Students in the Life Skills enrichment groups learned about Philanthropy. They used their time and talents to make a treasure for someone feeling grief. Through the Hearts of Hope program, students made a card of caring and hand painted a ceramic heart. The mission of Hearts of Hope is to help people grieving loss and tragedy find hope so they can find meaning and grow. Our students projects will be donated to Angela’s Hospice in Livonia.

Our amazing PTO is looking for volunteers for our End of the Year Picnic! Please click the link below and sign up if you are able to help out!

Dear 4th Grade Parents,

We are thrilled to announce that the Michigan Philharmonic will be visiting our school to perform a special concert just for our students! This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to experience the magic of live classical music and witness the incredible talent of the musicians from the Michigan Philharmonic on Thursday, May 30th at 10:00 am.

The concert will be an enriching and educational experience for our students, exposing them to different instruments, musical styles, and performances. It will be a treat for their ears and eyes as they watch and listen to the beautiful melodies and harmonies performed by the orchestra.

This is a continuation from the fall where a small ensemble from the Michigan philharmonic came to each school in Wayne-Westland to give a demonstration on the instruments of the orchestra.

We encourage you to talk to your child about the upcoming concert and help them understand the significance of this unique opportunity. Encouraging them to actively listen and engage with the music can enhance their appreciation for classical music and foster a lifelong love for the arts.

We would like to express our gratitude to the Michigan Philharmonic for their commitment to music education and for bringing their exceptional talent to our school. We also extend our thanks to all the parents for their support in making this event possible.

We look forward to a memorable experience with the Michigan Philharmonic and our students. Thank you for your continued support in nurturing our children's love for music and the arts!

• Wednesday, May 22- Traffic Garden Night 5:00-7:00pm
• Thursday, May 23 - Wildwood Field Day!
• Thursday, May 23 - Fundraiser Flower Pick Up Day - Pick up after 11:00am!
• Thursday, May 23 - Student Council Tigers Game Outing
• Friday, May 24 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:40am
• Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
• Thursday, May 30 - 4th Grade Michigan Philharmonic Visit

For Wildwood Field Day we would love grade levels to wear the same color. If your student is able to, please have them wear the following color next Thursday, May 23!

Y5/K - Blue

1 - Green

2 - Red

3 - Black

4 - Gray

5 - Yellow

Yesterday our district announced that our outstanding Assistant Principal, Mr. Furca will assume the role of interim principal at Hicks Elementary School until the end of the school year, beginning May 20th. Mr. Furca has been a phenominal addition to our Wildwood community, and we hope to welcome him back to Wildwood in the Fall!

There will be some changes to the parking lot to help with SAFETY and efficiency! The changes include:

• 4 fifth grade safeties will be on the curb helping open car doors.
• Crossing guards will cross students near the front doors and first grade entrance.

Please use PATIENCE and CAUTION in our parking lot, the safety of our students is our number one priority!

As the school year winds down, we want to remind you of the transition from the Pandemic EBT (PEBT) program to the new Michigan Summer EBT Program. This initiative aims to support families purchasing food for their school-aged children throughout the summer months! Visit the link below for additional information!

Take Charge of Your Internet: To ensure all students have the access they need, the State of Michigan is conducting a Broadband Mapping Challenge, which can help secure federal funds to expand quality broadband to homes in our district. Michigan residents can visit the website to check the map for their home address and submit necessary corrections to the state internet map. This program may be the best opportunity to get all of our students and families online.

Registration for kindergarten and Young 5s is still going on! You can register in the Wildwood Office, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, no appointment necessary. Call the school if you have any questions! We are looking forward to adding to our Wildwood family! Spread the word throughout our great community!

Click on the link below for directions on how to log in to Parent Connect and view your students grades! They will be available to view Monday, April 5th!

5th grade transition night will be held on April 24, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 at all three middle schools! See the flyer above for more details! 😃

• Early dismissal after 3pm should only be used for emergencies.
• Make sure your bring your I.D. when you are picking up your student.
• You must accompany your student into the office and sign them in if they are tardy and the front doors are already closed.

Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.

Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.

Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.

Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.

Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.

There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.

• You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.

• You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.

Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.

The Corewell Health John Glenn Teen Clinic is open! We provide physicals, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, sick care and asthma management. We will also have mental health services available in the near future. We are grant funded and accept all insurances, however, no patient will be turned away for inability to pay.

The clinic is located at John Glenn High School, 36105 Marquette, Westland, MI.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are essential needs assistance, access to over 700 local resources, a Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They can also supply school supplies and backpacks year-round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with additional questions regarding their services.

Want to sign up for Here Comes the Bus? Follow the directions below to get started!

1. Visit herecomesthebus.com

2. Click the “Sign Up” button

3. Enter school code 87839 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”

4. Complete the “User Profile” box

5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number

6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

If you need to add money to your student's PaySchool account, please click on the link below to access the PaySchool system. Please allow 24 hours for your students updated balance to be reflected! You may also send in cash on Thursdays to give to your child's teacher to purchase extra slices of pizza.

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Wayne-Westland Community School District. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

https://www.caresolace.com/site/wwcsd

In an effort to ensure the safety and security of its students, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is continuing with our safety procedure for field trip chaperones, and volunteers (Literary Corp, Watch Dogs, Coaches, etc.).

It is necessary for all individuals who will be chaperoning field trips or volunteering in a classroom to provide information for a criminal conviction/background check. All volunteers must complete the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Criminal History Consent Form for School Volunteer Application. This form must be completely filled out and signed by the volunteer, the administrator must sign this form, and a clear copy of the driver's license must be attached. If you have more than one child in the district, a single ICHAT request is sufficient; please list all of the schools where you will be chaperoning / volunteering at the top of the volunteer application. The form will be sent to the Human Resources and Operations office and checked through the ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) database.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools have partnered with community organizations

to provide a variety of exciting summer programs for our students.

Visit the link below to view programs and register your student!