WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

I hope that you had an amazing weekend!

Another big week ahead for us this coming week. Lots of important information below.....

District Staff Professional Development Day --

• There is no school for students this coming Wednesday, September 25, as staff will be in professional development on this day.

WMHS vs. JGHS Football Game --

• JGHS scheduled WMHS as their homecoming game this year.
• Please note: the WMHS vs. JGHS football game will be played at 5pm on Friday, September 27, at JGHS.

Update! WMHS Homecoming --

• Homecoming Week: September 30 - October 5.
• The game is Friday evening, 7pm, on October 4.
• The Dance is Saturday evening, 6:30-9:30pm, on October 5.
• Tickets will be sold to students that completed the contract during our lunches this week.
• Homecoming Dance Ticket sales will end on Friday, 2pm, on September 27.

School Pictures --

• School pictures are ready!
• To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
• All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
• More about the Smilesafe program here.
• FYI - our picture 'make-up day' is October 24.

Career Tech Students -- (from the Career Tech Administration)

• Please be mindful that Wayne-Westland students should park ONLY at their respective home high school. Transportation has been arranged for Wayne Memorial students. Due to the limited parking spaces of over 1100 students and the restaurant, we urge strict adherence to this policy. Exceptions are granted for students with higher-level work-based learning experiences, provided they obtain approval from both schools' administrative teams. Students who drive without permission may face disciplinary consequences.

Class Bells / Tardy to Class / Hall Sweeps --

• We have a bell that rings to release students to go to their next class.
• We have a warning bell that rings, to alert our students that their next class will be starting in 60 seconds.
• We then have a bell that rings to start the next class. All students should be inside their classroom when the start of class bell rings.
• Any student(s) that is not inside their class when the start of class bell rings, is tardy and subject to being picked up in a hall sweep by our leadership team.
• After the hall sweeps: if a student is picked up *3 times, they will be issued an ISS (in school suspension). After the *4th time, the student will be given an OSS (out of school suspension). The OSS will be progressive (*5th time is 1 day of OSS, *6th time is 2 days of OSS, *7th time is 3 days of OSS, *8th time is 5 days of OSS, and *9th time is 10 days of OSS).
• We will reset the Hall Sweep Tardies each month.
• Students are expected to get to class on time and to stay in class.

Bathrooms -

• Bathrooms are open in the cafeteria and the main halls to start our day.
• The primary bathrooms that we use during the day in the main halls are: South End on the 1st Floor, North End on the 2nd and 3rd Floors.
• Bathrooms are open during all transitions (passing times), they are closed for the first 10 minutes of class, opened back again after the first 10 minutes of class, closed during the last 10 minutes of class, and opened back up again during our transitions (passing times).
• Bathrooms are open in the cafeteria during the lunches.
• Bathrooms are open in the cafeteria and the main halls at the end of our day.
• We also have bathrooms that we let our students use in the main office area and the counseling area if they need to use one of those, while they are in that area.

• The goal at WMHS is to get our students to class on time and to stay in class. Students should use the bathroom around times when they are not in class, or if need be, they can always get a pass to leave class if they have an "emergency".

• As a Staff, we will always provide a pass, open the bathrooms for any student, at any time, if they have an "emergency" and need to get in there.

Have a great week!!

#WaynePride

Cory J. Gildersleeve

Principal

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours." ~~Henry D. Thoreau

#BeConfident

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.

#StrongerTogether

Student 'Golden Tickets' - Starting Soon

• 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!

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

Mon, 9/23

• Full Day
• Virtual Information Session for Distinguished Young Women 7-8pm. Sign up at DistinguishedYW.org

Tues, 9/24

• Full Day

Wed, 9/25

• No school for students. Staff professional development day

Thurs, 9/26

• Full Day
• University of Michigan representative will be here. Eligible students received an invitation.

Fri, 9/27

• Full Day
• Columbia University representative will be here. Eligible students received an invitation.
• Senate meeting 5th hour in the lecture hall

September 2024

• Sept 30th-Oct 5th: Wayne Memorial Homecoming Week

October 2024

• 2nd - COUNT DAY

• 3rd - Homecoming Pep Rally: 5th and 6th Hours

• 4th - Upward Bound presentations for 9th graders during social studies classes

• 4th - Homecoming Fair: 4-6pm

• 4th - Homecoming Game: 7pm

• 5th - Homecoming Dance: 6:30-9:30pm

• 9th and 10th - Parent / Teacher Conferences

• 24th - Picture Retake Day

• 25th - 1st Quarter Ends

Civics students learned about the principles of the Constitution by a poster competition. Student groups created a poster with a metaphor representing an assigned principle. During a gallery walk students were able to learn more about each principle and to vote for their favorite representations.

Disney Homecoming is almost upon us.

Students, please check your email for Homecoming Court nominations. Voting ends on Thursday, September 26 at 2pm.

• Underclassmen, please vote for the 2 people you would like to represent your class on the Homecoming Royalty Court.
• Seniors, please vote for the 10 individuals that you would like represent your class on the Senior Homecoming Royalty Court. Of the 10 you've chosen, two of these individuals will be crowned as your Senior Royalty at the Homecoming football game.

The WMHS homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Wayne Memorial High School. Cost is $25 per person.

Homecoming Events

9/30-10/4: Spirit Week - Spirit Days Listed below

10/3: Pep Rally - Check your email for information on game participation.

10/4: Hoco Fair 4pm - 6pm, Hoco Game 7pm, Crowning Royalty at halftime

10/5: Hoco Dance at WMHS 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Picture ID required for entry

Senate Upcoming Events:

9/27 - Senate meeting 5th hour.

9/30-10/5 - Homecoming week

The class of 2025 participated in the first ever Senior Sunrise last Thursday. The seniors had a fabulous morning bonding on the football field. Great job senior senators and sponsors for planning such an amazing event.

Upward Bound is a federally funded program that we are fortunate to have here at WMHS. This program is designed to assis, encourage, and motivate students who have the potential and desire to continue their education beyond high school. Currently there are 69 students in the program. Beginning October 4, 2024, new students will be able to begin application process. Please stop by the Upward Bound Office (in the library) for more information.

- New Member recruitment process:

• Upward Bound presententation will be in 9th grade social studies classes on October 4, 2024.
• Interested students will need to come to the goal setting meeting on either Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 2 - 3 or on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:30 - 7 am.
• Essay is due on Friday, November 15, 2024.
• Application and tax information are due Friday, December 13, 2024.
• Interviews will be Monday, January 27, 2025 through Friday, January 31, 2025, by appointment.
• Selection committee will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
• New recruits will be announced on Friday, February 7, 2025

- If you are interested in Upward Bound but not in 9th grade, come see Mrs. Webb or Ms. Moore in Upward Bound offices to get a pass for presentation.

- Oakland University field trip 9/24/2024

Bright Futures Hub

• Counselors, CCR, your College Advisor, and Career Counselor will be presenting to seniors on Tuesday, October 8 regarding plans after high school. This will include making Parchment accounts for seniors to send their transcripts to colleges.

• Counseling Department Website

• Quarter 1 Counseling Newsletter

• College and Career Hub

🦓 Keep those contracts coming! 🦓

We are excited to say over 175 scholars so far have decided to join Champions! We're off to a great recruitment start - and there's still 2 weeks left to join! Come be a part of a supportive mentoring team, work towards your goals, and make a little extra 💲along the way.

Announcement - We have moved! 🛺

While we are sad to leave our second-floor home, Champions is excited to share we are now a part of the first-floor action in Room 110. Please come and visit us as we get settled into our new space!

Contracts - 📝

We have made them short and sweet! Please feel free to stop by our office to get a contract. If we are not in, we have some available in a folder on our door. You can also download a copy here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cjuu0QNmBIJHYjFKn0034ZLFhdf0VwU9/view?usp=sharing

But don't delay - contracts are due by OCTOBER 4th!

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at tgccow@gmail.com or visit us in room 110.

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

Helium Studio 3127 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI

Snazzy Treats and Eats 35139 E Michigan Ave Wayne, MI

• Interim Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Mr. Mark 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

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