PTSA Board Positions for 2019-2020 School Year
The PTSA is seeking members who would be interested in becoming board members for the 2019/20 school year. 4 of our 5 board positions will be vacant. PTSA is a low commitment opportunity for parents to stay involved in what’s happening at Edsel. Please join us at our next meeting, Tuesday April 16th at 6:30pm in the cafeteria, to hear more about how you can become involved. We will also be discussing volunteer opportunities for end of the school year activities.
Thank you,
Julie Long
April 8, 2019
EDSEL FORD HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
SOPHOMORE’S – ON WEDNESDAY, IF YOU RIDE THE BUS, THE BUS WILL BE PICKING YOU UP 3 HOURS PAST THE NORMAL TIME TO GET YOU HERE BY 10:15 FOR AFTERNOON TESTING!! SAME THING ON THE 23RD FOR FRESHMEN TESTING!!
Congratulations to the boy’s varsity basketball coach, Ibrahim Baydoun, on being selected as one of the five finalists for the regional COACH OF THE YEAR! This is the second straight year of receiving such an honor!
Tuesday- April 9th-TESTING BEGINS!!
- 7:15-12:40 SAT TESTING (All Juniors and Seniors needing to test)
- No PM Classes
- No MBCC, DCMST all day
- No School for Freshman, Sophomores and Seniors not testing
Any Junior or Senior who is interested in dual enrollment for the next year can sign up in the counseling office. If you have any questions, please see your counselor!
Hey Seniors. Today is the last day to buy prom tickets. Please make sure you don’t miss out and buy a ticket at lunch or you can still buy them after school in Mr Pletzke’s Room F9.
ATTENTION READERS, THE EFHS BOOK CLUB WILL BE READING P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU BY JENNY HAN. MEET ON APRIL 26TH IN ROOM E2. HAPPY READING!!
Happy prom season! Prom tickets the last day to buy tickets will be Monday April 8th.
April Lunch Menu
March 22, 2019
EDSEL FORD HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE CHARITY WEEK SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS!
AND THE WINNER OF THE SPANISH BASKET IS….KATHY ALRAYYASHI! Please see Ms. Dean in room B-1!
Happy prom season! Prom tickets will be on sale for all five days during the week of March 25th, the last day to buy tickets will be Monday April 8th. If you have not gotten a guest pass, be sure to get one before buying a ticket.
Want to learn more about Engineering? An Introduction to Engineering class is being taught at Edsel next year. See your counselor this week for more details.
Attention Student Drivers: Would you like a chance to win Executive RESERVED PARKING?! Mr. Kotsogiannis & Mr. Abdullah are raffling off their parking spots in front of the school for Charity Week. Any student or staff member with a valid 2018-2019 parking pass is eligible. 4 winners will be drawn, two for April, & 2 for May. Tickets will be sold at lunch. Don’t miss out!
Senior Athletes: The Booster Club Scholarship application is now available in the Counseling Office and Student Office. Pick one up today!
PTSA is accepting nominations for the Edsel Ford Staff Person of the Year! Pick up the form in the Student Office and nominate your favorite staff member!
Fines for Charity: Pay your overdue book fees in the library this week, and the money will go to support Reach Out Lafond!
Attention all volleyball players. There will be a player and parent meeting TODAY March 22 at 7 pm in the cafeteria for the upcoming season. The meeting will be about camps and off season conditioning.
Seniors: The PTSA scholarship application is now available in the Student Office. Pick one up today!
March 20, 2019
EDSEL FORD HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
CHARITY WEEK!!!
Happy prom season! Prom tickets will be on sale for all five days during the week of March 25th, the last day to buy tickets will be Monday April 8th. If you have not gotten a guest pass, be sure to get one before buying a ticket.
You can purchase raffle tickets during A & B lunch for your chance to win official Lion’s gear from Hakeem Valles! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5!
Want to learn more about Engineering? An Introduction to Engineering class is being taught at Edsel next year. See your counselor this week for more details.
Hey there Edsel Ford, Arab Student Union at Fordson high school will be holding a poetry slam in Fordson auditorium. You will be hearing beautiful poetry inspired by the theme of identity. Tickets are 5 dollars at the door! Proceeded will be going to Islamic relief USA for the war in Yemen. Thursday, March 21, 2019 @ 7 p.m.
Attention Student Drivers: Would you like a chance to win Executive RESERVED PARKING?! Mr. Kotsogiannis & Mr. Abdullah are raffling off their parking spots in front of the school for Charity Week. Any student or staff member with a valid 2018-2019 parking pass is eligible. 4 winners will be drawn, two for April, & 2 for May. Tickets will be sold at lunch. Don’t miss out!
Senior Athletes: The Booster Club Scholarship application is now available in the Counseling Office and Student Office. Pick one up today!
Fines for Charity: Pay your overdue book fees in the library this week, and the money will go to support Reach Out Lafond!
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!! TEACHERS AND STAFF! REMINDER! PAY $5.00 AND WEAR JEANS ALL NEXT WEEK!
Buy butterflies at lunch to support charity week! Butterflies should be designed and returned no later than Thursday March 21st so they can be a part of the mural. Small are $1, and Large are $3. Questions? See Mrs. Wachholz in room A3.
Attention all volleyball players. There will be a player and parent meeting on March 22 at 7 pm in the cafeteria for the upcoming season. The meeting will be about camps and off season conditioning.
Any student who is currently in 9th, 10th or 11th grade and is NOT in DCMST, and would like to find out how they can be part of DCMST, please sign up in the counseling office. There will be a Shadow a Student Day on Friday, March 22nd.
Seniors: The PTSA scholarship application is now available in the Student Office. Pick one up today!
PTSA is accepting nominations for the Edsel Ford Staff Person of the Year! Pick up the form in the Student Office and nominate your favorite staff member!
Charity Week at EFHS
Hello Thunderbird Families,
Charity Week is finally here! We appreciate all of the support by our parent organizations and local businesses.
THANK YOU!!
Attached are the week’s events as well as the bell schedule for 3/20-3/22.
Passports will be on sale until the end of Monday, March 18th (extended).
Below is a link to Reach Out Lafond’s GoFundMe, we appreciate any support that you can provide.
Go Tbirds, let’s come together to raise money for this worthy cause!!
https://www.gofundme.com/
CHARITY WEEK 2019 SCHEDULE
Week of Events for 2019
Edsel Ford High School PTSA Meeting
Please join the Edsel Ford PTSA for our next meeting Tuesday March 19th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. We will be discussing volunteer opportunities, our scholarship, and appointment of next year’s PTSA board officers . Don’t forget to sign up for donations to our teachers potluck dinner for conferences this week!
Thank you,
Julie Long
March 15, 2019
Edsel Ford High School
Daily Bulletin
CHARITY WEEK BAKE SALE AFTER SCHOOL Today, MARCH 15TH. HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR REACH OUT LAFOND!!
TEACHERS AND STAFF! REMINDER! PAY $5.00 AND WEAR JEANS ALL NEXT WEEK!
FRIDAY CLUE – MR. WHALEN’ CLUE – AIRBORNE FELINE’S JOURNAL
Any Male Varsity Athletes who are interested in joining the Guy/Girl cheer for charity week performance should report Monday March 18th at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. All information will be given out on Monday. If anyone has questions see a current DU cheerleader.
Buy butterflies at lunch to support charity week! Butterflies should be designed and returned no later than Thursday March 21st so they can be a part of the mural. Small are $1, and Large are $3. Questions? See Mrs. Wachholz in room A3.
Attention all volleyball players. There will be a player and parent meeting on March 22 at 7 pm in the cafeteria for the upcoming season. The meeting will be about camps and off season conditioning.
The 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Mangia, Music, & More, will take place Friday, March 22 in the Edsel Ford Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from band, orchestra, or choir students for $10/adult or $5/10 & under. The Italian themed evening includes performances by band, orchestra, and choir, a big spaghetti dinner including dessert, and a silent auction with items from local businesses.
Any student who is currently in 9th, 10th or 11th grade and is NOT in DCMST, and would like to find out how they can be part of DCMST, please sign up in the counseling office. There will be a Shadow a Student Day on Friday, March 22nd.
Attention Senior Class! Time is running out to get your Guest Pass for Prom! Prom is April 14th! Applications are available in the Student Office or the School Blog Senior Information Page. Applications are due by March 22nd! No Late Guest Passes will be issued. You need to have these turned in and approved BEFORE you can purchase your tickets for Prom.
March 13, 2019
EDSEL FORD HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Game on! will be meeting in the media center after school for all types of gaming fun.
TEACHERS AND STAFF! REMINDER! PAY $5.00 AND WEAR JEANS ALL NEXT WEEK!
WEDNESDAY CLUE-Ms. Kivi’s clue – “Hey, the king is back!”
Social Justice Club will be meeting tomorrow during both lunches in Ms. Salsberry’s room next to the gym. Everyone is welcome to join!
Arab-American Cultural Club will be meeting TODAY, Wednesday during B lunch, room B3.
School Supply Closet – Are you in need of any school supplies? Edsel Ford has created a school supply closet for you located in the Attendance Office. Please let Titus Matthews know if you need anything for class, particularly if you’re unable to afford it at the moment, and he’ll be able to get them for you.
Clothing Closet – With changes in weather and temperature, it can often be difficult to find the right clothing to wear. T Please stop by the Attendance Office for more information or contact Titus Matthews at matthet@dearbornschools.org.
Summer Internship – The Office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is currently accepting applications for summer internships in her district office here in Dearborn. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in the legislative process and the daily operations of a congressional office.. Please stop by the Attendance Office for more information or contact Titus Matthews at matthet@dearbornschools.org.
Any Male Varsity Athletes who are interested in joining the Guy/Girl cheer for charity week performance should report Monday March 18th at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. All information will be given out on Monday. If anyone has questions see a current DU cheerleader.
Buy butterflies at lunch to support charity week! Butterflies should be designed and returned no later than Thursday March 21st so they can be a part of the mural. Small are $1, and Large are $3. Questions? See Mrs. Wachholz in room A3.
Attention all volleyball players. There will be a player and parent meeting on March 22 at 7 pm in the cafeteria for the upcoming season. The meeting will be about camps and off season conditioning.
The 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Mangia, Music, & More, will take place Friday, March 22 in the Edsel Ford Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from band, orchestra, or choir students for $10/adult or $5/10 & under. The Italian themed evening includes performances by band, orchestra, and choir, a big spaghetti dinner including dessert, and a silent auction with items from local businesses.
Want to see the amazing talent that Edsel Ford students have to offer? Come check out the annual benefit concert to support Reach Out LaFond, TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Make an evening out of it and head over to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner first! Please mention Edsel Ford and 20% of your meal will go towards Charity Week.
GSA will meet in the Choir Room after school TODAY, Wednesday 13 March. All are welcome.
Seniors: Tickets for the after graduation All Night Party will be on sale during Both Lunches TOMORROW, Thursday March 14th. Waivers for the party must be signed by your parent or guardian. Waivers can be picked up during lunches at the ticket sale table, student office or printed off the School Blog Senior Information Page. Don’t miss out on a memorable night of food & fun!
Arabic Honors Society applications are out. Everyone is more than welcome to join our society. You have to have 1 and 1/2 years of Arabic- test outs are accepted. Scan any of the QR codes found around the building to get the application. All applications are due THIS Monday March 18, 2019.
JOB, COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR – TODAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 FROM 4:30-7:30 PM @ THE FORD COMMUNITY & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (DOME ROOM)-15801 MICHIGAN AVENUE, DEARBORN 48126
Any student who is currently in 9th, 10th or 11th grade and is NOT in DCMST, and would like to find out how they can be part of DCMST, please sign up in the counseling office. There will be a Shadow a Student Day on Friday, March 22nd.
Attention Senior Class! Time is running out to get your Guest Pass for Prom! Applications are available in the Student Office or the School Blog Senior Information Page. Applications are due by March 22nd! No Late Guest Passes will be issued. You need to have these turned in and approved BEFORE you can purchase your tickets for Prom.