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BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS
BROWNING BEARSBEST NEWS

Issue #20: January 9, 2026 Issue #20: January 9, 2026

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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)

LUNCH MENUS
UCS BOARD POLICIES
UCS PARENT/STUDENT BEHAVIOR HANDBOOK

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES: FYI IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES: FYI

UCS SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES 25-26
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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!

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January 12-16th, 2026 UPDATES January 12-16th, 2026 UPDATES

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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

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REPORT CARD REMINDERS 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).

POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL CLICK HERE
Report Card Directions
UCS POWERSCHOOL PARENT DIRECTIONS
YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL for ACCESSING PowerSchool

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY-January 14th, 2026 NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY-January 14th, 2026

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NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 19th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 19th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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FYI: Upcoming SMENCIL SALE sponsored by PTA FYI: Upcoming SMENCIL SALE sponsored by PTA

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*REMINDER* for WINTER GEAR! *REMINDER* for WINTER GEAR!

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*REMINDER* FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES *REMINDER* FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

Macomb Community Food Resources
St. Clair County Food Pantries
Mobile Drive-Ups Distribution Events
Forgotten Harvest Mobile Food Pantry Locations
Michigan 211 Food Assistance Programs and Locations
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TITLE ONE FEEDBACK-Click HERE to provide Feedback TITLE ONE FEEDBACK-Click HERE to provide Feedback

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PTA UPDATES PTA UPDATES

BROWNING PTA WEBSITE
PTA UN-FUNDRAISER FORM

*OLD BUSINESS ITEMS-SEE BELOW* *OLD BUSINESS ITEMS-SEE BELOW*

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

EDUSTAFF DIRECTIONS
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WELLNESS WELLNESS

UCS WELLNESS RESOURCES
FAMILY SURVIVAL KIT FOR WELLNESS

UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INFORMATION UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INFORMATION

UCS BOND UPDATE CLICK HERE
UCS EMPOWERED STRATEGIC PLAN

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Browning Elementary School

Mrs. Meghan Ciacchella, Ed.S.

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

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