Mrs. Michels Weekly Updates
Let's make it a great week!
March 4, 2024
Hello Hamilton Families!
What a great turn out for Family Reading Night! It was great to see so many families enjoying the activities! Thank you to our PTA for hosting the Book Fair, the Westland Public Library for being a guest reader and the give aways, National Kidney Foundation for the healthy snacks and fun activity, Mrs. Swanson for being a guest reader, our student council students for helping to host and especially our staff for not only helping with the evenings activities but the planning they did to make it a fun night! Check out the calendar below (it was sent home last week) and see the fun activities we have planned for March is Reading Month!
Please remember that our service and safety squad enter the front doors and ALL other students need to enter their grade level doors. We have a number of staff out side and standing at doors ( you can't always see the people standing at the door from outside) to monitor students and let them in when they get to the door. Parents if you need to enter the building please remember to drop your child off at their grade level door then you walk around to the office. These procedures are in place for the safety and security of all students and I thank you in advance for following this procedure.
Attention all 5th grade families: Please take some time to look over the attached Middle School Course Description Guide and selection sheet with your student. On March 11, 5th grade teachers will assist students in entering their course selections for their 6th grade school year. Please work with your student to number his/her course preferences for elective classes on the selection sheet before March 11th.
Important dates
3/4 Tornado Drill
3/6 Wellness Wednesday-Wear your workout wear
3/14 1/2 day- Dismissal 11:40
Kindergarten, Young 5s Kickstart 1pm
3/21 Additional Kindergarten/ Young 5s registration time 6-7pm
3/25-3/29 Spring Break-No school
4/1 Report Card viewable in Parent Connect
Principal- Mrs. Kelley Michels
Secretary- Mrs. Chris Karaim
School phone 734-419-2650
School hours 8:30-3:20
Arrival 8:25am
Tardy bell 8:30am
Dismissal 3:20pm
Office hours 8:00-3:50
District Updates and News
There will be an increased police presence at our elementary schools to monitor and ensure safe driving around our schools. Please remember (especially with the warmer weather) you can park or let your child out at one of the corners and let your child walk a little. The crossing guards are there to make sure the students cross safely and it keeps you out of the parking lot traffic. Also remember when dropping your child off from the parking lot, you must pull to the curb, do not let them out in the middle lane as this is too dangerous. If you are getting out of the driver seat of your car at any time, you must pull into a parking space.
Here Comes the Bus App
If your child rides the bus Here Comes the Bus App is a great way to know exactly where your child's bus is at all times. This helps to know when the bus is running early or late too! Follow the steps below to download the app!
- 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!
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
If your child arrives more than 45 minutes late it will count as an absence. If your child leaves more than 45 minutes early, it will also count as an absence.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
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 serviceshttps://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/hamilton/
https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/hamilton/calendars/
You can also follow the Wayne Westland Community School page on Facebook for updates and information too!
Thank you for your continued support!
Make it a great week!
M.M. :)