The Bronco Bulletin

Welcome back from Spring Break and Eid Mubarak to those who celebrate. It's hard to believe we are in April and we are in the final stretch of the school year. So many things are happening, but we cannot forget to follow our Bronco expectations of acting safely, accepting responsibility and showing respect.

Now that we are over the winter slump (hopefully), students will begin lining up in their outdoor line up spaces. See the map for a reminder of where your child's class should line up. We will only use our indoor line up procedure during inclement weather, such as rain.

Teachers report for supervision duty at 8:50am. Students should not arrive at school earlier than that unless they are eating breakfast. The first bell rings at 8:55am and teachers will begin walking students into the building so that they can begin instruction promptly at 9:00am.

We appreciate your support in making sure that your child is at school on time

Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade have started MSTEP testing. Some helpful reminders include:

1. Prioritize Sleep and Healthy Meals
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before each testing day and starts the morning with a healthy breakfast. Rest and nutrition help with focus and stamina during testing.

2. Keep the Morning Stress-Free
Try to keep the morning routine calm and unhurried. Arrive at school on time so your child can feel settled and confident before the test starts.

3. Encourage Without Pressure
Remind your child that the test is just one way to show what they’ve learned. Offer positive encouragement and remind them to do their best—perfection isn’t expected.

4. Avoid Scheduling Appointments
Try not to schedule doctor’s appointments or other disruptions during testing days. Consistent attendance helps kids perform their best and avoids the stress of makeup tests.

Regular attendance is key to a student's success. When students attend school consistently, they stay engaged with lessons, keep up with important skills, and develop a strong work ethic. Missing even a few days can lead to gaps in learning that may be hard to catch up on. Good attendance also helps students build strong relationships with their teachers and peers, fostering a positive and supportive school experience.

While we understand that there may be days when your child is unable to attend due to illness, we want to stress how important it is for your child to be on time to school. Please review this document to understand when to keep your child at home due to an illness

We would greatly appreciate also if parents did their best to ensure appointments and/or vacations are not scheduled during school days as to not interrupt instructional time. The office must be informed if travel plans will impact the school year.

If you need to sign your child out for a doctor’s appointment, please contact the school in the morning and inform the office/teacher so we can prepare your child for you and avoid classroom disruptions. Thank you for your support and understanding!

If your child is sick, absences can be reported through Parent Connect or by calling the office at 313-827-4700.

For the safety of all, it is very important to remember the following during arrival and dismissal:

1. The parking lot is one way in on Driscoll and one way out on Mercury.
2. Cars should be parked in front of the school--this is a bus zone and therefore needs to remain clear.
3. In the morning, the lane in front of the school is for quick drop off. Cars should pull up to the cross walk and let children out quickly on the curbside to prevent any accidents.
4. In the case that you need to escort your child, you must park in the parking lot, not in front of the school.
5. Please cross at the crosswalk. This is a good habit to instill while children are young.
6. At dismissal, again park in the parking lot and avoid crossing in between buses as this is a dangerous habit.

Congratulations to the following classes on winning their grade level brackets for our iReady March Madness Challenge:

• Ms. Musa's 1st grade
• Ms. Haque's 2nd grade
• Ms. Shaibi's 4th grade

1st grade classes earned extra gym time while our 2nd and 4th grade winners earned a pool party!

Congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

A gentle reminder that Michigan's Public Act 140 of 1993 mandates that tobacco use is prohibited in public school buildings, including the parking lot, at all times.

We kindly ask for your full cooperation in adhering to our tobacco-free policy. This collective effort helps us provide a healthier environment and supports our mission to foster effective learning and student success.

If you have a student who will by 5 by December 1, 2025 they are eligible for kindergarten or Young 5s, please join us for Kindergarten Round Up! Our parent meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 15 at 9:15am in the Main Cafe. We will discuss important registration information as well as our unique program Young Fives.

Spring Picture Day will be Monday, April 14th. Photo packages can be purchased online or by sending exact cash (we are unable to make change). If you have questions or need a picture day form, please call the office at 313-827-4700.

Don't forget to purchase a 24-25 Henry Ford Yearbook! Yearbooks are $12 and are a wonderful way to remember school year moments. Yearbooks can be purchased online or by sending money to school. April 28th is your last day to order! If you are in need a form, please stop by the office!

Henry Ford Elementary will be having a fundraiser for Autism Acceptance. On Friday, April 11, students and staff should wear BLUE to school. We will also be having our lunch snack sale where all proceeds will be donated to Blue Hands United for Autism.

Registration information for students who qualify for GSRP will take place at Henry Ford on April 25. Feel free to reach out to Cotter for more information 313-827-6150

• April 1: early release day; students dismissed at 2:25pm
• April 3: 4th grade symphony trip
• April 4: Art Club field trip to DIA
• April 8: early release day; students dismissed at 2:25pm
• April 11: Autism Awareness Day--all students wear blue
• April 14: Spring Picture DAy
• April 15: early release day; students dismissed at 2:25pm
• April 15: 4th grade DTE presentation
• April 15: Kindergarten Round-Up at 9:15am
• April 16: Kid's American Heart Association Assembly
• April 18: NO SCHOOL for Good Friday
• April 22: early release day; students dismissed at 2:25pm
• April 23: Gleaner's Food Distribution
• April 24: Henry Ford STEAM Night (more information to come)
• April 28: 4th grade field trip
• April 29: early release day; students dismissed at 2:25pm