Mrs. Michels Weekly Updates
Let's make it a great week!
Hello Hamilton Families!
January 15, 2024
Welcome to winter in Michigan!! When weather like this hits you know there is a good possibility of school cancellations. When school is cancelled the decision is made by the superintendent, then shared out with everyone. A robo call will go to the phone number listed on each students profile. I will post it on class Dojo, it will be listed on the district website, district facebook page and local news websites. There is no need to message me directly because If it is not posted that means I have no additional information. Here is a link to a letter that was sent out earlier this year regarding school closings.
With the Michigan winter storms people often lose power and keep their child at home. Please avoid this as school is the best place for students to be on any school day, but especially when you don't have power at home. At school they can stay warm, have breakfast and lunch and not miss a day of learning. Improved attendance is our goal this year!
It is a good idea to dress students in layers and make sure they have dry shoes to change into once they are in class. If your child needs a hat or gloves please reach out to me or call the office.
Friendly Reminders
- Remember that regardless of the temperature doors will not open until 8:15 as we do not have staff to supervise until that time.
- Make sure you pull into a parking place if you are getting out of your car.
- Our 5th Grade students will be participating in a music field trip on Wednesday, January 17th at Wayne Memorial. This will be an informance to see what music options they have available to them when they go to middle and high school. They will hear music from each group and learn about the band, choir and orchestra and how they can join each ensemble.
Here Comes the Bus App
If your child rides the bus Here Comes the Bus App is a great way to know exactly where your child's bus is at all times. This helps to know when the bus is running early or late too! Follow the steps below to download the app!
- 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/
Attendance
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.