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)

JANUARY DATES:

23: PTA FUNDRAISER DETROIT TIGERS SALE BEGINS

23: PTA FUNDRAISER for LITTLE CEASAR'S PIZZE KITS BEGINS

26: WIDA Testing Begins for EL students

26: Parent Teacher Conference Invitations Sent Home-DUE FEB. 6th

27: 7pm @ Henry Ford II High School Young Fives/Kindergarten Informational Evening for Browning.

FEBRUARY DATES:

6: Parent-Teacher Conference Sheets DUE back to School

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

11: STUDENT COUNT DAY!!!!!

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

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

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

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!

Browning Families-

I can hardly believe we are entering our last week in January together. We truly have had the privilege of experience a true Michigander Winter this year!!

PTA UPDATES:

I have moved the PTA section down below before the OLD BUSINESS SECTION. Please see the paper flyers that were sent home with our BEARS as well as the DIGITAL versions available to you all. Here are the updates:

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

*REMINDER* Parent Teacher Conferences: Dear families, on February 11th from 5-8pm, we will be hosting our Parent-Teacher Conferences for the Winter. Just a reminder, that these conferences are different from the Fall conferences: they are by invitation only. However, if you feel you need a parent-teacher conference and your child's teacher has stated you do not need a conference at this time, you still have the option to sign up for a conference that evening. The paper invitations will be sent home on January 26th and due back to school on February 6th.

THIS WEEK'S REMINDERS:

• 26 WIDA Testing Begins
• 26th PTA CONFERENCE LETTERS will be sent home-RSVP due by FEBRUARY 6th
• 27: 7pm @ HFII Kindergarten/Young 5s INFORMATIONAL Evening
• PTA LITTLE CEASAR PIZZA KITS BEGINS
• PTA DETROIT TIGERS TICKETS BEGIN

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.

January 2026-Attention Browning Families:

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, February 11th from 5-8 PM. Teachers will be sending home a letter to those students that are identified as needing a parent-teacher conference soon. When you received this letter, please complete the bottom portion and return to your child's teacher, keeping the top for your reference. Letters will be due back to your child's teacher by February 6th.

PLEASE NOTE: February 11th, 2026 during the 5-8 time frame will be the only conference date offered for elementary.

Additionally, each child is given art, music, and physical education in addition to his/her regular classes. If you desire further information, you may contact with the special area teacher as well.

Although our goal is to offer face-to-face conferences, we will offer virtual conferences for special situations and upon request.

PLEASE SEE A *SAMPLE* of the LETTER THAT WILL BE SENT HOME BELOW.

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