Author: Kidada Simmons

Good morning, I hope this blog post finds you and your family well. If your household is anything like mine, this weekend was filled with trying to get the last bit of summer in while feeling anxious and confused about the coming school year. Do not worry, obviously you are not alone. Thousands of families…

Good afternoon, I hope this blog post finds you and your family well. Teachers have been receiving extensive training the past several days in preparation for the new school year. I am certain that there will be a couple hiccups but over all, the year should go fairly well. Once everyone has grown accustomed to…

Good morning Attached are grade level supply lists. These are only suggestions and are not mandatory. We will also be passing out several supplies next week.We are hoping you can shop during the school supply sales.  Please note the teachers have separated their lists -one for virtual and  items that will be needed when  we…

Good afternoon, I know that many of you are anxiously awaiting the plans for the beginning of the school year and how to access technology. We are mailing a letter home today (embedded below) and will be doing a brief robocall tomorrow. Our first week of school (8/31-9/3) will all be half days from 8:55…

Good afternoon, Due to the remote learning at the end of the year last year and the virtual learning at the start of this year our PTA Board Elections are a bit thrown off. We are in need of nominations for Board Members. You must be a PTA member in good standing. If you are…

Good morning, We will be doing another round of chromebook distribution this coming Friday from 9-2. Please email me at tynanj@dearbornschools.org if you need a chromebook. This would also be a good time to return any broken chromebook that you have been storing. I will also have some light school supplies (pencils, paper, etc) set…

Greetings Parents,   On Monday, August 10 the Board of Education approved a plan for all Dearborn Public School students to return to school on-line. Students from kindergarten through high school will take classes online at least until sometime around the beginning of October.  The board will reevaluate conditions later in September to see if it…

Good afternoon, Based on the approved return plan from the board of education last night, registration for the Virtual Learning Program (VLP) will take place tomorrow at Nowlin between the hours of 9am and 2pm. If you are opting in to having your child return to school online via the Virtual Learning Program only then…

Good morning, I hope this email finds you and your family doing well. We will be hosting an early start virtual ELA (reading and writing) program for 1st through 3rd grade starting Monday, August 17th and ending Thursday, August 27th. The classes run for one hour. The first class begins on Monday (8/17) at 9…

Good morning, I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. We sure have had some great weather. Our garden is in full swing but it sure takes a lot of effort. The garden has been maintained, up to this point, by a few staff and families. If you would like to dedicate a small about…