BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

Issue #38: May 29, 2026
BROWNING MISSION: Together, with our community, the Browning staff will welcome, honor, and empower all students to achieve significant growth by striving to reach their potential, and to be,
BROWNING, THE BEST!
BROWNING VISION: In partnership with families and the community, Browning Elementary will provide a high-quality education that empowers students to positively transform their future and the world.
SCHOOL HOURS: 9:05-3:55 DAILY
HALF-DAY HOURS: 9:05-12:09
BREAKFAST OPENS @ 8:45-9:05
email: mailto:officebrowning@uticak12.org
website: https://browning.uticak12.org
Location: 12400 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-797-4000
Attendance Line: 586-797-4099 (24 hours)
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES: FYI
MAY DATES:
29: Deadline for the Graduation Essay Scholarship
JUNE DATES:
1: 6th Grade TREE RUNNER Field Trip
1: FINAL PTA Meeting 4:25 ZOOM ONLY!
3: SEED Field Trip to Henry Ford
3: 6th Grade Technology Turn-In
4: 6th Grade Graduation @ HFII (details shared below)
5: HFII SENIORS Alumni Breakfast for Seniors Only 8:15 AM Wear Cap and Gown
5: Kickball Game after HFII Senior Assembly Visit
5: 1st graders turn in TECHNOLOGY
8: 6th Grade Farmstead
9: Kindergarten End of Year Picnic 11:00 outside
9: HALF DAY DISMISSAL @ 12:09PM
10: 11:50-12:05 6th Grade CLAP-OUT! Line the front doors!!
10: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL HALF-DAY DISMISSAL @ 12:09PM
WELCOME SUMMER!
June 1st-June 5th Updates
Browning Families-
Next week will be our last full week in school together. Just a few reminders that we have a lot of events coming up next week.
Reminders for the week:
- June 1: 6th grade Tree Runner
- June 3: 6th Grade Laptop TURN IN
- June 4: 6th grade Graduation at HFII Doors open at 9:45, ceremony at 10.
- June 5: Senior Clap-out and 6th grade Kickball game!
- June 5: 1st grade Technology Turn in
- June 5: SEED party in the PM.
Warmest regards,
Principal Ciacchella
6th Grade Graduation!🎓
June 4th, 2026-ATTENTION 6th GRADE FAMILIES!
We look forward to celebrating Browning Elementary School's Class of 2026 for the 6th grade graduation ceremony. The event will take place at HENRY FORD II HIGHSCHOOL in the Auditorium. You may go directly to the AUDITORIUM and enter through their doors. Ceremony will begin at 10 AM with doors opening at 9:45. Students should report to school as normal and will travel by bus to the ceremony. There will be a light reception (courtesy of the 5th grade team) outside of the event.
We look forward to welcoming our families on June 4th with doors opening at 9:45!
ATTENTION 6th Grade Families END OF YEAR
Summer Meals
Behavior Code of Conduct Reminders
As we navigate our last full week in school together, let's focus on finishing strong and making it a great last full week together. Please review these with your students below for some additional reminders for students regarding behavior expectations per the student code of conduct:
- Be Safe: making sure your hands, feet, and objects are to ourselves.
- Be Respectful: Appropriate words, no name-calling, and good listening ears.
- Be Responsible: Remembering all class work, being on-time for school, and making sure to follow rules in lunchroom, specials, and recess.
- Be Kind!
Other code of conduct reminders include making sure we are not disrupting the learning of others. Asking for a break if needed and make sure to communicate your concerns to your teacher.
DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL 🚩
BUS GUIDELINES 🚌
REMINDER: TECHNOLOGY TURN IN for 1st and 6th Graders
DONATIONS WANTED🍎✏️
PLAN AHEAD!
PTA UPDATES
*OLD BUSINESS ITEMS-SEE BELOW*
WELLNESS
UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INFORMATION
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Browning Elementary School
Principal of Browning Elementary School
Email: browningquestions@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/Browning
Location: 12400 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI, 48313 USA
Phone: (586)797-4000