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Welcome to our school. Office phone – 313-827-6700

Book Fair!

This week is our Book Fair! The book fair is open during school hours as well as Thursday and Friday morning before school (with a parent). Please contact the office if you have any further questions!

Late Start

This is a friendly reminder that there will be a late start tomorrow March 16.  School will start at 9:30 and breakfast will not be served at school.

A Camping We Will Go

A Camping We Will Go

Mid-way through March already and our teachers and students have been busy reading!  Our theme for reading month is Camp Read A Lot.  Check out these amazing door decorations!             More to come as the week...

PTA Founder’s Day Dinner

PTA Founder’s Day Dinner

Each year, school PTA groups  have the opportunity to nominate an individual for the Distinguished Service Award.  This person can be a teacher, parent, school staff member--someone who goes above and beyond to ensure our schools are a better place. This...

A Colorful Kick-off to Reading Month

A Colorful Kick-off to Reading Month

   Class color day was a HUGE success! Our students came ready to represent their grade on day 1 of March is Reading Month! A very big thank you to our guest readers this week! Dr. Chochol read to 2nd graders while Officer Mockbil read to our awesome 5th...

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