

Connections Digital Newsletter
November 10, 2022

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up - November 30, 2023
Greetings Wayne-Westland Families,
Winter has arrived this week with colder temperatures and even some snow. Winter weather can take a toll on school attendance. Snow, ice and rain can make it hard to get children to school. Illnesses such as colds, flu, fevers, and earaches are more frequent in the winter. Here is some information to help keep your children healthy and in school this winter.
Develop backup plans for getting your children to school. Can someone give them a ride to school if your child usually walks or stands at a bus stop?
Dress for the weather. Even a short walk in frigid weather can be dangerous. Ensure your child has a warm coat, gloves, hats and boots. Elementary students will also go out for recess if the temperatures, with wind chill, are above 20°. Remind older children that a hoodie is not an outdoor coat.
Resources are available. If you need help with winter clothing, please contact your child's school for assistance.
Sick children should stay home. School attendance is important, but sick children should not be at school. Also, if your child becomes ill during the school day, have a backup plan for who can pick them up if you are unavailable. If your children need to stay home for a prolonged period due to illness, talk to your child's teacher to find out about resources and class assignments they can do at home to keep learning once they feel well enough.
What about snow days? You can find information about our inclement weather procedures on our website.
Sincerely,
John Dignan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Earn College Credits in High School
Did you know that Wayne-Westland Community Schools District has an Early College Program? Wayne-Westland Early College is a rigorous program that offers high school students an opportunity to earn college credit, industry credentials, and up to an associate degree while still in high school.
While there are many options for district high school students to earn college credit, this is the only path that provides students with an associate degree.
Current 8th, 9th, and 10th-grade district students and Career Tech EMT, Firefighting, and Future Educator students are eligible to apply. WWEC is hosting information sessions to support families in exploring this opportunity on the following dates:
- January 17, 2024 - 6 p.m., William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
- January 31, 2024 - 6 p.m., via Zoom (Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190989589 )
Holiday Shopping
You are invited to join us for our student-inspired creations micro enterprise event from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, at the Mary Browe Senior Center, 36745 Marquette, Westland.
The micro enterprises are student-run companies offering products to the community while providing our students hands-on opportunities to develop universal work skills. All proceeds are reinvested into the micro business programs to support student growth and learning.
Wayne-Westland Wild Cards Esports Team
High school students from across the district battled hard this season as part of the Wayne-Westland Wild Cards Esports team. The Overwatch Spades team tied for first in the state, and the Overwatch Hearts team was in the top 16 in the state.
The season is revving up again, with teams playing Rainbow 6, Mario Kart 8, and Counter Strike 2. Games are played on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/waynewestlandesports.
FRC Under the Tree Donations Accepted December 4-15
Help make the holiday season merry and bright for some families in the district by donating one or more of the following new, unopened items:
New Toiletries- shampoo, conditions, deodorant for men and women, toothpaste, bar soap, chapstick, body wash, dish soap, and laundry soap
Other Items- socks and underwear in men, women and childrens' sizes
New, unopened items can be dropped off at the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education Office, 36745 Marquette, Westland, 48185 until Friday, December 15, 2023.
Fiesta of Free Cash
Wayne-Westland Community Schools and the Wayne County College Access Network will present Fiesta of Free Cash from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey St, Westland, 48186.
High school students and their families should attend this event to learn how to get free cash for their post-secondary educational plans. The panel will share information on FAFSA, scholarships, GED assistance, and skilled trade professions.
There will also be free food, childcare, and prizes.
Wayne-Westland Children's Theater Company Presents Willy Wonka
Join the Wayne-Westland Children's Theater Company for a performance of Willy Wonka. Performances will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024, and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2023, at Wayne Memorial High School's Stockmeyer Auditorium, 3001 Fourth Street, Wayne, 48184. Tickets are available at the door.
Congratulations John Glenn High School Coach Mensing
Helpful Resources
Care Solace provides mental health and substance abuse support
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. Care Solace is a confidential and free service for students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers by locating a therapist that meets their specific needs. They will call providers, verify insurance, and even help you make an appointment.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in any language.
Visit caresolace.com/wwcsd
Note: Care Solace is not a crisis line. If you or a loved one are experiencing an emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988 on your phone or visit 988lifeline.org/chat/ to chat with a trained mental health professional who can provide help.
District resources for families
- Family Resource Center (FRC) Info: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net
- Breakfast/Lunch Menus for K-12 students
- Champions-Before/After school care
- Parent Connection-View your student's NWEA scores, attendance, report cards, update your contact and emergency contact information
- Emergency Information Guide- What you need to know about district protocols during an emergency situation
- Peachjar-Electronic Flyers
- Chain of Command-How to Effectively Communicate with School and District Staff
- Student Code of Conduct