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November 10, 2022
The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up - February 29, 2024
Greetings Wayne-Westland Families,
As we enter March and the arrival of spring, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is bursting with activities.
We invite you to participate in a virtual community forum on March 13 to discuss the districtβs student threat assessment process and internet safety.
Kindergarten marks an important milestone for our youngest learners. If you have a child who will be ready for kindergarten or our Young 5s program next fall, we encourage you to attend Kindergarten Kickstart on March 14.
Additionally, our elementary boys basketball players and cheerleaders have two games left on March 2 and 9 at John Glenn High School. These games will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free.
To stay informed and engaged, please read this newsletter, follow us on social media, and regularly visit our website.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
John Dignan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
It's Kindergarten Enrollment Time!
Wayne-Westland Community Schools will host Kindergarten Kickstart on March 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the curriculum, meet the staff and review enrollment options.
At each school event, you can ask the principal questions, become familiar with the school, and hear about why #GreatFuturesStartRightHere.
For more information, visit www.wwcsd.net/kickstart.
Wayne-Westland Teacher Wins Excellence in Education Award
Congratulations to Stevenson Middle School social studies teacher Diane Fournier for being recognized by the Michigan Lottery as an Excellence in Education award winner.
Internet Safety and Student Threat Assessments Explained
Winterguard Earns Second Place
Their next competition will be on March 10 at Troy Athens High School.
Sharing the Love
Wildwood Elementary students have been overwhelmed with love hundreds this Valentine's holiday as they received greetings from around the world. From every corner of the globe, including all 50 states and numerous countries, including Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, our students are thrilled with the remarkable outpouring of affection.
The Wildwood Student Council intends to express gratitude to the contributors by mailing them back and spreading the message of love.
What Sparks Your Interest?
Find out at the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
High school juniors and seniors can explore their future career at one of the 20 programs available at William D. Ford Career-Technical Center.
John Glenn High School Athletic Hall of Fame
Class of 2024 Inductees
Breakfast matters
At Wayne-Westland Community Schools, every student deserves a great start to their day. We are proud that our breakfast program is FREE for all students. No need to worry about pre-orders or extra costs. Elementary school students are served breakfast in their classroom and middle and high school students can stop by the cafeteria before school and fuel up with a nutritious breakfast that will power them through your morning classes.
Wayne-Westland Community Schools Shine in Business View Magazine and HMH feature
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has been highlighted in Business View Magazine, showcasing the district's focus on STEM initiatives, innovative opportunities, career readiness, security measures, and mental health support.
The district is also featured in HMHβs Shaped Blog. This interactive blog experience features video, interview clips, animations, and a narrative that shares the story of the district's efforts to boost student achievements through interventions.
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 canβt 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 familyβs 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).