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MANY THANKS TO OUR BROWNING SUPPORTERS!

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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!

TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO SCHOOL WEEK

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A positive school partnership between the home and school is critical to our students’ success.  While “Take Your Family to School Week” was offically Feb. 14th to 18th, we hope you will continue to volunteer to help in the classroom and for school events throughout the year! 

 ·         Welcome to School Morning Fun & Coffee – Students & staff enjoyed adding their names on the front windows of Browning on Friday, Feb, 18th as they entered school.  Special washable, colorful window crayons were utilized.  Parents & staff were treated with cups of coffee as they arrived with students.

·         Classroom Volunteers – Parents and guardians were encouraged to volunteer in the classrooms &/or Media Center.  Please contact your child’s teacher &/or Mr. Furtah to see how you can help with special activities or everyday needs.

·         March is Reading Month is just around the corner – Please contact your child’s teacher or Mr. Furtah to offer to help host family book discussions or simply read a favorite story or book to students at teachers’ discretion. This would be a great opportunity to establish a reading or book club at Browning.  Author Bryan Chick will be visiting soon so it would be nice if students were familiar with his work.

Healthy Initiatives

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Coinciding with the first anniversary of Michelle Obama’s heavily-publicized campaign against childhood obesity, in a new study published in the American Heart Journal, a team of researchers at the University of Michigan found that sixth-graders who ate the lunch provided by their school were 29 percent more likely to become obese than those who brought lunch from home: a greater risk than the scientists found for those who spent a daily two hours watching TV or playing video games, which increased the obesity risk by a mere 19 percent. The researchers also warn that lunch menu items, like “Big Daddy Pizza Wedge” & “Chocolate Chip Pancakes,” send an unhealthy message to students.

Does good food help lead to academic success? What do you think?  Please participate in the Browning Healthy Initiatives Team Meetings to discuss what we as a community can do to help improve the health & wellness of our students.  Plans are in the works for a Family Fitness Night/Health Fair/Blood Drive.  Your input at Wed., March 2nd PTA Meeting would be greatly appreciated!

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Volunteering

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While many consider Monday Jan. 17th a”holiday” or day off work/school, let’s take a moment to reflect with our children the real reason:  To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..  Dr. King is usually remembered for his role in the civil rights movement — delivering the “I Have A Dream” speech at a time when such words were still controversial and, ultimately, giving his own life to the cause of equality. What many forget was his dedication to community service.  Through his heroic leadership, he demonstrated what we can accomplish when we stand together.  Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?'”

The Browning PTA greatly appreciates the support, time, & efforts our families and staff have always given us.  We are truly blessed!  However, we are still in need of volunteers to help with our upcoming BINGO & “Donuts with Dad” events, Adventures in Art presenters, an Apparel Order Coordinator, March is Reading Month activities, Family Reading Night, Staff Appreciation Week, etc.  Treasure these opportunities!  Every time we pitch in, we get so much back!  And just the think of the wonderful example you are setting for your children!

For more information or to volunteer, please  visit http://browningpta.org/volunteering/volunteers-needed/ or email one of our PTA leaders. 

Some of you may have read the following essays….They are a cute, witty take on volunteering at school.  We wanted to share them with our new families to welcome their fresh perspective & enthusiasm as “newbies” and as a fun reminder to us “grizzled veterans” as to why we ensure we are a presence at Browning.  Enjoy!

http://browningpta.org/volunteering/what-i-learned-in-school-by-volunteering/

http://browningpta.org/volunteering/a-tale-of-two-volunteers/

FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT KICK-OFF EVENT

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Please note that Browning’s 1st Family Fitness Night will be held on Nov. 9th from 6:30-7:30!  There will NOT be an event on Sept. 28th due to an unexpected scheduling conflict.  Hope to see all of you at the kick-off on Nov. 9th!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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The opportunities that we provide for our students cannot take place without volunteers.  There are a variety of ways you can contribute from small tasks to large ones.  Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated. 

Help is desperately needed for the following initiatives/events:

  • Health & Wellness Committee  (Kick-Off Meeting is Oct. 7th from 4-5pm in Media Center)
  • Recycling Club Sponsor
  • Restaurant Night Chairperson
  • Adventures in Art Presenters
  • Go Green Night Chairperson
  • Golf Outing  Chairperson (proceeds to benefit Playground Structure Fund)
  • Playground Structure Chairperson
  • National Junior Honor Society Sponsor
  • General Event Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering, chairing an event, have an idea to share, or would like more information, please send one of our parent leaders an email or sign up by clicking http://browningpta.org/volunteering/volunteers-needed/ & entering your contact info.

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Browning Boy Scouts

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The following monthly pack meetings are held at Havel Elementary at 7:00:
October 21 “Animal Night”
November 18 “Paper Airplane Games”
January 20 “Pinewood Derby Preparation Clinic”
  
Monthly Pack Events 
October 23 – “Day at the Detroit Zoo”
November 20 – “Visit to All American Company” (make your own pack t-shirt)
December 16 – “Holiday party” (skits, songs, treats and a gift)
January 15 – “Sunnybrook Bowling Event” 
 
If you are interested in your son participating in Boy Scouts or would like more information, please contact Cubmaster Todd Browe at 248-854-6904 or [email protected].  

PTA MEETING

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Thanks to everyone who attended the 2010/2011 PTA kick-off meeting!  Students enjoyed FREE childcare & fitness activities in the gym while parents learned more about our plans for year & volunteer opportunities. 

Browning parents, students, & staff are encouraged to embrace our “Healthy Habits/Healthy Minds” theme to further strengthen the ties between school & community. By promoting good eating habits & encouraging physical activity, we can help emphasize the important roles we all play in keeping our children healthy and ready to learn.

Please check out our calendar for listing of our upcoming events & initiatives!  It’s going to be a great year!

Hope to see you at our next meeting on Nov. 30th!