A Message from Our Principal Zeina Jebril...

We’ve had a great first semester and I’m eager for the great things we have planned for 2024!

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I had my first Principal Student Advisory Council meeting at DHS in November. The goal of the PSAC is to provide leadership opportunities for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students with a focus on community service, social issues that impact their education, and overall school related concerns. Another goal is to foster learning that develops student leaders who are empathetic, kind and compassionate. I recognize the importance of student leadership and will be working with students to make our school a kind, student friendly, and safe place to learn with student input and feedback.

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Second semester begins once we return from winter break and I would like to stress the importance of monitoring your student’s grades and attendance by getting a ParentConnect account and checking it frequently. If you need assistance with this, please call the office and we can get that set up for you. Teachers also use Schoology to post assignments that students can access from home.

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As far as school news, I usually send a weekly email outlining school events and reminders. If you have not been receiving these emails, please call the office to update the email address we have on file for you. You can also subscribe to our school website at https://dhs.dearbornschools.org/ to receive emails that will help you stay up to date. As well, you will find a list of staff members that you can contact to help support your child.

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We stress the importance of student attendance at DHS, please ensure that your child is in school everyday. Students missing 10 days or more, take the risk of losing credit in their class. If your child must miss a school day, please call the attendance line to report their absence. By the same token, if you need to have them leave early, call the attendance office and we will document and call them out for you. We ask that you refrain from calling your child’s cell phone to call them out.

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I strongly believe in partnership between home and school. It truly takes a village to educate and raise our children. My staff and I welcome you and your communication in any way that works for you. We have an open door policy and are always willing to engage in dialogue to help meet the needs of our students.

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In partnership,

Zeina Jebril, Ed.S.

Principal

Dearborn High School

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We are in need of a new Pioneer Post Editor for the 24-25 School Year (our current Pioneer Post Editor is a senior parent). Please join us at our next meeting or email pfsadhs@gmail.com for more information.

DHS values the input of all Pioneer Families.

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To share your thoughts and suggestions,

please click the following link:

DHS Pioneers Suggestion Box

Marking Periods & Instructional Days

All Grade Levels

Parent teacher conferences

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Middle & High School

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Elementary

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Hello Pioneer Family,

I’m Lena Abdrabbah and I am very honored to be the new assistant principal at Dearborn High School. This year begins my 15^th year in education, and my first as an Assistant Principal. I have been part of the Pioneer family for eight years, serving primarily as the Biology/AP Biology teacher.

My career in education began as a Middle School Science teacher at a private school for seven years. This was where I learned to spark the love of Science into young minds and cultivate the love of learning and the awe and wonder of Science. In 2015, I was blessed to be part of the Pioneer family, and had a wonderful experience teaching a variety of science courses such as Physics, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and AP Biology.

I have enjoyed working with the Dearborn High community as a teacher, and I am thrilled to do the same as the Assistant Principal. I am also blessed to be part of a great team with Principal Jebril, Mrs. Ball, and Mr. Beydoun.

Students who know me know that I am very passionate about education and learning. I look forward to continue fostering meaningful relationships with staff, student and families. My door is always open, and I warmly welcome your ideas, questions and feedback. I look forward to a great year ahead!

Mrs. Abdrabbah

Fun Facts about Mr. Hussein Beydoun, Assistant Principal

• Spent the previous 10 years teaching social studies at Edsel Ford, and I was the Social Studies Department Chair
• Also spent the last 10 years coaching soccer at Edsel, winning 3 district championships and 2 league championships
• Raised in Dearborn Public schools, attending WIlliam Ford, Oakman, and Lowrey.
• Graduated with a Bachelors from the University of Florida-Gainesville, and Masters from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
• Big fan of the Wolverines and Arsenal football club
• Excited to be a part of the Pioneer family and do whatever I can to support our community!

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Dearborn High School will be focusing on our PIONEER 6 second semester. The Pioneer 6 includes: Accountability, Communication, Empathy, Mindfulness, Motivation, and Critical Thinking. In January our 1st Pioneer 6 is Mindfulness.

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Mindfulness is the act of being present and being intentional with our attention. When we are mindful we notice what is happening in and around us, so that we can learn to accept and manage our experience, instead of allowing our thoughts and emotions to run the show.

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Scientists have found that when you live in the moment-that is, get 'out of your head' and focus on your surroundings instead of being wrapped in your thoughts-you will usually feel happier and feel less stress. With enough practice, you will also learn to better manage your thoughts and feelings, so that you are in control of them rather than them being in control of you!

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Mindfulness Skills-Practicing these mindfulness skills can help us remain in the moment and more effectively notice, acknowledge and accept our emotions and the situation around us.

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• Do one thing at a time-When you are eating, eat. When you are walking, walk. When you are dancing, dance and when you are worrying, worry. During this time, notice how you are feeling and what is going on around you.

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• Fully participate in what you are doing. Notice thoughts/feelings that may be distracting from the situation and throw yourself completely into the experience.

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• Practice being non-judgemental-Notice yourself, others, and the experience itself and try not to evaluate as good or bad; just acknowledge the facts if you find yourself judging (yourself, another or the experience), notice and acknowledge your judgment and re-focus on observing the facts of the current experience.

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• Practice being kind and compassionate toward yourself.

If you find yourself judging yourself harshly or unkindly, turn your mind towards self-acceptance and self-kindness.

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Here are a few resources to check out with your student:

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P.E.A.C.E. Mindfulness Practice

Heartbeat: A Mindfulness Exercise to Calm Your Emotions

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Source: TRAILs to Wellness

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The Class of 2025 presents

Dearborn High School’s

ANNUAL TIN CAN RAFFLE

Friday, March 1 &

Saturday, March 2

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DHS Vocal Music

2023 - 2024 Concert Calendar

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Do you love music? Support our choir and come to one (or all) of their performances this year. All performances start at 7pm.

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Festival Concert, Thursday, March 7

Spring Concert, Thursday, May 9

The Dearborn High School

Theatre Program

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presents

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Beauty and the Beast

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Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 pm

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The Valentine Auditorium

Dearborn High School

5 Reasons To Join A Choir

• Relieve Stress
• Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Learn to Read Music and Sing in Different Languages
• Build Long-Lasting Friendships
• Share Your Voice and Bring Smiles to Your Community

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In December, our DHS Thespians attended the State Thespian Festival in Lansing. During the festival, they competed in multiple events. We are proud to announce that all the DHS Thespians that competed received either a Superior or Excellent rating (the highest 2 ratings)! Congratulations!!!

SUPERIOR RATINGS / MEDAL

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• Ryan Furchi, Musical Theatre Solo

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• Julius Owens, Musical Theatre Solo

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• Eliana Quesada, Stage Management

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• Thomas Besek & Alex Sassanelli, Duet Acting Scene

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• Stefano Ciavaglia & Carter Coykendall, Duet Acting Scene

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• Carter Coykendall, Adam Makled, Emily Maginity, Ava Nasser, & Iyanna Wilson, Group Acting Scene

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EXCELLENT RATINGS / CERTIFICATE

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• Ava Assenmacher, Dance Solo

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• Thomas Besek, Properties Design

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• Hadi Beydoun, Scenic Design

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• Stefano Ciavaglia, Monologue

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• Ava Danysh, Dance Solo

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• Ava Assenmacher & Eliana Quesada, Musical Theatre Duet

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• Ryan Furchi & Emily Maginity, Musical Theatre Duet

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PFSA Board

President – Maya Habib

Vice President – Zeinab Hamade

Secretary – Nadia Khalil

Treasurer – Marisol Quesada

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PFSA Committee Chairs

Membership Chair – Michelle Pumer

Pioneer Post Editor – Marisol Quesada

Hospitality Chair – Iman Elgabri

The DHS PFSA is a volunteer-based organization at DHS for parents, faculty, students and administration to foster a good working relationship between home and school by encouraging parental involvement in volunteering programs and school activities. Your participation will provide you the opportunity to stay aware of what is happening at DHS.

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To become a member of the PFSA: scan the venmo code and specify “for PFSA membership”

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Membership fee is $20.00 per family/household.

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Visit our website dhspfsa.wordpress.com for information regarding meeting dates, meeting minutes and the Pioneer Post.

Dearborn High School

Parent Faculty Student Association (PFSA)

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

at 6pm

Main Office Conference Room

If you have questions regarding PFSA,email us at: pfsadhs@gmail.com.

We are in need of parent volunteers for the 24-25 School Year! Many PFSA Board Members and Committee Chairs are current Senior parents.

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Please join us at our next meeting or email pfsadhs@gmail.com for more information.

QUESTIONS ABOUT BABC OR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AT DHS?

CONTACT THE BABC BOARD:

Robert Ciavaglia President DHSBABCpresident@gmail.com

Erica Yarza Vice President DHSBABCvicepresident@gmail.com

Erin Andrews Treasurer DHSBABCtreasurer@gmail.com

Mari Quesada Secretary DHSBABCsecretary@gmail.com

ARE YOU THE PARENT OF AN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STUDENT?

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP TO GET THE SCOOP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DearbornHighBand

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

• DHS has award-winning music ensembles
• DHS prepares kids to pursue music at the university level – every year Pioneers make it into university marching bands or are studying music at a higher level.
• You can still take the classes you want AND be in band/orchestra (music = language credit, two years of marching band = gym credit)
• Membership in BABC offers music scholarships and offsets costs of lessons, band camp, organizes social activities (Homecoming Tailgate, Pool party, field trips), and more!

TAKE NOTE!

BABC is the place to be!

Next meeting:

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

7 pm

DHS Band Room

DHS BABC is the parent-led booster organization that supports instrumental music at Dearborn High School, including symphony and concert bands, string orchestra, jazz band, small ensembles, marching band and color guard.

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All instrumental music parents are invited to check it out and get involved!

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We are in need of parent volunteers for the 24-25 School Year! Some BABC Board Members and Committee Chairs are current Senior parents. Please join us at our next meeting for more information about how you can get involved!

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www.dhsboosters.org

(REGISTRATION FORM ON NEXT PAGE)

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VISIT OUT WEBSITE TO ENROLL ONLINE (www.dhsboosters.org).

For additional information, contact us at membership@dhsboosters.org.

Dearborn High School

Parent Faculty Student Association

19501 W. Outer Drive

Dearborn, MI 48124-1663

313-827-1601 Attendance Line

Dearborn High School 2023-24 Calendar of Building Events

dhspfsa.wordpress.com

DHSBoosters.org

dhs.dearbornschools.org

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Do you have suggestions for things to include in the Pioneer Post?

Email your suggestions to: dhspioneerpost@gmail.com

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