Week of December 17th

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.

Week of December 10

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!

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.

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Week of December 3rd

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.

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.

Week of November 26

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

Week of November 19th–A very short week!

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.

Week of November 12

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

Week of November 5

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!
           Monitoring your child’s homework.
 
           After school programs & tutoring
 
           Traffic
 
 

 

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

Week of October 29th

  • 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

Week of October 22–A short week!

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!