Dear Families,
We hope you have a fantastic weekend! This memo is filled with important information. Please take the time to read all sections so you are up to date with current information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or bukoskysm@wwcsd.net.
Sincerely,
Erin Eaton & Stacie Bukosky
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Finalists!
National History Day
The National History Day competition is back and students have been working tirelessly to prepare for the big day! Students showcased their presentations in front of a panel of judges, hoping to advance to the next level. Each year, National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or the more recent past. The 2022-2023 theme is Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. Thank you to all the teachers, parents, and staff that helped our students prepare for the big event!
Congratulations to our winners!
Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the next level of the National History Day Competition. The following students will compete at the Regional Competition at the National Detroit Museum on March 4, 2023.
8th Grade
Ballard, Kamryn – Individual Exhibit
Brown, Laylah – Individual Documentary
Butler, Justin – Individual Web Design
Coleman, Kaden – Group Exhibit
Craig, Avery – Individual Web Design
Gagnon, Kenneth – Group Exhibit
Garrett, Rachael – Group Documentary
Green, Jeffery – Individual Web Design
Hensler, Christopher – Group Exhibit
Humphrey, London – Group Web Design
Ikenyi, Chris – Group Web Design Alternate
Jones, Madyzxon – Individual Exhibit
Lindstrom, Jack – Group Exhibit
Mariscal, Stella – Group Web Design
Moore, Mar’kisha – Group Documentary
Moore-Smith, Joslynn – Individual Documentary
Moses, D’Juan – Group Exhibit
Oliver, Monique – Individual Exhibit
Otokiti, Evan – Group Documentary
Perry, Brianna – Individual Documentary
Post, Lucian – Group Exhibit
Rawls, Amelia – Historical Research Paper
Reyes-Hernandez, Camila – Group Documentary
Shearer, Wyatt – Group Web Design
Stubbs, Jalen – Historical Research Paper
Tetreault, Annalese – Group Web Design
Washington, SirDaniel – Group Web Design Alternate
7th Grade
Effah, Vivian – Group Website
Nguyen, An – Group Website
Staniszewski, Axel – Historical Paper
Alcantara, Camila – Group Documentary
McDonald, Sa’Riyah – Group Documentary
LAST CALL – All Orders and Payments are due on Monday!
Adams Middle School is raising money by selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits to help pay for several things happening during the second half of the year. Funds raised will pay for:
- Washington D.C. (Students that are going on this trip will have their profit applied towards their individual balance owed)
- NWEA Incentives
- Classroom Resources, Incentives and Celebrations
- Upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
- End of Year 8th Grade Celebration
- And much more!
It’s time for you, your friends, and your family to stock up with Little Caesars Pizza Kits! Have them on hand for quick dinners, parties or entertaining! We are asking that everyone sells two kits to help us reach our goal.
How:
Fill out the top portion of your order form with your name and your preferred contact phone number (cell phone numbers preferred). Collect payment at the time you take orders. We accept cash, but will not accept personal checks.
You may also order and pay online by credit card now!:
- Go to www.PizzaKit.com
- Got to Products then click on Shop
- Select Ship My Order to the Group (All Kits ordered online are delivered to Adams on delivery day.)
Our Fundraiser ID # is 419253
Fundraiser start date:
Online starts NOW! Orders forms were sent home this week. Payment will be due January 30, 2023 (Late orders will NOT be accepted.)
Week of Pizza Kit Pickup:
February 13, 2023 (Just in time to have on hand for mid-winter break)!
Where:
Adams Middle School – More info to come regarding the exact time pickup will take place. We will ask that you please pick up your Pizza Kits as soon as possible the day of as we do not have onsite storage. We are not responsible for orders that are not picked up on delivery day.
Volunteers Needed!
We’ll also need several helpers on the day of delivery to help sort orders. Please look for more details soon!
Thank you for your support and participation!
Middle School Parents Still Make the Difference
Please follow the link below to access the January issue of Middle School Parents Still Make the Difference. You will read about ways you can help your middle school student be successful.
Topics include:
- Exercising to decrease stress and boost academics
- Emotional milestones your child will face
- Helping your child problem solve
- Responsible digital device use
- How your words affect your middle schoolers’ motivation
- Much more!
If you have any questions or would like additional resources, please reach out to myself or your child’s counselor.
Upcoming Athletic Events
Order your Eagle Apparel
NWEA Testing
NWEA testing has started. Students will test in ELA, Math and Science over the next three weeks. We are encouraging students to try their best when they are testing.
Students will earn one raffle ticket for each goal they reach and have the chance to win gift cards. We are also in a competition with our middle schools and looking to earn the title of CHAMPION again! The school with the most growth gets bragging rights and takes home the trophy. Take a peek at our hype video here.
Friday Night Pizza Contest
Attendance is Important. Read to find out why here!
One Book One School
We are excited to announce that we will once again be participating in “One Book, One School” by reading the novel, A Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Students that choose to participate will get a copy of the book, join a Google Classroom dedicated to this and engage in discussion and activities both online and in book clubs. We are encouraging all students to participate, however want you to know it is a novel based on the gun violence epidemic in America and contains some explicit language. Please read the summary below and follow this link for more information about the novel.
Summary:
Will has known about the rules ever since his childhood friend was killed on the playground, and he’s followed the first two: no crying, and no snitching. When his older brother, Shawn, is shot and killed while walking home from the store, Will knows he is expected to follow the final rule and avenge his brother’s death. He knows where Shawn keeps his gun, and he thinks he knows who the shooter is: a member of a rival gang named Riggs. Even if Will has never used a gun—never even held a gun before—rules are rules. But in the elevator on the way down to meet Riggs, Will encounters family and friends who died playing by the rules, and now Will has to decide what he is going to do when the elevator reaches its final stop.
Opt Out Form
If you do not want your child to receive a copy of this or participate, please complete the opt out form here.
Upcoming 8th Grade Parent Nights
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is a free service to students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers. They will call providers, verify insurance and help to make appointments. Contact Care Solace by calling 888-515-0595 or visiting caresolace.com/wwcsd and click “Book Appointment.” Support is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year in any language.
Friendly Reminders:
- If you need to pick up your child from school early, please do so by 2:00 pm as the office gets very busy at the end of the day
- You will be required to show your ID upon entering the building and we ask that you please do not allow anyone else to follow in behind you and please make sure the door closes behind you
- You will not be able to enter the building during passing time, at arrival or dismissal. You will need to wait until our hallways are clear before entering
- You are not permitted in the hallways. You will be required to wait in the office until your appointment time or your child is ready to go home
Safety is our number one priority. We appreciate you helping us keep our students safe.
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Wayne-Westland Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title VI Coordinator: John Besek; Title II Coordinator: Kim Markey; Title IX Coordinators: John Besek; Section 504 Coordinator: John Besek. All complaints may be addressed to 36745 Marquette St., Westland, MI 48185.
