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The District will be using the online Family Access system to automate the process for updating and completing documents such as the emergency card, FERPA form, Code of Conduct and other important annual school forms that require parental approval.

The 2023-24 Back-to-School Family Access Packet must be completed by parents, online, using Family Access, prior to the start of school. It is essential that we receive ALL documents in a timely manner in order for your student to start school on August 28th.

What Parents Need to Know...

Parents are to login to Family Access, using their alphanumeric parent account code, to complete the Back-to-School Family Access Packet.

• Need help enrolling? Contact the Office of Student Services at studentenrollment@wlcsd.org or (248) 956-2086.
• For bilingual assistance, contact Kallee Iverson at kalleeiverson@wlcsd.org or (248) 956-2093.
• To acquire a new or lost parent account code, email FamilyAccess@wlcsd.org or call (248) 956-2190.

Dear Incoming 6th Grade Families:

Last school year WLCSD began a new 1-to-1 Chromebook Program in all of our middle and high schools. This program provided different access to technology than our elementary school students had at their buildings. For some of you this may be your first child entering middle school so I wanted to reach out to share the importance of reviewing the information about the 1-to-1 Chromebook Program as part of your Back-to-School Online Registration Process. This information is also important for our families who may have a 7th or 8th grade student and did not take advantage of the District issued Chromebook program last year.

Each student will be required to bring a device to school each day as the middle schools do not have Chromebook carts in the building for students to use a Chromebook during the day. District issued Chromebooks often work much better within the building than personal devices do as they are set up to connect to the District Wi-Fi.

Important Highlights

Students will have two choices for technology use while at school:

1. Bring your own device from home
2. Sign up for a District issued Chromebook*

*Additional carts of Chromebooks will no longer be available for students to utilize extra building devices on a daily basis. Students will be expected to bring a charged device (personal device or District issued Chromebook) daily in order to utilize online curricular resources as well as participate in daily instruction within the classroom.

We strongly encourage families to sign up for a District issued Chromebook.

There are advantages to this practice including:

• Better Wi-Fi connectivity in District
• Increased support from District IT staff including
• curriculum resources
• support apps
• Streamline repair process

MIDDLE SCHOOL students (grades 6-8) must complete PAYMENT for the Chromebook deposit ($50) and Technology Protection Plan ($20) no later than Thursday, August 17th at 11:59 p.m. in order to receive the District issued Chromebook at Smart Start on August 21st. Payments made after August 17th will still receive a device, but not until the first few days of school.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE TAB BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hi! My name is Mrs. Allison (Allie) Wasiak and I am thrilled to be joining the CHS community this fall.

I have spent the past 7 years teaching 5th and 6th grade students in Birmingham. This is my first year in WLCSD but this community holds a near and dear place to my heart as I grew up in the district. I attended Eastern Michigan University for my undergrad where I graduated with dual degrees in education and mathematics. I then went on to student teach at Loon Lake Elementary where I spent time in a 4th grade classroom. I continually take graduate level classes to keep my skills up-to-date and am working toward my masters degree.

My family consists of my husband, our 15 month old daughter, Nora, and our two beagles, Gus and Marvel. When I’m not teaching I enjoy trying new things, coaching sports, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors. I look forward to building relationships with the entire CHS School Community!

CHS Middle School Smart Start will be on Monday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Smart Start is our middle school registration day for all students. Students will get their lockers, schedules, books, student IDs and school pictures taken. It’s also a great time for students and family members to walk around the school and locate their lockers and classrooms.

Bus routes will be available to via Skyward and the WLCSD Transportation website on Friday August 18th. You can find answers to a majority of your questions by visiting the transportation website.

You will start to see school buses out in the community beginning the week of Monday, August 14th. All drivers are required to complete a "dry run" during that week.

Students who are school of choice and/or in-district transfers can request busing using this Google Form. Once busing counts have been conducted, our transportation department will notify you via email if a bus is available. You can expect the notifical emails to begin going out on September 15th.

I am excited to welcome Mrs. Jennifer Bond to her new position as NJHS Advisor. She can be contacted at JenniferBond@wlcsd.org later this month and during the school year.

During the 2023-24 school year, all Michigan public school students in grades Pre-K through 12 will have access to free breakfast and free lunch everyday through the "Healthy School Meals for All" program. This includes a meat/meat alternative, grain, fruit/vegetable and milk. A la carte items will be available for purchase.

Families are still encouraged to complete the free/reduced meal form in Skyward help secure additional funding for the District including Title I funding. By completing the form, eligible families may also receive access to other free and reduced programs within the District including SAT testing, pay to participate, and more.

Attention all middle school families!

Looking for something fun for the whole family to do on August 12th? Come to Walled Lake Northern from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to watch our Northern Knights first home scrimmage and take on our football players in a skills competition! Admission is free for all with concessions available for purchase thanks to our Football Booster Club. If you plan on attending, we ask that you complete this short form to help our Booster Club prepare concessions for the event. See the flyer below for event details.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwleYoXdr-tJsgaTA2cwy1_k4mi8c-1FQhiDmP1nuQ-i1Ing/viewform?usp=sf_link

Signed up but can no longer attend? Please email Tony McNamara AnthonyMcNamara@wlcsd.org

Dear CHS 8th Grade Parents,

Our Annual 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip is scheduled for March 12th-March 15th. You can expect more information at the Washington D.C. Trip Parent Meeting immediately following Curriculum Night on September 20th.

The 2023 Smart Volleyball season will be taking place this fall!

Volleyball tryouts for the 2023 season will be held the first week of school starting on August 28th. This is a change from the original start date of August 21st that was sent out in the spring.

Volleyball is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls. 8th graders will play on one team with a combination of 6th and 7th graders on another team. All athletes must have a physical dated after April 15, 2023 to attend tryouts.

Athletes should come to tryouts dressed in workout clothes and gym shoes with a water bottle. Specific try out dates and times will be sent out in August.

Questions can be directed to 8th Grade Coach Emily Tatum at emilytatum11@gmail.com and 6th/7th Grade Coach Amber Tatum at ambertatum@wlcsd.org

Thank you,

Mrs. Amber Tatum

Miss Emily Tatum

CHS Volleyball Coaches

Hello CHS Parents,

If you are interested in joining the cross country team this fall please use the link below:

https://forms.gle/39szqCfKEGXsRjJs9

WE WILL WORK WITH ANY OTHER SPORTS SCHEDULES IN ORDER TO GET YOUR CHILD TO EXPERIENCE CROSS COUNTRY. Strength in numbers.

6th graders have the option to run one mile races or two mile races. 7th/8th must run the two mile races.

Summer practices began in late July. Practices run at night (6:30PM-8:00PM) at various locations in the area and are NOT mandatory.

Once school starts practices will be after school from 3:00PM-4:45PM everyday with 7-9 meets to compete in (usually one a week) during the week.

Any questions please email me at: alricken@gmail.com

Thank you,

Mr. Alex Rickens

CHS Cross Country Coach

Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.

Principal's Secretary: TerriSzymanski@wlcsd.org

Building/Attendance Secretary: TonyaGray@wlcsd.org

6th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org

7th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org

8th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE STAFF ARE NOT ALL CURRENTLY IN THE OFFICE BUT WILL RETURN BY MID AUGUST.

Dan Holland, Assistant Principal

Steve Spickard, Dean of Students

Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.

Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart