Dear John Glenn Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff:

As we embrace the warmth of May and the blossoming of spring, it brings us to a special occasion – Mother’s Day. On behalf of the entire school community, I extend heartfelt greetings to all the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who nurture and support our students every day.

Mother’s Day is more than just a calendar date; it’s a celebration of the profound love, sacrifice, and dedication that mothers embody. Whether it’s waking up early to prepare lunches, lending a listening ear after a long day at school, or simply being a beacon of unwavering support, mothers play an irreplaceable role in shaping the lives of our children.

In the midst of our busy lives, it’s important to pause and reflect on the invaluable contributions of mothers. They are our first teachers, teaching us lessons of kindness, resilience, and compassion. Their love knows no bounds, and their strength knows no limit.

As educators, we witness the impact of a mother’s love every day in the smiles, achievements, and growth of our students. Behind every confident stride and every milestone reached, there’s a mother cheering from the sidelines, guiding with gentle wisdom, and instilling the values that shape character.

Today, let us take a moment to express our gratitude to the remarkable women who fill our homes with love and our hearts with joy. Whether through a heartfelt note, a warm embrace, or a simple “thank you,” let us show appreciation for the immeasurable love and dedication of mothers everywhere.

To all the mothers in our school community and beyond, I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. May your day be as extraordinary as you are.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Warm regards,

Scott Kelley

Interim Principal John Glenn High School

John Glenn would like to thank the following local businesses for donating to help celebrate our staff this week. It was very much appreciated by all at John Glenn. Thank you!!!

• Michigan Chiropractic who provided chair massages for our staff members
• Bigby Coffee for donating coffee and discount cards
• Jimmy Johns for lunch
• Dairy Dan for donating some wonderful ice cream bars

ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS! This link will take you to the senior timeline. Keep checking it as it will be updated throughout the year.

Graduation Date and information

John Glenn

June 1, 2024

Doors open at 12:30pm

Commencement starts at 1:30pm

Each family will receive 6 tickets per graduate, if you would like to purchase extra tickets please go to this link: JGHS Extra Graduation Tickets

The Class of 2024 Senior Farewell is scheduled for Thursday, May 23. All senior students, except virtual students, are REQUIRED to attend. Virtual students can attend, if they would like. Virtual students, please reach out to Ms. Nimmerguth (nimmerguthh@wwcsd.net) as soon as possible if this is the case. This week in their English classes, students were given permission slips to be signed by a parent/guardian last week. Permission slips will be collected at all lunches starting Friday, May 10. If any parent or student has any questions, please reach out to Ms. Nimmerguth at the email address above.

• Tutoring after school every Thursday from 2:15-4:15
  
• Seniors Last Day and Senior Prom May 23rd
• Seniors mandatory graduation practice May 29

Destiny Student Login Directions

Logging into Destiny allows you to see all the library books and chromebooks that are currently checked out to you and any fines that are on your record

• Go to Libraries.resa.net (or choose Library Card Catalog from wwcsd.net bookmarks)

• Select John Glenn High School

• Click Login in the upper right hand corner

• Username: Student ID number

• Password: Student ID number

• Click on My Account to see what is checked out, when it is due, and if you have any fines

XELLO: John Glenn 67% Completed!!!

Seniors: 72% Complete

Juniors: 63% Complete!!!

Sophs: 70% Complete

Frosh: 61% Complete!!!

***Every student that is incomplete has been sent an email and directions on how to complete their EDP's.

Presentations:

TBA:Wayne County Community College: Nursing, Surgical Tech, Dental, Pharmacy Tech

5/16: Excellent Choice Training: Nursing Assistant Training (FOR JUNIORS)

https://excellentchoicehct.info/programs

Field Trips: ***Must have XELLO completed

5/21: Detroit Carpenter and Millwright Training Center

https://www.buildmifuture.com/detroit-union-carpenters-millwrights/

College Admissions JUNIOR visits to John Glenn (Open Ms. Victoria Sparks GOOGLE CLASSROOM for the QR Code) GET A JUMP ON LOOKING AT COLLEGES.

*** Must have XELLO completed

5/10: Adrian College

5/14: Northern Michigan Univ

5/15: Washtenaw Community College

5/16: Madonna Univ

5/21: Schoolcraft College

5/22: Aveda Salon (Cosmetology, Hair Salon, Massage)

JUNIORS HOT SCHOLARSHIP for the FALL:

https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Apply/

• Follow Wayne-Westland Community Schools on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools

• Compassion Project January recognitions https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7332872520779042079?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451

• Student Experiment Went to Space https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7333262569077067054?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451

Threat Assessments and Internet Safety- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87961543561

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our very own Community Financial Student-Run Credit Union right here at John Glenn High School! Students can open an account or make deposits every Monday during their lunch period on campus and manage their funds at Community Financial Credit Union branches, online at cfcu.org, or through the mobile app! To help your student grow their green, have them sign up for a Community Financial Credit Union free student checking account at cfcu.org/scu. After your student swipes their new account’s connected debit card three times, they’ll receive a $50 deposit into their account!

Senior Info:

• Schoolcraft is hosting a virtual information night about "How to pay for college." Here is the link to register.

• If you are looking to send transcripts anywhere, please remember to make an account at parchment.com. This is how colleges, universities, NCAA eligibility centers, and scholarship applications are accepting official transcripts. Once you make an account, assign yourself to John Glenn High School Westland and request that John Glenn send your transcript to the colleges, universities, trade schools, NCAA eligibility centers, etc. Our counseling secretary looks at the account and electronically sends out the transcripts.

• Fill out your FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

• There are many scholarship opportunities. For more information, please visit our Scholarship link on our JGHS counseling website.

• Oakland University is hosting a virtual presentation for students and families to learn about paying for college. All participants must register at this link: https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpd-CqrDgtEtSLGgd9ehi07N6BdnqIv-W5

• If families are unable to join the webinar on the date/time you selected, they can always access OU-sponsored presentations or watch the recorded version on the Financial Aid Events website for students and families.

Please see Mrs. Lezak in her room to purchase a yard sign. The cost of a yard sign is 20$

We have a new student ID/lanyard policy for the 23/24 school year. Click on the link below to find out the details of this new policy. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d2jAiXuohNVQxLFqFG-wduxzJ-tR-zoxBSsI4zGdfUs/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the link below for the student parking pass forms. The student parking lot is located on the east side of the building. Students can ONLY park in the student parking lot. Please do not park anywhere else. Parking passes will be enforced this school year. Make sure to purchase a parking sticker.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14hHSqawP5ucg85wurAYbeYEUU9TzqsCZ/view?usp=sharing

Career Counselor Corner – Fall 2023 Newsletter

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 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 provide 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. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.

The Corewell Health John Glenn Teen Clinic is open! We provide physicals, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, sick care, and asthma management. We are grant-funded and accept all insurance. However, no patient will be turned away for inability to pay.

The clinic will be closed on the following dates and times:

Phone number: 734-419-2270 (Future Phone number 734-895-6275)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17aQm43C23NAR9Xrh0Q_i7C1NocouZ3uv?usp=sharing

Schedules and other great information can be found at https://johnglennrockets.com/

Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today! There are limited books at the next price point. Ensure your copy today.

Yearbook ordering link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1063102/John-Glenn-High-School-Westland/2024-Yearbook/20230609045142833151/CATALOG_SHOP/

The general yearbook page link contains senior photo and senior recognition ad information:

John Glenn Westland Yearbook

yearbooknerds.com

You can use this QR code to purchase tickets electronically for John Glenn Athletic events.