AMS Weekly Update

This week, our students participated in grade level meetings where we covered a range of important topics, including tardies, our new electronics policy, the eagerly anticipated PBIS Store, upcoming events, and, of course, the vital importance of staying on top of their grades.

I was incredibly impressed with the students’ attentiveness and the thoughtful questions they asked during our discussions. It’s clear that they are engaged and committed to making this school year a success!

In addition to our academic focus, we’re also kicking off a fantastic season for our student-athletes. Boys soccer, girls JV and Varsity volleyball, and cross country all began this week. The energy and enthusiasm on the fields and courts have been inspiring, and we’re looking forward to a great season filled with teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit.

One of the highlights we’re all looking forward to is the launch of our PBIS Store in October. Through our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, students will have the opportunity to earn points throughout the day by demonstrating our core values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. These points can then be redeemed at our PBIS Store, giving students a tangible way to be rewarded for their positive behavior.

We believe in celebrating our students’ achievements and efforts, so each month, we’ll be recognizing those who meet our criteria of having 4 or fewer tardies, passing all their classes, and maintaining a suspension-free record. These celebrations are our way of showing students that we see and appreciate their hard work, dedication, and the positive choices they make every day.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students' success. Together, we can make this school year truly outstanding!

Wishing you all a wonderful and restful weekend!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Bukosky
Principal, Adams Middle School

• No events planned
  
  

Tuesday, September 10:

• No events planned

Wednesday, September 11:

• Boys Soccer Home vs. Franklin @ 3:30 pm
• Cross Country Home vs. Franklin @ 3:30 pm

Thursday, September 12:

• No events planned

Friday, September 13:

• Have a Happy Weekend!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to inform you that Adams Middle School, in collaboration with the Wayne County Health Department, will be hosting an immunization clinic on September 26, 2024 from 9:30-11:30 am. This is a great opportunity for your child to receive necessary vaccinations conveniently at school.

The State of Michigan requires children to be age-appropriately vaccinated to attend school, unless a valid waiver applies. Children entering 7th grade are required to have documentation of the following vaccinations:

All 7th Graders and 7-18 year old transfer students:

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP, DTaP, Tdap)4 doses diphtheria and tetanus or 3 doses if 1st dose given on or after 1 year of age

1 dose Tdap at 11 years of age or older upon entry into 7th grade or higher

Polio4 doses or 3 doses if dose 3 was given on at or after 4 years of age

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)*2 doses at or after 12 months of age

Hepatitis B3 doses

Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)1 dose at 11 years or age or older upon entry into 7th grade or higher Varicella (Chickenpox)*2 doses at or after 12 months of age or current lab immunity or history of varicella disease

** If your student is not fully immunized by October 11, 2024 per the State of Michigan, they may not be able to attend school.

How to Get Required Vaccines:

1. Physician offices- contact your doctor’s office

2. Wayne County Health Department Immunization Clinic 33330 Van Born Rd Wayne, MI 48184 call 734-727-7100 for appointments

3. Beaumont Child & Adolescent Health Center Adams 33475 Palmer rd. Westland, MI 48186 (located inside Adams Middle School) Call 734-728-2423 for appointments.

4. Stop in for Stevenson Middle School’s vaccination clinic during our Fall Open House.

For vaccine waivers contact the Wayne County Health Department for appointments 734-727-7125.

Our breakfast doors (door #4, loacted by the gym) open at 7:20 am every morning for students to enter to receive breakfast.

Academic Requirements:

• Students must pass at least 4 out of 6 classes to be eligible for sports.

Ineligibility Period:

• Students who fail to meet the academic requirements at the end of a marking period cannot play sports for the next marking period.

Regular Checks:

• Academic performance is checked every week.

• If a student is not passing at least four classes during a check, they are ineligible to play until the next check, at a minimum, for the next week.

Credit Records:

• Students must have grades in the school's official records to participate in sports.

6th Graders:

• New 6th graders can compete in sports without their 5th-grade records being checked.

The tardy list will be pulled every morning. Tardies reset every week, and first hour will count towards tardies.

• 1st Tardy-Students are issued a verbal warning

• 2nd Tardy- Students are issued lunch detention, and parent/guardian is contacted via phone.

• 3rd Tardy- No lunch basketball and excluded from after-school activities for the week. If you are an athlete, your coach will be made aware that getting to class on time is an issue.

• 4th Tardy-Passing time revoked for the week.
  
  

5 or more tardies-Admin intervention (An Admin will contact parents of students who are chronically tardy and create a plan for the student.)

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Get your gear today and show off your Eagle pride!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to inform you that the mobile dentist will be visiting Adams Middle School on September 25 and 26. This is a great opportunity for your child to receive dental care without having to leave school.

If you are interested in having your child seen by the dentist, please complete the attached form and return it to the main office as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy!

Welcome back, Eagles!

The Counseling department consists of two counselors: Ms. Lentz and Mr. Beebe.

Ms. Lentz’s caseload includes all students with the last name A-K, and Mr. Beebe’s caseload includes all students with the last name L-Z.

The counseling department has been working diligently over the past few weeks to ensure all students have a complete schedule and to assist new students at Adams. There were many staffing and class changes this school year, and we appreciate your support. In September, we will do brief classroom presentations and introductions to all grade levels. Your student can sign up to meet with their counselor on the student hub or by emailing us. Ms. Lentz also works “B” lunch, so all 6th grade students see her at lunch daily.

Wayne-Westland collaborates with Care Solace to provide mental health services by qualified therapists. If you or your student is interested, please reach out to us, and we can submit a “warm handoff” to Care Solace to assist in finding a mental health provider who matches your needs.

September is also suicide prevention month. Please see Care Solace’s community resource regarding suicidal warning signs. The resource also provides direct contact information for Care Solace.

The 988 Lifeline also provides 24/7, free, confidential support for distressed people. Information about 988 is also included on the back of every student ID, as required by Michigan law. https://988lifeline.org/

Our contact information is included if you need to reach your student’s counselor. Our priority during the school day is providing support to our students and teachers. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept walk-in parent meetings. However, we are available to parents/guardians via email, phone call, or by appointment. Please reach out to us, and we are happy to help!

Angela Lentz

Students with the last name A-K

lentza@wwcsd.net

734-419-2398

Daryl Beebe

Students with the last name L-Z

beebed@wwcsd.net

734-419-2386

We are excited to share that students in grades 6 through 8 will be diving into an engaging exploration of the Elements of Art in their art classes this year. This foundational unit will introduce your child to the fundamental building blocks of visual design, including line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space. Understanding these elements is essential for creating and appreciating art, as they provide the tools to express ideas and interpret visual information. Through various hands-on projects and creative exercises, students will develop a deeper appreciation for art and enhance their ability to produce thoughtful and visually compelling artwork. We look forward to seeing their artistic skills and enthusiasm grow as they explore these core concepts!

Meet the Art Team! Ms. Martiny teaches Drawing & Painting and Drawing & Printmaking Classes. Mr. Miller teaches 3-D/Ceramics and Multicultural Arts.

Student Nicholas M. hard at work!

This month, 6th graders will be introduced to the various instruments that make up a typical concert band. They’ll choose an instrument to learn, while developing important skills like listening, music reading, and fine motor coordination. Our 7th and 8th graders will focus on selecting music that interests them, analyzing music, and preparing pieces for performance.

In October, 7th and 8th graders will attend Middle School Band Night at WMHS, where they’ll have the exciting opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Zebra Marching Band.

Our current instructional focus in the music department is on building strong individual habits. Learning an instrument requires dedication and perseverance, qualities that are valuable in all areas of life. The auditions at the end of the month will help students gain confidence in skills that will serve them in the future, such as job interviews or public speaking.

About the Teacher:

Mr. Martinez is thrilled to enter his 2nd year teaching the music classes at Adams. He hails originally from Holly, MI and has taught as a clinician in over a dozen middle and high schools in southeast Michigan. As a classroom music teacher he has taught in Alabama and Michigan. As a holder of a masters degree in music performance, Mr. Martinez believes in “trusting the process” and cannot wait to see how the students grow in their continued pursuit of music.

You can support your student’s at home learning by making sure they are practicing their instrument at home. Students should practice at least 2.5 hours a week (aggregate) outside of school. It’s best to split this time up into chunks of 15, 30, or 45 minutes at most. A little practice each day is better than a lot of practice only one day.

Adams Middle School Bright Futures After School Program Interest Form:

https://form.jotform.com/242073366843156

Please fill out this form if you have a student interested in joining the program!

*Space is limited, so please fill this out ASAP!

We begin on September 16th, 2024. Bright Futures runs Monday-Thursday 2:40-5:30pm.

The Site-Coordinator will reach out to you once the form is complete to go over the registration process!