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BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS
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Issue #32: April 17th, 2026 Issue #32: April 17th, 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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APRIL DATES:

1: Bubba's Restaurant Night PTA

6: Moon Monday Spirit Day

6-10: MOON MISSION WEEK @ Browning!

6: MSTEP BEGINS for 5th Grade

8: MSTEP BEGINS for 6th Grade

10: MSTEP for Homeschool

13: MSTEP BEGINS FOR 3rd Grade, SEED, and continues for 5th Grade

13: PTA Meeting

14: MSTEP BEGINS for 4th Grade

14: PTO sponsored Skate Rink Fundraiser

16: Johnathan Rand Author Assembly!

20-24: MSTEP continues

27-30: MSTEP Continues

23: TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY!!


MAY DATES:

15: PTA FUN FAIR 6-8pm (Set up at 4:30) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044DAAA629A0FA7-63527475-browning



APRIL MSTEP TESTING DATES:

6: 5th MSTEP

7: 5th MSTEP

8: 6th MSTEP and 5th MSTEP FINISH

9: 6th MSTEP

13: 3rd, 5th, SEED MSTEP

14: 3rd, 5th, SEED MSTEP

15: 4th, 5th, and SEED MSTEP

16: 4th MSTEP

20: 5th and SEED MSTEP

21: 6th, 5th, and SEED MSTEP

22: 6th, 5th, and SEED MSTEP

27: 3rd and 5th MSTEP

28: 3rd and 5th MSTEP

29: 4th and 5th MSTEP

30: 4th MSTEP


MAY MSTEP TESTING DATES:

5: 5th SEED MSTEP

6: 5th SEED MSTEP

12-15: MSTEP MAKEUPS

13: Kickoff to Kindergarten by Invitation Only for Families

15: LAST DAY FOR MSTEP.



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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April 20-24th UPDATES April 20-24th UPDATES

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Browning Families-

We had a great full week together at Browning. Students in grades 3-5 and students in our SEED program began their MSTEP testing. We will continue our MSTEP testing next week with 5th, 6th, and SEED. As a reminder, we will not have any testing on Thursday, April 23rd, as this is TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY. We also had a great author visit from Michigan's author Jonathan Rand.


MSTEP:

Students will continue MSTEP testing this week Mon-Wednesday for grades 5-6 and SEED. Please make sure to review our technology policy. Students may use their own wired headphones or use the ones provided to them.


School Improvement Parent Survey April 10-24:

To support our ongoing commitment to school improvement, we invite you to share your valuable feedback. Your input helps guide our decisions and ensures we are meeting the needs of our community. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by clicking HERE. The survey will be open from April 10 through April 24.Your input is highly valued and helps us to drive improvements made at Browning Elementary. You can also click on the link in the School Improvement section below.


School Improvement Student Survey April 20-24 (Media Center)

Reminder: students at Browning will be administered a survey during Media Center time during their special time in the week of April 20-24th. This School Improvement survey will provide us with information to better meet the needs of our students. The School Improvement student survey provides data regarding students’ overall feelings of a sense of belonging, safety, and connections to Browning Elementary as it pertains to being challenged academically in our school as well. A copy of the survey is available in PDF below. If you would prefer your student not participate in this survey, please contact our office and your child's teacher.


Warmest regards,

Principal Ciacchella

Browning Bears Travel to Space! Browning Bears Travel to Space!

Browning Bears-

Check out the article about our school traveling to space with the Artemis II crew. Great work Astronaut Bears!

Browning Elementary “joins” Artemis II trip to Space

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Attention Browning Elementary Alumni! Attention Browning Elementary Alumni!

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Author Jonathan Rand Visits Browning! Author Jonathan Rand Visits Browning!

Students at Browning enjoyed a special author visit from Michigan author Jonathan Rand on Thursday, April 16th. A student at Browning entered our name into a raffle to earn a free visit and we won! A very special thank you to Mr. Jonathan Rand for entertaining our students and inspiring them to be authors. We look forward to your autographed books making their way to our building next week!!

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Take Your Child to Work Day is April 23rd Take Your Child to Work Day is April 23rd

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Take Your Child to Work Day on April 23rd. As a reminder, if you plan to have your Browning Bear enjoy this day with you, please be sure to notify the office using the attendance line at 586-797-4099. This will be an EXCUSED absence should you choose to participate in this special event. Send us some pictures too if you'd like to be in our next newsletter!

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PTA FUN FAIR MAY 15 6-8pm PTA FUN FAIR MAY 15 6-8pm

Browning Families and Staff-

Keep your calendars open for Browning Elementary's PTA sponsored FUN FAIR event that will take place after school on Friday, May 15th from 6-8pm. Set up will begin at 4:30. The PTA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Please take a minute to donate your time by signing up below. This is a wonderful event for our students and families and we need our community's support to make this event happen. Thank you for taking the time!

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Browning Fun Fair 2026 Volunteers

Browning's 2026 Fun Fair is Friday, May 15th from 6-8 pm. Please sign up below if you are able to volunteer at the following times. VOLUNTEERS receive a FREE punch card!!  Thank you!

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âť—SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY & STUDENT SURVEYS âť—SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY & STUDENT SURVEYS

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We value your input and contributions to continue to improve our school. Please see the survey below and submit your thoughts from now until April 24th. We truly appreciate your input and shared comments.


Students at Browning will be surveyed during their Media Center during the week of April 20th. Due. If you do not wish your child to participate in the survey, please let your child's teacher know. You can view a sample copy of the questions posed for students below.

Browning Elementary School Improvement Survey
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UCS LEGACY AWARD UCS LEGACY AWARD

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UCS DISTRICT ART SHOW MAY 12-14 UCS DISTRICT ART SHOW MAY 12-14

District K -12 Art Show:


Dates: May 12-14, 2026
Location: Sterling Heights Community Center
40250 Dodge Park Rd.
Sterling Heights 48313
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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MSTEP STATE TESTING-REMINDER MSTEP STATE TESTING-REMINDER

APRIL MSTEP TESTING DATES:

20: 5th and SEED MSTEP

21: 6th, 5th, and SEED MSTEP

22: 6th, 5th, and SEED MSTEP

27: 3rd and 5th MSTEP

28: 3rd and 5th MSTEP

29: 4th and 5th MSTEP

30: 4th MSTEP


MAY MSTEP TESTING DATES:

5: 5th SEED MSTEP

6: 5th SEED MSTEP

12-15: MSTEP MAKEUPS

15: LAST DAY FOR MSTEP.

3-6th MSTEP State Assessment Info

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M-STEP FAMILY RESOURCES & SUPPORT
UCS DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY POLICIES & RESOURCES
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4B Electronic Device use Protocol for Statewide Testing_Spanish.pdf
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4C UCS Electronic Device Use Protocol for Statewide Testing_Ukranian.pdf
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4D UCS Electronic Device Use Protocol for Statewide Testing_Arabic.pdf
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PTA UPDATES PTA UPDATES

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

  • May 4th
PTA ZOOM LINK FOR MEETINGS @ 6pm
BROWNING PTA WEBSITE
PTA UN-FUNDRAISER FORM

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

*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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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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