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.

The following are the lunch menu choices for this week:

Monday, April 3, 2023:
Fish sticks with breadsticks
Mandarin orange parfait

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Chicken patty sandwich
Crispy chicken ranch wrap

Wednesday, April 5, 2023:
Macaroni and cheese
Veggie wrap

Thursday, April 6, 2023:
Pepperoni pizza
Turkey and cheese sandwich

Friday, April 7, 2023:
No school

The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:

Monday, April 3, 2023:
Students return to school

Wednesday, April 5, 2023:
Girls Empowerment Club meeting at 7:55am

Friday, April 7, 2023:
No School for students and staff

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 following are the lunch menu choices for this week:

Monday, March 20, 2023:
Bosco sticks
Blueberry parfait

Tuesday, March 21, 2023:
Hot dogs
Tuna sandwich

Wednesday, March 22, 2023:
Hamburger sandwich
Veggie wrap

Thursday, March 23, 2023:
Pizza
Chicken wrap

Friday, March 24, 2023:
Fish sticks
Turkey and cheese wrap

The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:

Monday, March 20, 2023:
Mystery Reader Monday!

Tuesday, March 21, 2023:
Unplugged Tuesday!

Wednesday, March 22, 2023:
Book Summary & Drop Everything and Read!

Thursday, March 23, 2023:
CARE to Core Day
DTE visits 4th Grade

Friday, March 24, 2023:
Pajama Day and House/March is Reading Month Assembly
Fifth Grade visits Henry Ford College

As a reminder, today is a half day. Students will be dismissed at 12:05pm

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.

For future planning purposes, there will be no after school program Thursday, March 16, 2023 due to parent teacher conferences.