Walk Into Walled Lake
November 13, 2024
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Marc A. Siegler Board Room
Walled Lake Consolidated School District (WLCSD) is excited to host a Walk into Walled Lake interview day on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Marc A. Siegler Board Room at the Educational Services Center (850 Ladd Road, Building D, Walled Lake, MI 48390).
Walk into Walled Lake is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more about WLCSD and how they can support its students by filling important roles within the district’s 20 schools. Attendees will be able to apply and participate in walk-in job interviews for multiple positions at WLCSD.
“Walk into Walled Lake is a great way for the community to see all of the possibilities that exist within our District,” said Abbie Kidder, Executive Manager of Human Resources. “We pride ourselves in offering jobs that allow our employees to maintain a strong work and home life balance, while having a lasting impact on the children we commit ourselves to each and every day."
Available positions include:
- Instructional Paraeducators – Starting at $16.33 per hour
- Lunchroom and Playground Paraeducators – Starting at $15.74 per hour
- Locker Room and Parking Lot Paraeducators – Starting at $15.74 per hour
- Multiple Secretary Positions – Starting at $17.68-$19.54 per hour (Depending on role)
- Prime Time Care – Starting at $15.91 per hour
- Food Service – Starting at $14.53 per hour
Questions about Walk into Walled Lake can be directed to Mrs. Kidder by email at AbbieKidder@wlcsd.org.
CHS Parent Teacher Conference Reminder
Dear CHS Middle School Parents,
A reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, November 14th. Please click on the link below to access the previously shared conference information and sign-up directions newsletter.
Parent Teacher Conference Newsletter
For those parents who sign up for the virtual portion of Parent Teacher Conferences (12:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.), the links to join meetings via Microsoft Teams will be provided the morning of Thursday, November 14th.
Please also note that Thursday, November 14th is ½ day of school with dismissal at 11:40 p.m.
Respectfully,
Nayal Maktari
Music Appreciation Club Update
Our next Club meet is Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:30, followed by the 3pm Under The Streetlamp Concert with former cast members from the hit musical Jersey Boys harmonies and dance moves, performing old-school hits by The Drifters, Roy Orbison, Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, plus a celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
This is a very popular concert and is almost sold out! As we get closer to the concert date, oftentimes they open up more seating that was not available previously for Soundcard members to book. Do check back to see what is available and call the DSO box office 313.576.5111 to see if they can assist with booking seating together and or switching seating that is more convenient for you.
It is not too late to join now! After attending only 1 concert, your student membership will have paid for itself.
Cost: $25 per student membership unlocks one free ticket to almost every Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) 2024-2025 concert series in addition to the concerts the Club will meet for, and up to two companion tickets (bring or invite your parents/sibling/friend/teacher) for $5 each, access to the best seats, access to DSO Replay and online Live streaming performances. Carpooling opportunities are available!
We will be learning more about the music, the performances, the artists and attend concerts with:
Oldies Music by The Drifters, Roy Orbison, Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles; Ray Chen; Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker; Broadway Love Songs; Music of Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, & Ricky Martin; Women Rock! (Music by Carole King, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner), Ben Folds and many more!
See Music Appreciation Club Details Document for more information and link to Google form for registration https://forms.gle/3eAmCFB4Vf9FCP626
CHS Swimming and Diving Team Information
Hello Smart families,
Our swimming and diving team starts in December. The Smart/ Creek Dragons is a combined and co-ed swim team with Walnut Creek Middle School. The team is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
If your child is interested in joining the team, please see the Google Form below. The Google Form has more information about the team, practice locations and a tentative meet schedule.
Please fill out the Google Form with the required information and you and your student will get information from the coaches.
Smart/ Creek Dragons Swim and Dive Team: Click HERE to complete the Google Form
As you have specific questions, please contact our coaches directly.
Swimming: Erik Halboth : Ehalboth@LHSA.com
Diving: Casey Guntzviller: Caseyguntzviller@wlcsd.org
Thank you,
Dan Holland
STUDENT PICK UP DURING LUNCH HOURS
6th Grade-11:18 a.m.-11:48 a.m.
7th Grade-12:25 p.m.-12:55 p.m.
8th Grade 11:53 a.m.-12:23 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
CURRENT 5TH GRADERS ARE INVITED TO A CHS BASKETBALL GAME!
Dear 5th Grade Parents,
Commerce, Dublin, Glengary and Keith Elementary 5th Grade Students are invited to CHS Middle School on Monday, November 18th at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy some pizza, water and a CHS Middle School Basketball Game.
Students must be accompanied by an adult and report to our cafeteria for pizza and water at 4:30 p.m. before heading over to the main gym to support our Trojan Basketball Team.
Please remind your child that we have the same expectations here at CHS Middle School that they have at their elementary school. We want our children to have fun but also exhibit the sportsmanship and overall behavior that makes our schools a great place to learn and grow in.
Please be sure to complete the form below by Wednesday, November 13th.
Elementary Night at CHS Middle School Form
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your child at CHS Middle School on Monday, November 18th!
Student Chromebook Support Request Form
- If a student needs support, he/she should fill out the link below. The link can also be found on all Google Classrooms and on the school website under Students. Being logged on to the school google account is required to access the form.
- The information in the form will be sent to Mrs. Stasak, our Middle School Computer Resource Teacher. She will reply to the student at his/her school gmail account. She will offer suggestions to fix the issue or, if it needs service, she will tell the student to take the chromebook to the office and give it to building admin secretary (enter the name for your building).
- The chromebook in the case will be sent through interoffice and the student will be allowed to use a loaner chromebook AT SCHOOL. It will be the student’s responsibility to pick it up each morning from the office and return it at the end of the day.
- When the chromebook has been repaired, it will be delivered back to the school for the student to pick up.
- If the family purchased insurance, the first repair is free and all additional repairs carry a deductible. Deductible invoices or repair invoices, for those that did not choose insurance, must be paid before the repaired chromebook is returned.
- If a student with a personal chromebook has a network issue, the same form can be used. We are not able to fix physical problems with personal devices and loaner chromebooks will not be provided.
As we prepare for the start of the school year, we wanted to touch base with you regarding the process of administering medications to students at school.
Medications are administered at school under the supervision of our office staff. This includes BOTH prescription medications AND over the counter (ibuprofen, pain relievers, etc.) medications. BOTH types of medication require a completed and signed WLCSD medication authorization form by BOTH the parent/ guardian AND the child’s doctor.
For safety and confidentiality reasons, we will not be accepting medications at Smart Start. If you would like to drop off medications and the required documentation prior to the start of the school year, please contact our office secretary, Mrs. Tonya Gray, directly at 248-956-3512.
As you have questions about this process please give Mrs. Gray a call.
FROM THE ATTENDANCE DESK
If your child will be absent, please call the Smart Attendance Hotline (248) 956-3510 as soon as possible. If you know of a vacation or pre planned days off, you can leave those dates on the hotline as well.
If you have not called your child in by 9:30 a.m., you will receive a call from Mrs Gray to verify that your student is not at school for the day. Thank you for partnering with us in keeping your children safe and accounted for.
Smart Administrative Team
Dan Holland, Assistant Principal
Steve Spickard, Dean of Students
Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.
Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart
MAIN OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.
Principal's Secretary: MelissaWilseck@wlcsd.org
Building/Attendance Secretary: TonyaGray@wlcsd.org
6th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org
7th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org
8th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org