SMS WEEKLY UPDATE

We had a great first week of school here at Stevenson! We are spending the first two weeks focusing on building relationships, reviewing expectations, and establishing norms in our classrooms. We're getting used to our routines and procedures at SMS, like lunch and passing time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all get settled into the year! It's certainly an exciting time!

We're excited about a new year! Read on for updates!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kasper

Assistant Principal

You may have heard the unfamiliar name "Mrs. Kasper" thrown around and thought, "Who's that?!"

It's me, the assistant principal, Ms. Phillips!

I got married over the summer and am now officially Mrs. Kasper. We had a small and lovely wedding ceremony with our family on July 27th. I'm excited about our future and my new larger family!

Here are my husband Adam and I on our big day with our kids: Maegan (20), Isaac (18), Lillian (7), and Eleanora (4).

And don't worry...I'll still respond to Ms. Phillips!

Monday, September 2

• No School! Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, September 3

• Boys Cross Country Physicals DUE
• Boys Cross Country Practice Begins - 2:50-4:00

Wednesday, September 4

• Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and Girls Cross Country Physicals DUE
• 8th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts - 2:50-4:40
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts - 2:50-4:15
• Girls Cross Country Meeting - 2:50

Thursday, September 5

• Whole School OK2Say Presentation during 2nd hour
• 6th & 7th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts - 2:50-4:40
• 6th & 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts - 2:50-4:15

Friday, September 6

• Boys Soccer Tryouts Continue

For more information about this week's sports, please contact the appropriate coaches:

Boys Soccer: Coach Fedulchak

Girls Volleyball: Coach Wagner (JV), Coach Smorch (Varsity)

Boys Cross Country: Coach Davis

Girls Cross Country: Coach Lindow

For general questions, contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Neely

Sports try outs and practices are starting this week! ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE IN TRY OUTS, PRACTICES, AND GAMES!

If you need a physical, you can print the PDF below and have it completed by a doctor. We also have hard copies in the main office.

Bring completed sports physicals to the main office or to the coach. If you have questions, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Mr. Neely.

As you may have discovered this past week, arrival and dismissal is a busy time at Stevenson Middle School! In order to ensure the safety of our students, families, and employees during this time, please be sure to follow these guidelines:

• Drive all the way around the building to drop off and pick up your student (see the picture below)
• Pull all the way up in the drop-off/pick-up line, and have your student ready to get out of the car quickly. This prevents delays and traffic backups.
• Do not drop your student off in Palmer Road.
• Cross Palmer Road at designated crosswalks ONLY.
• Because of dismissal is a high-traffic time, parents will not be able to come in to excuse students after 2:20 pm. If you need to pick your child up early, please plan to come before that time.

Thank you for your understanding!

This school year, students will not receive individual Chromebook devices. Instead, each teacher will have a classroom set of computers available for students to use during lessons. This change from previous years is designed to help students stay focused in the classroom and create a more distraction-free learning environment.

We believe this new approach will support better learning outcomes and help maintain a productive atmosphere in our classrooms.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

In addition to sports, we have a lot of clubs and activities here at SMS.

Please take a moment to review what's offered, and have you child(ren) sign up for at least one club, activity, or sport that you are interested in on the form below.

Being involved in school often leads to a stronger sense of belonging and higher student achievement. Not to mention, it's a lot of fun!

For all 7th and 8th grade students: It's time to apply for SMS Lighthouse! This team is basically our school student council. If you are interested in being a member, you MUST fill out an application, which can also be found on the student hub. This application does NOT guarantee you a spot on the team. A small number of those who apply will be chosen. Applications are due on Friday, September 13. If you are chosen to be a part of the team, you will be notified through email by Friday, September 20. 6th graders will be able to apply in November.

Please check out the attached presentation to learn more about this team! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Oberski in room 110, or Mrs. Vasiloff-Ebbitt in the library.

What is SMS Lighthouse?

All students will take NWEA tests beginning September 16. They will take tests in Reading, Language Usage, Math, and Science.

See NWEA for Parents for more information and helpful tips.

We love having parents volunteer their time and being an active part of our Stevenson community. If you are interested in volunteering in ANY way, please complete the form below!

Thank you in advance for everything you have to offer!

The Education Benefits Form is an important form for our schools. It ensures the appropriate amount of funding is provided to our schools to run programs that are crucial to the success of our students.

Forms were available at Open House, but the form is also available online. Click HERE to log in to Meal Magic Family Portal and complete the Education Benefits Form electronically.

Additionally, the site is home to your child's food service account. You can use this website to deposit funds on student accounts, as well as track and monitor spending and meal transactions at all Wayne Westland schools. Directions for how to use the site can be found HERE.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), offering free services to all students and families within our district. Among the services provided are basic needs assistance, access to over 700 local resources, and a Laundry Assistance Program. Additionally, the FRC offers essential items, such as emergency toiletries, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, and scarves, to those in need. School supplies and backpacks are also available year-round for any district student.

Please contact our Family Resource Center at 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. A Digital Request for Services Form is also available. If you have additional questions about their services, please contact the Family Resource Center directly.