WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

Last two days before the Thanksgiving and Break. I am TRULY THANKFUL for each and every one of you!

#ZebraFamily

Scholars, stay on top of your academics right up to the last day before the Break. Make good choices. You got this! We got you!

Have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving and Break!

Cory J. Gildersleeve

Principal

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more." ~~M. Beattie

These scholars showed their STRIPES:

Olivia Farmer

Mychole Graham

Angeliz Hernandez

Joel Hernandez

Jessica Hurst

Jasmine Jemerson

Victoria Jolly

Alexandria Macko

Makenna Painter

Jacob Thomason

Leah Wadsworth

Mon, 11/25

• Full Day

Tues, 11/26

• Full Day

Wed, 11/27

• No School

Thurs, 11/28

• No School
• HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Fri, 11/29

• No School

• 27th-29th: No school for staff and students

The World Languages Department at WMHS is filled with cool classrooms!

French 3 & 4 students are acting out cooking demonstrations. Small groups learn relevant vocabulary, including food words and cooking actions. Practice in these groups allows students a safe space to provide each other feedback as they prepare for their true performance assessment. Role play can be a powerful instructional strategy to increase student engagement and provide an authentic reason for the learning that is taking place.

Spanish 1 students are learning about family members. In a gallery walk, students circulate about the classroom, reading Spanish-language descriptions of each person. Students must understand the vocabulary well enough to translate between Spanish and English to match each person's description. A gallery walk is a great activity that gets students out of their seats and having meaningful conversation with their peers on course content.

Student Council has been busy this week. We hosted a blood drive on Thursday and over 40 individuals attempted to donate blood!!! Way to go Zebras!!

Student council members from both Wayne and Glenn joined together for a leadership opportunity. The Michigan Director of Student Services at Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals came to WMHS to lead the activities between both councils. Students engaged in team building activities as well as discussions on the goals and purposes of our organizations. It was an amazing event!!

HOLIDAY FUN!

Every Friday in December is Holiday shirt day. Please wear your cute, ugly, favorite, etc shirt to spread holiday cheer!!

The last week of December will be a winter spirit week. See the days posted below.

Upward Bound is a federally funded program that we are fortunate to have here at WMHS. This program is designed to assist, encourage, and motivate students who have the potential and desire to continue their education beyond high school. Currently there are 69 students in the program.

If you are interested in applying for Upward Bound, please see Ms. Jonna-Moore or Mrs. Webb in the Upward Bound offices in the library.

Interact is a community service based club. Each week they meet to plan and implement various service projects while having fun, meeting new people, and eating snacks.

Next meeting will be Monday, December 2, 2024 from 2-3pm. We will be starting to make cards for either Veteran's Hospital or Children's Hospital

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

• Counseling Department Website

• Quarter 2 Counseling Newsletter

• College and Career Hub

🦓 Zebra Scholars! 🦓

We want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who attended last week's lunch event. It was great to see everyone and share a meal. Congratulations to the students who won our game! Enjoy your gift card!

Champions of Wayne also wants to take a moment to say thank you to each and everyone of you who make this program special. We hope everyone has a lovely, relaxing, and enjoyable Thanksgiving break.

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. 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

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.

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.

#StrongerTogether

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
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Twitter: @wwcsd