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Dearborn Education Foundation Annual Mardi Gras Event

January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, MI - Attend the Dearborn Education Foundation’s annual Mardi Gras event taking place at Dearborn Hills Golf Course on February 14, 2012 from 3:30 – 9 pm.  Spend time with over 300 teachers, parents, district employees, and community leaders.  Everyone that supports the Foundation by being a part of events like Mardi Gras will be doing their part towards enriching Dearborn Public Schools students’ education. This event raises money to help fund grant requests made by the teachers of the Dearborn Public School system. Their needs range from musical instruments, math … [Read more...]

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School Board Members Honored In January

January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - January is School Board Recognition Month and the Dearborn Public Schools is joining 552 local and 57 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education. “On behalf of the staff, students, and parents I want to thank our Board members for their service to our community and the hours of time they have dedicated to making the Dearborn Public Schools a great place for children to learn,” commented Mr. Brian Whiston, Superintendent of the Dearborn Public Schools. In Dearborn, School … [Read more...]

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Montessori Center Hosts Thomas Haller on January 16

January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Need practical strategies to learn how to get your kids, at any age, to behave? Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) invites parents to attend a discussion of “Six Best Parenting Strategies Ever,” presented by Thomas Haller, a leading authority on parenting and relationships, The meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the DHMC campus, located at 466 N. John Daly in Dearborn Heights. Admission is free, and complimentary child care will be available. As a noted Michigan psychologist and author, Haller hosts a … [Read more...]

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Montessori Center Invites Public to Open House on Nov. 13

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) invites parents of toddlers through middle school students to attend an Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2011. The school, which serves children from 18 months through eighth grade, is located at 466 N. John Daly in Dearborn Heights. Families interested in receiving more details about Montessori education and the different levels available at DHMC are encouraged to attend. Teachers and staff will explain programs and answer questions about toddlers, Extended Day kindergarten, lower and upper … [Read more...]

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Eat Pizza and Support Our Schools!

November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - Starting Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 - Pizza Day is now Pizza Days as parents, students, and the entire community can support the Dearborn Education Foundation and your local pizzerias by simply placing an order for your favorite pizza on any Wednesday In November – making it a W.I.N. for everyone. For years the Pizza Day campaign has been successful in helping to support local pizzerias and raise awareness and dollars for the Dearborn Education Foundation. Last year, the Foundation streamlined the process making it easier for local pizzerias to participate … [Read more...]

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Montessori Center Celebrates 22nd Graduating Class

June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center’s eighth grade graduates from left to right in the front row, are Fatima Awn, Dearborn; Tasia Gabriel, Detroit, Sally Khazaal, Dearborn Heights; Steven Manrique and Jade Barreto, Dearborn; Neil Hodgins, Livonia; Rachel Robinson, New Boston; Ritsuma Inaba, Farmington Hills; Camilla Cascardo, Dearborn; and back row (l. to r.) Rana Dabana, Dearborn; Seeneen Meroueh, Dearborn Heights; Juliana Hager, Taylor; Albert Grigorov, Dearborn; Kirby Rocha, Detroit; Dane Miller, Dearborn; Mila Resetar, Dearborn Heights; Erik Kobel, Livonia; and Zayd Odeh, Canton.

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) honored 18 graduates of its middle school program during the school’s 22nd graduating class ceremonies. Several of the students attended DHMC for more than 10 years, beginning with the preschool program. Beginning in the fall, graduates will attend high schools throughout the metropolitan Detroit area including Bloomfield Hills Andover, Cranbrook Kingswood, Crestwood, Detroit Catholic Central, Divine Child, Mercy High School, University of Detroit Jesuit and University of Liggett. “We are always pleased to learn … [Read more...]

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Oakwood Common Partners With Adult Community Ed

April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Mich. - Beginning this spring, Oakwood Common will host daytime classes for mosaics, stained glass and watercolor acrylic painting. The classes are offered through Dearborn Public School’s Adult and Community Education program and are open to the community as well as Oakwood Common residents. The daytime enrichment classes are part of a renewed partnership between Oakwood Common and Dearborn Public Schools.   Classes will be held in the craft and Rotunda rooms of Oakwood Common, located at 16351 Rotunda in Dearborn. “Oakwood Common has a beautiful and centrally located … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Education Foundation Annual Golf Outing Announced

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Take part in the Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation Golf outing at the TPC of Michigan located in Dearborn. The event, taking place on Sunday October 3, is priced at $225 for individual golfers ($800 if you register as a Foursome) and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch at the club house before the event (or at the turn), and a buffet dinner. Please note that new for this year a $35 lunch and $60 dinner option is being offered. Also, returning by popular demand is a feature everyone looks forward to and that is the chance to bid on some great auction items. Make sure you sign … [Read more...]

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New Online Donation System for Dearborn Education Foundation

June 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
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To help fulfill its mission of funding innovative programs and leading edge technology throughout Dearborn Public Schools, the Dearborn Education Foundation is using its Web site, DearbornEdFoundation.org, to enable online donations. “We have a number of residents, businesses, school alumni and other supporters who are unable to participate in some of our fundraising activities due to time constraints, distance and for other reasons,” said Brian Mosallam, chairman of the Dearborn Education Foundation. “Giving people the ability to donate year-round over the Internet and to see how … [Read more...]

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Fun at Dearborn Mardi Gras!

February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn Mardi Gras Fund Raiser 2010

DEARBORN, MI -  Thousands Raised To Support Dearborn Classrooms! The Dearborn Education Foundation’s 6th annual Mardi Gras event, held at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course, was a fun-filled evening and very successful fundraiser. Close to 300 people poured in throughout the evening to have fun and catch up with colleagues and friends. Besides the wonderful decorations and great music there was a real Mardi Gras feel with the addition of fresh made corn bread and donated King Cakes flown in straight from New Orleans for the event. Over $17,000 was raised that evening which will … [Read more...]

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