Valentine fun will be Friday. Students are welcome to bring unnamed Valentines and treats to pass out if they would like to.

Math Test tomorrow, students have their review sheet, Learn book, and blank review sheet to help them with their practice tonight.

Science FAIR 2020 GUIDE and DUE DATES

Please use Science Buddies as a guideline for each step (linked on iblog, URL below).

Science Fair data is due Monday, February 24, use Science Buddies, it will walk you through each step and answer your questions.

No school February 17-21, see you on February 24th.

It’s time for students to nominate their favorite Dearborn Public Schools teacher for the 2020 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award, sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group.  The nomination deadline is Monday, March 9, 2020 at 5 p.m.   Nominations can be submitted online here (the preferred method) or via a paper form.

Printed nomination forms may be picked up at any Dearborn Public School and the District’s Administration Office, 18700 Audette. Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, 22100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124 or faxed to (313) 584-9818. Adults may assist students in completing nominations when necessary, but no more than two teachers can be nominated per student.

Students may nominate any new or veteran teachers whom they feel has made outstanding contributions to the teaching profession.  Pre-school through second grade students are asked to describe how their teacher makes learning fun.  Students in this category can include a nice drawing, if they wish, but it will not be part of the selection process.  Third through fifth grade students must describe how their teacher has created a classroom where learning is positive and fun.  Middle school students (grades 6-8) are asked to explain how their teacher connects classroom learning with everyday life.  Students in high school must describe how their teacher is preparing them to be college and career ready.

“Nominating a teacher for this award is an outstanding way for students to show teachers how much their work is valued and appreciated and the positive impact teachers have on students’ lives. We have so many excellent teachers deserving of this recognition, and I hope many of our students will take a few moments to nominate their favorite teacher,” said Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko.

Applications will be assessed on the quality of the nomination, not on the number received.  Award judges are members of the Dearborn Chamber Education Committee and are not provided with the teachers’ names.  One winner from each category will be announced at a special ceremony to be held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. 

Teachers selected to receive the Teacher of Year Award are recognized as positive role models who consistently provide unique, productive, positive classroom experiences.   Winning teachers receive a $1,000 cash prize and a glass award commemorating their achievement.  They also will join a select group of Dearborn teachers who have been recognized by the community for their dedication and passion for teaching.

“I want to thank the Chamber of Commerce and all the sponsors for once again providing this event,” Maleyko added. “Our district is very fortunate to have so many great community partners.”

There is no Honor’s Choir after school today, pick up your child at regular time.

See you at 9:40!

There is a late start on Wednesday, February 5.

There is a weekly letter and reading log assigned and on their blog pages.

We will be exchanging valentines on February 14, so your child may bring in valentines and a small treat to pass around if he/she wishes.

NWEA Family Reports came home Friday, so check your child’s folder if you haven’t already. If you have any questions email me.

Remember to check your child’s planner and folder with your child every night, this develops a habit of keeping on top of assignments, notes, and helps with building responsibility.

At Howe School, we value our families and appreciate involvement in our school community.  Throughout the school year, there are numerous opportunities to volunteer for school events, field trips, and classroom-based activities.  In order to ensure the safety of our school community, all volunteer opportunities should be arranged through the teacher, principal, or through the PTA.  The district has established policies for volunteers which includes signing in at the office and completing the ichat process.

In recent weeks, there have been concerns expressed by several families and staff members regarding parent visitors in the cafeteria during lunch, recess, and during after school clubs.  Please note that all visitations require an invitation or prearrangement with the teacher or principal. Drop-in visits cause unnecessary disruption and can interfere with student socialization. Please contact the office or your child’s teacher if you have questions or would like to volunteer. 

We appreciate your support and cooperation as we work together to provide a safe and efficient learning environment.

Respectfully,

Tammy  Fournier

he Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Detroit Section is pleased to announce it’s twelfth annual Girls’ Engineering Exploration (GEE) Day on Saturday, March 21, 2020. This year’s event will be held at the Michigan Science Center from 9AM – 4PM. The free seminar, with lunch provided, is a part of SWE’s continuous effort to educate young women about the endless career opportunities that the engineering field has to offer.

In order to make this seminar a success we are asking 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade teachers and parents/guardians throughout metro Detroit to pass along the information and document included in this email to girls that they believe display interest and enthusiasm in the STEAM subjects. We are striving to reach out and inspire girls that work hard and have the potential to become future engineers. Included in this email is a flyer (GEE Student Flyer 2020) that discusses the activities to be held at the event for the girls. The program is limited to 125 girls, so please encourage students and parents to respond as soon as possible. 

Teachers and parents are also invited to attend an informational and interactive session at the same time as the student events. They will be provided with resources and opportunities to further engage their child/student in engineering activities. If teachers and/or parents are interested in attending they can register in the same link provided on the flyer. Lunch is provided and seating is limited.

Registration instructions are included on the flyer. The last date to register for the students, teachers, and parents is Monday, March 2, 2020, but seating is limited so please sign up as soon as possible.

Please pass out the GEE Student Flyer 2020 document to the students you suggest. 

For any questions, please contact us at SWEDetroitGEE@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

SWE Detroit GEE Committee

Saturday, March 711:00am NEA Big Read Kick-offWhenSat, March 7, 11am – 1pm

WhereThe Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA (map)

DescriptionOur Kick-off will take place in the Anderson Theater and will feature free books and seeds, introductory remarks by Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr.,

A keynote lecture by Professor Selena Smith of UM-AA on Lab Girl,

A presentation on plants by Debra A. Reid, the Curator of Agriculture at The Henry Ford,

And a craft for all ages.

We need parents to sign up to run a LEGO Club session please.

LEGO Club Session 1 Volunteer Sign-up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ABAB2CAAFA7-lego