WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

VERY IMPORTANT! Reminder! We are collecting ALL chromebooks and chargers on Monday (tomorrow!). Make sure to bring your chromebook and charger with you to school on Monday (tomorrow!).

The final week of the 2023-2024 school year is upon us. We have full days Monday and Tuesday. Half Days Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for Final Exams. Please see the schedule below for the week ahead.

Few things as we close out the '23-24 School Year:

• FINISH up this school year as strong as you can academically as you are laying the foundation for next year right now. The Final Exams hold a significant amount of weight in your overall Semester 2 grade. Prep yourself. Study up. Do your very best.
• If you used one, get your locker cleaned out by the end of the day on Tuesday this week. Throw your trash away. Turn in all school related materials. Take home what you need to take home.
• Make good choices this week. We will continue to enforce the W-W Student Code of Conduct. Please know that if you choose to violate the Code of Conduct as we end this school year, the consequences could be no Homecoming Events in the fall.
• Let's end the year on a positive note!

I hope that you have an amazing summer! Enjoy the break from school! Have some fun with your friends and family! Please be safe! I /we will look forward to see you all back here in the fall.

Have a great last week of school and summer break!!

#WaynePride

Cory J. Gildersleeve

Principal

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." ~~W Shakespeare

#BeGreat

Student 'Golden Tickets'

• Emily Ascencio
• Tyshawn Brown
• Yaretzi Lopez-Castro
• Jill Patel
• Skyann Penn

• Attendance is the #1 factor in your academic performance!
• Come to school everyday!
• Get to class on time!
• Stay in class, as nothing good is happening in the halls during class time!
• Make good choices!
• Develop good habits!

Inclement Weather Procedures (from our Superintendent, Dr. Dignan)

Get Organized - use folders, eliminate clutter

Make Lists - list what needs to be done

Plan - break down list by how much time each item will take

Develop routines - set aside time each day to review the day and to study

Use your time wisely

Ask for help

Mon, 6/3

• Full Day, Normal Schedule
• Chromebook and Charger turn in, Media Center

Tues, 6/4

• Full Day, Normal Schedule

Wed, 6/5

• Half Day, Final Exams, Hours 1 and 2
• 1st Hour: 7:10-8:40am
  
• 2nd Hour: 8:48-10:18am

Thurs, 6/6

• Half Day, Final Exams, Hours 3 and 4
• 3rd Hour: 7:10-8:40am
  
• 4th Hour: 8:48-10:18am

Fri, 6/7

• Half Day, Final Exams, Hours 5 and 6
• 5th Hour: 7:10-8:40am
  
• 6th Hour: 8:48-10:18am

• Here is the link to the entire school year district calendar.

• 6/5: Student Half Day for Exams. Teacher Records time in the PM
• 6/6: Student Half Day for Exams. Teacher Records time in the PM
• 6/7: Student Half Day Exams. Last day of classes for students. Teacher records time in the PM

For these final weeks of the 24-25 school year, this space will feature multiple cool culminating projects across courses.

WMHS hosted its first National History Day event. All semester, Word History students have worked on exhibits, documentaries, websites, and research papers focused on the theme of "Turning Points in History." Last Wednesday, many staff members and outside guests served as judges as students presented their completed projects. In subsequent days, students participated in gallery walks to learn from each other's explorations.

In various art classes, seniors had the opportunity to paint their "senior stool." The graduating students were invited to leave their legacy by designing an image that will remain a part of the art classroom for years to come.

In an ongoing exercise throughout the course, AP English Language and Composition students lead fishbowl discussions with their peers. Students facilitating the group are responsible for curating resources and driving the conversation. Others are either seated in the inner circle, participating in dialogue based on the topic and provided texts, or seated in the outer circle, writing a response to the unfolding conversation. Student-selected readings are formatted to resemble the AP test as practice for the exam, which can lead to earning college credit.

Students in select US History classes had the opportunity to hear from a holocaust survivor. Last week, Ms. Irene Miller spent two hours sharing her story and served as a primary source to extend historical inquiry about key events from the mid-twentieth century. Each student was gifted a copy of Ms. Miller's book, Into No Man's Land. Students appreciated the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from Ms. Miller, take pictures with her, and have her autograph their new books.

Cool investigations are always a part of WMHS science classrooms. In Forensics, students participated in a facial reconstruction exercise using clay to mold features of their selected person or character. And in Physics classes, students launched rockets of their own design. Rockets were judged based on performance, engineering, and aesthetics.

Senators, please check your GroupMe and emails regularly. Important information will be sent throughout the summer. Don't forget, leadership camp will be at WMHS on Monday, August 19.

Bright Futures Hub

Senior Upward Bound members will have their program completion and document signing lunch on Monday, May 20, 2024.

All Upward Bound participants will have a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2024 during 2nd hr. This is the summer orientation meeting.

Upward Bound summer program begins on Monday, June 10, 2024.

• Counseling Department Website

• College and Career Hub
• Quarter 4 Counseling Newsletter
• Seniors: The FAFSA is open. You will have a very short window of opportunity to complete this. This year changes have been made to make the FAFSA easier to complete. Gather the items that you need now. You will need to gather tax returns from last year. You will want to start gathering income documentation (ex. child support if you receive any - you will want to get those totals). Student and parent(s) will each need the FAFSA ID which you can get now. Visit StudentAid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch to create an FSA ID. You'll need your Social Security number, full name, and date of birth. You'll also need to create a memorable username and password, and complete challenge questions and answers so you can retrieve your account information if you forget it.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Champions of Wayne wants to congratulate the Senior class on their outstanding accomplishments. We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the friends and family who have helped to support our scholars every step of the way.

Champions of Wayne Banquet:

Be sure to tentatively mark your calendars for our next one on Thursday, June 20, 2024!

2nd Semester Results: Please be sure to be checking your email the week following the start of summer break, as we hope to have identified the recipients of the incentive sometime the middle of the week of June 10th. As a reminder, we are not able to see report cards until you are able to see them. If you do receive your incentive, you will receive an email, a phone call/text to your parents, and a paper invite in the mail.

Supplemental Documentation Reminder -

As a reminder, if your mentees' goal includes something requiring supplemental documentation (i.e., proof of community service hours, proof of college applications, job applications, etc.) it must be submitted before grades are released. Proof can be dropped off in our office, emailed to us, or placed in our mailbox at the school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at tgccow@gmail.com or visit us in room 249.

Please support thse local businesses that support WMHS.

AKA Sports 34932 W. Michigan Ave Wayne

Dairy Queen 3007 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI

Flowers in the Mitten 34852 W.Michigan Ave Wayne, MI

Helium Studio 3127 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI

Snazzy Treats and Eats 35139 E Michigan Ave Wayne, MI

• Athletic Director / Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Barber
  

• Assistant / Support, Mr. Mark Woodson
  

• Athletics Website

Come out and support our teams!

Go to https://waynememorialathletics.org/main/calendar for updated schedule of events. Please use this link for our most up-to-date upcoming games this week.

Student passes are available through Go Fan. You must have your student ID to purchase, Students will still need to show ID at the gate when redeeming tickets. The link is below. https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10119

• No Backpacks or School Bags allowed at home events.
• All Elementary and Middle School Students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
• Students must show ID at gate when redeeming ticket.
• No Re-Entry

Email: gildersleevec@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/high-schools/wayne-memorial-high-school/
Phone: (734) 419- 2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwcsd
Twitter: @wwcsd