WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

The second count period for the State of Michigan - 'Count Day #2' is this Wednesday, February 12. It is imperative that EVERY WMHS registered student is AT school and attends EVERY class on this day. Our student count determines our funding that we receive from the State. The funding from the State determines our programming that we can offer at WMHS. Be at school on Count Day #2, so that we can receive all of our funding.

Happenings this week:

• The JGHS vs. WMHS basketball games will be at WHMS on Tuesday. Have FUN at the games. Make good decisions. There should be NO shenanigans taking place at the games. Keep the event clean with no violence! At this point in our school year, if you break the Code of Conduct at the games, your choices will be dealt with severe consequences - no dances, no future sporting events, suspension, etc. Show your Wayne Pride! Have fun. Keep it clean.
• Valentine Gram sales will take place during all lunches, Monday - Thursday.
• Pre-Festival Band and Orchestra Concert on Thursday.
• Valentine's Day is Friday. Friday is also the last day of school before our mid-winter break. There will be no school Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21.
• We will be back in school on Monday, February 24, which is also the last full week of February.
• Stay on top of your academics this week, as the 3rd Quarter is moving right along!

Have a great week and an amazing mid-winter break!

#StrongerTogether

Cory J. Gildersleeve

Principal

The safety and well-being of our staff and students is our top priority. Our students can be proactive in helping us in maintaining a safe school environment by reporting anonymous concerns promptly. Please encourage your child to report any potential safety concerns to a staff member or contact the OK2SAY program through the following channels:

• Call: 8-555-OK2SAY

• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)

• Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring the safety of our school community.

#ZebraFamily

Be determined: "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough". ~~T Quotes

These scholars showed their STRIPES:

Eric Lockhart

Mirian Ochoa

Ava Osborn

Iyanna Sawyer

Kamiyah Spears

Deklyn Wojciechowski

Mon, 2/10

• Full Day

Tues, 2/11

• Full Day

Wed, 2/12

• Full Day
• Upward Bound Orientation, 2pm

Thurs, 2/13

• Full Day
• Pre-Festival Band and Orchestra Concert, 7pm

Fri, 2/14

• Full Day
• Last Day before the mid-winter break!
• PBIS Drawing, 1:52pm

• February 12: State Count Day #2!
• February 13: Pre-Festival Band and Orchestra Concert, 7pm
• February 17-21: Mid-Winter Break
• February 24: Back to School from the Break
• February 28: Band Festival, 2:30pm

World History students used Legos to build a classroom community, highlight the importance of communication, and understand historical perspective. Teams of students had to construct a lego structure that matched a model. Only one member of the team was allowed to see the model and then orally give directions to their teammates. Students saw that the final products were different from each other as well as the model. This allowed for a great discussion of how historical perspective can create views on the same event.

Our student KLAA representatives have been busy preparing for the KLAA Leadership Forum in March. Teams of students from every school in the KLAA will be presenting on one practice that helps energize other student leaders to make extraordinary things happen in their school. Wayne Memorial and John Glenn will be sharing information on the practice of encouraging the heart. Student Council members from across the KLAA will have the opportunity to attend the forum and hear from their peers.

Upcoming Student Council Events

2/12: Josten's Leadership Conference

2/22-2/24: State leadership conference in Grand Rapids, MI

2/26 Senate meeting 2nd hour in lecture hall.

Congratulations to the newest Upward Bound members!

Camila Alcantara

Laylah Brown

Ava Clark

Mariana Cruz

Ulises Cruz-Varona

Brianna Dobessi-Yapenda

Nathan Fokam Jr

Liv Fuqua

Janette Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez

Jamal Jackson Jr

Lucienne Johnston

Jordan Kenne

Amara Kourouma

Damarcus Mashatt

Tashifa Mehmood

Hollie Miller

Evan Otokiti

Jill Patel

Kylee Rhinehart

Germaioni Rodriguez-Cabral

Tylan Safford

Marcus Scott

Angela Tran

There will be a new member orientation after school on Wednesday, February 12 from 2-3pm.

There were 45 people that interviewed and all were absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, the program could only bring in 24. We want to remind the others that applied that we think you did a great job and we wish that we could bring you all in.

Wayne Memorial High School EMU Bright Futures is a safe, creative, and fun after school program that emphasizes academics, youth voice, growth mindset, and social emotional learning.

Bright Futures Hub

CAREER TECH

1. The Career Tech Application is OPEN for the 25-26 school year!
2. Career Tech Try Out Days are February 6 & 7. If you want to try out a class to see if it is for you, please sign up with your school counselor.

• Counseling Department Website

• Quarter 3 Counseling Newsletter

• College and Career Hub

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Local Scholarship Application for seniors is OPEN! Due by March 14...look for Wayne-Westland School District Common Scholarship Application

🦓Zebra Scholars!🦓

Congratulations!

Once again, Champions wants to take a moment to congratulate everyone who met their first semester goal. We loved being able to celebrate with you at Thursday's banquet. This was by far our largest attendance yet at over 400! We are glad the school closure did not keep people from showing up to share a meal and celebrate our scholars. 😊

For those individuals who were not able to attend, please be sure to come to room 110 to claim your check.

Semester 1 Results:

If anyone disagrees with the outcome of their first semester goal result, we encourage you to submit an appeal by Friday, February 14, 2025.

https://forms.gle/K3ADiJjf9JbUM45v6

Semester 2 Goals:

Attached you will find the second semester goal sheet (for first semester participants) as well as the full contract for anyone looking to join Champions this semester. We will have hard copies in our office as well. Get those goals ready and be sure to submit them by Friday, February 28, 2025.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at tgccow@gmail.com or visit us in room 110.

Did you know? Many students in our school have food insecurities. At WMHS, we are here to help. We have a food pantry here at Wayne Memorial High School, Zebra HOPE (helping other people eat). We have non perishable items and toiletries available. If you need food, please please come see Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Webb, or fill out this form https://forms.gle/frbF973ReWpEtHqe7

*Names are kept confidential.

• Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Mr. 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

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

Join Kroger Community Reward. This is a super easy way to help Wayne Memorial earn money for different extra things we want to do for students. This doesn't affect your fuel points at all. Search for community rewards and link your shopper's card to Wayne Memorial High School.

Wayne-Westland Attendance Policy

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

• 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!

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