BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

Issue #20: January 9, 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
JANUARY DATES:
9: Report Cards Available in PowerSchool after school
9: PTA sponsored SMENCIL ORDERS DUE- $2 each pencil. Sale until gone!
14: NO SCHOOL for K-12 DPPD
19: NO SCHOOL Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
26: WIDA Testing Begins for EL students
FEBRUARY DATES:
11: STUDENT COUNT DAY!!!!!
16-20: NO SCHOOL MID-WINTER BREAK
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!
January 12-16th, 2026 UPDATES
Happy New Year Browning Families!
We missed all our Bears over the holiday break and are excited to see them all back. WECLOME BACK!!
As we navigate the New Year and the wishy-washy Winter weather, we do anticipate going outside whenever possible and windchill permitting. We encourage hats, gloves/mittens, boots, and snowpants (to play in the snow). Should you or your family need assistance with finding winter items, we are happy to support. Please let us know in the office.
Today, report cards will be available on the PowerSchool website. Please remember to use the PowerSchool website to login (as opposed to the app) to view the digital report card. I have included an additional SMORE below for your help with this topic as well as a direct link to the district's website to login.
THIS WEEK'S REMINDERS:
- Wednesday, January 14th: NO SCHOOL due to District Provided Professional Development
FYI REMINDERS:
- Monday, January 19th: NO SCHOOL Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Tuesday, January 20th: PTA sponsored SMENCIL SALE to support Building Closing Committee. Order forms will come home next week.
Wishing you and yours a restful weekend. Browning, THE BEST!
Warmest regards,
Principal Ciacchella
REPORT CARD REMINDERS
Report cards will be accessible to parents after school today, Friday, January 9, 2026. Please be mindful to access the digital report card through the PowerSchool website (not the PowerSchool App).
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY-January 14th, 2026
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 19th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FYI: Upcoming SMENCIL SALE sponsored by PTA
*REMINDER* for WINTER GEAR!
*REMINDER* FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
TITLE ONE FEEDBACK-Click HERE to provide Feedback
PTA UPDATES
*OLD BUSINESS ITEMS-SEE BELOW*
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
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