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BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS

BROWNING BEARS BEST NEWS
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Issue #35: May 8th, 2026 Issue #35: May 8th, 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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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!

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May 11-May 15th Updates May 11-May 15th Updates

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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

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Attention Current 5th Graders and Families!! 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

Browning Sixth Grade Specials Selection for 26-27
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🐾 6th Grade Career Focus FUN🐾 🐾 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!!!

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Thank you Donors for Teacher/Staff Appreciation! Thank you Donors for Teacher/Staff Appreciation!

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Full list of Donors Attached Here
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End of Year Technology Reminders! End of Year Technology Reminders!

Tech Turn-In Reminder! Tech Turn-In Reminder!

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🎓Attention Browning Elementary Alumni! 🎓Attention Browning Elementary Alumni!

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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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PTA UPDATES PTA UPDATES

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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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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