Update Information

March 13, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

School Closing Information-UPDATE

All Dearborn Public Schools will be closed for students effective immediately, March 13, 2020. This is a result of Governor Whitmer’s order to close all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. 

Dearborn Public Schools spring break will take place from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10. Students will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Students may report on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the normal start time to pick up their belongings and school supplies.  

All staff should report on Friday, March 13, 2020 to assist students. Staff will only attend for the morning half of the day followed by a half day release time.

Bingo for Books

March 5, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

Please join us for an evening of fun for all ages!

Wednesday, March 11th starting at 5:30 – 6:30

This is a free event. Come with your family and have fun

winning books… The Scholastic Bookfair will be open for families

to shop at…

PTA Bake Sale Reminder

March 5, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

PTA is having their monthly bake sale on Friday March 6,2020. They need donations from parents for baked goods, chips, fruit snacks, donuts, Little Debbie treats and etc. Please drop off any donations on or before 1:00 pm Friday.

Book Bingo tonight at NOWLIN SCHOOL from 6-7 pm. Please come and have fun!

Good morning,

Parent University has begun and is taking place at many locations. Long Elementary would be the closest one for our families.

Who: Parents and their children ages 6 months-4 years old

When: 9:00-10:00am (Fridays)

What: Parents and children will engage in a variety of activities lead by Dearborn’s GSRP PreK and Kids Work It Out staff

Why: Why not? Have fun and learn new ideas to support your child’s development!

New Topics and Healthy Snacks each week!

See schedule below:

March 6: Self-Honesty

March 13: Responsibility

March 20: Communication

March 27: Healthy Relationships

April 3: Care and Respect

Dr. Tynan

Election Day Information

March 4, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

March 3, 2020

Greetings, 

With the March 10th primary election just around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to share a few thoughts regarding the safety and security of our schools.  

Changes in the Wayne County common calendar, and our obligation to follow that calendar, have resulted in November elections becoming a Professional Development (PD) day for all school districts and perhaps adding another PD day every four years in March might be part of a future conversation. For now, our district, along with just over half of the other districts in Wayne County, will be open on March 10th just as we were during the 2016 primary election. 

For those schools where voting will occur, there will be a bit of change in the daily routine. Principals and engineers have plans in place that will ensure a minimal amount of disruption but it will require a little patience from all of us.

As for the safety and security of schools, please know that myself and others have been in touch with the City Clerk’s office and Dearborn Police. Our City Clerk is a long time supporter of the Dearborn Public Schools and he too understands the balance between running a smooth election and keeping schools safe.  His office is estimating about 12 to 15,000 people voting at about 50 different precincts scattered throughout the city. That works out to an average of 300 people stopping by each voting location (actual numbers will vary by location but some polling locations may have fewer voters due to changes in absentee voting laws that have made the process easier and accessible to a larger number of voters).  As with most elections, the busiest times will occur in the morning between 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and then again between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

From the beginning to the end of election day, communication and organization is key to keeping everyone safe. I have communicated with principals, engineers, and all other staff members providing them with guidance and suggestions to ensure a secure school environment.  Of course, we have our outstanding Dearborn Police School Resource Officers who, as always, will be in our schools on election day. We have a great partnership with the Dearborn Police and they will once again be making an extra effort on election day to visit schools not just once, but frequently throughout the day in a program they call “Safe and Fair Elections.”

Our schools are part of the neighborhood and fortunately the people coming in to vote are the friends, neighbors, and parents of the students we see everyday. As a school community we need to take pride in the role we have to support a free and fair election process.  At the same time we must balance that with the very real concern for the overall safety of the staff and students in our schools. By all of us doing our part to work together, communicate, remain vigilant, and follow a few simple precautions, our schools will remain safe, not only on election day, but every day. 

Have a great day,

John Leacher

Health, Safety & Security Supervisor

Dearborn Public Schools

leachej@dearbornschools.org

313-827-3203

Dentist R Us

March 3, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

Dentist R Us is coming to our school on April 14, 2020. A blue form will be coming home today. A Dental service will be provided by Licensed Dentists and Hygienists at our school. Dental treatments may include an Oral Exam, Cleaning, Fluoride, Sealants and necessary XRays. An Oral Health Report and FREE TOOTHBRUSH will be provided to each child. If you would like your child to participate please fill out the blue form and send it back to school.

PTA Meeting and Bake Sale

March 2, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

PTA has their annual monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm. On the agenda will be the upcoming bake sale, election day bake sale, PTA Read In and upcoming Movie Night on March 26th. Please come and learn what is going on in your child’s school.

PTA Bake Sale is Friday, March 6th. Donations of baked goods, fruit snacks or chips are needed to make this bake sale a success.. Please drop off all donations on or before Friday at 1:00 p.m.

A message from Superintendent Dr. Maleyko

March 2, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

Greetings Dearborn Community,

Typically, national and world events are only a small part of our daily dialogue but on occasion they can grow to a point where they consume and dominate our conversation. This is the current status regarding the discussions taking place about COVID-19, or more commonly known as the coronavirus.

According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as of February 28, 2020 there were five people tested in the state of Michigan (3-Washtenaw, 1-Macomb, 1-Oakland) for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and fortunately results showed that none of the five tested had the virus.

There are many news stories, articles, and websites providing information about this new strain of the flu virus and it is vitally important for all of us to keep focused on accurate information. Several articles indicate that more people may be infected by this virus but there are no forecasts on how many, where, or for how long this will continue.

As state, county, and local government agencies begin to formulate plans to address the possibility of a potential widespread outbreak, our administrative team has also been monitoring developments related toCOVID-19 (coronavirus). We have been in contact with a variety of educational organizations such as the

Michigan Department of Education, Wayne RESA (our local Intermediate School District), Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA), and others in developing protocols and procedures that would aid in preparing our district in the event of a widespread outbreak in our community.

We are also closely following the medical recommendations from health care professionals such as the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health, and the Wayne County Health Department. These sources remain the best place for the most accurate information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). We are also very fortunate to have nurses on our staff who have a professional relationship with these organizations and can provide us with timely information.

While the CDC has not yet provided formal guidance for schools on how to prepare for a potential community outbreak, the State of Michigan, Wayne County Health Department and other local health departments have emergency preparedness systems ready to be activated if an outbreak occurs in Michigan. Our own staff has

been in contact with the City of Dearborn’s Emergency Manager to ensure we are able to coordinate efforts if needed. Also, we are talking with our cleaning supply vendors in order to make sure we are using recommended products and methods to keep schools clean and safe. As we have done in the past, when other flu related illness was a concern, it is important to remind everyone that the CDC recommends following these simple but very effective methods to limit the spread of respiratory diseases:

● Always thoroughly wash hands for at least 20 seconds.

● When soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer to wash hands.

● Cover nose and mouth with a tissue or cloth when sneezing and/or coughing.

● Stay home when you are sick. (This is a good habit to follow for any illness but even more important

given the unknowns surrounding COVID-19)

● CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from

respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

● Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of

the disease to others. If you are planning to travel overseas it is important to stay up to date on any travel advisories issued by the federal government and consider postponing travel in areas of concern. Additional information is available on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website including a downloadable fact sheet in English and Arabic. There is also information available on the CDC website.

● CDC COVID-19 Info

● CDC Fact Sheets

● MDHHS COVID-19 Info

The spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a serious topic that needs to be closely monitored and requires all of us to stay informed. We all need to show restraint in sharing any unsubstantiated reports on social media or other internet outlets. Creating unnecessary panic by spreading rumors will only create more fear in our community. Our schools, our city, and our community will need to continue to stay informed as we work together to keep all of us safe and healthy.

Regards,

Glenn M. Maleyko, Ph.D.

Superintendent

NEA Big Read Kick Off Event

March 2, 2020 by Sandra Merrow

Kick-off March 7th

Join in on the fun at our NEA Big Read-Dearborn kick-off event in the Anderson Theater at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free and open to the public.