The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023:
Last day of late start for Kindergarten. Only Kindergarteners will be dismissed at 12:05pm today.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023:
Full days begin for Kindergarten
Friday, September 8, 2023:
Fifth Grade Picnic and Team Building at 12:30pm-2:30pm
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
The following events are taking place at William Ford this week:
Monday, August 28, 2023:
First day of school. Dismissal at 12:05pm for all students.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023:
Dismissal at 3:55pm for 1st-5th graders, Kindergarten only dismisses at 12:05pm
Wednesday, August 30, 2023:
Dismissal at 3:55pm for 1st-5th graders, Kindergarten only dismisses at 12:05pm
Thursday, August 31, 2023:
Dismissal at 3:55pm for 1st-5th graders, Kindergarten only dismisses at 12:05pm
Friday, September 1, 2023 & Monday, September 4, 2023:
No School for Students–Labor Day Weekend
Welcome Back!
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.
See you all on Monday!
Welcome back William Ford families!😊
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.
