Monday, December 17

• Check out the site maintained by our Journalism Students–you’ll find some great stories posted here:     Unis Journalism Class

Tuesday, December 18

• Boy’s Basketball–Unis vs. Bryant at Dearborn High School

• Open Gym  3:00-4:00  Ten wings to enter.

Wednesday, December 19

• Girls’ Swimming Team–Lowrey at UNIS.

Thursday, December 20

• Boy’s Basketball–Salina at UNIS

Friday, December 21  Merry Christmas!  Happy New Year!

• Say goodbye to Ms. Suzanne & Ms. Campbell.  They’re retiring!

• Holiday Break begins at the close of school today.  Enjoy your two weeks off.
• Return to school on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Monday, December 10

• Book Fair in the Media Center
• Shop online if you like!    Book Fair
  

Tuesday, December 11

• Book Fair in the Media Center  Shop online if you like! Book Fair
• Unis Students:  Open Gym 3:00-4:00 Ten wings to enter.
• Boys’ Basketball : Unis @ Lowrie

Wednesday, December 12–Late Start:  Come to school an hour later!

• Book Fair in the Media Center.  Shop online–right here!  Book Fair
• Girls’ Swimming:  Bryant at UNIS

Thursday, December 13

• Book Fair in the Media Center–Or, try this link!  Book Fair

Friday, December 14

• Book Fair in the Media Center.  Now that you’ve seen everything, spend your money here: Book Fair

Proposed Legislation Will Have Devastating Effects – Take Action Today!

Dear community member,
- 26 consecutive years of increased enrollment
- Graduation rate up 6%
- Five schools in Dearborn recognized by the state as “Beating the Odds”
- Continuous improvement on local and state tests
- A five year program allowing students to graduate with both a high school diploma and a two year college degree at no cost to parents
- Students earning millions of dollars in scholarships each year
- Districtwide Response to Bullying and Positive Behavior programs ensure a safe learning environment
- Choices for students include magnet programs, Early College program, STEM program, AP courses, and dual enrollment

Download :  Support Material.pdf

Does this sound like a school district that needs to be overhauled, reformed, and taken-over by a state controlled board? I don’t think so, but obviously some legislators in Lansing do.

Continue reading →

Monday, December 3

• Are you and your friends having problems?  Need some help from Ms. Wilkie? Sign up in her office for a time to get together and resolve your issues.  You’ll find her in Room 220, next to the library.

Tuesday, December 4

• McCollough Town Hall Meeting 10:00 am
• Rewards Activities:  1:15-2:45
• Mobile Dentists in the Orange Planning Room
• Unis SURA Photography program continues after school today & Thursday.

Wednesday, December 5  Late Start!  Come to school one hour later.

• Girl’s swimming–Woodworth at UNIS
• Mobile Dentists in the Orange Planning Room

Thursday, December 6

• Unis SURA after-school photography continues today.

• Have you checked in to see what our Unis journalism students are doing?  livingtextbook.aaja.org
  

Friday, December 7

• Unis Staff vs. Students Basketball Game/Pep Rally –to be viewed by students with three or fewer infractions.
• School Book Fair begins.  It continues through next week.

Monday, November 26

• Welcome back after the long weekend.  Only 4 weeks before the next vacation arrives!  See how diligently you can apply yourself to your work during this time.
• National Junior Honor Society meets in orange planning room–current members only.

Tuesday, November 27

• SURA after school art program
• Do you have a sweet tooth?  The Student Council  sells stick candy by the office every day after school.

Wednesday, November 28 

• McCollough Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences this evening.

Thursday, November 29

• 6th Grade Library checkout today
• McCollough Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences this evening.
• Boys Basketball begins–Unis vs. Stout at Stout
• SURA after school art program

Friday, November 30

• Wings Raffle today during A2

Monday, November 19

• McCollough Elementary School–Parent Conferences are tonight.  Make sure you’re scheduled for a time with your child’s teacher either tonight or on the next two conference evenings, November 28th and 29th.

Tuesday, November 20

•   If you’re taking off to visit relatives tonight, please drive carefully. 
  

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday   HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

• Don’t forget–when you’re busy shopping, cleaning and cooking on Wednesday night, it’s a perfect time to order out for a pizza.  Proceeds to the Dearborn Education Foundation.  Check with your local pizzeria to see if they’re participating.
• On Thursday, of course, you and your family will be enjoying traditional American foods–turkey, dressing, cranberry jelly and pumpkin pie in commemoration of the feast celebrated by the Pilgrims and the Native-American people.  We are grateful for our nourishing food, cozy homes, and loving parents,   Don’t forget our wonderful school and our caring teachers, too.

Monday, November 12

• Elementary students: 1/2 day of school.  No classes in the afternoon. Teachers will be preparing for open house.
• Secondary school:  Full day, as usual.

Tuesday, November 13

• Anti-Bullying program called THE PLEDGE.  It will be viewed by the whole school. 

               3rd-5th Grade          1:00-1:45

               6th-8th Grade          2:00-2:55

• SURA Photo program continues in the art room after school.

Wednesday, November 14   Late Start!

• Come to school one hour later.
• Pizza Day–Local pizzerias will be giving some of their proceeds to the Dearborn Educational Foundation.  Is your favorite pizzeria participating?

Thursday, November 15

• SURA Photo program in Art room again after school.

Friday, November 16

Monday, November 5

• Middle School Elections
• Girls Basketball: Bryant at UNIS
• Elementary Town Hall at 10:00 a.m.  and Rewards Day for those students with good behavior.

Tuesday, November 6 

• Election Day   VOTE!

• Schools are closed to accommodate elections.  Teachers will be using this time for professional development.

Wednesday, November 7

• Parent meeting Wednesday morning:  Please attend!

Thursday, November 8

• Girl’s Basketball: Unis at Salina
• SURA Arts Academy continues after school in the Middle School Art room.
• CITY CRITTERS presentation for elementary students.  Animals will visit classrooms at 9:30 and 10:30.

Friday, November 9

See what our journalism students have accomplished.  Browse their website and comment on their stories:   livingtextbook.aaja.org

• Monday, October 29

Tuesday, October 30

• Girl’s Basketball: Lowrey vs. Unis at UNIS
• SURA Arts Academy –Learn photography!

Wednesday, October 31  LATE START–  School starts one hour later!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Middle School Dance   3:15-5:00

Thursday, November 1

Congratulations are in order!  The 8th grade journalism class went to MSU today for a middle school conference.  Fatima Jomaa won 1st place in the best feature story contest and Susan Hatem won 3rd place for the best picture.  Our students were in competition w other middle school journalist around the state.  We were only allowed one entry per category so please give these students a hand for a job well done!

• Don’t fill up on candy! Save it for dessert.
• SURA Arts Academy–Learn photography!  Art Room.

Friday, November 2

Monday, October 22

Tuesday, October 23

• Mr. Gramer will be visiting classes with presentations on Thailand & Cannon retreival from the Detroit River.  He is an experienced diver and we always look forward to his colorful, exciting shows.
• Parent-teacher conferences tonight for the students at Unis.  3:15-6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24

• Girl’s Basketball- Smith vs. Unis at UNIS
• Football-Lowrey vs. Unis at Lowrey

Thursday, October 25 and Friday October 26–No School!  Eid Mubarek!