District Events November 2011

2011-12 Legal Announcements Now Available

Contact- David Mustonen, Communications Coordinator (313) 827-3006   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The law requires the Dearborn Public Schools to provide parents or guardians a set of legal announcements containing information on laws pertaining to students and parents. The updated version of these announcements is now available on the district website, www.dearbornschools.org.  They will also be sent home with each elementary student and copies will be available at all middle and high schools. A translated version of these notices is also available on the website and available at each school. All parents and guardians are encouraged to take a moment and review the document. If you have any questions or comments, please call the Communications Office at 827-3006.

Superintendent Comments on New Cut Scores for MME and MEAP

Contact- David Mustonen, Communications Coordinator (313) 827-3006   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Mr. Brian Whiston shared his thoughts and provided additional information about the new cut scores handed down from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The new “cut” scores will be applied this school year (2011-2012) to the MEAP exam given to 3rd through 9th graders in October 2011 and to the MME exam that 11th graders will take in March 2012. The MDE feels that this change will better reflect whether students are on-track to being career and college ready when they complete their high school education. The letter and “Frequently Asked Questions” can be found on the district’s website, dearbornschools.org, and on the district’s facebook page.

Lowrey School Celebrates 81 Years of Honoring Veterans

Contact- Ms. Rima Younes, Principal, Lowrey K-8 School (313) 827-1802  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Two years after the school opened in 1928, staff and students at Lowrey School took time to honor soldiers during a special Veterans Day Ceremony. Eighty-one years later, the yearly tradition will continue with a special recognition ceremony beginning at 9:00 a.m. on November 11 in front of the school, located at 6601 Jonathon, Dearborn 48126. The Mayor of Dearborn, Superintendent of Dearborn Schools, and other local dignitaries will honor former Lowrey students who lost their life serving in the U. S. Armed Forces.

Local Dentist Supports Education Foundation

Contact- Mr. Eddie Fakhoury, Executive Director, Dearborn Education Foundation  (313) 827-8790

West Village Dental Care is helping children in need – one smile at a time.  This spring and summer, as part of the Crown Council’s Smiles for Life campaign, Dr. Chris Mei offered teeth whitening services at a significantly reduced price, and donated 100% of the proceeds to help children facing serious health and educational problems. During the four-month campaign, Dr. Mei raised $1,489.  Half of the funds raised were contributed to Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation and Children’s Hospital of Michigan Neurosurgery Department for use right here in our community. The other half was contributed to Crown Council and Smiles for Life humanitarian initiatives.

The Dearborn Education Foundation is a charitable 501(c) organization and was created in 1992 by a group of private citizens to serve Dearborn Public Schools.  All donations made are 100% tax deductible. The Foundation has raised and returned over $1,300,000 to the schools through teacher grant requests.   To learn more about the Foundation and how you can invest in their efforts, go to www.dearbornedfoundation.org or call their office at 313-827-8790.

Berry Career Center to Host Blood Drive

Contact: Tina Ramos, Teacher, Berry Career Center (313) 827-7355   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Students at the Berry Career Center, 22586 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights 48127, will be holding a blood drive on November 28 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in room C 106. Please stop by and donate the gift of life.