Elliott Eagles Update
Week of August 26th
Greetings Elliott Families!
On behalf of the staff at Elliott Elementary School, I am happy to welcome you back for another exciting school year! We hope this letter finds you well, rested, and ready for the journey ahead.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind as we start the school year:
Tuesday, August 27th: Elliott Open House from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Tuesday, August 27th: First half day of school from 8:30-11:40am
Wednesday, August 28th and Thursday, August 29th: Full day of school 8:30am-3:20pm
Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd: No School (Labor Day Weekend)
Tuesday, September 3rd: School Resumes!
As you plan for the first day of school, here are some additional reminders:
Communication
Elliott’s number is 734-419-2610. You need to save this in your phone as a contact. If you see a call from 734-419-XXXX it could be another phone in the school or district.
Plan to join Class Dojo for your child’s class. Many classroom/school updates are posted on the Dojo app and it’s a great way to communicate with teachers.
Make sure to update your address, phone number, and emergency contacts in Mistar (Parent Portal). We do not have access to your Password, but you can click “Forget your PIN” or “Reset your Password” on the log in page.
Student Drop Off
Students can be dropped off starting at 8:20am when doors open. Students that ride the bus will exit the bus and go to their assigned door. Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be walked to their assigned doors. We have staff monitoring each door for safety. Parents/Guardians will be allowed to walk their student to the classroom doors the first day of school ONLY. We will proceed with our regular scheduled drop off after the first day where students will walk in the building and go to their assigned classroom. Doors will close at 8:30am and parents will need to bring their student to the office for late arrival after 8:30am.
There is NO PARKING in the bus loop. All drop student drop off takes place in the main parking lot. When using the drop off line, students should exit the car from the passenger side onto the sidewalk.
If you choose to walk your child to the door, please park in a parking space and cross on the crosswalk.
Student Pick-up
Students will be picked up from their grade level doors and will be released by their classroom teacher.
If you need child care after 3:20pm, please contact the Champions Program at 734-326-0986 or visit http://www.discoverchampions.com
Breakfast/Lunch
All students receive free breakfast and lunch. Snacks and extra slices of pizza can be purchased (more info will be sent out). Parents are welcome to pack a cold lunch for their student. Due to Michigan’s school nutrition laws, we will not be able to allow fast food lunch deliveries.
If your child has a food allergy, please submit a note from your child’s pediatrician to the office.
Transportation
Bus stop pickup and drop off times should be in Mistar by Friday, August 23rd. If you have any questions, the Transportation Department can be reached at 734-419-250.
Attendance
To report an absence, please utilize the attendance line at 734-419-2611.
The district’s attendance policy can be found at this link.
The staff at Elliott has been working hard to prepare the school for the return of our students. They have been planning lessons and activities, field trips, and working to ensure that your child receives the highest quality education!
I feel privileged to be a part of this school community. Thank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Lets have a great week.
Joseph Layne, Principal
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Student Arrival & Dismissal Locations
This year when arriving to Elliott students will go to their designated door entrances upon
arrival. Please see the map provided for class locations.
K - Door 13 (students will exit for dismissal from classroom exterior door)
1st & 2nd - Door 10
3rd & 4th - Door 5
5th 4th/5th split K-2 Wendecker & 2-5 Sawyers - Door 11
We have made some adjustments to our parking so that parents have more access when
dropping off students and picking them up. The lot closest to Bennington St where the arrival
& dismissal takes place is designated for our Elliott families that need to park to come into
the building. Please make sure that you are not entering the bus loop/staff parking area to
ensure a quick and smooth drop off for our school buses.
When entering the parking lot please look for the K-2 drop off area and the 3-5 drop off area.
When pulling in the no parking zones they are designed to drop off students and keep moving.
No one should park in these areas and leave their car as it makes arrival and dismissal more
difficult for everyone involved. Students should not be dropped off in the middle of the lanes
as this becomes a safety concern.
Staff will be at the arrival grade level drop off areas to assist families on the first day locating
their assigned doors.
Elliott School Spirit Store
We are excited that we have spirit wear that we have been able to partner with AKA Sports located in Wayne to create a school spirit store for Elliott Elementary. We encourage our students to wear their spirit wear on Wellness Wednesdays (1st Wednesday of the month) as well as our spirit wear days during our sports seasons. Elliott Spirit Store
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Student Check Out/Dismissal
WWCSD K-12 Attendance Protocol
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.
Elliott Attendance Line: 734-419-2611
Parent Connection https://sisweb.resa.net/ParentPortal/
Wayne-Westland Community Schools K-12 Attendance Protocol
- One (1) absence and every absence thereafter - An automated call will be sent to indicate that the student has missed an attendance period. If a call was made to the school to excuse the absence, this call does not go out.
- Three (3) absences or equivalent - A teacher will make a phone call to discuss the reason(s) for the absences and seek to support the family in getting the child to school.
- Six (6) absences or equivalent - An attendance letter is sent to communicate the district’s concern about attendance and highlight the steps in the attendance protocol.
- Nine (9) absences or equivalent - A meeting will be set up between the family and an administrator or support staff member to discuss attendance barriers and to highlight the urgency of regular attendance.
- Twelve (12) absences or equivalent - Student’s name and address are submitted to Concentric to conduct a home visit. The school will notify parents of the upcoming visit. The details of that home visit are shared with the school to support the student’s regular attendance in school. The middle and high school students’ names and addresses will also be submitted to Westland Youth Assistance or Wayne Youth Services for enrollment in their programming. The second attendance letter is also mailed home at this time.
- Fifteen (15) absences or equivalent - Final attendance letter is sent home.
- Eighteen (18) absences or equivalent - Student is referred to Wayne County through formal petition for chronic absenteeism.
Transportation/Bus Information
If the route is not showing in your account, you can contact the WWCSD Transportation Department at 734-419-2150.
If you'd like to download the "Here Comes the Bus App" so you can track the bus, here is the link with directions: https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/our-families/here-comes-the-bus-app/
Champions (Before/After School Care)
You can also contact Ms. Megan at 734-326-0986
Family Resource Center
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: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to 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 any additional questions regarding their services.
Student Code of Conduct
https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/ww-resources/student-code-of-conduct/
Social Media Concerns
Students SHOULD immediately notify a school staff member or a trusted adult if they become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else. Students can also use the confidential Ok2Say tip line by;
Calling 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
Texting 652729 (OK2SAY)
Emailing OK2SAY@mi.gov.
Wayne-Westland Mobile App
There's an app for that! Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a new mobile app that enables subscribers to quickly access information from our district website. You can view lunch menus, access parent and student connect, save events to your phone from our school calendars and much more. There are also quick links to our district Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels.
The app is available in the App Store for Apple devices and the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Apple Devices Android Devices
Resources and Information
Parent Connection-View NWEA scores, attendance, report cards, update contact info.
Champions-Before/After school care at Elliott
Chain of Command-How to Effectively Communicate with School and District Staff
Family Resource Center (FRC) Info: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health and substance use, please contact our partner - Care Solace. They will quickly and confidentially find available providers matched to your needs: Please call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365) or visit caresolace.com/wwcsd
