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

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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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City Beautiful will be conducting a Pop Bottle Drive on Wednesday, December 12th in conjunction with Snow’s Family Math Night.  the group will be collecting plastic pop or water bottles and pop cans (no glass please!) to earn money to beautify the grounds around the school.  A box will be provided outside the office for the empty bottles and cans all day and through the Math Night activities.

Thanks, Abby Mullen and Jenna Alzoubi, Snow’s City Beautiful Junior Commissioners for heading this fundraiser!

At the beginning of school on Friday, November 30th, Mr. Hartling presented Mrs. Groover with a DuVall Penguin shirt to wear for the day at Snow Elementary.  This was the result of DuVall winning the competition.  However, we all had a tremendous victory raising over 1000 items for Blessings in a Backpack.
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Friday, November 16, 2012

The Detroit Red Wings School Assembly Program is a street and floor hockey initiative that began in 2010 to introduce kids to the sport of hockey and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.  During each visit, the school assembly team opens the the program with a lesson on exercise and healthy eating tips, followed by a fun face-off between teachers and students during a hockey shootout competition.

Snow School will receive two full sets of floor hockey equipment complete with hockey sticks and goalie nets courtesy of the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, as well as a red Wings folder and a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan keepsake magnet that lists five fun after school activities.

WHO:The Detroit Red Wings School Assembly team

WHEN: Wednesday, December 5th at 1:30 PM

What to Wear: Red and White

Help feed children on the weekends by donating unopened jars of Peanut Butter (24 oz. or less) or boxes of Mac ‘n Cheese to Snow School.  Please make all donations by Tuesday, November 20th.  All proceeds will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack.  The losing school principal will have to wear the winning school’s spirit shirt and visit the winning school.

Snow School picture retake day is scheduled for Friday, November 9th from 1:00-3:00.  Order forms are available in the office.   If you were unhappy with the original picture that was taken, please send the originals with your child on retake day.

Dearborn Public Schools is committed to addressing Bullying Behavior. As part of our district-wide policy, we survey our parents annually. If you are a parent, please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

http://polls.dearbornschools.org/index.php?sid=59488

The Dearborn Public Schools is excited to announce that they will be starting a “Chain Reaction” against bullying behavior at their second annual Response to Bullying Kick Off event! All are welcome to attend this free event being held on Monday, October 1, 2012, starting at 6:00 pm. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn.

“Our community knows that bullying behavior can happen anywhere or anytime; in the classroom, at the park, in the mall, or on-line. This is the reason our Board of Education took on this project and why we have had such great support from our Mayor, City Council, community groups and organizations,” commented Dearborn Superintendent Mr. Brian Whiston.

Last year’s kick-off was a huge success with more than 700 community members in attendance. This year’s celebration should prove to be even more entertaining as students from around the district will have their talents on display. Student-made videos, songs, dance numbers, and other talents, all revolving around the theme of bullying, its effect on the victim, and how to be an Up-Stander, will be included in this sixty minute variety show kick-off event. Inspirational words from Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly and Dearborn Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston will highlight the program.

New district policy on bullying behavior includes language that requires all Dearborn staff having any contact with students to participate in annual anti-bullying professional development on how to prevent, identify, respond to and report bullying behavior. In addition, each school will hold annual anti-bullying training for parents, track incidents of bullying, and hold three anti-bullying events each year.