BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

Issue #35: May 8th, 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
MAY DATES:
12: 6th Grade Attends Bemis
13: BUS EVACUATION @ 9:20
13: Kick-off to Kindergarten for Registered K students 26-27
15: PTA FUN FAIR 6-8pm (Set up at 4:30) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044DAAA629A0FA7-63527475-browning
20: NEHS CELEBRATION 4-4:45pm
21: Browning Senior Alumni Essay DUE DAY for Class of 2026 SENIORS!
21: FIELD DAY (details TBD)
22-25: NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
29: Pastries with Parents 8:15-8:45
JUNE DATES:
1: 6th Grade TREE RUNNER Field Trip
3: SEED Field Trip to Henry Ford
4: 6th Grade Graduation @ HFII (details to be shared)
5: Browning Alumni Breakfast 8:15 AM Wear Cap and Gown
8: 6th Grade Park Day
9: HALF DAY DISMISSAL @ 12:09PM
10: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL HALF-DAY DISMISSAL @ 12:09PM
WELCOME SUMMER!
May 11-May 15th Updates
Browning Families-
A very special thank you to all our community members who helped make Browning's Teacher/Staff appreciation week a smashing success. Thank you to all of our sponsors (see document of sponsors below), thank you to Ms. Petrimoulx, Ms. Curry, Ms. Lauren, Ms. Gambino, and to our PTA for helping to make this event possible. We appreciated all the efforts! Wishing all those that celebrate Mother's Day a Happy Mother's Day weekend!
Reminders for the week:
- Tuesday, May 12: 6th grade to Bemis
- Wednesday, May 13: Bus Evacuation
- Wednesday, May 13: Kickoff to Kindergarten (by invitation only)
- Friday, May 15: Browning Fun Fair!!
Warmest regards,
Principal Ciacchella
Attention Current 5th Graders and Families!!
The time has come to take a look at future 6th grade specials selections for the 2026-2027 school year. A letter was emailed home to you all this week. Please see a picture of it below and a downloadable letter copy. Lots of great information in this letter! FYI
🐾 6th Grade Career Focus FUN🐾
A very special thank you to all our students for doing their very best job and representing our school proudly at this event! A special thank you to Ms. Misch and Ms. Johnston for helping to organize this event, the tables, and keeping our students focused. Also, a very special thank you to our parent volunteers who donated their time to be a guest speaker at tables. We appreciated your time and efforts in making this event a success!
A HUGE shou-out to Mrs. Johnston for being a panelist speaker for this event! That was a surprise for our students and she did a WONDERFUL job!! Thank you!!!
Thank you Donors for Teacher/Staff Appreciation!
End of Year Technology Reminders!
Tech Turn-In Reminder!
🎓Attention Browning Elementary Alumni!
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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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