Hicks Hive Hangout
November 6, 2023
Monthly Updates
Hello Hicks Families! Happy November! We hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! We wanted to thank each and every family who celebrated with us at the dance, the parade, or by donating candy. These events truly wouldn't be possible without the support of our Hicks families!
Please review the information below for important reminders, dates and resources.
Reminders
- Attendance
- If your child is dropped off after 9:55am they will be marked absent for the morning
- If your child is picked up before 3:15pm they will be marked absent for the afternoon
- Please take our Attendance Survey if you haven't had the chance to yet!
- No early dismissal after 3:30pm
- If students are left at school at the end of the day, and we cannot get in contact with you or anyone on your child's emergency contact list, our protocol is to reach out to the Inkster Police Department to safely transport your child home
- Communication
- Our building uses Class Dojo to communicate with families. Please make sure that you connect with your child's teacher to sign up
- A message stating Handle with Care tells your child's teacher that they may need some extra support for the day due to something that is going on outside of the school environment.
- Please review the arrival/dismissal video for information on how to drop off and pick up your child. Click here to see it on Class Dojo!
- We have after school programs available! Click to learn more about Bright Futures and Champions
- Check out our Facebook page HERE
- Access all of our Hicks Resources HERE
- Does your child need tutoring? Click HERE to find resources to support your child!
Mark Your Calendars!
Click HERE to see our District Calendar
Coming Up:
November 7th - NO SCHOOL // Staff Professional Development Day
November 9th - Evolve Vision Testing at Hicks *send in permission slips*
November 20th - 7:00-9:00pm Board Meeting
November 22nd - Half Day; 12:20pm dismissal
November 23rd-24th - NO SCHOOL // Thanksgiving Break
Elementary Conferences
December 5th - Half Day; 12:20pm dismissal
- Conferences 1:00pm-4:00pm
December 7th - Half Day; 12:20pm dismissal
- Conferences 1:00pm-4:00pm & 5:00pm-8:00pm
Envolve Vision Testing
Meridian Health Plan is partnering with Envolve to bring their Vision Van to Wayne-Westland Community Schools. Visits to provide students FREE eye screenings, eye exams and prescription glasses are scheduled for November 9, 2023 at Hicks Elementary. The Envolve Vision Van will screen as many students as possible during the visit (students with a greater need for glasses may be prioritized if time constraints occur throughout the day).
There is no participation cost, and Envolve Vision Van will not collect any insurance information. All students MUST have a signed permission slip turned in to be seen. There are no exceptions to this policy. Included with the permission slip is a consent for photos/video. You do NOT need to sign this to receive services, but you still must turn in your consent for care permission slip.
Process for students being seen by the Envolve Vision Van:
- Students will complete a basic eye screening.
- If the screening notes that a student needs further evaluation, they visit the doctor on the fully equipped van to complete an eye exam.
- The doctor determines the student's prescription and whether or not they need glasses. If a student requires glasses, they pick out a pair with the help of an Envolve employee to ensure a good fit.
- The glasses are created offsite at a lab and mailed to the school within 3-4 weeks for distribution.
- Parents/guardians can take their child to a local optometrist for additional fitting and adjustment of glasses if needed.
The Weather is Changing!
Dress for the weather!
Girl's Basketball
A new sports season is upon us! Hicks Elementary is proud to have two girl's basketball teams this year! One team is coached by Ms. Deeter and Ms. Zahor, and the other team is coached by Ms. Hughey. Please see the picture for our teams' schedules, or reach out to your child's coach via email for more information.
November is Internet Safety Month!
This month Wayne Westland Community School District is highlighting the importance of Digital Citizenship. The resources listed below are ways that you can engage with your child around the topic of media balance.
Here Comes the Bus App
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has partnered with Here Comes the Bus to offer families an app that will help avoid students and parents from waiting too long for the bus. Here Comes the Bus allows parents to see where their child’s bus is along the route and when it will be at their bus stop.
Wondering where the bus is? Now you’ll know.
- See real-time map locations for your student’s buses
- Get push notifications when the bus gets close by
- Get everyone to the stop at the right time, every time
Sign up for Here Comes the Bus™
- 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!
Download the App
Here Comes the Bus video: https://youtu.be/5JOukHCmbhk
Volunteers Wanted!
Family Resource Center at WWCSD
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 services.
Hicks Attendance Hotline
If your student is going to be absent, please make sure you contact our attendance line at 734-419-2666. This is a different number than our regular office line! Thank you!
- If your child is dropped off after 9:55am they will be marked absent for the morning
- If your child is picked up before 3:15pm they will be marked absent for the afternoon
Hicks Free Laundry Mat
Just a reminder to ALL Hicks families that our washer and dryer are open and available for you to use 9:10 am-4:00 pm! We will supply the laundry soap for you to use. All you need to do is call to make sure it isn't being used at the time you plan on coming up to Hicks!
Wayne-Westland Mobile App
There's an app for that! Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a new mobile app that enables subscribers to quickly access information from our district website. You can view lunch menus, access parent and student connect, save events to your phone from our school calendars and much more. There are also quick links to our district Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels.
On your device, connect to the Android Play store or the iOS App Store and search for Wayne-Westland Schools, then upload the app.
Contact Us
Hicks Elementary School 🐝
100 Helen Street
Inkster, MI 48141
Main Office: 734-419-2660
Fax: 734-419-2658
Attendance Line: 734-419-2666
Student Hours
Full Day: 9:10 am - 4:00 pm
AM Half Day: 9:10 am - 12:20 pm