HWE Weekly Reminders
1/16/22
Important Dates
January 17: Dr. MLK, Jr. Day Celebration - VIRTUAL
January 19: Wellness Wednesday Webinar
January 21: Hawk Pride
January 21: 5th Grade Trip to Walled Lake Western HS - Intro to Instruments
January 25: Half-Day of School - Staff Professional Development (Hawk Pick-up 12:10; Buses Depart by 12:25; SXI Dismissal 12:40)
January 25: Dine-to-Donate - Blaze Pizza
January 26: Geisler Band & Orchestra Performance for 5th Grade
COVID-19 Update
This week, the district updated our protocols based on recent guidance from the CDC, MDHHS, and OCHD. These changes are described below:
- IF ASYMPTOMATIC, the isolation period for students who test positive for COVID-19 is 5 days provided your child remains symptom-free. Day 0 is the test date if asymptomatic.
- IF SYMPTOMATIC, the isolation period for students who test positive for COVID-19 is 5 days IF after 5 days your child is symptom-free or symptoms are improving. Day 0 is the symptom onset date if symptomatic.
- In order to return to school, the following criteria must be met:
○ The 5 day isolation period is completed.
○ The individual is symptom-free or symptoms are improving. - Note: If your child’s symptoms are not improving or they need more time, then families should have their child stay home from school.
Please refer to the district email sent to all families on 1/12/22 for additional information.
We are grateful for the support of our families as we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic. We all have an important role in keeping our community healthy, particularly given the increase in cases across our country.
- All positive cases of COVID-19 must be reported to our main office. You can call our absence line (248-956-2690) or email LauraTayon@wlcsd.org or CatherineDuFresne@wlcsd.org.
- Please be specific and include symptoms, dates, and test result information (if available).
Schoolwide COVID-19 Data:
● Please refer to our district COVID-19 Dashboard to view our schoolwide data. The dashboard is updated daily. As individuals complete their quarantine, they are removed from our totals.
● Parents will continue to receive emails when there is a positive case of COVID-19 in their child’s class or grade. Parents can also monitor the dashboard for schoolwide
information.
Health and Safety Protocols:
Please continue to talk to your child about the importance of properly wearing masks, washing their hands (or using hand sanitizer), and staying home from school if they are not feeling well. Our custodial staff will continue to thoroughly clean our school on a daily basis and disinfecting wipes are used throughout the day by staff and students. Masks continue to be required inside our school and on our buses. Masks are not required outside or when eating/drinking.
Please monitor your child’s health closely. If they have any COVID-19 symptoms, they should stay home from school.
Thank you for your continued support. Together we can ensure our community stays healthy and that we mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Attention 2022-2023 Kindergarten Families!
Calling All Future HWE Hawks! We have started planning for the 2022-2023 school year and look forward to welcoming our incoming kindergartners.
Do you have a future Hawk at home? Please contact our main office so we can add you to our email list and start sharing information! Call 248-956-2600 or LauraTayon@wlcsd.org or CatherineDuFresne@wlcsd.org.
Do you know of a future Hawk in the community? Please spread the word and have them contact our main office. Thank you!
Kids Care Council Food Drive
On Tuesday, January, 18th Kids Care Council will be kicking off the “Souper Bowl of Giving” food drive around the time of the BIG GAME. We are asking students to bring in canned goods and other nonperishable grocery items to donate to Hospitality House to help those in need. Our goal is 500 lbs. The collection will run thru March 20th. There will be a box in front of the media center for students to place their items.
Dine to Donate
We have another opportunity for families to enjoy some great food while also supporting Hickory Woods and the PTA. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 25th (a 1/2 day of school) from 2-9pm at Blaze Pizza in Novi!
Order at the restaurant and show them the pink flyer that we will send home or this digital copy of the flyer. OR Order online or via the Blaze Pizza app and use code 1015A in the Coupon Code field at checkout when you order!
Thanks for your support!
Courage in OUR Stories
23rd Annual MLK Celebration Shifts to Virtual Event
The District's 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held virtually in 2022. The event will now be streamed live on the District website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page starting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17.
Hickory Woods will be well represented with several students sharing their "Express Yourself" projects.
Virtual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
We hope you'll join us virtually for this year's celebration!
Bus Route Cancellations - Bus 138
Bus transportation will not be available to students on Bus 138 this week (January 18 - 21).
Arrival: Drop-off begins at 8:50 a.m.
Dismissal: Hawk Pick-Up is from 3:45-4:05 p.m.
Click Here for more detailed information for our Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Carpooling with another family is encouraged and will save you both time! If you need help, please contact our main office so we can work together to find a solution. We want all of our children IN school!
Planning for 2022 - 2023
- In-District Transfer Request Period - January 3 - January 17
- School of Choice Application Period - January 17 - February 6
Please share this newsletter with other families who may be considering Walled Lake Schools for 2022 - 2023.
Subs Needed!
If you or someone you know is interested in subbing, substitute teachers are needed throughout the district. Several weeks ago, our daily rate was increased, including an incentive for every 20 days of subbing!
You do not need to work every day and can choose sub jobs as your schedule permits. All substitute teachers must register with EduStaff and meet the district’s requirements. To learn more, please contact our HR department (248-956-2192) or start registering with EduStaff!
HWE Open Staff Positions
We have the following positions open at Hickory Woods. Please consider any of your family, friends, or connections who might be a good fit for these positions and for our HWE Team.
ASD Program Teacher
Lunchroom Paraprofessional
Permanent Building Subs (2)
You can learn more HERE! (Sort by District, Select Walled Lake)
Winter Weather - Reminder
Students go outside for recess every day unless the temperature is zero degrees or below (including wind chill). Students must dress for the weather. Snow pants and boots are ESSENTIAL when there is snow on the ground. Please label items with your child's first and last name.
Arrival & Dismissal - Reminders
Thank you to the entire HWE community for your patience and flexibility during our transportation challenges. Due to bus route cancellations, we continue to expect more congestion at arrival and dismissal.
ALL drivers must use caution and drive slowly.
Avoid cell phone use in our parking lot.
Watch for pedestrians.
We all play an important role in making our arrival and dismissal routines efficient and safe.
To reduce congestion, please use bus transportation (if eligible and available).
Update Contact Information - REPEAT
WL Food Services
PTA Reflections
HWE PTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HWEPTA
HWE PTA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwepta
Community & District News
English as a Second Language Classes
Wellness Wednesdays
WLCSD will be putting on a Wellness Wednesday Series for families throughout the upcoming months.
Click here for more information!Arrival/Dismissal Information
1st Bell - 8:50 AM - Students Enter Building
Final Bell - 8:55 AM - School Day Begins
Dismissal - 4:00 PM
Buses Depart - 4:07 PM
SXI Program Arrival - 9:45 AM
SXI Program Dismissal - 3:35 PM
Communication is Key!
Laura Tayon - Principal's Secretary
Cathy DuFresne - Building Secretary
Cindy Kluz - Prime Time Care Supervisor
Important Phone Numbers:
Main Line: 248-956-2600
Attendance: 248-956-2690
Website: https://wlcsd.org/schools/elementary/hickory-woods/our-school/
Location: 30655 Novi Road, Novi, MI, USA
Phone: 248-956-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HWEPTA
Twitter: @HWE_Hawks