AMS Weekly Update

As we approach the end of Semester One, we want to take a moment to share some important updates and celebrate our students’ achievements.

Semester One Wrap-Up:

The first semester will officially end on Friday, January 17th. Please note that Thursday, January 16th, and Friday, January 17th, are half days of school. Dismissal will be at 11:00 am, so please make arrangements accordingly.

Winter Sports Updates:

We are excited to announce that wrestling and girls basketball seasons are starting, and tryouts are taking place this week. Encourage your students to get involved, as sports are a great way to build teamwork and school spirit. If you have any questions about eligibility or schedules, please contact our athletic director, Mr. Sanford. SanfordJ@wwcsd.net.

Celebrating Student Success:

Congratulations to all our students for their hard work and perseverance throughout Semester One. We are proud of their efforts and achievements! Looking ahead, students will soon take their NWEA tests. These assessments are an opportunity to show growth and progress. We encourage our students to put forth their best effort as they aim to meet or exceed their individual goals.

Exciting Activity Day Incentive:

To reward students for their hard work, those who meet or exceed 2 or more of their NWEA goals and have no suspensions will be invited to participate in a special Activity Day! Students with excessive tardies will not eligible to attend! This celebration will take place on Friday, February 14th during 5th and 6th hour and will include a variety of student-choice activities, such as:

• Watching Movies

• Participating in a Valentine’s Day-Themed Dance

• Playing Basketball

• Pizza

• Playing Games in the Library

• Making Valentine’s Day Crafts

• Student Council will be selling snacks
  
  

We hope this incentive motivates students to do their very best on the upcoming assessments!

Thank you for your continued support in making this school year a success. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Go Adams!

Warmest wishes,

Mrs. Bukosky and Mrs. Abbott

Monday January 13th:

• Girls' Basketball Tryouts 2:50-4:30
• Wrestling Tryouts 2:50-4:15

Tuesday January 14th:

• No Events Planned

Wednesday January 15th:

• Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting: 3:00-4:00 John Glenn Corwell Clinic (Infomation below)
  
  

Thursday January 16th:

• Half Day of School-Dismissal at 11:00 AM

• Early College Alliance Meeting: 6:30pm in person at WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne
  
  

Friday January 17th:

• Half Day of School-Dismissal at 11:00 AM
• Have a Happy Weekend

• Monday, January 20 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr Day
• Tuesday, January 21 - Second Semester Begins

NWEA:

• Week of 1/20: Reading & Language NWEA Testing
• Week of 1/27: Math NWEA Testing
• Week of 2/3: Science NWEA Testing + Makeup NWEA Testing
  
  

Spring Events:

• March 6th: 5th grade Transition Night
• May 21st: 8th grade Award Ceremony (Invitation Only)
• May 28th: 8th grade Farewell Dance

If your child's bus is canceled, please make sure to inform the school by calling the attendance line or speaking with our counseling secretary Mrs. Chene. Let them know that the absence is due to a bus cancellation. The secretary will mark your child's attendance with a "B" for bus cancellation, which will not count against them for truancy purposes.

Join us for the second annual Soaring Stripes 3v3 Basketball Tournament!

Student Divisions: Open to 4th grade and up

Adult Division: Bring your A-game!

Don't miss this exciting event. Register today and be part of the action!

Ms. Lentz and Mrs. Blanchette presented to all 7th and 8th grade classrooms in December and assisted students in completing their Educational Development Plan (EDP) through a program called Xello. Xello is a tool used by many school districts in Michigan that engages students in college and career readiness. Students completed four interest inventories and then were matched with careers based on their results. Once students are matched with potential future careers, Xello provides a wealth of information such as the level of education required, which colleges/universities across the country offer the required major/minor, salary range, level of demand for each career, etc. All students can access Xello at any time through their student Google account. When you have a moment, please ask your 7th or 8th grade student to log-in to Xello at home to show you the careers they were matched with! The photo below shows some of the amazing careers that our 8th grade students have in mind!

The Counseling Department also wanted to mention that the end of first semester is on Friday, January 17th. The first day of second semester is Tuesday, January 21st. Many students will see a change in their elective classes. Students will receive new copies of their new schedules in their 1st hour class on January 21st. Parents and students can also view second semester schedules through their MiStar parent/student accounts. Please note, we are unable to change schedules to place students in classes with their friends, for specific teacher requests, and/or to place students in a specific lunch. All schedule changes must be approved by Administration.

We hope you had a memorable holiday season with your friends and family. It was wonderful to see our students back in the building this week!

Ms. Lentz (Last names A-K)

lentza@wwcsd.net

Mrs. Blanchette (Last names L-Z)

blanchettea@wwcsd.net

As we approach the end of the first semester, our students have been busy wrapping up their projects and finishing up make-up work. It’s been an exciting time in the art room, where creativity has been in full bloom!

This month, students have been immersing themselves in a variety of fun and imaginative projects. They’ve put their hands to work on coil pots, exploring the ancient art of ceramics and crafting unique, textured designs. Additionally, some of our artists created stunning dragon's eye sculptures, blending fantasy with fine craftsmanship. These sculptures are truly a testament to their hard work and dedication!

We also wrapped up a challenging but rewarding project: Flextangles. This 3-D paper folding project combines geometry and art, and students enjoyed watching their creations come to life as they folded and assembled colorful, interactive paper designs.

While we will be sad to see our current group of students move on to their second-semester classes, we are also excited to welcome a brand-new group of young artists to our classrooms. We can’t wait to see what new and creative ideas they’ll bring in the coming weeks!

As always, thank you for supporting our budding artists!

Workout Wednesday is a dynamic, full-body fitness routine designed to improve strength, endurance, and coordination. It combines a variety of exercises to target multiple muscle groups. The circuit starts with sit-ups to engage the core, followed by push-ups to work the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Next, planks strengthen the entire core and shoulders, while jump ropes boost cardiovascular fitness and improve coordination. The wall sit targets the legs, building endurance in the quads and hamstrings, and line jumps enhance agility and leg strength. Finally, line-to-line jogging focuses on improving cardiovascular health and stamina. To perform the workout, complete each exercise for 30-60 seconds (or a set number of reps) with short rest intervals in between, and repeat the circuit 3-5 times. This routine can be adjusted for any fitness level, offering a challenging and efficient workout that strengthens the body while improving overall fitness.

Did you know that students attending Wayne-Westland Community Schools can earn college credit, up to an associates degree, for free while still in high school?

WWCSD has partnered with Madonna University to combine the high-school and college experience - Wayne-Westland Early Middle College. Upon completing this program, students will graduate with their high school diploma and up to 60 college credit hours, potentially earning an associates degree.

Current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade WWCSD students are eligible to apply. The application will be open October 31, 2024 - February 14, 2025. Information sessions will be held to support families in exploring this opportunity and answer questions.

• Thursday, November 14th - 6:30pm - via Zoom

• Thursday, January 16 - 6:30pm in person at WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne

• Wednesday, January 22 - 6:30pm - via Zoom

For more information, please visit www.wwcsd.net/earlycollege

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