Weekly Updates! May 6- May 10
Hello Hamilton Families,
This is a very special week! This week we say thank you to our teachers for all they do for our students and families. Our Hamilton teachers go above and beyond to make sure they give more than just reading, writing and math instruction. Our teachers make sure our students feel welcomed, loved and safe every day, they share the ups and downs and make sure our student's have all they need to be successful in life. I have shared a list of things you could do to thank our teachers, participate how ever it fits best for your family.
We are down to the last 5 weeks of school, let's continue to work together to make each moment count! This is the time to keep focused and continue to work hard right through to the end. We still have a great deal of instruction, learning activities and year end assessments to complete, let's keep up the hard work!
We have a new community partner that has joined our Hamilton Family, Gateway Church is now one of our community partners. Gateway is sponsoring a VIP dance on 5/30 that is completely free for our families! A flier will go home this week!
We will be collecting the students iPads that were assigned this year and last as they were part of a grant. That grant is coming to an end and the devices have to be turned in. Please make sure to send your child's iPad and charger to school tomorrow if you have not already done so. We do not have any devices that will be sent home at this time. Students will continue to have a Chromebook to use at school each day. Here is a link to a letter with additional details from our Executive Director of Technology. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5xrvIhvmfucFvArdFnUYi_plIEnz5vj/view?usp=sharing
Summer Programs: 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)
District Updates and News
Please join us in wearing GREEN on May 7th for Mental Health Awareness Month (May)! We are encouraging all staff and students to participate! By wearing green as a school community, we are raising awareness about mental health, breaking down stigma and promoting self-care. Green is associated with new beginnings, growth and renewal, which can represent the idea that individuals with mental health challenges can experience healing, recovery and personal growth. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being, and is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
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.
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/