Bird Elementary School

220 Sheldon Road

School District

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 30, 2023

We have twins in the Young 5's program in Ms. Sarkesian's class. She is great: very bubbly with the kids and engaging with parents. 18 kids in her class; she has a dedicated paraprofessional as well...and had a student teacher for the first semester so 3 people for 18 kids! Lots of volunteer opportunities in the class, whether helping with parties or daily readings by "mystery" parents. She sends weekly updates and notifies us if either of our kids are having "issues". Mr. Hill, the principal, is not stuck in his office...he's out on the grounds, walking the halls, at after school events, etc. School is just about finished with a major addition of a dedicated new gym. Only detractions from the school are it's parking arrangements...there's not enough of it. Dropping off kids/picking them up is tough to do in "the loop" on Ann Arbor Trail, with traffic backing up in both directions after school (My wife did have one disrespectful incident with one of the loop ladies, but this was a one-time event). Fortunately, we live close enough to walk on nice days, and the school district provides multiple crossing guards at the busy Sheldon/Penniman intersection. There is a bridge at the busy corner right by the school (have some concerns about it's metal structure directly below power lines). The school requires background checks to chaperone field trips...but interestingly does not for volunteer opportunities at the school. Overall, I'd give this school a top rating!
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2021

AMAZING and caring teachers. We have had a great experience the last two years. Mr. Hill is a great principal, my daugther said the other day he was out there playing with kids on the playground. To me that means he is fun and caring. I also think they have done a great job with social distancing and hand hygiene. We love being thunderbirds!
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2021

My granddaughter has attended Bird school for the past two years and I feel that the teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful! They truly care about the children’s welfare and education. Their curriculum is always challenging but attainable keeping the child’s interest. This school is one of the best I’ve experienced in Michigan! And they have done their best during Covid19. The administration and teachers have been great during these diverse times! I would like to pass along my gratitude for their extended efforts during the Covid19 years!!
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2014

Excellent teachers, committed special education faculty who are led by a very organized and loving principal. We are so happy with Bird School and recommend it to anybody who can attend. Our child needs special education services, but is in a mainstream class and the staff (all of them) are wonderful at making sure my child gets special education support while remaining in the mainstream classroom. There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer in the classroom and also help out the school as a whole.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2013

Goes above and beyond to educate/love/provide a well-rounded sense of family/community on a daily basis. My kids are so delighted to go in the morning - and come back with such wonderful stories of what they have learned. I feel like everyone from the secretary - the janitor are ALWAYS eager to help and takes the time to address you by name. The new principal is on point. She is awesome and taking control/organizing such wonderful events. I have seen three principals come and go and none have come close to that of Principal William. She is "with the times". As far as technology is concerned Bird is on top. My child is learning languages of the world and a master at powerpoint presentations. Events such as the fundraisers and the Fun Fair are a hit! I am so fortunate to be able to have my kids as students here! and if you are fortunate enough DO NOT pass up the opportunity!
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2012

The only problem with the school is the size. The district attempted to redraw the boundary lines with the school district to provide room for all day kindergarten next year. Unfortunately the parents with the loudest voices stopped the small boundary change for Bird so the school will be busting at the seams....actually it already is. This is really the only problem with this school. The teachers and staff are kind and dedicated. It has a very active PTA and it has been fun planning and working with other parents at Bird. The principal has been on board for almost a year now but seems qualified and caring.