teacher Susan Briggs. “This amazingly successful and fun event is possible because of hard work by many Dearborn art teachers and Dearborn students.”
Empty Bowls is hosted by the Dearborn Public Schools Art Department and Park Place Banquets & Catering, with support from Starbucks of west Dearborn and Star Bakery of Oak Park. Dick Blick Art Supplies, Rovin Ceramics, Motawi Tileworks, Saatva Yoga Center, and the Detroit Institute of Arts all donate items for this event.
“The Dearborn Art Department appreciates our sponsors and everyone who attends Empty Bowls for their generous support to the Dearborn Art Department. Special thanks to Wendy Sample, retired art teacher, for her continued help with this amazing community service project,” Briggs added.
For more information about this Empty Bowls event, contact Dearborn Public Schools Art Resource Teacher Susan Briggs at 313-580-0960 or briggss@dearbornschools.org.
Parent Talk Classes Being Offered
Dear Parents,
Parent Talk Classes will be hosted again this year! The parenting class is designed to inform parents about researched based parenting practices that create accountability, respect, compassion and consequences.
Classes will be held at:
Salina Intermediate (8:15-10:00 am)
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30th
November 13, 20, 27th
December 4, 11th
Becker Elementary (2:00-3:30 pm)
October 9, 16, 23, 30th
November 13, 20, 27th
December 4th
Nowlin Elementary (1:00-2:30 pm)
October 5, 12, 19, 26th
November 9, 16, 30th
December 7th
You can join Parent Talk sessions at any school of your choice!
Free Summer Reading Programs
Dear Families,
Keep your child’s summer reading inspired with these free programs sponsored by your Dearborn Public Libraries. All programs are a part of the summer reading programs held each year and are free to the public, serving all ages in all locations!
Click here to check out this year’s programs.
Have a Wonderful and Safe Summer!!!
10 Ways to Limit Kids’ Screen Time
Easy Ways to Cut Kids’ Screen Time: A local pediatrician shares practical ways to break the habit.
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Maples Literacy Night: March 28th 2018
Dear Families,
Please join the Maples staff on Wednesday, March 28th at 4:30 pm for a fun filled evening celebrating our love for reading and the adventure of a jungle safari! Please click on the link for details!
Autism Awareness at Maples School
Maples school has teamed up with Blue Hands United for Autism of Dearborn and Midwest Recycling to help spread Autism Awareness by forming the “Autism Awareness C.C.C (Clothing Collection Challenge).”
Two donation stations have been set at Maples School for shoe/clothing donation. One in the first floor hallway, second one in the Staff parking lot.These stations are set to collect old shoes, old clothing, lost and found items, jackets and other clothing articles. Items may be dropped off at any of the stations.
Each month the total weight for each school will be shown and a winner will be announced. The winner will then be congratulated by a City of Dearborn Public Official along with Local News Press and Media.
By encouraging students to recycle, donate, & bring awareness to autism they will feel great, participate, and help spread the word out.
Along with our mission we will include the donation station location on social media to help the awareness spread and display where the kids can contribute. Using the hashtag #TheRealDearborn #BlueHandsChallenge.
Parents, students, and staff please help us in our mission. Let’s bring awareness to autism and help encourage a good and charitable lifestyle.
