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Passcode: 584920
PTA Meeting Thursday (3/21/24) on Zoom!
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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March Reading Month
So much is happening in March for Reading Month. Here is a short preview to keep you in the know…
Popcorn Friday is Here!
Send in $1 to support the PTA!
Meet the Howe Team – Manal Baydoun
Each month, we are spotlighting different staff members around the building to encourage appreciation and awareness. Show some love this month to Manal Baydoun with a warm smile or a note of appreciation! A small gesture goes a long way in letting someone know they belong. ❤️
Manal Baydoun
Job Title:
Early Childhood Specialist at Howe and Howard
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
I work with kindergarten and 1st grade students providing extra intervention support in both reading and writing.
What Elementary School did you attend?
I attended Woodworth Elementary school in Dearborn when it was a K-8 school.
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
This is my first year at Howe.
I have a been a teacher for 19 years.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was a young girl.
How would you describe our school culture?
Howe school culture is really a very positive one with great teachers and support staff who are very welcoming.
What’s the day-to-day of your role like?
My role is to work with small groups of 3 students in a group working on reading/phonics and writing skills.
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