Roadrunner Review

September 8, 2023

As we close out our 2nd week of school, we find ourselves fully immersed into the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers and staff have been developing positive relationships with our amazing students, while also teaching students routines to support a safe, respectful and responsible learning environment. Our students are responding wonderfully as they navigate through their learning journey.

Safety drills are included in our learning routines. Students have already participated in a fire drill and lock down drill. They did a fantastic job! Click on this link to learn more about safety drills: https://www.smore.com/v81j7

In addition, please review this important letter from Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Kym Worthy regarding threats: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Shtr71xwyIcZUpdA0BvKixdIsd91GfuM/view?usp=sharing

Attendance is another huge focus as we move into this school year. We all know that coming to school each day greatly impacts student learning. Please review our new attendance policy: https://www.smore.com/k4y3s

Our partnership with you is critical to improving our student attendance. We will be providing fun incentives for students throughout the year to support positive attendance habits. In addition, you are invited to a Community Forum to learn more about our student attendance policy on Wednesday, September 13th from 6-7pm at the William D. Ford Career Technical Center, 36455 Marquette, Westland, Mi 48185.

• 23-24 District Calendar: 23-24 District Calendar
• September 27: No School (Staff Professional Development)
• October 5: Picture Day

We have had a lot of questions about how to order Roadrunner spirit wear. I am happy to share that The Top Cat Sales on-line store is now open. Purchase school spirit wear apparel and merchandise for you, family and friends now through September 10, 2023. Click this link to order your Roadrunner spirit wear: https://waynewestlandlandingpage23.itemorder.com/

Every Friday, we encourage our students, staff and families to wear Roadrunner spirit wear and/or red to celebrate being a Roadrunner. Of course we also have some fun with it and add a little competition as well. Each Friday, we select 3 classes with the most Roadrunner spirit. We select one winning class for grades (k-2), (3-5) and McGrath. Each winning class gets a Roadrunner flag that will hang outside of their classroom for the following week to show off their Roadrunner spirit. You can still order spirit wear from our on-line store until September 10th or you can wear red apparel. See the first winning classes of this school year listed below. Go Roadrunners!

For more pictures, go to our Roadrunner Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltMcGrathRoadrunners

If you have an appointment and you must pick up your child early, please expect delays and please come before 2:45 pm on full days. In the spirit of safety, our dismissal process involves all staff, and it is very difficult to have staff get a student early from their classroom to the office between 2:45 and 3:20 pm. Thank you for your support.

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™

1. Visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Click the “Sign Up” button
3. Enter school code 87839 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

Download the App

Download via: iPhone Android

Here Comes the Bus video: https://youtu.be/5JOukHCmbhk

Birthdays and holidays are very important. We understand and respect that parents want to send things to classrooms to celebrate birthdays. We encourage families to send fun pencils, books, fun markers, stickers...etc. In the spirit of safety, do not send food items such as cupcakes and cookies to celebrate birthdays. We are a NUT FREE school. Thank you for supporting safety.

Enroll today at 1-800-246-2154 or www.discoverchampions.com!

If you are approved for state child care assistance or food stamps care could be FREE! Call us for more information today!!

Call today at 734-776-8983 or 1-800-246-2154 and visit our website at www.discoverchampions.com today to learn more!

Email: Sandss@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/elementary-schools/roosevelt/
Location: 36075 Currier Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 734-419-2720

Mark Watson

Principal

Email: watsonm@wwcsd.net

Phone: 734-419-2720

Fax: 734-595-2126

Office Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.