AMS Weekly Update

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we approach the final 14 days of the school year, we ask that you have conversations with your student about their behavior. This week, we have observed too many students wearing hoods, using AirPods and headphones, excessively using cell phones, ignoring redirection from staff members, using inappropriate language, and being tardy. Your support is essential in addressing these issues.

Furthermore, we have noticed a significant number of students not turning in assignments. We urge you to utilize resources such as Parent Connect to stay informed about your child's academic progress and to encourage them to stay on top of their responsibilities.

We all must rally together to support our students in finishing strong. We have important end-of-year benchmarks to meet and cannot afford our students to check out or give up. Your encouragement and guidance at home are vital in helping your child succeed academically and behaviorally.

We love our students and are committed to instilling important life skills in them. To ensure a positive end to the school year, we need the support of our entire community.

We also have several exciting events coming up:

• May 21: Choir Concert at 7:00 pm at Stockmeyer Auditorium, Wayne Memorial High School.
• May 22: 8th Grade Award Ceremony @ AMS 6:00 pm (by invitation only).
• May 23: Band Concert at 7:00 pm at Stockmeyer Auditorium, Wayne Memorial High School.
• May 28: Cedar Point trip for 90 8th graders.
• May 29-30: Field Day for 6th and 7th graders.
  
  

We look forward to celebrating these events with our students and ensuring a successful conclusion to the school year.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Mrs. Bukosky and Mr. Mason

Monday, May 20:

• Spring Art Show 6:30-8:30 at Wayne Memorial High School
  
  

Tuesday, May 21:

• Spring Choir Concert 7:00 at Stockmeyer Auditorium (Wayne Memorial)
• Spring Art Show 6:30-8:30 at Wayne Memorial High School
  
  

Wednesday, May 22:

• Track Away @ Wayne Memorial 3:30
• Girls Soccer Playoffs 3:30 at Wayne Memorial High School
• 8th grade Award Ceremony (Invite Only) 6:00 @ Adams Middle School Cafeteria
• Spring Art Show 6:30-8:30 at Wayne Memorial High School
  
  

Thursday, May 23:

• Spring Band Concert 7:00 at Stockmeyer Auditorium (Wayne Memorial)
• Spring Art Show 6:30-8:30 at Wayne Memorial High School
  
  

Friday, May 24:

• Half-Day of School. Students dismissed at 11:00 am
• Have lovely weekend

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to partner with several community organizations to provide a variety of exciting summer programs for our students.

Information and registration links for our programs can be found in the document linked below. If you have any questions about our summer programs, please contact the email below.

Epic Camp (register by June 21, 2024):

• K-4 Camp Email: K4EpicCamp@wwcsd.net
• 5-7 Camp Email: MSEpicCamp@wwcsd.net
  
  

Credit Recovery (register by June 11, 2024):

• Email: CreditRecovery@wwcsd.net (High School)

BUSting with Learning:

For eight weeks this summer, the district will take literacy on the road to provide free literacy resources, school supplies, and a little fun with games and activities to students and children in the community. Don't miss out on the fun. Every student can choose books, get literacy activities, engage in STEM activities, and much more! Are you looking to register your student for the 2024-2025 school year? We will have staff on-site to help you with this process!

We are thrilled to announce that our Cedar Point Trip is FULL!!!!!!

Please remember that in order for your child to attend they must meet the following criteria:

• Passing all classes
• No suspensions during Q4 Marking Period (April-June)
• Fewer than 3 unexcused absences for May
• Completed all State Testing in April (MStep and PSAT) and the upcoming NWEA test
• Maintain punctuality: Students with 5 or more tardies during May will not be eligible to attend Cedar Point.

In conjunction with the State of Michigan and in alignment with our elementary and high school curriculum, we will deliver two 45-minute lessons on HIV/Communicable Disease Prevention to our 7th-grade students this month. Instruction will be delivered by Wayne-Westland Certified middle school teachers who have also completed the mandatory training required by the State of Michigan.

Please read the attached letter and exemption form. If you DO NOT want your student to receive this instruction, please return the exemption form, found in the letter, to your principal at your earliest convenience.

You do not have to take any action if you are comfortable with your child receiving this instruction. The attached letter provides more details and a preview of the two lessons. Lessons will be taught to our 7th grade students May 22-24, 2024.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. (734) 419-2375

This year, our district is taking part in the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey supported by the Michigan Department of Education. The research survey will ask about the health behaviors of 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students. The survey will ask about behavior and attitude related to nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. It will also ask about sexual behaviors that cause AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy.

The results of this survey will help students in the future, and allow school leaders to develop curriculum and programming that best meet the needs of our students and families. We would like all selected students to take part in the survey, but the survey is voluntary. If you have any questions, please contact Daryl Beebe, beebed@wwcsd.net, or the building principal.

You are cordially invited to join us Tuesday, May 21st in Stockmeyer Auditorium at 7PM for 'Music of the Stage and Screen!' You will hear our choirs from Adams MS, Franklin MS, Wayne Memorial HS, our Alumni, and featured soloists.

Date: Tuesday, May 21st

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Wayne Memorial High School Auditorium

Date: May 23, 2024

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Place: Wayne Memorial High School Auditorium

Admission is free

Adams is conducting a mass collection of ALL Chromebooks this year from 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. This is the first time we are doing a mass collection, and it is essential for us to assess our inventory and prepare for summer maintenance.

Please note the collection dates for each grade:

• 6th Grade: May 28, 2024
• 8th Grade: May 30, 2024
• 7th Grade: June 4, 2024

Make sure to bring your Chromebooks on the designated date for your grade. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us ensure all devices are accounted for and ready for repairs over the summer.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

To honor our 8th-grade class, Adams will host an 8th-grade “Farewell Dance” on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Since this celebration honors the current 8th-grade class and their advancement to high school, we want to ensure that students work hard to achieve their highest possible final grades. To help curb an early onset of spring fever, we are adhering to the following policy:

Students receiving three or more days of suspension (CUMULATIVE) between March 18 and May 30th may not be allowed to attend the dance, subject to administrator discretion. This policy includes both in-school and out-of-school suspensions for any infraction (including tardies).

While this is a special celebration for 8th graders only, it is not considered a formal event. The expected dress is business casual, which may include dresses, slacks, and dress shirts. Student Code of Conduct expectations must be followed when choosing your clothing for the dance. Students should be able to dress appropriately for this event without incurring any excessive expense. Students wearing revealing clothing, such as short dresses/skirts, low-cut tops, strapless tops/dresses, and sagging pants, will be excluded from entry on the evening of the dance. Additionally, no limousines will be allowed on school property. Students are also expected to attend school all day on Thursday, May 30th, the day of the dance.

Tickets go on sale next week.

Our upcoming 8th-grade Award Ceremony, which will be held on May 22, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This ceremony serves as a momentous occasion to celebrate the outstanding achievements and hard work of our 8th-grade students. It is a time to acknowledge their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence throughout the school year.

Please note that this is an invite-only ceremony, and invitations will be sent out via mail to eligible students and their families.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education journey. We look forward to celebrating with you at the 8th-grade Award Ceremony and honoring the remarkable achievements of our students.

Wayne RESA’s Spring 2024 Special Education Discipline PD Sessions are now available online!

(1) Special Education Discipline in Focus Series (Spring 2024)

Link to slides and recordings for all sessions

• Session 1: Foundations in Discipline

• Session 2: Removals and the “Ten Days”

• Session 3: Manifestation Determinations Reviews; Options for Returning Students

• Session 4: Providing Services

• Session 5: Wayne RESA Discipline Forms and Procedures

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This series will also be held Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Register at the following links:

· 6758 Fall 2024 Special Education Discipline in Focus Series

· 6760 Spring 2025 Special Education Discipline in Focus Series

Special Education Discipline: Ten (10) “Must Knows” for General Education Administrators (Spring 2024)

Link to slides and recording

This PD will also be held November 2024 and March 2025. Register at the following links:

· 6748 A November 2024 - Special Education Discipline: TEN MUST KNOWS FOR GEN ED ADMINISTRATORS

· 6748 B March 2025 - Special Education Discipline: TEN MUST KNOWS FOR GEN ED ADMINISTRATOR

Contact nelsone@resa.net with any questions

Take Charge of Your Internet: To ensure all students have the access they need, the State of Michigan is conducting a Broadband Mapping Challenge, which can help secure federal funds to expand quality broadband to homes in our district. Michigan residents can visit the website to check the map for their home address and submit necessary corrections to the state internet map. This program may be the best opportunity to get all of our students and families online. Link to PDF

Will be held on.....

April 24, 26, May 3, 4, 8, 9, 15, 17, 22, Morning 7:00 AM - 7:40 AM

May 24th, 29th, 31st Afternoons 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Parents/guardians must arrive by 3:55 to pick up student/athlete

Student/athlete MUST have on proper athletic wear (sweats, shorts, tee-shirts & athletic shoes)

Questions? Please Contact Head Coach Venturini - venturinit@wwcsd.net /South gym

Summer opportunity for Middle School Students Interested in Engineering:

The Engineering Society of Detroit is offering two summer programs for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

ESD-Boys in STEM is a program for middle school boys who are interested in STEM .

https://www.esd.org/bea/#

ESD-Girls in Engineering Academy is a program for middle school girls who are interested in STEM.

https://www.esd.org/programs/gea/

There are six scholarships available for each program on a first come-first serve basis. Please visit the program websites for more information.

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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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.

Wayne-Westland Early College provides students an opportunity to simultaneously complete the high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost to families. To learn more, click on the button below.

Wayne-Westland Community School District has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Wayne-Westland Community School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.

• Visit www.caresolace.com/wwcsd and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.