BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

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)

FEBRUARY DATES:

9: Student Council Fundraiser for Animals CONTINUES

9: STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES

9: PTA MEETING @ 6pm in MEDIA or ZOOM LINK (see PTA SECTION BELOW)

11: STUDENT COUNT DAY!!!!!

11: WINTER CONFERENCES 5-8pm for those students identified by teacher (see note below).

13: PTA DETROIT TIGER'S TICKET PAPER ORDER FORMS DUE!

13: PTA Little Ceasar's Order forms due

16: PTA DETROIT TIGER'S TICKET ONLINE ORDERS DUE!

16-20: NO SCHOOL MID-WINTER BREAK

27: Daddy Daughter Dance 6-8pm

FUTURE DATES TO CONSIDER:

March 20th: END OF Quarter 3 Marking Period

March 20th: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-DISMISSAL @ 12:09

March 27th: HALF-DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-DISMISSAL @ 12:09

SPRING BREAK: March 30-April 3 NO SCHOOL

MSTEP STATE OF MICHIGAN TESTING WINDOW GRADES 3-6: April 6-May 15th.

MEMORIAL BREAK: May 22-25 NO SCHOOL

June 9th STUDENT HALF DAY-DISMISSAL @ 12:09

JUNE 10th STUDNET HALF DAY-DISMISSAL @ 12:09 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Browning Families-

Next week will be our last day prior to the Mid-Winter Break from February 16-20th. As a reminder, we do not have school during that time on 2/16-2/20/26. We have our PTA meeting on Monday, February 9th either in-person or online.

Next week, we will have our Student Council sponsored spirit week. Please see the flyer below. In addition, our Student Council fundraiser continues!

PTA REMINDERS

• LITTLE CEASAR PIZZA KITS FUNDRAISER ORDER FOrMS DUE 2/13
• DETROIT TIGERS' TICKET FUNDRAISER NOW-FEBRUARY 13th for PAPER ORDER FORMS
• DETROIT TIGERS' TICKETS FUNDRAISER NOW-FEBRUARY 16th for ONLINE ORDERING.

THIS WEEK'S REMINDERS:

• 9: WIDA Testing CONTINUES
• 9: PTA MEETING in LIBRARY or ONLINE
• 11: PTA CONFERENCES 5-8
• 13: PTA LITTLE CEASAR PIZZA KIT ORDERS DUE
• 13: TIGERS TICKETS PAPER ORDER FORMS DUE

Wishing you and yours a restful weekend. Browning, THE BEST!

Warmest regards,

Principal Ciacchella

Dear Parents and Guardian,

The U.S. Department of Education requires all students, identified as English language learners by the Home Language Survey, to take the WIDA Access assessment. This includes students who are not actively enrolled in the district’s English Language Learner Program.

This letter is to inform you about the WIDA Access assessment that your child will be taking this year. The WIDA Access measures your child’s progress in acquiring academic English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The intent of this requirement is to ensure that the district is meeting its obligation to provide appropriate instruction in English language development.

Michigan’s statewide test administration of WIDA Access will be from January 26, 2026, through April 3, 2026. Most students will be taking the WIDA online with a computer provided by the school. The state requires districts to develop practices that promote a good testing environment for all students. Prior to the start of testing, please review the UCS Electronic Device Use Protocol for Statewide Testing with your child.

As parents and guardians, you play an important role in your child’s academic success. I am requesting your help to ensure your child is prepared. Below are a few ways you can support you child.

· Make sure your child gets plenty of rest each night and has a good breakfast.

· Make sure your child attends school every day and arrives on time.

· Encourage your child to do their best to build their confidence and a positive

attitude.

Your child’s test results will be available next fall and will be shared with you. For more information about the WIDA Access go to www.wida.us. If you have any further questions, please contact the school.

PTA MEETING DATES: ALL MEETINGS are at 6pm in the MEDIA Center or the ZOOM LINK

• FEBRUARY 9th
• March 16th
• April 13th
• May 4th

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