Mrs. Michels Weekly Updates
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Weekly Updates! April 15-19
Hello Hamilton Families,
We are well underway with our MSTEP testing and hope to wrap that up in the next week, then we move on to NWEA testing. Please continue to make sure your students are at school on time for the full day so they are not missing important testing as well as valuable instruction that is needed to be ready for next year. I was disappointed to see such a major drop in our perfect attendance in March. In February we had 112 students with perfect attendance and in March we fell to just 87 students out of 474.
Boys Game Night: Friday we have our boys only game night. Just like the girls night, all boys need to have an adult who is responsible for them at the game night. We will have hotdogs, chips, pop and water for sale but all activities are free! I look forward to seeing all our boys on Friday!
Birthday treats: If you are sending in a treat so share for your child's birthday, please make sure to check with the classroom teacher first to make sure of the day they can be sent in. Also, remember that treats need to be individually wrapped. With the treats being wrapped they can be taken home if if a child does not eat it at school. You can also choose to send in non edible treats like pencils, erasers, stickers, temporary tattoos etc. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024. The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May.
MDE invites parents to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Nothing fancy is required—cell phones can capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent may be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos are currently being accepted until Friday, April 19, 2024.
Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and the MDE’s YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages will be promoting the videos throughout the month of May.
To our 5th grade families:
The middle school 5th to 6th grade Transition Night for students and families will be held on April 24th from 6-7pm at all three middle schools. Flier for the 5th to 6th grade Family Night at the Middle Schools
A number of you have asked about summer programs and as promised here is the information! Check out the great programs our district is offering this summer! Summer Program Registration (Link to 2024 Summer Program Registration Information)
Important dates
4/15 Fire Drill
4/17 King Pancake day-this will be the only school lunch option.
- PTA meeting 3:30
4/18 Fire Drill
4/19 Popcorn Day
- Boys Game night 6-8pm
5/1 No school
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
District Updates and News
3 v 3 Elementary Basketball Tournament Registration. Please click the link if your child would like to participate in a 3x3 basketball tournament on 5/11! This tournament is now open for all 4-12 grade students.
Culture and Diversity Festival flyer
he Multilingual Learner'sL Department is hosting the first annual Culture and Diversity Festival on April 25 from 5:00 to 7:00pm @ William D. Ford Career Technical Center.
Culture and Diversity Festival
Join us for an exciting evening filled with food from around the world, vibrant cultural attire, dance performances, and valuable resources for both students and families!
International Food Tasting: Indulge your taste buds in a global culinary journey with delicious dishes from various cultures, prepared by our wonderful Career Tech chefs and students.
Cultural Attire Encouraged: Embrace the beauty of cultural diversity by wearing attire that represents your heritage or showcases a culture you admire.
Dance Performances: Experience the richness of different cultures through variety dance performances.
College & Career Resources: Explore opportunities for higher education and career advancement with guidance from our WWCSD staff and representatives from colleges, universities, and career services.
School of Choice Information: Discover educational options tailored to your needs and aspirations, with information on different schools and programs available in our district.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music, performances, and interactive activities for all.
Summer Programs: Learn about enriching summer programs and activities for students.
Resources for Families: Find valuable resources and support services for ML families, including health, education, childcare, and community assistance programs.
Summer EBT Program Reminder: If you would like to apply to qualify for summer benefits, this form must be completed as soon as possible to qualify for the 2024 Summer EBT program.Here is a link to a letter with additional information.
Here is a link to the public library list of events.
Here Comes the Bus App
If your child rides the bus Here Comes the Bus App is a great way to know exactly where your child's bus is at all times. This helps to know when the bus is running early or late too! Follow the steps below to download the app!
- Visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the “Sign Up” button
- Enter school code 87839 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
- Complete the “User Profile” box
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
Tardy If your child arrives more than 45 minutes late it will count as an absence. If your child leaves more than 45 minutes early, it will also count as an absence.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Reporting:Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Any student who is absent-unexcused for 10 or more days consecutively will be dropped from the school and will have to re-enroll if they would like to return.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
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/
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. :)