Hicks Hive Hangout
October 2, 2023
Monthly Updates
We can't believe it is already October! The first full month of school has flown by. Students have been hard at work reviewing rules, routines and procedures, as well as digging into curriculum! Please review the information below for important reminders, dates and resources.
Reminders
- If you haven't had the opportunity, please take our Attendance Survey
- Our building uses Class Dojo to communicate with families. Please make sure that you connect with your child's teachers classroom.
- 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!
- No early dismissal after 3:30pm
- We have after school programs available! Click to learn more about Bright Futures and Champions
- Students should wear gym shoes on PE days. Please check with your child or their teacher to find out what day they have PE class
- 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!
Halloween is Coming!
Halloween Candy Donations
We need your help! We are collecting donations of Halloween candy for our students to Trick or Treat at Hicks! If you are able to donate, please bring it into the office. We will collect candy until Monday, October 30th. We are going to have our Halloween Parade on Tuesday, October 31st. Student can wear their costumes to school to celebrate! Students cannot wear masks or bring fake weapons that accompany their costumes.
Halloween Dance
Mark Your Calendars!
Click HERE to see our District Calendar
October 23rd - Board Meeting 7:00pm-9:00pm
October 25th - 5:00pm-7:00pm Halloween Dance
October 26th - 2:30pm 4th/5th Grade Halloween Concert
October 31st - Half Day; 12:20pm dismissal // Trick or Treating at Hicks & Halloween Parade
Coming Up:
November 7th - NO SCHOOL // Staff Professional Development Day
November 22nd - Half Day; 12:20pm dismissal
November 23rd-24th - NO SCHOOL // Thanksgiving Break
Girl's Basketball Registration is Open until 10/13!
Wayne Memorial Homecoming - Friday 10/6
October is College and Career Month!
Thank you, King Pancake!
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
Additional Ways to Support Your Child
Click HERE to learn about how to manage your child's screen time
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is a wonderful opportunity to prevent bullying by encouraging everyone to act with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. This year, a worldwide pandemic and a growing movement for racial equity and social justice have highlighted the need to unite communities for a better future. Now more than ever, it is crucial to join together in creating a world that is kinder, more accepting, and more inclusive.
Updated School Threat Letter From Prosecutor Kym Worthy
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!
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