The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, March 4, 2024: Ms. Johnson’s Class Field Trip ELG, Title II Groups, and Music Club meets at 4:00pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024: Early Release Day. Students are dismissed at 2:25pm Ms. Johnson and Ms. Sokolowski’s class field trips
Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Chess Club Meets at 8:00am Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Michigan Science Center Ms. Shaout and Ms. VanProeyen’s class field trip to the Dearborn Historical Museum ELG, Title II Groups, and 4th Grade Boys Sports Club meet at 4:00pm
Thursday, March 7, 2024: Bingo for Books at 5:00pm-6:00pm Kindergarten Bake Sale ELG, Title II Groups meet at 4:00pm for the last day
Friday, March 8, 2024: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum ELG Meets at 4:00pm
The elementary District Spelling Bee will take place today, Monday, February 26, 2024, in the Fordson High School auditorium. The first bee will begin at 5:00pm, for the third graders; 6:15pm for the fourth graders, and 7:30pm for the fifth graders. Students competing in the spelling bee should arrive 15 minutes before the start of their time. Good luck to all of our participants!
The Dearborn PTA Council will be celebrating the talented students that participated in the PTA Reflection art program this year on Friday March 1, 2024, at 5:00pm at Miller Elementary.
We are pleased to share that the following William Ford students participated in the art program this year: Aseel Wehbe (5th grade) Nadia Deeb (5th grade) with the participation of Zahraa Najim & Chloe Shelton Fatima Kazem (4th grade) Ruaa Al Qudhi (4th grade) Asiah Alhertaky (3rd grade) Kareem Deeb (3rd grade) Sara Qunazie (1st grade)
The following student submissions made it to state level: Sara Qunazie- “I am courageous” 1st Grade Nadia Deeb- “6th Grade here I come” & “MY Dad is My Hero” 5th Grade Kareem Deeb-“I Love Fufu” & “My Favorite Hobby” 3rd Grade
Next, Michigan State PTA will judge the art submissions of students and decide which pieces will move onto the National level.
Congratulations to all of our participants and best of luck to those moving forward in the competition!
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, February 26, 2024: ELG, Title II Groups, and Music Club meets at 4:00pm District elementary spelling bee
Tuesday, February 27, 2024: Election Day. No school for students today.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Chess Tournament at William Ford at 4:00pm Chess Club Meeting at 8:00am ELG and Title II Groups meet at 4:00pm 4th Grade Girls Sports meets at 4:00pm
Thursday, February 29, 2024: Henry Ford College Students visit William Ford ELG and Title II Groups meet at 4:00pm
Friday, March 1, 2024: ELG Group meets at 4:00pm Reflections Ceremony at 5:00pm at Miller Elementary
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but the district has asked us to move the elementary District Spelling Bee date from Tuesday, Election Day, to Monday, February 26, 2024. The spelling bee will still take place at Fordson High School that evening. Due to the date change, the first bee will begin at 5:00pm, for the third graders; 6:15pm for the fourth graders, and 7:30pm for the fifth graders. Students competing in the spelling bee should arrive 15 minutes before the start of their time. Good luck to all of our participants!
Tomorrow is a busy Tuesday at William Ford and we look forward to seeing all of you there!
We will be having a PTA Parent Meeting at 9:30am in the cafeteria. We will discuss the Operating Millage Renewal on the ballots next Tuesday, February 27, 2024. We will also share school news.
Tomorrow is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 2:25pm.
Our Annual Game Night will also take place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:15pm! Free admission. Play educational games hosted by our very own teachers! If interested, games will also be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:15. The event ends at 6:15. The first 50 families will receive a voucher worth $10 to apply towards the purchase of a game. Only ONE voucher per family.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, February 19, 2024: No school. Presidents’ Day!
Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Student Advisory Council Meeting at 8:00am PTA Parent Meeting at 9:30am in the Cafeteria Gizmos Game Night! Doors Open at 5:15pm till 6:15pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Chess Club Meeting at 8:00am Fordson Feeder Track 5th Grade Recruitment Concert at Fordson High School ELG and Title II Groups meet at 4:00pm 4th Grade Boys Sports meet at 4:00pm Chess Match in the Cafeteria at 4:00pm till 5:00pm
Thursday, February 22, 2024: Sixth grade Woodworth orientation at William Ford at 9:30am. This is for students only. Woodworth will host an orientation at their building at a later time. ELG and Title II Groups meet at 4:00pm
Friday, February 23, 2024: Popcorn Day! Each bag will be sold for $1.00🍿 ELG Group meets at 4:00pm Translation viewed by 6 parents
Please join us for a special chatting event at William Ford with school administration and several guests from our Administrative Service Center on Tuesday, February 13th from 4:30-5:00 in the school cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about district programming in regards to curriculum, facilities, special education and much more. Our guests include the following;
Fordson Feeder track, Executive Director (Mr. Adam Martin) Director of Payroll & Benefits, and Business Services (Ms. Pamela Miller) Director of District Operations (Mr. Mark Andrews) Curriculum & Assessment Consultant (Ms. Hilda Irani) Special Education, Coordinator (Ms. Mariam Alaouie) We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoon!
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, January 29, 2024: Win or lose, wear your Detroit Lions gear or blue and gray to show support! The NED Show assembly for grades 3-5 Music Club, ELG, and Title II groups meet at 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Early Release day. Students will be dismissed at 2:25pm
Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Chess Club Meeting at 8:00 3rd Grade Math Competition ELG, Title II Groups, and 4th Grade Boys Sports meet at 4:00pm
Thursday, February 1, 2024: Third Grade Bake Sale ELG, Title II Groups meet at 4:00pm
Friday, February 2, 2024: Popcorn Day. Each bag of popcorn will be sold for $1.00 each ELG Group meets at 4:00pm
Please see the information below for registering to vote:
Voting before Feb. 27: For the first time, local voters will have two ways they can cast their ballots before the Feb. 27 primary.
Absentee voting will start in late January as city clerks begin mailing absentee ballots to those who requested them. To receive an absentee ballot, a person must complete an Absentee Ballot Request Form. This request can be completed online or via a paper form submitted to your local city clerk’s office via mail or in person. Those who plan to vote absentee and then mail the ballot back should drop the ballot in the mail at least two weeks before the election. Completed absentee ballots also can be submitted in person via designated drop boxes or at the clerk’s office until polls close at 8 p.m. on Feb. 27. If a voter requested an absentee ballot and then decides to vote in person on Feb. 27, the person should bring the absentee ballot with them to the poll.
For those participating in the Get 2 to Vote election campaign, remember that not everyone can return a completed absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can only be returned by the person voting, an immediate family member, or someone living with the voter.
Would-be absentee voters can visit their city clerk’s office to complete an Absentee Ballot Request Form, pick up their ballot, and complete and submit the ballot all in one visit. However, those planning to do so should be aware that there may be a substantial wait as clerk offices deal with a deluge of election work.
The 2024 election cycle is only the second presidential election since absentee ballots became available to all Michigan voters. This year marks the first time Michigan voters can also take advantage of early voting.
Early voting is like regular voting, except up to nine days earlier. No special request form is required and nothing is sent through the mail. Registered voters simply show up at their city’s early voting location during voting hours, preferably with a driver’s license or other official photo ID. Early voting starts nine days before the election, which for this year means those polls will open Feb. 17. Dearborn voters can visit the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center from Feb. 17 through Feb. 25 from 9 am until 5 pm. This is the only early voting location for Dearborn. Dearborn Heights residents will be able to vote early at the Canfield Community Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Feb. 17 through Feb. 25.
Schools will not be used for early voting locations and will continue to have class on those days. Dearborn Public Schools will not have classes on Feb. 27 as many of the schools are also used as public polling locations on election day.
Registering to vote: Michigan law also now allows people to register to vote up until election day; however doing so well before the election is strongly encouraged. To register to vote, a person must be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen. To see if you are registered to vote and to learn more about how to register, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center. Many adults opt to automatically register to vote when they get their Michigan driver’s license.
For more information on registering to vote and how to vote in Michigan, please click the link below:
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, January 22, 2024: Music Club at 4:00pm ELG and Title II groups meet after school at 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 23, 2024: Early release day. Students will be dismissed at 2:25pm Student Advisory Council meeting at 8:00am Parent Meeting at 9:15am in the cafeteria
Wednesday, January 24, 2024: Chess Club Meeting at 8:00 Fourth Grade Girls Sports Club at 4:00 ELG and Title II groups meet after school at 4:00pm
Thursday, January 25, 2024: Preschool Parent Meeting at 9:30am First Grade Bake Sale ELG and Title II groups meet after school at 4:00pm
Friday, January 26, 2024: Popcorn Day. Each bag of popcorn will be sold for $1.00. Hawaiian day! Dress up in your Hawaiian clothes. Hawaiian leis will be sold for $1.00 each. ELG Group meets at 4:00pm
Due to freezing temperatures, all Dearborn Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Since school is closed, there will be no chess club and after school groups tomorrow.
Due to school closure tomorrow, the building spelling bee has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024. Also, the parent meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 9:15am.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Snow day. No school
Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Chess Club Meeting at 8:00am Building Spelling Bee. Parents of students participating may attend. 1:30 – 3rd Grade 2:15 – 4th Grade 3:00 – 5th Grade Fourth Grade Boys Sports Club at 4:00 ELG and Title II Groups at 4:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 2024: Parent Meeting at 9:15am Fourth Grade Bake Sale ELG and Title II Groups at 4:00pm
Friday, January 19, 2024: Popcorn sale & Hawaiian Day. More information to come ELG Group at 4:00pm
Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and spending time with loved ones. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2024.
The schedule for the week is as follows:
Monday, January 8, 2024: Half Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:05pm.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024: Student Advisory Council meeting at 8:00am Early Release Day.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024: Chess Club meeting at 8:00 Girls’ 4th Grade Sports Club, ELG & Title II tutoring after school at 4:00pm Elementary Math District Meeting
Thursday, January 11, 2024: PTA Bake Sale ELG & Title II tutoring after school at 4:00pm
Friday, January 12, 2024: ELG tutoring after school at 4:00pm
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, December 4, 2023: Music club is cancelled today only.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023: City Beautiful Breakfast featuring our city beautiful commissioners, Maya Zeineddine and Karim Khreis. Student Advisory Council meeting at 8:00am Early Release Day
Wednesday, December 6, 2023: Chess Club at 8:00am William Ford PTA Meeting at 9:30am in the cafeteria
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 2:30pm till 8:30pm and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 4:00pm till 7:00pm. Please remember to use door #1 when entering and exiting the building.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, November 13, 2023: Empty Bowls Annual Event at Park Place from 4:30pm-7:00pm Title III Extended Day begins 4:00pm-4:55pm Music Club begins 4:00pm-4:55pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2023: Student Advisory Council meeting at 8:00am Early Release Day Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 15, 2023: Picture Retake Day Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-7:00pm Ms. Haidar’s & Ms. Hamid’s class field trip to Henry Ford College
Thursday, November 16, 2023: Third Grade Field Trip
Help us beat the battle against hunger by donating canned and boxed non-perishable food items in the school lobby. Monetary donations can also be sent using the QR code in the flyer below. All donations will be collected beginning November 13, 2023 through November 17, 2023.
On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we will hold our Annual Halloween Walk of Fun at William Ford! Students are allowed to dress in character all day on Tuesday! Our Walk of Fun will be inside the building from 1:35pm-2:15pm. No play weapons of any kind are allowed with a costume. Masks will only be allowed during the walk. Of course, costumes are optional. This is a fun day! As a reminder, Tuesday, October 31,2023, will still be an Early Release day.
As a reminder, tomorrow, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, is an Early Release Day. Kindergarteners will be dismissed at 2:20pm. Students in grades 1-5 will be dismissed at 2:25pm.
As a reminder, picture day is on Monday, October 16, 2023. We have decided to try a new company this year. Pictures are handled in a different format. All students will take pictures on Monday. About two weeks after pictures are taken Jostens will provide a link for families to view and order online.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, October 9, 2023: Happy Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
Tuesday, October 10, 2023: Early Release Day. Kindergarteners will be dismissed at 2:20pm. Students in grades 1-5 will be dismissed at 2:25pm. Henry Ford College Students visit William Ford Book author visits first grade
Wednesday, October 11, 2023: Ms. Alawy & Ms. Musaad’s third grade field trip to the firehouse
Thursday, October 12, 2023: Care to the Core Day! Ms. Saeed & Ms. Fernandez’s third grade field trip to the firehouse Fourth Grade Bake Sale Ms. Lutteke & Ms. Shajira’s fifth grade classes visit Henry Ford College
Friday, October 13, 2023: Bring $1.00 to participate in Hat Day for Children’s Hospital 2nd Grade Field Trip to Wiard’s Orchard
Upcoming events: Picture day on Monday, October 16, 2023
As a reminder students will be released at 2:25pm on Tuesdays for the remainder of the school year beginning on October 10, 2023. Students will be dismissed from the same doors as regular dismissal. It is important for students to be picked up on time as staff will be in meetings after dismissal.
Dearborn Public Schools is offering an Enrichment Club on Early Release Tuesdays from October through May for families who are unable to pick up students at 2:25pm. The club will include time for play, homework and games and run for 90 minutes until the school’s regular dismissal time. It is available to students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The fee is $11 per session for the first child, $8 for the second child and $5 for each additional child in the family. Pre-registration is required, and families can pick which Tuesdays they need. Early Release Enrichment is separate from Kids Club and 21st Century ACCESS after school programs.
You may use the following link below to sign up by week:
*Please note the following: Students in the afternoon ACCESS program will be dismissed from school at 2:25pm. ACCESS will take place from 2:25pm to 4:55pm on early release days.
Some of you may have noticed a traffic situation taking place in front of our school on Thursday morning. Unfortunately we had to contact the Dearborn Police for their assistance in resolving the problem. Fortunately, there were no injuries and students were not in any type of danger.
The busiest times around any school are in the morning during drop off and at the end of the day for pick up. It is imperative that we follow all traffic laws and our own school safety procedures, especially in school zones. Please use this situation as an opportunity to review and reflect so that we can continue to ensure the safety of our students from your home to school, and school to home.
With the start of Early Release Tuesdays next month (October 2023), the district is announcing a new childcare option for parents who need assistance afterschool.
Early Release Enrichment Club is a paid after school enrichment program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The program will provide registered students with time for outside play (weather permitting), homework, games and activities for the 90 minutes until the time they would have normally been released from school.
The club costs $11 per session for one student, $8 for the second student and $5 for each additional student from the same family. Online, pre-enrollment is required to ensure the district has proper staffing and supplies. Busing is not available after Enrichment Club.
Parents can sign their child up by the week or for 4 weeks at a time. Early Release Enrichment is planned for every elementary and middle school, but the program may not run in buildings if there is not enough interest.
Early Release Tuesdays are new to Dearborn Public Schools this school year and will provide teachers with additional time to participate in Professional Learning Communities. Early Release Tuesdays start on Oct. 10, 2023 and run through May 28, 2024.
During those months, on each Tuesday school is in session, students will release 90 minutes earlier than usual.
The enrichment program will be staffed by support staff, parapros and other school personnel while teachers are meeting. This is a separate program from Kids Club or the 21st Century learning program offered at some buildings.
As a reminder, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, is our whole school White-Out House Assembly at 3:15pm. This event is for William Ford students and staff only. Everyone is encouraged to wear white as we reveal what house each class will be in.
Fordson High School will be hosting their annual homecoming parade on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 4:30pm. All students, staff, and families from the Fordson Feeder schools have been invited to walk in the Fordson Homecoming parade. The parade is less than one mile in length. It starts at the student parking lot on Neckel Street and ends on Horger Street. The theme for this year’s parade is Disney. However we encourage William Ford students to wear their William Ford shirts or blue and yellow. Anyone interested in being in the parade, must meet in the student parking lot at 4:15pm and be accompanied by an adult. We are looking forward to seeing our families watch, march, or participate in the parade!
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, September 25, 2023: iReady Continues and Ends this Week
Tuesday, September 26, 2023: Preschool Starts Full Days Whole School House Reveal Assembly at 3:15pm (staff & students)
Wednesday, September 27, 2023: Ms. Sokolowski’s class field trip to the Zoo
Thursday, September 28, 2023: Third Grade Fire Department Presentation at 2:00pm Fifth Grade Field Trip to Wiard’s Orchard First Grade Bake Sale
Friday, September 29, 2023: Wiard’s Orchard iReady testing ends Third Grade Parent Meeting at 3:15pm Fordson Homecoming Parade at Fordson Highschool at 4:30pm We would love to have our usual BIG turnout! Fordson greatly appreciates our participation!
This week, we will begin assessing students in Math and Language Arts using the i-Ready Diagnostic. The i-Ready Diagnostic is replacing the NWEA MAP assessment that the district has used for several years. The i-Ready diagnostic will provide useful information to help guide instruction for all of our students.
Happy Labor Day!🇺🇸 Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday. Tuesday is the last early dismissal for kindergarten students at 12:05pm. Students in grades 1st-5th have a regular dismissal at 3:55pm. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 90’s on Tuesday and the upper 80’s on Wednesday. Although William Ford is air conditioned, please have your child bring a water bottle if possible, either disposable or refillable water container that can be filled at our water fountains. Reminder, breakfast available beginning at 8:30am. Otherwise, the doors open at 8:52am. Students are considered tardy after 9:00am
Monday, August 28, 2023, is the first day of school. School begins at 8:55am. Doors will open at 8:50am. Monday is a 12:05pm dismissal for all students. No breakfast or lunch will be served on Monday. Breakfast begins on Tuesday at 8:30am, entering through the cafeteria doors. For safety reasons, do not leave your child prior to 8:30am.
If you were unable to come to Open House on Friday, rosters are posted on the windows near the front doors. Please see below for details on arrival and dismissal for all students.
Arrival and Departure of Students: – Kindergarten students are to enter though Door #1 on Monday only. They will gather in the gym to be met by the teacher. Parents may accompany them on Monday morning. Starting Tuesday, kindergarten students will arrive and dismiss through door #16. – Students in grades 1 and 2 arrive through Door #1 and are dismissed to their parents by the teacher at Door #1. – Students in grade 3 arrive through Door #16 and are dismissed to their parents by the teacher at Door #16. – Students in grade 4 arrive through Door #14 and are dismissed to their parents by the teacher at door #14. – Students in fifth grade arrive through Door #2 and are dismissed to their parents by the teacher at door #2.
We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school at open house on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 1:30pm-3:00pm. During open house, students and families will have the opportunity to do the following: -Meet their student’s teachers and visit classrooms, including special area classrooms. -Parents can sign up to be members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). -Parents interested in attending field trips during the school year can fill out an iChat form at the designated table. -Families will also have the opportunity to sign up their children and themselves for a free library card at the Dearborn Public Library table. Those interested in signing up must bring a picture ID. -Free ice cream will also be available for students in the cafeteria.
We are looking forward to a great school year together and can’t wait to see you soon!
Attention parents of those participating in the 2023 summer school program at William Ford Elementary school this summer. The following information is important for you to review:
The summer school program will take place beginning on June 19, 2023 through July 13, 2023 from 9:00am-1:00pm. The program will provide instruction and support in the areas of reading, writing, math, and much more! In order for this program to run smoothly, the following are some things to keep in mind:
-Breakfast will be provided from 8:45am-9:00am each morning in the cafeteria. -Students attending breakfast can enter through the cafeteria door or door #1 -Students are expected to be dropped off and lined up outside of door #1 by 9:00am if they do not come for breakfast -Teachers will pick up students from door #1 each morning -11:15am-11:35am—Kindergarten & 1st grade lunches -11:40am-12:00pm—2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade lunches -Students will be dismissed from door #1 by their teacher at 1:00pm
Please note that students are expected to arrive by 9:00am each day and must be picked up at 1:00pm.
For future planning purposes, a calendar of important summer dates can be found below.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office at (313) 827-6400.
Can you believe how fast the school year has come and gone?! We can’t either! Thank you to our William Ford family for a fun and successful school year! Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing summer!☀️😎
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, June 12, 2023: 4th Grade Field Trip to Midway Sports & Entertainment 3rd Grade Picnic
Tuesday, June 13, 2023: 1st Grade Picnic
Wednesday, June 14, 2023: 2nd Grade Picnic on the WF Playground 4th Grade Picnic at Ford Woods Preschool Picnic at Ford Woods 5th Grade Promotion at 2:30pm
Thursday, June 15, 2023: Last Day of School-Dismissal at 12:05pm Kindergarten concert at 10:30am Kindergarten Slide Out Promotion at 11:00am on the playground
Fridat, June 16, 2023: No School. Summer break begins
Our school year is quickly coming to a close but there is still plenty of teaching and learning to share. All of our remaining days are filled with meaningful instruction and valuable lessons found in our curriculum.
I understand that there have been some notices posted on social media encouraging parents to keep their children home from school on Thursday, June 1st. Some of those notices even go as far as incorrectly stating that we are hosting school assemblies that do not pertain to our curriculum or instruction. I trust our community to see through these inaccurate rumors.
Throughout the year we host a variety of assemblies that support our curriculum, provide students with hands-on experiences, and overall enhance the learning environment.
There are no assemblies or special guest visitors scheduled for tomorrow at our school.
All Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Friday, May 26, 2023 through Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. See everyone back in school on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!!🇺🇸
Join us in participating in cultural awareness week Monday, May 22, 2023 through Thursday, May 25, 2023. During this week, students will have the opportunity to learn about the different languages, traditions, food, clothing of their classmates, their countries of origin, and much more! Students will also have the opportunity to celebrate diversity by participating in the events below:
Monday: Students may bring an artifact from their Country of Family Origin
Tuesday: Students may dress in traditional clothing from their Country of Family Origin
Wednesday: Students may bring a traditional food from their Country of Origin
Thursday: Memorial Remembrance day. Wear red, white, and/or blue
The sixth grade parent orientation meeting will be taking place at the Woodworth Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5:00pm for parents and students. Woodworth Middle School is located at 4951 Ternes Street, Dearborn, MI 48126.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Fourth Grade Field Trip to Henry Ford Museum & Rouge Plant Science M-Step for Fifth Grade
Wednesday, May 17, 2023: Late Start Science M-Step for Fifth Grade
Thursday, May 18, 2023: Kindergarten Field Trip to the Zoo M-Step Make-ups 2nd/3rd Grade Vocal Concert & 5th Grade Instrumental Concert at 3:00pm in the Auditorium Fifth Grade Bake Sale Safety/Service Party, 3:55pm-5:00pm
Friday, May 19, 2023: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Greenfield Village
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, May 8, 2023: Teacher Appreciation Week Begins!
Tuesday, May 9, 2023: M-Step for Fifth Grade
Wednesday, May 10, 2023: M-Step for Fifth Grade Third Grade Field Trip to the Greenfield Village PTA Mother’s Day Shop
Thursday, May 11, 2023: First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo PTA Mother’s Day Shop M-Step for Fifth Grade Fordson Senior Walk at William Ford Kindergarten Bake Sale
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, April 24, 2023: M-Step for Third Grade
Tuesday, April 25, 2023: M-Step for Third Grade Fourth Grade Dearborn Symphony field trip at 9:45am-11:30am
Wednesday, April 26, 2023: Late Start. School begins at 9:55am M-Step for Fourth Grade Begins
Thursday, April 27, 2023: M-Step for Fourth Grade Teacher of the Year Awards at 4:15pm at the Guido Performing Arts Center
Friday April 28, 2023: M-Step Make-ups for Third and Fourth Grades GSRP Registration Meetings at 9:00am-11:00am Woodworth Meeting with 5th Grade Principals at 9:30am in the William Ford Cafeteria. This meeting is for students only.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, April 17, 2023: M-Step for Third Grade Begins! Third Grade Breakfast at 8:55am-9:15am Testing 9:30am-11:45am Spring Picture Day
Tuesday, April 18, 2023: M-Step for Third Grade Third Grade Breakfast at 8:55am-9:15am Testing 9:30am-11:45am Magic Carpet Storytelling
Wednesday, April 19, 2023: Girls Empowerment Club meeting at 7:55am M-Step for Third Grade Third Grade Breakfast at 8:55am-9:15am Testing 9:30am-11:45am
William Ford will be having an Eid holiday shop on Monday, April 17, 2023 and Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Students who are interested in purchasing items may do so on either of these two days.
As a reminder, William Ford will be hosting a black tie iftar dinner on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 7:30pm-9:30pm in the cafeteria. The dinner is a fifth grade event only. Each fifth grader must be accompanied by one adult maximum. A picture ID will be required upon entry. A ticket slip must be completed and signed by a parent. Ticket slips are due by Thursday, April 6, 2023. The cost to attend is $5.00 a person. The money collected will be used to help those in need. The dinner will include a dinner sponsored by the PTA and several restaurants in the community, a photo booth 360, henna, raffle, and much more.
All Dearborn Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break, Monday, March 27, 2023, through Friday, March 31, 2023. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, April 3, 2023. Have a safe and fun break!🌷☀️
The cost of the William Ford Elementary 1st Annual Black Tie Iftar on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 7:30pm-9:30pm has been reduced to $5.00 per person. Make sure to get your ticket by Thursday, April 6, 2023. Please note that the event is for fifth grade students only. Each fifth grader must be accompanied by one adult. The $5.00 fee will be donated to help those in need. The event will include dinner, a 360 photo booth, a henna station, raffle prizes, and much more!
Parents of incoming Kindergarteners are highly encouraged to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:30am in the William Ford cafeteria. At the meeting, we will discuss the steps needed to register your child for Kindergarten. Information will also be provided to ensure your child has the best possible start in school.
If your child turns five years old between September 1, 2023, and December 1, 2023, please contact the office for further information regarding registration. All parents are encouraged to share the information pertaining to this meeting with friends and family of any incoming Kindergarteners they may know.
We hope to see you at our Kindergarten Round-Up meeting so that together we can discuss the steps necessary to make the transition from home to school a successful one.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office at (313) 827-6400.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, March 13, 2023: Mystery Reader Monday! Fifth Grade field trip to Fordson for the Choir/Instrumental Music Recruitment from 10:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, March 14, 2023: Unplugged Tuesday! Kindergarten Round-up from 9:30am-10:30am in the Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 15, 2023: Book Summary & Drop Everything & Read Girls Empowerment Club meeting at 7:55am Storyteller from 1:15pm-3:55pm in the Cafeteria
Thursday, March 16, 2023: Watch a Movie based on a Book your Class has read! Henry Ford College Students Visit William Ford Fifth Grade Volleyball Game at 2:45pm Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00pm-7:00pm (by appointment)
Friday, March 17, 2023: Half Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:05pm Fun Friday – Wear a Shirt with School Appropriate Words or a Green Shirt and Vocabulary Walk at 11:00am
William Ford Elementary presents its 1st Annual Black Tie Iftar on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 7:30pm-9:30pm. This year, the iftar dinner will be a fifth grade event only. Each fifth grader must be accompanied by one parent/guardian. The cost will be $10 a person. The $10 fee will be donated to help those in need. The event will include dinner, a 360 photo booth, a henna station, and much more! More information on how to purchase tickets for this event will be provided to fifth grade students and parents in the upcoming week!
Bingo for Books is this Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5:00pm-6:00pm in the cafeteria. You can purchase five Bingo cards for a $1.00 donation. The PTA will be selling snacks too. We hope to see you there!
Parents of incoming Kindergarteners are highly encouraged to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:30am in the William Ford cafeteria. At the meeting, we will discuss the steps needed to register your child for Kindergarten. Information will also be provided to ensure your child has the best possible start in school.
If your child turns five years old between September 1, 2023, and December 1, 2023, please contact the office for further information regarding registration. All parents are encouraged to share the information pertaining to this meeting with friends and family of any incoming Kindergarteners they may know.
We hope to see you at our Kindergarten Round-Up meeting so that together we can discuss the steps necessary to make the transition from home to school a successful one.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office at (313) 827-6400.
For future planning purposes, Bingo for Books will be taking place at William Ford on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 5:00pm-6:00pm in the cafeteria. Families and students are invited to join us! More information to come!
The following are the lunch menu choices for this week:
Monday, February 27, 2023: Due to the snow days last week, there will be a change in the options for Monday. There will be several choices for students to choose from on this day only.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023: Cheesy nachos Chicken wrap
Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Beefy rotini and breadstick Veggie wrap
Thursday, March 2, 2023: Pepperoni pizza Strawberry yogurt parfait
Friday, March 3, 2023: Fish patty Turkey and cheese sandwich
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, February 27, 2023: Chatting with Central Office & parents at 5:15-6:00pm in the cafeteria
Tuesday, February 28, 2023: Yearbook Order Forms due today.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Girls Empowerment Club Meeting at 7:55am First Grade Parent Meeting at 9:15am in the Cafeteria Kindergarten Parent Meeting at 2:25pm in the Cafeteria Fifth Grade Parent Meeting at 3:05pm in the Cafeteria Chess scrimmage at River Oaks at 4:30pm
Thursday, March 2, 2023: First Grade Bake Sale Fourth Grade Parent Meeting at 3:15pm in the Cafeteria District Spelling Bee at 5:00pm in the Fordson auditorium
Parents are invited to a special Chatting with Dearborn Schools’ Central Office on Monday, February 27th from 5:15-6:15pm in the William Ford Cafeteria. Representatives from Student Services, Buildings and Grounds, School Safety, Special Education, as well as William Ford will be present to answer questions and meet with parents and staff. Please plan to join us!
We have decided to extend the yearbook order form collection till the end of the school day on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. If you are purchasing a yearbook for your student, please make sure to send the completed order forms and payment to school before the deadline. Thank you!
Due to forecasted severe weather and accumulation of ice, all Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 23, 2023. This includes all afterschool activities. Please be safe and enjoy the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather and accumulation of ice, all Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. This includes ACCESS and all afterschool activities. Please be safe and enjoy the day.
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Wednesday, February 22, 2023: Girls Empowerment Club Meeting at 7:55am First Grade Parent Meeting at 9:15am in the Cafeteria Kindergarten Parent Meeting at 2:25pm in the Cafeteria Fifth Grade Parent Meeting at 3:10pm in the Cafeteria
Thursday, February 23, 2023: Third Grade Parent Meeting at 9:15am in the Cafeteria Fourth Grade Parent Meeting at 3:15pm in the Cafeteria
Friday, February 24, 2023: Yearbook Order Forms Due Second Grade Parent Meeting at 3:15pm in the Cafeteria
As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Friday, February 17, 2023 and Monday, February 20, 2023. School will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Enjoy your time off and be safe!
5th Grade: Bushra Ali (5th grade winner) Dahlia Ali (1st runner up) Seneen Sobh (2nd runner up)
The winners from each grade will go onto competing in the district spelling bee on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Fordson High School. Attached below is the flyer with specific times the spelling bee will take place for each grade.
We are looking forward to watching our winners compete in the district spelling bee!
Our Afternoon of Literacy event was a success! A huge thank you to everyone who planned, organized, and participated in the event. We had a total of 163 applications submitted! The Dearborn Public Library anticipates cards to be active by Friday afternoon.
Families who are interested in visiting the libraries can take a look at their website for locations and hours: https://dearbornlibrary.org/
Once cards are active, you may want to go online to search the catalog for books, download eBooks, or view resources. They even have some of their favorites selected for homework help. Take a look here https://dearbornlibrary.org/all-online-resources/homework-help/ to get started.
The following are the events taking place at William Ford this week: Monday, January 30, 2023: COHAP Dentists from WSU visit second graders Third Grade Double Overtime Spelling Bee at 2:30pm in the cafeteria
Tuesday, January 31, 2023: First Grade Bowling Field Trip to Roosevelt Lanes Afternoon of Literacy from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday, February 3, 2023: Third Grade field trip to Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, January 23, 2023: Half day. Students will be dismissed at 12:05pm
Wednesday, January 25, 2023: Girls’ Empowerment Club at 7:55am Third Grade Field Trip o Hands On Museum. Fourth Grade Boys’ Optional Sports – After school with Ms. Logsdon
Thursday, January 26, 2023: 3rd-5th Grade Spelling Bee-Staff and students only. Fourth Grade Bake Sale
As an update to the classroom relocation due to the winter break flood, all rooms have been restored and students have returned to their normal classrooms. Currently, we are working on ordering and replacing materials that were damaged and removed from the classrooms. Thank you to all who reached out during this unfortunate situation.
Happy New Year! I hope the time during this break was spent together with your family and friends, relaxing, refreshing and preparing for what will be a great 2023!
Perhaps many of you heard about the unfortunate event that took place at William Ford Elementary over this holiday break. On December 24th in the mid-afternoon a sprinkler water line failed in an upstair’s classroom in the new addition of the school near Ford Road due to the extreme cold. Thousands of gallons of water flooded the new addition on that floor and the first floor. Eight classrooms in total were affected, with significant damage in three of those classrooms. The classrooms affected are listed below;
Ms. Vann, Room 114
Ms. Sadek, Room 115
Ms. Hamm, Room 112
Ms. Shami & Ms. Bondy, Room 113
Ms. Hamid, Room 217
Ms. Shajrah, Room 216
Ms. Saeed, Room 214
Ms. Haidar, Room 215
A remediation company was on site and in action within a couple of hours of the water failure. Since then the entire area has been cleaned, sanitized, affected materials and supplies removed, drywall was replaced if it was damaged, ceiling tiles were replaced, and new insulation was installed. Although the affected classrooms will not all likely be ready on Monday, we have made spaces in other rooms to welcome all of our students back to school on Monday, January 9th. Therefore, ALL students will report to school on Monday.
Our teachers in the affected classrooms have come together, spent time during break planning and preparing, and will be ready on Monday. Many other teachers have offered and given their support to their colleagues. Once the eight rooms are cleared and ready for our students, they will move from their temporary classroom and return to their homerooms. This may be on Monday or maybe after a few days. Rest assured, although the location for learning may be different for the students in rooms listed above only, instruction and learning will still continue!
On Monday, January 9th, ALL students are to report as normal. Teachers who may need to use an alternate room will greet their students at arrival and escort them to their temporary classroom. There will be signs in the cafeteria and lobby for students who may have a temporary classroom. Additionally, we will have support staff available to ensure this transition is smooth and seamless. Arrival and dismissal will continue to follow the normal schedule, location, and routine.
As always, we thank you for your continued support. As we say at William Ford, “We are better together.”
Help us help those in need as Dearborn Public Schools collects non-perishable food donations for Zaman International beginning on Monday, November 14, 2022 through Friday, November 18, 2022.
Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC) will be hosting its 16th Annual Turkey Drive on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, between 10:00am and 12:00pm (Turkeys are Halal). The contactless distribution will take place at the LAHC Headquarters’ parking lot located at 5275 Kenilworth St., Dearborn, MI 48126.
This year, the distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Save the date!
As a reminder, the PTA will be hosting a Halloween Shop on Wednesday October 26th, Thursday, October 27th, and Friday, October 28th, this week during the school day. Students will have an opportunity to shop with their class. Please send money in a labeled envelope or bag with your student’s name if you would like them to shop. Thank you for supporting our PTA!
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2022, is picture day at William Ford. Please make sure students have their picture day order forms ready on the day of picture day. All students will have their pictures taken. Third grade bake sale will also take place tomorrow.
The following are the events taking place at William Ford this week:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022: Late start. This means school starts at 9:55am. Breakfast will begin at 9:30am.
Thursday, October 13, 2022: Picture day. Please make sure students have their picture day order forms ready on the day of picture day. All students will have their pictures taken. Third grade bake sale will also take place on this day.
Friday, October 14, 2022: Ms. Lutteke & Ms. Cheaib’s fifth grade classes will attend a field trip to Henry Ford College
The following are the events taking place at William Ford this week:
Tuesday, October 4, 2022: Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Detroit Zoo
Wednesday, October 5, 2022: White-Out Kickoff House Assembly at 9:30am. This event is for William Ford students and staff only. Everyone is encouraged to wear white as we reveal what house each class will be in.
Friday, October 7, 2022: Half Day-Early Dismissal is at 12:05pm
Students will be coming home with a membership slip for parents to become a part of our school PTA. The PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. This association is responsible for planning events at our school. The cost of the membership is $10.00 and will help fund events that take place at our school.
Beginning this September, children ages five and under living in the city will begin receiving free books, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Parton is a celebrity singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails a new, free, award-winning book each month directly to the homes of registered children from the time they are born until their fifth birthday. The Dearborn Libraries were chosen because of the work of Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud and through a partnership with the local charitable organization, The Amity Way. Children who live in Dearborn are eligible for this no-cost program.
As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, is a late start day. This means school starts at 9:55am. Breakfast will begin at 9:30am. Thank you for doing your best to have your student here on time for learning.
William Ford families and students, join us in marching at the Fordson High School Homecoming Parade today, Friday, September 16, 2022, at 4:30pm. We will meet in the student parking lot located on the east side of Fordson High School at 4:00pm. Make sure to wear your William Ford gear or blue and yellow. We look forward to seeing you there!
