SMS Weekly Update
5.26.23
Memorial Day Calendar
We will see the students back to school on Tuesday, May 30th.
Pep Assembly Recap
Culture Day at Stevenson MS
We had our Reality Fair this week!
The Reality fair is a simulation, sponsored by local credit unions, to help students learn how to handle budgeting and money/career management. Our 7th and 8th grade social studies classes participated in this event and had a great experience this week. Check out our social media pages for pictures!
Battle of the Books
Congrats to all who participated!
8th Grade Ceremony
Tuesday, May 30th from 6-7pm
Dress Code Reminder
Students are also not allowed to wear hats in the building or sunglasses.
If students are found in violation of the dress code they will be asked to change. If they do not have a change of clothes, they can wear donated items we have here at the school or a parent will need to drop off appropriate clothing for them.
Thank you!
School Store Summer Catalog
The store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students must have their ID to spend their points.
RAPS PARTY PLANNING
Parents/guardians, you can get involved here at the school and support your student by signing up for an area of need for the event. All open slots are listed in the link below.
Thank you!
8th Grade Farewell Dance Tickets
Tickets will be on sale May 30-June 1 during lunch for $20. Last day to purchase tickets will be Thursday, June 1.
All parents must sign the acknowledgement form for their child to attend the dance. The link is below.
Parent Chaperone Interest for the 8th Grade Dance
Future 7th Grade Students
The State of Michigan requires children to be age-appropriately vaccinated to attend school, unless a valid waiver applies. Children entering 7th grade are required to have documentation of the following vaccinations:
VaccinationsAll 7th Graders and 7-18 year old transfer students
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP, DTaP, Tdap)4 doses diphtheria and tetanus or 3 doses if 1st dose given on or after 1 year of age 1 dose Tdap at 11 years of age or older upon entry into 7th grade or higher
Polio4 doses or 3 doses if dose 3 was given on at or after 4 years of age
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)*2 doses at or after 12 months of age
Hepatitis B3 doses
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)1 dose at 11 years or age or older upon entry into 7th grade or higher
Varicella (Chickenpox)*2 doses at or after 12 months of age or current lab immunity or history of varicella disease
** If your student is not fully immunized by October 21, 2023, per the State of Michigan, they may not be able to attend school.
How to Get Required Vaccines:
- Physician offices- contact your doctor’s office
- Wayne County Health Department Immunization Clinic 33330 Van Born Rd Wayne, MI 48184 call 734-727-7100 for appointments
- Beaumont Child & Adolescent Health Center Adams 33475 Palmer rd. Westland, MI 48186 (located inside Adams Middle School) Call 734-728-2423 for appointments.
For vaccine waivers contact the Wayne County Health Department for appointments 734-727-7125.
Michigan Council of Women in Technology- Tech Camps for Middle School Girls
Due to generous grants from the State of Michigan and Corporate Partners, the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is sponsoring one-week technology camps for girls across the State of Michigan that introduce them to computer technologies through hands-on activities in a are fun and engaging way. Each session will engage students in age-appropriate topics ranging from game design, website design and robotics programming.
During the sessions, campers will have an opportunity to meet with professional women and men who work in technological fields and explore the many exciting and rewarding tech careers. Each week-long technology camp includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Here is the link to more information about the camps and how to register https://mcwt.org/programs/list/K-12-Initiatives/CAMP-INFINITY.
For more information on who we are and what we do visit our website https://mcwt.org/.
FREE Tutoring at SMS!
See the flyer below for more details.
We now have tutoring available to students during A lunch each day too! See Ms. Littlefield in room 107 for extra homework help during A lunch.
Wayne Westland Community Schools Summer Programs 2023
Wayne-Westland Community Schools have partnered with community organizations to provide a variety of exciting summer programs for our students. Click the link below to see all of the options and how to register your child.
Check Out These Amazing Upcoming Events and Important Information
Cheer Tryouts
On May 25th during lunches there will be 2 coaches from the cheer team that will be visiting to meet with interested students.
Mental Health Support
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If you ever have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at domank@wwcsd.net (Student Last Names: A-Le) or phillipsae@wwcsd.net (Student Last Names: Li-Z).
Sincerely,
Mrs. Doman and Ms. Phillips