Browning PTA

• Summer Pathways for Math and Science: http://www.uticak12.org/summerpathways/
• Summer Learning Packets (courtesy of Burr Elementary): http://tinyurl.com/6hxsau6

Wednesday, June 8^th from 7PM – 8 PM in Browning Elementary Research Center

Call to Order / Welcome Members – Michelle Pugh

Review of May 18, 2011 Minutes – Sue Medina

Review of Treasurer’s Report – Tina Wyffels

Principal’s Report – Mrs. Hassell

Staff Update

Fundraising, Events, & Initiatives

• Back to School Entertainment Book Sale – Mary Michalek
• Play Structure Update – Jen & Jerry Sornig  (Ultimately, it’s our PTA’s goal to provide outdoor learning environments for our students, staff, & families to enjoy (i.e. gardens, play structures, fitness equipment, and much more)
• 2011/2012 PTA Board – Michelle Pugh
• 2011/2012 Budget – Michelle Pugh/Tina Wyffels
• 2011/2012 Theme – Michelle Pugh

Funding Requests

• Browning the Best Rewards ($676.50) – Mrs. Hassell
• Caught You at Your Best Rewards ($298.50) – Mrs. Hassell
• Back to School Kuna Ice Social ($300) – Michelle Pugh
• Request to Transfer Unallocated Funds to Playground Holding Account ($10,000) – Michelle Pugh

Open discussion

It takes a village to raise a child

 - African proverb

Friday, June 17^th 10am-2pm

Wristbands     $20 Students (Must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

$10 Adult Chaperones (NOTE: Required to stay on site)

Includes Unlimited Rides*and a Grilled Hot Dog, Chips & Pop (Food served  11 am-1 pm)

*Recommended for kids 8 yrs & older.  Age, height, & weight restrictions apply.

• Grand Prix Track

• Indy Track

• Rookie Track

• Mini Golf

• Bowling

• Bumper Boats

• Batting Cages (min 35 mph)

• Laser Tag

• Rock Climbing

• Billiards

• Golf Dome

• Euro Bungy

• Water Wars

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Dear Browning the Best Community,

 I have created a parent survey in order to gather data regarding Browning Elementary.  I will be looking at the results of this data to help me complete a report due to the state of Michigan.  I kindly ask you to take a minute and complete the survey. The survey results will provide information to help me better service the Browning Elementary Community. I will be closing the survey window at 8:00 am on Friday, May 20th.  If you could complete the survey before Friday, I would greatly appreciate it! 

 The website address is:  https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGNmemJjZE1xY0hQVDYwZHhqbktSRlE6MQ

 Thank you in advance for your feedback and time.

 Mrs. Hassell

 Browning’s Proud Principal

ALL PROCEEDS DEDICATED FOR  NEW PLAY STRUCTURE(S) AT BROWNING!  It is our goal to provide outdoor learning environments for our students, staff, & families to enjoy  (i.e. gardens, play structures, fitness equipment, and much more.)

Sponsored by Browning PTA

Many thanks to Brad Glonka for chairing this year’s Golf Outing at Cracklewood Golf Club on Sunday, May 22nd and everyone who came out for a great day!  The weather was perfect!  All proceeds are dedicated for new play structures at Browning!  Once again, Lisa Williams graciously solicited donations for prizes which were much appreciated.

A special thanks to Recycling Club, Ms. Westman, & Mrs. Friedrich for working with the students and staff to help acheive Green School status again this year! 

It takes a village.   Together, we are making a difference!

Dear Browning the Best Families & PTA,

 Thank you so much for making our staff appreciation week so special for everyone here at Browning. The banner, letters, cards, surprises each day and endless yummy treats made us feel so loved and appreciated. I can tell that everyone went above and beyond to make every day a special one and your hard work and thoughtfulness does not go unnoticed. It is parents like all of you who make the school and home partnership a strong and vibrant one! Words can’t even express my gratitude for all of the effort and planning that went into making this week such a dynamic one–you certainly filled our buckets! Our staff and students are blessed to have such a wonderful supportive parent group. Simply put, Browning is the best and we have the best parents, too!

 Much thanks and hugs,

 Mrs. Trish Hassell, Principal

Browning Elementary School

Utica Community Schools

In celebration of “March is Reading Month,” the PTA invited Author Bryan Chick to discuss his story with students.  We were delighted he spent the day at Browning on March 18!  Bryan shared his experience of writing The Secret Zoo as well as his latest release Secrets & Shadows.  Interestingly, the idea of The Secret Zoo came to Bryan when he was just nine years old! He wondered what it would be like if zoo exhibits had secret passages that allowed kids to get in and animals to get out.  For more information, click on www.thesecretzoo.com.

The success of an author visit is largely dependent on the students’ familiarity with the author’s work.  To assist with this, Bryan’s publisher (Harper Collins) graciously donated several copies of The Secret Zoo to the school media center.  If you haven’t already read his books, cuddle up and enjoy these wonderful stories together!

To order personalized/autographed copy of The Secret Zoo &/or Secrets & Shadows, please return this completed form & payment no later than Thursday, April 1st. 

Bryan Chick Book Order Form

HAPPY READING!

We are delighted to have Mrs. Vaishali Mahimkar back as Browning’s “Adventures in Art” Coordinator again this year.  This PTA sponsored, nationally endorsed volunteer program helps bring art into the classroom. 

Each year, adult volunteers present an artist or type of art to as many classrooms that they can.  It takes only about 30 minutes per class to talk with the students about the chosen subject. At the end of the school year, the students select their favorite print.  It is purchased, framed, and hung on the walls at school compliments of the PTA for all to enjoy.  A lot of the artwork that is currently displayed throughout Browning are prints chosen by students from previous years.

Many, many volunteers are needed!!!!  If you or a family member (grandparent, high school or college student, etc) would like to volunteer or receive more information, please send in a note to the Browning office (Attn: PTA Adventures in Art Chairperson) or contact Mrs. Mahimkar at [email protected]. This fun art enrichment program benefits our students and, ultimately, you as well!

 As always, your support is greatly appreciated!

WOW!  Huge kudos to the Browning Community!  This year’s Balloon Launch could not have been such a success without your support, our WONDERFUL Chairperson Lisa Larson, and all the amazing volunteers! 

FACTS:

• We raised $7,151.00 as a result of YOUR generosity & direct donations!
• 550 balloons were launched
• 48 cards returned
• 15 from Medina, Ohio 116 air miles
• Farthest from Freeport, Ohio 188 air miles
• Closest from Taylor, Michigan, 27 air miles
• Over 30 parent volunteers were needed to make this event happen 

As a result, we are able to pay for field trips, on-site assemblies supplemental learning materials & opportunities, as well as other special Browning events.

Congratulations to the Maglich family for winning the grand prize drawing for the Kalahari trip!   Everyone who donated >$60 was eligible. 

We greatly appreciate the support of the following local businesses who donated prizes for this highly profitable fundraiser:

Applebee’s (Van Dyke & M59 sites)

Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream

BD’s Mongolian Grill

Big Boy (Van Dyke)

Boston’s

Bounce House

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Burger King (Schoenherr)

Carrabba’s

Champs

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Christine’s Bakery

CiCi’s Pizza

Corner Clock Restaurant

Courtyard by Marriott

Custard Spot

Dairy Queen (Van Dyke & 24/Hayes sites)

Dan good Pizza

Dave & Busters

Denny’s (Lakeside)

Dunkin Donuts (Schoenherr)

Gordon Food Service

Hungry Howies

Hyatt Place

Kroger’s

Little Caesars (21/Hayes & 24/Hayes)

Longhorn Steakhouse

McDonalds (Schoenherr & M59 sites)

Mr. B’s

National Coney Island

Nonna’s Italian Kitchen

Orange Peel

Paciligo Gelato & Cafe

Pei Wei

Ram’s Horn (Lakeside)

Red Lobster

Red Ox Tavern

Ristorante Di Fratelli

Roosevelt’s

Staybridge Suites

Steak & Shake

Wendy’s (Schoenherr)

Wildwood

 These donations would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Lisa Williams!  She has always gone above & beyond to obtain community support for our school.  Bless you Lisa!