Don’t forget to bring in $1 dollar for popcorn.
Popcorn Friday is Here!
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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!
Meet the Howe Team – Cedric Watson
Each month, we are showcasing different staff members to encourage appreciation and awareness. Get to know them, greet them, and say thank you for their hard work! This month, take a moment to get to know Cedric Watson! With a curious question or a grateful smile of appreciation we can fill the school with warmth and joy!
Cedric Howard Watson
Job Title:
MOVE /behavior paraprofessional
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
I deal with behavior issues. It take students on “move” breaks. Assist with transporting.
What Elementary School did you attend? (Name, City, State)
Anderson Elementary. Flint, MI
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
2 years
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Musician/Song-writer
What was your first job?
Dishwasher at a Taco House
Share with us a few of your favorite things…
Working out
What is your favorite genre of books to read?
The Bible
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Barber
How would your co-workers describe you?
outgoing
What is your greatest achievement?
Graduating college
What parts of our school Mission/Beliefs/Vision do you connect with?
Helping students maximize their potential.
How would you describe our school culture?
Very diverse
What’s the day-to-day of your role like?
Helping specific students from class to class with walking.
Do you have a success story, aha moment, or funny school memory you can share?
Helping Yousef with talking and overall body control.
Bingo for Books!
Howe Happenings
March Events:
Popcorn Friday – March 1st (send students to school with $1)
Spirit Week – March 4th – 8th
Book Bingo – March 7th at 5:30PM in the Cafeteria
Book Club – March 20th – Discussing part three – 8PM at the Great Commoner
Parent Partnership Meeting – March 21st, 3-3:45 in the Cafetera
Howe PTA meeting – March 21st, 6PM on Zoom
Scholastic Book Fair – March 18th – 21st
No School – March 25th – March 29th
Volunteer Opportunities
PTA Book Bingo Night! – Help will be needed the night of the event.
Scholastic Book Fair!
We need people to sign up for the PTA Bulletin Board (Dates still needed: April and May) and Popcorn Fridays (Dates still needed: April and May). Click the links below to access the Signup Genius.
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
Howe Character Trait of the Month:
Growth Mindset
Is believing that ability and intelligence can be achieved through effort.
Montessori Moment
Term to ponder – Grace and Courtesy
Grace can be described as how a person relates kindly to themselves and courtesy is how we communicate respect to others. Parents and teachers model this first and many lessons can be taught on the topic. For example, how to greet someone, how to set the table, putting up a coat or serving others food. As a child gets older this will develop into skills like maintaining friendships and practicing self-control. Grace and courtesy are a distinguishing feature of the Montessori method.
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