WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

The last week of the first semester is upon us. Full days of school on Monday and Tuesday. Exam Half days (7:10am-8:40am and 8:48-10:18am) = Wednesday (Exams for Hours 1+2), Thursday (Exams for Hours 3+4), and Friday (Exams for Hours 5+6). *For our Exam Half Days - AM Career Tech students will go to Career Tech on Wednesday. There is no Career Tech on Thursday. Career Tech students should report to the Lecture Hall if they are going to be at WMHS on Thursday. PM Career Tech students will go to Career Tech on Friday. FINISH the 1st Semester STRONG!

Reminder - no school on MLK Jr. Day on the next Monday (1/20). Tuesday (1/21) is the first day of the 2nd Semester.

Make sure that you are preparing yourself for the 2nd Semester before school starts on Tuesday (1/21). Are your classes changing? Know your new classes by the Hours.... What room you are going to? Who is your teacher? Your 4th Hour teacher determines your lunch. Is your lunch changing? Know what lunch you go to. You got this! We got you!

#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

"Finish strong. More than a statement.... it's an attitude." ~~ D. Green

These scholars showed their STRIPES:

Talia Carter

Melanie Gonzalez

London Humphrey

Kingston Lawrence

Emmanuel Marquez-Jimenez

Jonovan Murphy

Raelyn Pruett

Camila Reyes-Hernandez

Elayna Traxler

Mon, 1/13

• Full Day

Tues, 1/14

• Full Day

Wed, 1/15

• Exam Half Day. Hours 1+2

Thurs, 1/16

• Exam Half Day. Hours 3+4

Fri, 1/17

• Exam Half Day. Hours 5+6
• PBIS Drawing, 10:10am

Mon, 1/20

• MLK Jr. Day
• No School

Tues, 1/21

• Full Day
• 1st Day of the 2nd Semester

• January 13-17: End of the 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester Final Exams
• January 20: MLK Jr Day. No School
• January 21: Day 1, 3rd Quarter

AP World History students took the role of medical examiner to the next level with their "Autopsy of an Empire" project. Each group performed an 'autopsy' to dissect the internal &/or external causes for their empire's 'death'. Groups created metaphorical representations of cadavers, filled out autopsy reports, and wrote obituaries to show their learning of the empire throughout its history and demise.

Upcoming Student Council Events

1/29 Senate meeting 4th hour in lecture hall. All Student Council members please attend A lunch.

$150 was raised from the Let's End Polio Minute to Win It drive. Congratulations to Mrs. Mrock's 3rd hr. They will receive a special breakfast on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Interact will meet on Monday, January 13, 2025 from 2 - 3 pm in room 101.

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

1. The Career Tech Application is OPEN for the 25-26 school year!
2. Career Tech Try Out Days are February 6 & 7. If you want to try out a class to see if it is for you, please sign up with your school counselor.

• Counseling Department Website

• Quarter 2 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!🦓

Supplemental Documentation:

For anyone who had additional, non-academic requirements to their Semester 1 goals (i.e., community service, proof of scholarship applications, etc.) and have not yet submitted it, we ask you please submit it ASAP. If you anticipate an issue with fulfilling this requirement, please reach out to us as soon as possible.

First Semester Goal Results:

We know as the semester draws to a close, scholars get excited to see if they met their goal. Please be aware that Champions does not have access to your grades until you have access to them. We ask you please be patient once grades are released, as we will work quickly to get out the results and banquet invitations. The banquet is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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

Helium Studio 3127 S. Wayne Rd 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