BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

Issue #32: April 17th, 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
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!:
April 20-24th UPDATES
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-
Check out the article about our school traveling to space with the Artemis II crew. Great work Astronaut Bears!
Attention Browning Elementary Alumni!
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!!
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!
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!
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.
UCS LEGACY AWARD
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.
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.
PTA UPDATES
PTA MEETING DATES: ALL MEETINGS are at 6pm in the MEDIA Center or the ZOOM LINK
- May 4th
*OLD BUSINESS ITEMS-SEE BELOW*
*REMINDER* FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
TITLE ONE FEEDBACK-Click HERE to provide Feedback
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
WELLNESS
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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


