WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

This week we close out the month of September, have our Homecoming Week, AND it's the Official State Count Day for School Districts in Michigan.

WMHS Homecoming Week Information --

• Homecoming Week: September 30 - October 5.
• See the Theme days below.
• The Pep Rally is Thursday, 5th and 6th Hour.
• The Homecoming Fair, Parking Lot Celebration, will run from 4-6pm.
• The Game is Friday evening, 7pm. *Royalty will be crowned at halftime.
• The Dance is Saturday evening, 6:30-9:30pm.

Count Day on Wednesday --

• Our student count determines our funding from the State.
• Our funding from the State determines our programming that we can offer at WMHS.
• It is imperative that your scholar is at school and in their ALL of their classes on Count Day!!

Have a great Homecoming Week!!!

#WaynePride

Cory J. Gildersleeve

Principal

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours." ~~Henry D. Thoreau

#BeConfident

The safety and well-being of our staff and students is our top priority. Our students can be proactive in helping us in maintaining a safe school environment by reporting anonymous concerns promptly. Please encourage your child to report any potential safety concerns to a staff member or contact the OK2SAY program through the following channels:

• Call: 8-555-OK2SAY

• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)

• Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring the safety of our school community.

#StrongerTogether

Student 'Golden Tickets' - Starting Soon

• Attendance is the #1 factor in your academic performance!
• Come to school everyday!
• Get to class on time!
• Stay in class, as nothing good is happening in the halls during class time!
• Make good choices!
• Develop good habits!

Get Organized - use folders, eliminate clutter

Make Lists - list what needs to be done

Plan - break down list by how much time each item will take

Develop routines - set aside time each day to review the day and to study

Use your time wisely

Ask for help

Mon, 9/30

• Full Day

Tues, 10/1

• Full Day
• 9th Grade Counseling Presentations, in ELA Classes

Wed, 10/2

• Full Day
• State Student COUNT DAY!
• 9th Grade Counseling Presentations, in ELA Classes
  
• University of Michigan representative visit during 5th Hour (eligible students received an invitation)
• Upward Bound Meeting, 6th Hour

Thurs, 10/3

• Full Day
• Homecoming Pep Rally 5th and 6th Hour

Fri, 10/4

• Full Day
• Upward Bound Informational Meetings, in SS Classes
• Homecoming Fair, Parking Lot Celebration, 4pm-6pm
• Homecoming Game, 7pm and Royalty Crowning at halftime

Sat, 10/5

• Homecoming Dance, 6:30-9:30pm, WMHS Cafe and Main Gym

September 2024

• Sept 30th-Oct 5th: Wayne Memorial Homecoming Week

October 2024

• 2nd - COUNT DAY

• 3rd - Homecoming Pep Rally: 5th and 6th Hours

• 4th - Upward Bound presentations for 9th graders during social studies classes

• 4th - Homecoming Fair: 4-6pm

• 4th - Homecoming Game: 7pm

• 5th - Homecoming Dance: 6:30-9:30pm

• 9th and 10th - Parent / Teacher Conferences

• 24th - Picture Retake Day

• 25th - 1st Quarter Ends

Ahoy matey!! On August 18 members from both Accelerated English 10 classes set sail on the Detroit River with the Inland Seas Education Association out of Suttons Bay, Michigan. On the three-masted schooner, Alliance, students engaged in authentic learning of how to raise sails on a ship and take water quality samples with plankton. The ship traveled along the river to various stations including lessons in the cultural and ecological story of the Detroit River, or a timed competition to assemble a puzzle of the Great Lakes. Below deck, students examined their plankton sample using scientific tools. A favorite activity for some was the "two minutes of silence" - no phones, no talking, just sitting on the deck of the ship with the sensory experience offered by the breeze, the water, the ship itself, and their own thoughts.

Homecoming Events

FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE RETURNING TO THE DANCE!! Students will be able to purchase $5 tickets at the dance to be used to buy Cinnabon or Auntie Ann's Pretzels.

9/30-10/4: Spirit Week - Spirit Days Listed below

10/3: Pep Rally - Check your email for information on game participation.

10/4: Hoco Fair 4pm - 6pm, Hoco Game 7pm, Crowning Royalty at halftime

10/5: Hoco Dance at WMHS 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Picture ID required for entry. No large bags allowed!!

Upward Bound is a federally funded program that we are fortunate to have here at WMHS. This program is designed to assis, encourage, and motivate students who have the potential and desire to continue their education beyond high school. Currently there are 69 students in the program. Beginning October 4, 2024, new students will be able to begin application process. Please stop by the Upward Bound Office (in the library) for more information.

- New Member recruitment process:

• Upward Bound presententation will be in 9th grade social studies classes on October 4, 2024.
• Interested students will need to come to the goal setting meeting on either Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 2 - 3 or on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:30 - 7 am.
• Essay is due on Friday, November 15, 2024.
• Application and tax information are due Friday, December 13, 2024.
• Interviews will be Monday, January 27, 2025 through Friday, January 31, 2025, by appointment.
• Selection committee will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
• New recruits will be announced on Friday, February 7, 2025

- If you are interested in Upward Bound but not in 9th grade, come see Mrs. Webb or Ms. Moore in Upward Bound offices to get a pass for presentation.

- Field trip to Plymouth Orchard on October 16, 2024.

Bright Futures Hub

• Counselors, CCR, your College Advisor, and Career Counselor will be presenting to seniors on Tuesday, October 8 regarding plans after high school. This will include making Parchment accounts for seniors to send their transcripts to colleges.

• Counseling Department Website

• Quarter 1 Counseling Newsletter

• College and Career Hub

🦓 Keep those contracts coming! 🦓

We are excited to say over 175 scholars so far have decided to join Champions! We're off to a great recruitment start - and there's still 2 weeks left to join! Come be a part of a supportive mentoring team, work towards your goals, and make a little extra 💲along the way.

Announcement - We have moved! 🛺

While we are sad to leave our second-floor home, Champions is excited to share we are now a part of the first-floor action in Room 110. Please come and visit us as we get settled into our new space!

Contracts - 📝

We have made them short and sweet! Please feel free to stop by our office to get a contract. If we are not in, we have some available in a folder on our door. You can also download a copy here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cjuu0QNmBIJHYjFKn0034ZLFhdf0VwU9/view?usp=sharing

But don't delay - contracts are due by OCTOBER 4th!

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at tgccow@gmail.com or visit us in room 110.

Please support thse local businesses that support WMHS.

AKA Sports 34932 W. Michigan Ave Wayne

Dairy Queen 3007 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI

Flowers in the Mitten 34852 W.Michigan Ave Wayne, MI

Helium Studio 3127 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI

Snazzy Treats and Eats 35139 E Michigan Ave Wayne, MI

• Interim Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Mr. Mark Woodson

• Athletics Website

Come out and support our teams!

Go to https://waynememorialathletics.org/main/calendar for updated schedule of events. Please use this link for our most up-to-date upcoming games this week.

Student passes are available through Go Fan. You must have your student ID to purchase, Students will still need to show ID at the gate when redeeming tickets. The link is below. https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10119

• No Backpacks or School Bags allowed at home events.
• All Elementary and Middle School Students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
• Students must show ID at gate when redeeming ticket.
• No Re-Entry

Email: gildersleevec@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/high-schools/wayne-memorial-high-school/
Phone: (734) 419- 2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwcsd
Twitter: @wwcsd