Mrs. Michels Weekly Updates

Hello Hamilton Families!

Here we are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving! I truly enjoy this time of year spending more time with family and friends and taking time to think about what I am grateful for. As part of our PBIS ( Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) we identify a new Spotlight behavior every month to focus on at Hamilton. Our current spotlight behavior is Gratitude. Students are learning what it means to be grateful and show gratitude. You can help teach this at home as well.

Here are some links to short videos on teaching Gratitude to children

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGMxvQvzD8Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q-_Z9mdpoc

I am so grateful for the Hamilton Community and working with such amazing students, families and staff every day. Having the privilege of being the principal of Hamilton Elementary is something I am always grateful for. Watching our students grow and become the best version of them self , overcome challenges and persevere to be successful is a wonderful gift.

I hope you enjoy this season of Gratitude and take the time to acknowledge the things in your life that you are grateful for.

Envolve Vision Van 11/21

GREAT NEWS!! Hamilton has been chosen to have a visit from the Vision Van. Meridian Health and Envolve have partnered up to bring the Vision Van to Hamilton. All students who turns in a permission slip will receive a free screening, eye exam AND glasses if necessary! There is no cost to you and the only thing you need to do is return the permission slip that was sent home with your child a couple of weeks ago. This is such a great opportunity for our students! Please make sure to sign the green permission slips that came home previously and return them right away! We want all of our students to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

The district and the teachers union are still working to negotiate the contract and part of that negotiations is the calendar. As a result we do not yet have the conference dates. As soon as the dates are available I will post the dates and teachers will reach out with sign up times.

Holiday Help:

If you or a someone you know is in need of help this holiday season here is a link to some resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gTtxUVodbotXBlHD3AEoySW_YTZH7tLbJ7AiCvfBvXo/edit?tab=t.0

Principal- Mrs. Kelley Michels

Secretary- Mrs. Chris Karaim

School phone 734-419-2650

School hours 8:30-3:20

Arrival 8:25am

Tardy bell 8:30am

Dismissal 3:20pm

Office hours 8:00-3:50

Parents I continue to ask that you show responsible and respectful behavior in the parking lot. We have more than 200 students being picked it. It will not go fast! Please plan accordingly so you are not rushing and putting yourself and others in an unsafe situation. Adults cussing at each other, at other students, parking where it its prohibited, and blocking in the buses are all behaviors we have seen too much of. Please be responsible, respectful and a good role model to your child and follow the parking lot rules.

If you are getting out of the driver seat-PULL IN A PARKING SPOT.

DO NOT park in the bus loop or next to a bus.

Please buckle your child in their seat- this is the law.

Thank you in advance for your support, cooperation and understanding with this issue.

We are having some issues with behavior on the bus. Please talk to your student and remind them of the expected behavior on the bus. Please keep in mind that the bus is a privilege and if your child is loses his/her privilege of using the bus they are still required to attend school. Being safe on the bus is critical and the expectation for all students who ride the bus. Students who do not follow the bus expectations will have consequences and if the behavior is repeated they could be removed from the bus.

The district has an app called Here Comes the Bus. This wonderful free app allows you to track exactly where you child's bus is at all times.

Sign up for Here Comes the Bus™

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!

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 serviceshttps://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/hamilton/

https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/hamilton/calendars/

https://www.wwcsd.net/

You can also follow the Wayne Westland Community School page on Facebook for updates and information too!

Thank you for your continued support!

Make it a great week!

M.M. :)