Dearborn Council President Susan Dabaja welcomed CMU President Robert Davies to the Arab American National Museum. Dr. Davies had a tour of the museum and was honored by Director at a brief ceremony and lunch. Board President Petlichkoff and Board Trustee Roxanne McDonald attended.
Miller Elementary hosted another event with parents and community members to discuss safe routes to school. Facilitated by Michigan State staff, the team presented survey data on opinions of students and parents on strengths and weaknesses of walking to school.
Principal Awada welcomed the team.
A successful partnership meeting was held at the MBCC. Business partners discussed the skills and strengths needed for employees in their field. District staff learned what our students need to be employed and successful in a variety of career fields.
Henry Ford Elementary School hosted a family STEM night on February 7th. Here is a video of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EI0Pa1FRGw&feature=youtu.be
Fordson Key Club members visit Heartland Rehabilitation Center to deliver Valentine cards and spend time with patients.
Fordson Varsity Cheer program has been re-established. The team was invited to attend the Spirit Shine Competition in Ortonville, MI. This was their 1st cheer competition ever attended. Our team has only been back for a little over a year now and to be invited to and compete in a competition that has been happening for over 30 years is a HUGE honor for our team. The team earned a 2nd place ranking in the Varsity Mounting/Cheer Division.
Please see the superintendent’s blog for a letter expressing our sympathy for the family of the student from HFES who passed away.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family.
Our thanks to the staff and administrators at HFES for their support of family, students and each other during this sad time.
Click here for a blog post that describes the learning that occurred when 30+ teachers gather on a Saturday in February. Kudos to teacher leaders Elissar Hammoud and Amy Gwizdz who teamed with Anupam Chugh from WRESA to strengthen teachers’ understanding and application of PBL in their classrooms. Hands on engagement at its best.
See press release here for EFHS Safety Night on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6 pm. Learn about vaping and other safety measures for students.
Dearborn Police and AAA will be present to discuss safety issues with parents and educators. A driving simulator will also be available.
Maples Elementary was one of 2 schools in Michigan selected to receive the Title I Distinguished School Award. Maples Elementary earned this award due to showing excellent data for special populations and closing the achievement gap. According to a representative from MDE, M – Step data from the last two years is used.
Green Tie Dinner Information
Date: May 21, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm to 7 pm
Location: The Henry 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn MI 48126
School Scholarship Name Amount Notes
School Scholarship Name Amount Applicant Information
Collegiate Academy Whiston $500.00 1 from Collegiate Academy
Dearborn High School Fracassa $500.00 1 only from all schools
Dearborn High School Metzler $665 1 from each school
Dearborn High School Cipriano $500 1 from each school
Dearborn High School Feeney $1000 1 boy & 1 girl for DHS only
Dearborn High School Pantaleo $600 1 boy & 1 girl for all schools
Edsel Ford High School Darany $1,000 1 from Edsel Ford only
Edsel Ford High School Cipriano $500 1 from each school
Edsel Ford High School Fracassa $500 1 only from all schools
Edsel Ford High School Metzler $665 1 from each school
Edsel Ford High School Domke $250 each 1 boy & 1 girl from EFHS only
Edsel Ford High School Pantaleo $600 1 boy & 1 girl for all schools
Fordson High School Norman Hammoud $1,000 1 from Fordson
Fordson High School Cipriano $500 1 from each school
Fordson High School Metzler $665 1 from each school
Fordson High School Fracassa $500 1 from all schools
Fordson High School Pantaleo $600 1 boy & 1 girl for all schools
Henry Ford Elementary Fakhoury $250.00 Henry Ford Elementary only
Students may apply for scholarships prior to the Deadline of March 29, 2019 for all scholarships. All selected scholars will be
notified and required to attend the Dearborn Education Foundation Green Tie Gala Held on May 21st, 2019. This is an annual
formal dinner event and celebration to recognize the efforts of outstanding contributors to the Dearborn Education Foundation.
Prominence and Victory awards are presented to an individual and a community organization or business that has greatly
supported Dearborn schools through educational grants. Other awards that are presented on this evening are Volunteer of the
Year and the IMPACT Staff award.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Best of Luck to all applicants.
Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation
2019 Student
Scholarships
Chastity Townsend, Executive Director
Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation
18700 Audette, Dearborn, MI 48124
Phone: 313.827.8790
Email: dbnedfoundation@dearbornschools.org