Connections Digital Newsletter
November 10, 2022
The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up - March 14, 2024
Greetings Wayne-Westland Families,
As we proceed along the path of the school year, students are actively preparing for the upcoming academic year and shaping their futures.
For our high school seniors, this entails making postsecondary plans. Our College and Career Readiness department has a newsletter with valuable information on college scholarships, navigating the FAFSA process, and other resources tailored to support our high school students.
Recently, our 10th grade students participated in the MACRO College Fair hosted at Wayne Memorial High School. With over 60 colleges, universities, and representatives from the armed forces in attendance, students had the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding their postsecondary aspirations.
Next on the agenda is Discover Your Path on March 20, where our eighth-grade students will delve into an array of career pathways spanning the skilled trades, military, healthcare, and more. This interactive event aims to empower students as they explore their future options.
Additionally, we recently hosted Kindergarten Kickstart for incoming kindergarten and Young 5s students. If you missed the event but still wish to register your child for the upcoming academic year, please visit https://www.wwcsd.net/new-families/kickstart/.
To ensure you remain well-informed and connected, we encourage you to peruse this newsletter, stay updated via our social media channels, and regularly visit our website.
Sincerely,
John Dignan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Student Art Takes Center Stage at Detroit Institute of Arts
Discover the Student Space Flight Experience Program: Space Patch Art Exhibition featuring students from Wayne-Westland Community Schools. More than 100 pieces of artwork by students from Adams and Franklin Middle Schools will be on display until March 23, 2024, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
General admission is free for members and residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. Just present your ID at the front desk to receive your free admission!
4th and 5th Grade Basketball Tournament
Celebrating Students Acts of Compassion
The City of Westland - Administration has partnered with the district on the Compassion Project, identifying students who have demonstrated “Random Acts of Kindness” or “Paying It Forward” through compassionate acts.
Congratulations to all of the February winners! Each winning student receives a gift card, and three of the monthly winners attend the City of Westland City Council meeting.
Harmonious Melodies: Wayne-Westland Music Concert
Follow us on TikTok
Do you use TikTok? We do too! Please check out our channel at Wayne-Westland Schools (@wwcschools) | TikTok.
Follow our channel to learn more about our district's amazing programs and students. Spread the word. Tell your friends #GreatFuturesStartRightHere
Discover the Possibilities at Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy Open House
Sometimes traditional high school is not the best fit for all students. In a move towards personalized education, Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy in Wayne has an innovative approach to high school learning. They offer in-person, virtual and hybrid programs to ensure flexibility and accessibility for all students.
Current high school students and their families are invited to our Open House at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy, 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne.
Child Tax Credit Information
The Internal Revenue Services wants to share the following information with families.
Child Tax Credit (CTC): The CTC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $2,000 for each child who qualifies you for the credit. To qualify, the child must be a U.S. citizen under age 17; have a Social Security number; be claimed as a dependent on the taxpayer's tax return; and more. Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents? For more information please see: Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
Other Dependent Credit (ODC): The ODC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $500 for each eligible dependent. The person is claimed as a dependent on your return; the person can’t be used by you to claim the CTC or Additional CTC; the person was a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien. Again, use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents?
Note: The credit amount for family’s CTC or ODC may be reduced if their modified adjusted gross income (AGI) is more than $400,000 for married filing jointly filing status or $200,000 for all other filing statuses.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): One refundable tax credit for moderate- and low-income families is the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS estimates there are millions of workers who qualify but don't claim the EITC - missing out on thousands of dollars every year. The EITC is as much as $3,995 when claiming one child, $6,604 when claiming two children, and $7,430 when claiming three or more children. Use the EITC Assistant to learn if you're eligible for the tax credit. For more detailed information see: Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.
Note: Adjusted gross income limits are used to qualify families for EITC.
Child and Dependent Care Credit: Taxpayers who paid someone to care for their child, spouse or dependent so they can work, be a full-time student or look for work may be able to reduce their tax by claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit. The total expenses that you may use to calculate the credit may not be more than $3,000 (for one qualifying individual) or $6,000 (for two or more qualifying individuals). Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool: Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit? For more information please see: Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses or Topic no. 602, Child and dependent care credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov).