So much is happening in March for Reading Month. Here is a short preview to keep you in the know…
March Reading Month
Meet the Team – Lisa Llanos
Each month, we are highlighting different staff members to encourage appreciation and awareness. This month join us in thanking Lisa Llanos! If you meet her in the hallway, greet her and say thank you for all she does for Howe.
Lisa Llanos
Job Title: SPED paraprofessional
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
I work with SXI kids. We try to teach them independence. Some are very severe so they depend on us to feed and take care of them.
What Elementary School did you attend? (Name, City, State)
School Three. Ecorse, MI.
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
7 years at Howe and 11 years with professional work experience.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Marine Biologist.
Name something you look forward to each day you walk into Howe?
I love to see our kids excited to be in school and make their day special.
What was your first job?
Taco Bell
Share with us a few of your favorite things…
Time with my family, working out, great food and chocolate.
What is your favorite genre of books to read?
Realism/Thriller
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Roller skate, dancing, and cooking.
How would your co-workers describe you?
Helpful and fun to work with.
What is your greatest achievement?
My children
What parts of our school Mission/Beliefs/Vision do you connect with?
Everyone treated with respect and equality.
How would you describe our school culture?
Multi culture.
What is your classroom like?
Functional life skills
Do you have a success story, aha moment, or funny school memory you can share?
We celebrate students when they learn new words or learn any more independent behavior.
PTA Meeting will be in Person on April 18th
Save the Date!
Meet the Howe Team – Mrs. Filas
Each month we are highlighting different staff members to encourage appreciation and awareness. This month take a moment to say hello to Mrs. Filas! A cheerful greeting or smile can help create a school full of warmth. Her work is so appreciate in the lives of those she impacts. Thanks for all you do!
Nicole Ashley Filas
Job Title: High School Severe and Multiply Impaired Teacher
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
Making a difference, one life at a time.
What Elementary School did you attend? (Name, City, State)
St. Joseph Catholic School. Howell, MI
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
9 years at Howe School.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A doctor
Name something you look forward to each day you walk into Howe?
The excitement and happiness on my students’ faces.
What was your first job?
Pool concession stand.
Share with us a few of your favorite things…
shopping, basketball, swimming, and my children.
What is your favorite genre of books to read?
True Crime
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Ability to play basketball in a wheelchair.
How would your co-workers describe you?
Caring
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting out of a wheelchair and relearning how to walk again.
What parts of our school Mission/Beliefs/Vision do you connect with?
Promoting independence with Functional life skills.
How would you describe our school culture?
Inclusive and welcoming
What is your classroom like?
A loving family community
What’s the day-to-day of your role like?
Every day is a different experience!
Do you have a success story, aha moment, or funny school memory you can share?
When my class was out on community based instruction, one of my students got a person to put a turkey on the back of his wheelchair without our knowledge. He almost stole a turkey and a 6 pack of orange pop!
Popcorn Friday is Here!
Don’t forget to bring in $1 dollar for popcorn.
Howe Happenings
April Events:
Popcorn Friday – April 5th
No School – April 9th – 10th
Howe PTA meeting – April 18th 4PM in school cafeteria
Hat Day – April 24th – Bring $1 to support the 5th grade class
Volunteer Opportunities
Color Run is happening May 8th – We need parent volunteers – Sign up Here
BoxTops Mailbox – we are looking for a mildly handy individual to help repurpose the BoxTop Mailbox into a school-wide mailbox for all the students. Can you (or someone you know) lend us a hand? Email the PTA at howe.schoolpta@yahoo.com
Character Trait of the Month
Perseverance
noun
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Montessori Moment
Montessori term to ponder – Plans of Development
Maria Montessori’s theories of developmental psychology includes her observation of the Planes of Development. These stages offer insight into the developmental milestones of any child. The holistic framework of development includes:
- The First Plane: Birth to Age 6 (Early Childhood/Infancy) “The Absorbent Mind”
- The Second Plane: Ages 6–12 (Childhood) “Conscious Imagination”
- The Third Plane: Ages 12–18 (Adolescence) “New Identity”
- The Fourth Plane: Ages 18–24 (Maturity) “Maturity”
Learn more from this link published by another Michigan public Montessori school:
https://www.leelanaumontessori.org/child-development-planes.html#:~:text=%E2%80%8BMontessori%20asserted%20that%20each,as%20triangles%20along%20a%20continuum.
Graphic source and further exploration: https://www.montessoriofyorbalinda.com/the-planes-of-development
Meet the Howe Team – Nehme Jaafer
Each month we are spotlighting different staff members around the building to help build a sense of community at Howe. This month we highlight paraprofessional Nehme Jaafer! His work makes incremental change for students in room 113 and can be an inspiration for us all to take one step towards a brighter future.
Nehme Samer Jaafer
Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (room 113)
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
I work endlessly daily to assist my students in striving to be as independent as possible through motivation, support, and education.
What Elementary School did you attend? (Name, City, State)
Kinloch Elementary School. Dearborn Heights, MI
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
Second year with the district, and 1 year long-term sub.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Lawyer
Name something you look forward to each day you walk into Howe?
Putting a positive impact on all students.
What was your first job?
Car Wash
Share with us a few of your favorite things…
Family, travel, food, and friends.
What is your favorite genre of books to read?
Non-Fiction
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Speaking 3 languages, responding to high stress situations.
How would your co-workers describe you?
Supportive and a blessing
What is your greatest achievement?
Graduating college
What parts of our school Mission/Beliefs/Vision do you connect with?
No student left behind
How would you describe our school culture?
Awesome and supportive
What is your classroom like?
Life skills lessons, constant education
What’s the day-to-day of your role like?
Feeding students, preparing them for life
Do you have a success story, aha moment, or funny school memory you can share?
I was part of preventing a high school student from failing at Edsel Ford High School, now on track to graduate.
PTA Meeting Thursday (3/21/24) on Zoom!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://dearbornschools-org.zoom.us/j/81449901169?pwd=d3l6OGx1cmZ4M3cxZEJwVGd1RGcrUT09
Meeting ID: 814 4990 1169
Passcode: 584920
Extended Hours for Book Fair!
The Book Fair will have extended hours on Tuesday, March 19th, 2:25-4PM for parents to shop the fair!
Book Club Meeting March 20th!
Join us for part 3 of our three-part discussion of The Secret of Childhood.
Topic: Part 3
Location:
The Great Commoner
22001 Michigan Ave Suite 100
Dearborn, MI
Date:
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, 8-9:30PM
Spring Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
March 18th Preview day -Students fill out a wish list to take home.
March 19th Shopping day during school! – Students purchase from their wish lists.
March 20th – Makeup day – Fair open 9am-12pm for last minute shopping.
Can you volunteer a few hours of your time to help? Select the “Volunteer” button to access the SignupGenius!
Checkout our “School Page” to setup an eWallet!
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