I apologize for the late notice but I just found out! If you can, have your child walk or ride their bike/scooter to school tomorrow. IF they do, please take a picture and email it to me! Thank you!
ABC Countdown!
Dear Snow Families,
It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the final stretch of the school year! Beginning Thursday, May 1, Snow Elementary will kick off a fun and exciting ABC Countdown to celebrate each of our last 26 school days, starting with the letter A and ending with Z on the final day of school.
We invite you to check out the schedule below to see what each letter brings, whether it’s a themed activity in class or a school-wide event. This is a special time for students and staff, and your support helps make it even more meaningful! Please note: some days will depend on the weather, and a few may need a small item from home. Let’s finish the year strong and make these last days unforgettable!
As always, thank you for your continued support!
| THURSDAY, MAY 1 | Aa | Art Day We’ll spend extra time being creative, drawing outside with chalk or drawing extra pictures. |
| FRIDAY, MAY 2 | Bb | Ballgown & Black Tie Day Dress fancy like you’re going to a wedding or party. |
| MONDAY, MAY 5 | Cc | Cookie Day Make the day extra sweet! We’ll enjoy a cookie treat. |
| TUESDAY, MAY 6 | Dd | Decade Day Wear clothes from any decade (1970s, 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s) |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 | Ee | Extra Recess & Exercise Day Dress in your workout gear and do your favorite exercises. We will have some extra time outside today! |
| THURSDAY, MAY 8 | Ff | Friendship Day Do something kind and learn what it means to be a good friend. |
| FRIDAY, MAY 9 | Gg | Game Day Today we’ll play some games and have fun! |
| MONDAY, MAY 12 | Hh | Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school. |
| TUESDAY, MAY 13 | Ii | Incredible Pajama Party Wear your pajamas and get cozy for a fun, relaxing day! |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 | Jj | Joke Day Get ready to laugh all day long! Bring your favorite jokes or riddles from home to share with the class. |
| THURSDAY, MAY 15 | Kk | Kindness is Contagious Spread kindness through kind words, notes, and actions. |
| FRIDAY, MAY 16 | Ll | Luau Vibes Wear a Hawaiian shirt, leis, sunglasses, or bright tropical colors. Let’s bring summer fun to school with island-style outfits. |
| MONDAY, MAY 19 | Mm | Mismatch and Wacky Hair Day Wear clothes that don’t match and style your hair in a fun, wild, or silly way! |
| TUESDAY, MAY 20 | Nn | Nature Break We’ll spend some time learning outside. |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 | Oo | One Color Each grade wears a different color from head to toe.Preschool- Red, Kindergarten-Orange, 1st grade-Yellow, 2nd grade-Green, 3rd grade – blue, 4th grade-purple, 5th grade-White |
| THURSDAY, MAY 22 | Pp | Popsicle Day! We’ll cool off with a popsicle treat together.(Popsicles will be purchased and provided to classes on behalf of CIS |
| FRIDAY, MAY 23 | Quiet Reading Time We’ll relax outside with a good book. | |
| TUESDAY, MAY 27 | Rr | Rockin’ Out We’ll listen to some jams and have fun rocking out together! |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | Ss | Silly Sock Day Wear your silliest, craziest socks to school and show them off! |
| THURSDAY, MAY 29 | Tt | Tie-Dye Day Wear your favorite tie-dye clothes and accessories. |
| FRIDAY, MAY 30 | Uu | University Day Wear gear from your favorite college or university. Snow school picnic 5:00-7:30 pm |
| MONDAY, JUNE 2 | Vv | Venture Out to Water Day! Water Day Wear light “quick-dry fabric” NO flip flops, tennis shoes only. Bring a change of clothes! |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 3 | Ww | Wave Goodbye to our fifth graders Help us celebrate and cheer for our 5th graders as they get ready for their next big adventure!5th grade promotional ceremony 1:40-2:45 |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 | Xx | X-Change Autographs Sign memory pages or yearbooks with your classmates. |
| THURSDAY, JUNE 5 | Yy | Year End Celebration Celebrate the end of the year with music, games, and fun!5th grade end of the year field trip |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 6 | Zz | Zero Days Left! It’s the last day! Time to celebrate and say goodbye. |
Open houses on April 15 for paid preschool
Parents interested in paid preschool for next year are invited to Developmental Preschool open houses on April 15.
Open houses will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. that day at Snow, DuVall, Howe, Cotter and Lindbergh.
Registration for preschool for next year is now open at dearbornschools.ce.eleyo.com. Preschool is available for part days, full days and extended days, depending on the location. Dearborn Public School employees receive a 20 percent discount on full days of care.For questions, contact 313-827-8350 or billingech@dearbornschools.org.
GSRP Information
GSRP enrollment opens April 25
Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will begin distributing applications on Friday, April 25 for the 2025-26 school year.
Dearborn Public Schools is strongly encouraging all families who live in the district and have a child the right age to apply for the free preschool program. State officials are working to expand GSRP to all families over the next few years, which means more flexibility for schools when admitting students. Most district families now qualify.
To be eligible, children need to turn four years old by Dec. 1, 2025. Preference will be given to students who will be four by Sept. 1, 2025 because those students will qualify for kindergarten the following year. However, if space is available, the program also will accept students with birthdays between Sept. 1 and Dec. 1.
Applications will be available for pickup on Friday, April 25, at the following Dearborn Public Schools – Becker, Cotter, DuVall, Henry Ford Elementary, Long, Lowrey, McCollough, McDonald, Oakman, River Oaks, Salina Elementary, Snow, Whitmore Bolles and William Ford. Families who would like to register their child that day will need to bring proof of residency, the parent’s driver’s license, a 2024 tax return and W2, DTE bill, child’s birth certificate, and child’s immunization records.
After April 25, applications can be picked up at Cotter Early Childhood Center, 13020 Osborn St., Dearborn. Appointments can also be made by calling the school office at 313-827-6150. Visit the Cotter School webpage to learn more.
GSRP is a state-sponsored preschool program. The district’s GSRP will take applications for all students who are eligible next year based solely on their age. Traditionally, GSRP targeted families with certain factors that put their child at a higher risk for not succeeding in school. Among other things, these risk factors include family income, children who speak a language other than English at home, and children who have one or more parents with low educational attainment. These families will still receive priority acceptance into GSRP.
However, as Michigan moves toward free preschool for all children, GSRP is expanding, and Dearborn Public Schools has been able to accept a much wider range of students. Most district families will qualify for the program.
To apply, students must live with a parent or legal guardian within the Dearborn Public School District.
Dearborn has 608 slots for GSRP students at 16 locations, including Cotter, Becker, DuVall, William Ford, Henry Ford, Geer Park, Long, Lowrey, McCollough, McDonald, Oakman, River Oaks, Salina Elementary, Salina Intermediate, Snow, and Whitmore-Bolles schools.
GSRP classes are generally 16 students with two adults. In Dearborn Public Schools, classrooms are led by a Michigan Early Childhood certified teacher and a parapro with a Child Development Associate Certification. Classes meet for a full school day from Monday through Thursday. Times vary slightly by building, but are similar to the elementary school schedule. The program meets detailed state requirements using the Highscope Curriculum for how and what students learn.
“Social and emotional learning is at the heart of our preschool program,” said Amy Modica, the district’s Early Childhood Coordinator. “While we offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes literacy, math, motor skills, and language development, we prioritize fostering important social-emotional skills like independence, problem-solving, and cooperation.”
“We strongly encourage interested families to call and learn more and to fill out an application,” Modica said. To learn more, parents can call Cotter School at 313-827-6150.
The Day is FINALLY Here!!
Check your child’s folder for the REAL field trip note!!
There are 2 notes. One is the informational note and the other is the permission slip. Please read through both for all the information.
I have included both below.
If you want to chaperone, please fill out the chaperone background check in the office ASAP!
Ignore the Field Trip Note!
I apologize for the confusion but I sent home the field trip note BEFORE it was ready. I apologize! The date is correct, but the amount may change because we have to factor in the cost of the busses. If you kept the note at home, please recycle it. I will be sending home the REAL note soon. Again, I am SO sorry!
Last chance to sign up to read!
We still have 2 slots available on Friday to read to our class! Use the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4DAAAF2AA2F94-classroom#/
A huge thank you to everyone who has signed up so far. The kiddos have had a blast with all of the readers.
Reminder that we are off all next week.
A note from Mr. Abdelfattah
Greetings Snow Community,
To all parents interested in the free Summer Discovery Program (free summer school) please use the registration link below.
Register online using the link below:
Registration Form
Paper copies have also been sent home.
Reminder!
Timelines and Leprechaun Traps are BOTH DUE TOMORROW!
If you have not sent them in, please make sure your child brings them to school WITH them in the morning.
Reminders:
Friday: Culture Day!
Monday 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day! Dress in Green
Tuesday: Wear a jersey for your favorite team
Thursday: Read the lyrics to a favorite song
Friday 3/21: Wear a shirt with words! Last day before SPRING BREAK!
If you have not signed up to be a mystery reader to our class, there is still time! Use the link from the original post. Remember, it doesn’t have to be just mom or dad!