WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

Welcome back from the mid-winter break! I hope that you had an amazing week!

Upon our return from the break tomorrow, Monday, February 24, we start the last week of February.

We have aprx. 3 weeks of school in March. Then it’s Spring Break time and the 3rd Quarter will come to an end. It will all go by fast, as the 3rd Quarter is moving right along! Stay on top of your studies. The time is now. Work hard. And great things will happen for you. Choose to be great! You got this!

#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:

Dylaun Braziel

Antonio Brown

Aspen Clements

JoHanna Dickson

Antonio Garrett

Darrian McKinney

Mercedes Willis

Payton Miree

Sudan Abdul-Rashed

Mon, 2/24

• Full Day

Tues, 2/25

• Full Day
• Upward Bound Unboxed field trip in library

Wed, 2/26

• Full Day
• Senate meeting 2nd hour in lecture hall

Thurs, 2/27

• Full Day

Fri, 2/28

• Full Day
• PBIS Drawing, 1:52pm

• February 22-24 Student Council members at State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids
• February 24: Back to School from the Break
• February 28: Band Festival, 2:30pm

Students in this Algebra 1 class enjoyed reviewing topics with a twist. Each pod of students played Jenga to review concepts learned in class. Colors were placed on the bottom of each block and depending on what block they pull out they have to answer different questions. If a student pulls one of the blocks with no color then they do not have to answer a question for that round. If the tower falls, students just re-build the tower and continue playing.

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

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

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

3/4: Leadership Forum

On February 25, 2025 we will have a special event. Michigan Tech University will be coming to WMHS to challenge the Upward Bound students to a puzzle solving event.

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

• The Career Tech Application is OPEN for the 25-26 school year!

• 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!🦓

Semester 2 Goals:

Attached you will find the second semester goal sheet as well as a full contract for any new mentees that join. We will have hard copies in our office as well. Goals and new contracts are to be turned in by this Friday, February 28, 2025.

First Semester Incentives:

As a reminder, if you achieved your goal but have not yet picked up your certificate and check, please stop by room 110.

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

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