Baker Elementary
March 17 2023
A Note from Mrs. Cimek
Hello Baker Families,
As we near Spring Break, it is often we begin to see an increase in behaviors both in class and at recess. Sure enough, this year is no different.
Please rally with us in ensuring we are able to both create a safe environment, while also focusing on learning.
We have many exciting events and learning opportunities to look forward to yet this year and know with your partnership, it will go smoothly and be enjoyable.
Respectfully,
Rachel Cimek
Upcoming Dates
- March 20 -- WEPA Meeting @ 6:30 at Steeby
- March 20 thru 29 -- Hearing/Vision Screenings provided by ACHD
- March 21 -- Author Visit
- March 31 thru April 7 -- Spring Break
- April 14 -- Popcorn Friday
- April 17 -- WEPA Meeting @ 6:30 at Steeby
- April 18 @ 6-7pm - Kindergarten Round Up
- April 21 -- Progress Reports Published to Portal
- April 24 thru April 28 -- Kindergarten Screening
- May 3 -- Art Show (more info coming soon)
- May 5 -- Popcorn Friday
- May 10 -- 1/4 Mile Run
- May 15 -- WEPA Meeting @ 6:30 at Steeby
- May 29 -- Memorial Day (No School)
- May 30 -- Field Day
- June 2 -- Last 1/2 Day of School
Reading Month Calendar
CHECK OUT THE FUN WE'VE HAD!
Enrollment is now OPEN for the 2023/2024 school year!
We are welcoming enrollments for all grades, but are especially encouraging families who have children who will be entering either Young Fives or Kindergarten, to complete this important first step!
Go to www.waylandunion.org and find the "Enrollment" button near the top.
If you already have a child who attends a school in the Wayland district, chances are you have a parent portal set up. If so, click on the "Existing Families Enrollment" and follow the prompts to start the Online Registration process (make sure to choose 2023/2024 year). Make sure to hit the “SUBMIT” button when you are done! You will receive an email letting you know whether your enrollment application has been APPROVED or placed on HOLD. If it’s “approved", then you will wait for further instructions from the Baker office in the weeks to come. If it’s placed on “hold” that means that the Administration Building needs additional information or documents from you, in order to process the enrollment. You will need to call the Administration Building (Not Baker) at 269-792-2181 and ask for Dawn Stein who is our district registrar.
If you forgot your login for the portal, please contact helpdesk@waylandunion.org to reset the password.
If this is your first child in Wayland or you’ve never had a portal, click on "New to WUS Enroll” and click through all the screens, answering each question as you go. Make sure to hit the “SUBMIT” button when you are done! After the online portion is done, you will get an email saying your enrollment application is on HOLD. You will need to call the Admin. building at 269-792-2181 to set up an "enrollment meeting" with Dawn Stein, the district registrar. You will need to bring your child’s original birth certificate (a copy will be made at Admin) and 2 proofs of residency. At that time, Dawn will have you sign a concussion awareness form and also a permission slip that allows your child’s school to check his or her immunization status on the Michigan Immunization database. Both of these forms will stay in your child’s school record the entire time he or she attends Wayland schools. She may also have you sign a School of Choice form, if that is required for your child to attend Wayland. When that meeting is done, your application status will be changed to “approved’ and you will wait for further instructions from the Baker office in the weeks to come.
Please email battenfieldk@waylandunion.org with any questions you may have.
Preschool Enrollment for 2023-24
Wayland Union Schools Preschool is taking admissions for three and four year old tuition preschool students for the 2023-2024 school year.
The district will offer both 3 and 4 year old programs at Baker and Dorr Elementary Schools. Students need to turn 3 or 4 by September 1, 2023 and be toilet trained. Both half and extended day options will be available for four year olds and half day options for three year olds.
A new, online admission and billing system called Brightwheel will be implemented to make it easier for parents to register, make monthly payments, and receive communications from teachers.
For more details, please visit our website and find the pre-admission link on the homepage or go to “Departments>Early Childhood>Preschools” to learn more. Questions can be directed to Laurie Zywiczynski, Director of Early Childhood, at lauriez@waylandunion.org.
Hearing/Vision Screening
The ACHD will once again be providing our students with hearing and vision screenings in March. See the letter below for more information.
See the graphics below for even more info regarding the H/V screenings
MARCH MENU
WEPA Meetings
High Five!
Has anyone within Wayland Union Schools done something that made you want to give them a high five? Now you can virtually! On Wayland's website, there is a spot for you to share! If you'd rather have an easy link, this is for you.