March 4

Lunch Menu Choices for the Week of March 4, 2024

The following are the lunch menu choices for the week:

Monday, March 4,2024:
Halal chicken tenders
Hummus and pita bread.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024:
Scrambled eggs with pancakes
Cat in the Hat Strawberry yogurt parfait

Wednesday, March 6, 2024:
Bosco sticks
Veggie ranch wrap

Thursday, March 7, 2024:
Halal pepperoni pizza
Halal crispy chicken ranch wrap

Friday, March 8, 2024:
Halal BBQ sloppy joe sandwich
Sun butter and grape jelly sandwich

March 4

Week of March 4, 2024 at William Ford

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

February 26

District Elementary Spelling Bee

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!

February 26

Reflections Ceremony

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!

February 25

Lunch Menu Choices for the Week of February 26, 2024

The following are the lunch menu choices for the week:

Monday, February 26, 2024:
Halal chicken nuggets with onion rings
Peach parfait with crackers and string cheese

Tuesday, February 27, 2024:
No School

Wednesday, February 28, 2024:
Scrambled eggs and pancakes
Zaatar pita and hummus with veggie power pack

Thursday, February 29, 2024:
Delicious cheese pizza
Halal crispy chicken wrap

Friday, March 1, 2024:
Fish sticks
Veggie ranch wrap

February 25

Week of February 26, 2024 at William Ford

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

February 23

Elementary District Spelling Bee Date Change

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!

February 19

Upcoming Events

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.

February 18

Lunch Menu Choices for the Week of February 19, 2024

The following are the lunch menu choices for the week:

Monday, February 19, 2024:
No school.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024:
Halal chicken nuggets with Diablo sauce
Turkey and cheese wrap

Wednesday, February 21, 2024:
Halal beef hotdog
Cat in the Hat strawberry yogurt parfait

Thursday, February 22, 2024:
Halal pepperoni pizza
Tuna salad sandwich

Friday, February 23, 2024:
Down home chicken & waffles
Sun butter and grape jelly sandwich

February 18

Week of February 19, 2024 at William Ford

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
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