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Summer Discovery Enrollment Reminder

This is a reminder that thanks to a multi-million dollar grant from the Ballmer Group & United Way, Dearborn Public Schools is again planning a large 2025 Summer Discovery Program for current elementary and middle school students.The free Summer Discovery Program...

April is the Month of the Young Child

April is the Month of the Young Child

April is the Month of the Young Child "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Mr. Rodgers

Parent University – April 11th

Parent University – April 11th

Have a child aged 6 months - 4 years old? Join our Early Childhood Staff for Earth Day Workshop, please scan the code or email bassj@dearbornschools.org to register.

Reading a Book – Take Picture Walk

Reading a Book – Take Picture Walk

Here is the video from the QR code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNHQvOOUm6g&authuser=0 Dearborn Public Library has great additional resources for families and events you can take your young children to. Looking for something to do over Spring Break with your...

Parent Teacher Conference Schedule

Hello Families, Just a reminder, next week we will be having our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences. Monday is normal day of school. Tuesday will be no school for GSRP students. Teachers will have their scheduled conferences with families and evening conferences....

Nominations still open for Teacher of the Year Awards

Nominations still open for Teacher of the Year Awards

Nominations are still underway for the Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards. Students can nominate up to two Dearborn Public School teachers using the online nomination form. Five teachers will receive awards, including one from each category - preschool...

5 Stages of Writing in Early Childhood

5 Stages of Writing in Early Childhood

Each stage of writing development has value and a purpose for children to help them continue to grow. The various stages of writing include; Scribbling Stage Pre-Symbolic Stage Letter-Like Forms Stage Transitional Stage Conventional Writing Stage Equally important is...