Tiger Talk
October 3, 2020
Oct. 5: WLE PTA meeting, 7 p.m. (See below for details.)
Oct. 7: Michigan's Official Pupil Count Day
Oct. 9: WLE Spirit Fridays: Pajama Day
Oct. 16: WLE Spirit Fridays: Hat Day
Oct. 23: WLE Spirit Fridays: Words on Your Shirt Day
Oct. 30: WLE Spirit Fridays: Costume Day
Oct. 30: 1/2 day of school for students -- Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
Eyeglasses found on playground
Virtual PTA meeting on Monday
To join the meeting:
- Go to www.zoom.us
- Click "Join a Meeting"
- Enter meeting ID 880 3592 9367
- Password is 822893
WLE welcomes our new teacher consultant
Hello Walled Lake Elementary Community,
My name is Kelly Rice and I am the new teacher consultant at WLE. I am so excited to be part of this wonderful community! Here's a little bit about myself:
After graduating from Central Michigan University, I continued my learning at Oakland University and Marygrove College, where I earned my Master’s Degree. I have an extensive background in elementary education and special education. I taught first, second and third grade before moving to the resource room to support students with disabilities reach their full potential as learners. Most recently, I served as the teacher consultant for Walled Lake Central High School.
My husband and I enjoy traveling around the country to spend time with our three grown children who live in California, Colorado and on the west side of Michigan. When not working, I can be found baking, gardening or reading a great book.
I am thrilled to be part of the Tiger learning community!
Notes from the Social Worker
Give a shout out to your child's teacher
FOOD ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Food Service: Breakfast & lunch available
A survey is no longer needed to request breakfast or lunch for your student(s). There is now a waiver that allows meals to be provided for all children under the age of 18 and adults with disabilities 26 years of age or under, regardless of status or what district they are enrolled or not enrolled in.
Families can pick up meals from Walled Lake Central, Northern or Western high schools, every Monday from 12-1:30 p.m. If school is closed on a Monday, meals will be distributed the next school day. WLCSD can provide seven days of breakfast and seven days of lunch, regardless of when school is scheduled, until at least Dec. 31, 2020.
Hospitality House helps feed our community
The Hospitality House has been fighting hunger in our community since 2002. It distributes more than 35,000 pounds of food to approximately 450 households every month.
Qualified households can shop the food pantry aisles twice a month at no charge. The quantity of food distributed is based on the household size.
To apply for food assistance, visit the pantry (click here for food distribution hours) and bring the following documents:
- A Proof of Identification for all members of the household: driver's license, state ID, Social Security cards and/or birth certificates for children
- Proof of Income: pay stubs, unemployment letters, Social Security letters, bank statements showing income deposits, tax returns
- Proof of Expenses: rent/mortgage bill, utilities
No appointment is needed and you receive food the date of your visit. If you have any questions, please call Hospitality House at (248) 960-9975.
Second Step: WLE's social-emotional curriculum
To find out more about the Walled Lake Schools Foundation for Excellence, read the article below or click HERE.
Foundation for Excellence provides much-needed support
Our school has truly benefitted for nearly 30 years from the support of Walled Lake Schools’ Foundation for Excellence (FFE), a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Please view this snapshot of recent Foundation grant awards received by our school and allocated to the district to benefit K-12 students and educators. FFE’s outreach also includes the Shuman CDJR Performing Arts Student Grant Program and 5th Grade Camp Scholarship fund for our district’s Title 1 elementary schools.
Check out FFE’s fall flyer or visit the Foundation’s website to more fully understand the FFE’s commitment to WLCSD. The Foundation is sustained through annual fundraising (Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle, Count on Me Program-WLCSD staff payroll donations, & golf scramble), private and public sector donations and receipt of memorials, honorariums, and alumni gifts. Donations can be made online to help sustain FFE’s mission and support for our schools. Checks are also accepted and can be made payable to the "Foundation for Excellence" and mailed to 850 Ladd Rd., Bldg. D, Walled Lake, MI 48390.
Questions? Email the Foundation's Executive Director, MichelleBianco@wlcsd.org.
Important information about iReady testing for all K-5 students
Between Sept. 21 and Oct. 16, your child will be taking the iReady Diagnostic Assessment at home since we are learning virtually right now. During a normal school year, this would be done at school. Because the iReady results are used to provide targeted teacher instruction and "just right" iReady instructional lessons, it is CRITICALLY IMPORTANT that students do not receive any assistance from others while answering the iReady questions.
The iReady is an "adaptive" test, meaning the questions will change as a result of how your child did on the previous question. Your child will be presented with questions that are too easy, too hard and just right. The test ends when a child answers 50% of the questions correctly and 50% incorrectly. The adaptive nature of this diagnostic provides educators with very specific information to guide instruction according to your child's needs.
As a parent myself, I know how difficult it is to stand by and watch your child struggle when they don't know the answer to something. When your child takes the iReady diagnostic, he/she will not know all of the answers. THIS IS OK! I have included the "Supportive Phrases to Use with Students While Assessing at Home" document below to provide some talking points to support your child during the assessment.
Please take some time to explore the information below. It's extremely important that you are familiar with the purpose of the iReady Diagnostic, what it will look like as it is administered at home, and how you can support your child and our school's iReady diagnostic.
Your child's teacher will provide you with specific dates and the format for administration of the iReady for his/her class. Given the inexperience of our youngest learners with some technology skills, the administration of the iReady will require parent support.
Don't forget to report tardies and absences
If your child will be absent or late, or needs to end the remote day early due to illness or a scheduled appointment, you must leave a message on the Attendance Line. It is also helpful if you let the teacher know. Every teaching and learning moment is crucial, and we appreciate your partnership to ensure good attendance and participation.
WALLED LAKE ELEMENTARY 24-HOUR ATTENDANCE LINE: (248) 956-4390
Typical Our Path learning schedule
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday/Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lunch: 12-12:40 p.m.
Half-day Dismissal: 12:25 p.m.
GSRP and Head Start Preschool at Walled Lake Elementary
WLE Therapy Dog Program Support!
WLCSD Foundation For Excellence, Lakes Area Rotary, and Charlie McVey Fund
Walled Lake Elementary has been selected as one of the next three schools in WLCSD to receive a therapy dog! A therapy dog costs about $8,000. We will need to raise $4,500 as a first step to secure a puppy and move forward in the process. Walled Lake Elementary is thrilled to announce that through the WLCSD Foundation For Excellence, the Lakes Area Rotary and Charlie McVey Fund has generously donated $3,333 to WLE's Therapy Dog program.
Thanks to their generosity, we are just under $1,600 from moving forward in the process. If you or your business would like to learn more about making a donation to WLE's Therapy Dog Program, please contact Ms. Torey Fifer, WLE Therapy Dog Handler at VictoriaFifer@wlcsd.org or Mrs. Julie Amann, WLE Principal, at JulieAmann@wlcsd.org.
IncrediPets Market to Provide Food for WLE Therapy Dog!
2020-2021 FORMS & RESOURCES
Walled Lake Elementary Office Contacts
Julie Amann
Principal JulieAmann@wlcsd.org
248-956-4300
Sharon McConnell
Principal's Secretary SharonMcConnell@wlcsd.org
248-956-4302
Becky Kosaian
Building Secretary RebeccaKosaian@wlcsd.org
248-956-4304