SMS WEEKLY UPDATE
October 7-October 11
Hello Stevenson Families!
The Week In Review
Happy October, and Happy Book Fair Week!
We had another great week at SMS last week. We completed our NWEA testing, wrapping it up with the science test. Our Saints are more than a score, but it sure was great to hear how hard they were working to show us all they've learned throughout their school years!
Our POP Fundraiser continued, and our highest earners were awarded gift cards of their choice. Congratulations to the many winners!
Our card marking will be concluding on Friday, October 25. It's hard to believe our first quarter is almost done already! Please be sure to ask your Saints how they're doing in their classes, check in on ParentConnect, and reach out to teachers with questions. Also, please plan on attending our VIRTUAL Parent/Teacher conferences, which will be October 16th from 5:00-8:00 pm, and October 17th from 3:10-6:10. I'll be sending more information and links to sign up early this week.
Read on to see the updates for the week ahead!
Go Saints!
Mrs. Kasper
Principal
Congrats to Monday's winners: Lyriah Rodgers, Mia Little, Alivia Gildersleeve, Kevin Bender, Noah Abraham, and Fernando Sierra (not pictured)
Congrats to Tuesday's winners: Zander Simons, Jayden Taylor, Melanie Johnston, Hazel Picco, and Skye Gladden, and Lilly King
Congrats to Wednesday's winners: Aiden Davis, Joseph Kiger, Brady Brincat, Kelty Osburn, Kaleina Eikenberg, and Avery Kolbe (not pictured)
Congrats to Thursday's winners: Emma King, Alex Honke, Shawn Hutchinson, Bentley Tennant, Noah Herdell, and Preston Forbes
Upcoming Week at a Glance
Monday, October 7
Book Fair Begins!
- Girls Volleyball Game @ Adams - 3:30-5:30
- Cross Country Practice - 2:50-3:50
- Boys Soccer Practice - 2:50-4:20
Tuesday, October 8
Book Fair
- Picture Retakes - 7:50-11:30
- Coffee and Community with Acting Superintendent Curry - 9:15 (RSVP Below)
- Cross Country Practice - 2:50-3:50
Wednesday, October 9
Book Fair
- College Bound Girls Field Trip
- Girls Volleyball Game @ McBride - 4:00-6:00
- Cross Country Meet vs Adams - 3:30-5:30
- Boys Soccer Game vs Adams - 3:30-5:30
- E-Sports Mario Kart 8 (Members Only) - 3:00-5:00
- Bowling Club @ Town N Country Lanes - 3:45-4:45
Thursday, October 10
Book Fair
- Girls Volleyball Practice - 2:50-4:15
- Cross Country Practice - 2:50-3:50
- Boys Soccer Game vs Franklin - 3:30-5:30
- E-Sports Smash Bros (Members Only) - 3:00-5:00
Friday, October 11
Book Fair
- Last day for POP Fundraiser Donations
- Girls Volleyball Practice - 2:50-4:15
- Boys Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30
Upcoming Important Dates:
- October 22 - 8th Grade Career Tech Visits
- October 24 - Halloween Dance, 6:00-8:00pm
- October 25 - End of 1st Card Marking (Half Day of School)
- October 31 - 🎃 Haunted Library 👻
- November 5 - No School, Teacher PD Day
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
Bowling Club: Mrs. Davenport
E-Sports: Mr. Abate and Mr. Bailey
For general questions, contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Neely
Coffee with the Acting Superintendent!
✨ Join us for Coffee and Community with Acting Superintendent Jennifer Curry
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:15 a.m.
📍 Location: William D. Ford Career-Technical Center, 36455 Marquette, Westland
🎟️Please RSVP
Book Fair is HERE!
Time is Running Out to Help SMS!
Thank you to everyone participating in our POP Fundraiswer Program. So far we've raised over $11,000 for our school!!! Unbelievable!
Our program will be wrapping up in a few days, but online donations are still open! Please make sure all cash and check donations are turned in to the office by Friday, Oct. 11, or before. Checks can be payable to Stevenson Middle School.
If you haven't done so already, you can still donate. It will take a few minutes to click, register, and donate.
https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/36UEK
Thank you to all our families for making this program a huge success!
The staff and students thank you for your generous support. We continue striving to give our students the most AWESOME school experience possible!
Lighthouse Halloween Events - We Need You!
Our Student Lighthouse group is so excited about our Halloween events! We are in need of donations and chaperones, set up and clean up help for our Halloween Dance on the 24th and the Haunted Library on the 31st. Please click on the attached links if you are interested. Please note, if you would like to chpaerone, you must have a current ICHAT form on file. We greatly appreciate your help!
Missing a Student ID?
Students can request a replacement ID on the Student Hub. After they complete the ID Request Form, they will need to see Ms. Greenshields to retrieve their ID. IDs will not be provided during 1st and 4th hours. The first replacement ID will be free, any ID requested afterward will cost $5 or 100 PBIS Points. Any student who was not photographed by LifeTouch will need to have their picture taken on Retake Day on October 8th.
RAPS Focus Areas for October
Take a look at our focus areas for RAPS in October. This month we'll focus on Accountability and Pride. In each class every day, students are able to earn 2 PBIS points for following the behavior expectations in this area. Students will be able to use their PBIS points to purchase items in our school store, replacement IDs, and admission to sporting events next season.
Boys Basketball Preseason Information
Interested in trying out for boys basketball this year?
Be sure to join the Boys Basketball Google Classroom! Use code 3VL54TX to get all the most up-to-date information!
Picture Orders
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Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
8th Grade Career Tech Visits on October 22
The William D. Ford Career Tech. Center has invited our 8th graders to visit the CTE during the school day on Tuesday October 22nd. Our eighth grade students will be transported via district school bus to and from Stevenson to the Career Tech Center. During this time, our eighth graders will get the opportunity to explore different programs offered at the Career Tech.Center via hands-on activities and presentations.
If you DO NOT want your child to attend this field trip, please reach out to your child's counselor by October 17th. If you’d like your child to attend this field trip, there is no need for you to do anything!
Counselors can be reached via email:
Halloween Dance is Thursday, October 24
Wayne County Enhancement Millage
Please read this message from Acting Superintendent Jennifer Curry with information regarding the Wayne County Enhancement Millage that will be on the November 5th ballot.
Health Clinics in Wayne-Westland Community Schools
John Glenn Corewell Health School Based Clinic
The John Glenn Corewell Health School Based Clinic is a school-based health center located in Westland, at John Glenn High School. The center is funded in part by the Corewell Health Foundation, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education with support from the Wayne-Westland School District.
The on-site nurse practitioner provides services such as: physical examinations for school, sports, or annual health care, immunizations, basic lab services, vision and hearing screenings. A social worker therapist provides mental health and counseling services.
All services at the clinic are confidential and fees are based on income. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Parental consent is required except in cases of emergency care, confidential visits, and crisis intervention. The clinic is truly making a difference in the lives of many members of the community.
The clinic serves adolescents aged 10 years to 21 years old.
Services include
School, sport and yearly physicals
Immunizations
Sick care
Asthma screening and management
Vision and hearing testing
Health promotion
Mental health counseling
Health education programs
Beaumont Adams Child and Adolescent Healthcare Center
The mission of the Beaumont Adams Child and Adolescent Healthcare Center is to improve and maintain the overall health and well-being of the children in Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This center is funded by the Beaumont Foundation and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. All students in Wayne-Westland Community Schools are eligible to benefit from the Beaumont Child & Adolescent Health Care program. They can help your child with:
School and sports physicals
Immunizations
Sick care
Asthma screening and management
Counseling
Health promotion
Vision testing
Hearing testing
Nutritional counseling
They accept all insurances and uninsured students. Fees are based on income. They can also assist you in obtaining insurance. You can schedule your child's appointment at 734-728-2423.
🚌 We're Hiring! 🚌
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is actively hiring school bus drivers! Join our team and make a difference in students' lives. We offer paid CDL training, competitive benefits, and a rewarding career helping students get to and from school safely. Apply here today!
🌟 Join Us for a Virtual Community Forum! 🌟
Topic: Diet Culture, Body Image, and Disordered Eating 🧠🍽️
🗓️ When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
📢 Don't miss this important conversation! Let's come together to learn, share, and support each other. 💬❤️
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89706316775
Sports Physicals
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.
Am I Eligible to Play Sports?
Academic Requirements:
Students must pass at least 4 out of 6 classes to be eligible for sports.
Ineligibility Period:
Students who fail to meet the academic requirements at the end of a marking period cannot play sports for the next marking period.
Regular Checks:
Academic performance is checked every week.
If a student is not passing at least four classes during a check, they are ineligible to play until the next check, at a minimum, for the next week.
Credit Records:
Students must have grades in the school's official records to participate in sports.
6th Graders:
New 6th graders can compete in sports without their 5th-grade records being checked.
Arrival and Dismissal at SMS
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.
- Please be sure to be in the correct lane for pick up and drop off. If you will be turning left onto Palmer, please remain in the LEFT drop-off/pick-up lane. If you will be turning right onto Palmer, please remain in the RIGHT drop-off/pick-up lane. This will avoid dangerous lane changes while students are exiting and entering vehicles.
- 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!
Tutoring Available!
What, Who, & Where We Are: The Learning Lab is a tutoring and academic enrichment program that is free to all Wayne-Westland students grades 4-12. We have been operating since January 2016, and for the past eight years, we have served hundreds of students from our community. Learning Lab is staffed with certified teachers (most from WWCSD!) who can assist students with their academic needs. We are located in a classroom at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center at 32150 Dorsey in the Norwayne neighborhood of Westland.
Hours of Operation: We are open Monday through Thursday from 3pm-6pm, but we're closed on days when Wayne-Westland Community Schools is. This includes breaks (except for special programs, and in those events additional information will be shared), snow days, and teacher professional development days.
Registration: The registration process is simple, but students and families must register on our website before the student's first visit.
Family Resource Center
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.
