Weekly Updates and Reminders 2/24-3/7
Hello Hamilton Families!
Welcome back after what I hope was a nice break! Hopefully the kids all had a chance to have some fun out in the snow. Please remember our focus on getting to school on time and staying for the whole day. We are in the last quarter of our school year and we need to make every minute count. In our Hamilton Vision statement we wrote that our vision for success includes personal responsibility and discipline, being at school on time every day is a way to practice that life skill.
Family Reading Night
We hope you will join us for Family Reading Night on 2/27 from 5-6:30. Our theme this year will be "Roll out the Red Carpet for Reading!
We will have free snacks, activities and books to give away!
Parent Survey
If you haven't already done so please take a few minutes to take this parent survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDDv9tkNcypvFgvNgSOf8CBZ-8QgxzI6qiP7_nzb603AcGHg/viewform
Popcorn Day
Popcorn Day is this Friday, 2/28. Bags are .75 cents each or 2 for $1, with a limit of 4 bags. Popcorn will be sent home and not eaten at school.
If you are available to volunteer for a few hours Friday morning to help with popcorn day please reach out to Stephanie at 734-812-1806
PBIS Corner
The week of 2/24 we will launch our new spotlight behavior, Be an Upstander- See Something- Say Something.
Our goal is to eliminate violence and bullying behavior. This month we will focus on being an Upstander and when we see something that doesn't look safe or right we are going to speak up.
Here are some short videos to watch with your child about being an upstander
Hamiltons Healthy Habits
As a Building Healthy Communities school we have been a part of the fresh fruit and vegetable initiative where all students are offered fresh fruits and vegetables two times a week. We are seeing so many students trying new things and self selecting fruits and vegetables more often. Ask your child what fresh fruit or vegetable they at this week.
A delicious way to keep little bones strong! This Kid-Friendly Smoothie is packed with calcium & vitamin D—essential for growing kids!
Why it's great for kids:
Milk & Greek yogurt = Calcium for strong bones & teeth
Mango & fortified milk = Vitamin D for better calcium absorption
Banana & chia seeds = Fiber & energy for active little ones
Easy Recipe:
- 1 cup fortified milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Blend & enjoy a nutritious, kid-approved treat!
#HealthyKids #BoneBoost #EasyNutrition #BuildingHealthyCommunities
February
2/24 Comfy Cozy Day- Wear your comfy clothes
2/27 Family Reading Night 5-6:30
Tornado Drill
2/28 Popcorn Day
Advanced Planning
March
3/14 Kindergarten Round up 1:30-2:30
1/2 day-dismissal 11:40
3/20 Spring Picture Day
3/24-3/28 No School (Spring break)
April
4/18 No School Good Friday
4/30 No School- Teacher Professional Development
May
5/23-5/26 No School- Memorial Day
June
6/10 1/2 Day- Dismissal 11:40
6/11 Last Day of School
1/2 Day-Dismissal 11:40
Instrumental Music Performance
Our high school and middle school students will be performing at Stockmeyer Auditorium - Wayne Memorial HS at 7pm on Thursday March 13! This is a great opportunity to see our students shine and see what they will have the opportunity to do in middle school and high school.
Transportation
We are having some issues with behavior on the bus. Please talk to your student and remind them of the expected behavior on the bus. Please keep in mind that the bus is a privilege and if your child is loses his/her privilege of using the bus they are still required to attend school. Being safe on the bus is critical and the expectation for all students who ride the bus. Students who do not follow the bus expectations will have consequences and if the behavior is repeated they could be removed from the bus.
The district has an app called Here Comes the Bus. This wonderful free app allows you to track exactly where you child's bus is at all times.
Sign up for Here Comes the Bus™
- 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!
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/