Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend and wonderful Thanksgiving! We will see our students back on Monday, November 29, 2021.  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

NWEA Winter Testing

Students will be taking their winter ELA, Science, Math NWEA tests in the coming weeks.  Please encourage your student to do their best on this so we can use this data to help us analyze the effectiveness of our programs and instructional strategies.  This data is one piece of information we look at that allows us to determine students that need additional support as well as enrichment.  Prizes will be raffled off for all students who meet their individual growth goals as an incentive to give it their all.

Off and Away for the Day Reminder! 

Adams Middle school is a cell phone free school.  If students bring their phones to school, they are required to be turned off and put away.  There are several reasons for this, and specific details can be found below in the Off and Away Letter.  Some of the reasons we enforce this include:

• Phones cause a distraction to learning and the learning environment
• Students often create videos and share them on TikTok or other social media platforms as well as text other students during the day – this is not acceptable at Adams
• We encourage face to face interactions during the day at school between peers in a society where cell phones dominate the way we communicate with each other
• Every classroom has a phone if a call needs to be made
• Parents can call the main office at anytime for messages to be relayed to students

The consequences for using phones during the day are as follows:

• First Offense – Warning
• Second Offense:  The student will be asked to surrender his/her phone to the teacher and can pick up the phone from the office at the end of the day.
• Third Offense: The student will be asked to surrender his/her phone to the teacher and can pick up the phone from the office at the end of the day.  In addition, the student will face an appropriate consequence.
• Fourth Offense: There will be a meeting with administration and the parent to create a personal electronics plan/contract.  The phone must be picked up from the office by a parent.

Several students have reached the fourth offense.  We do not want to burden you or take up our time dealing with this by asking you to meet, so please review expectations with your student.  We appreciate your support.

Off and Away for the Day

Yearbook Cover Design Contest!

Students have until December 10, 2021 to submit a yearbook cover design that may be selected to be the front or back of the 21/22 yearbook.  The guidelines can be found here or below.

Thursday, January 13th at 7:30 pm

Little Caesars Arena

Join Wayne-Westland Community Schools for a fundraising Spirit Night with the Detroit Red Wings. Make sure you select your individual school upon checkout!

TICKETS START AT $39

A portion of each ticket goes back your school

Earn the chance to participate in a Post-Game Photo on the Main Ice

Top school receives a Little Caesars Pizza Party!

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets (fevo.com)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joelle Marino

Joelle.Marino@OlyEnt.com| 313.471.7534

Late to School/Student Tardies

This week we launched a first hour attendance contest to provide our students with incentives to help them arrive at school on time. School begins promptly at 7:50 am, with our doors opening at 7:40 am. We have several students getting dropped off to school late daily, or walking to school and arriving late. In some cases, students are arriving later than 8:15 am and are then marked absent for the first hour. Valuable learning is lost during this time and late arrivals cause disruptions to classes in session. We ask that you help us with this by ensuring your child arrives on time.

In addition, we have several students arriving to classes after passing time tardy. Students with multiple tardies per week are serving a lunch detention and completing a reflection sheet to help them think about what they need to do differently to ensure they are on time and why being on time is important.  If your child serves this detention, you will be notified through mail with a letter sent home stating how many tardies your student had along with the completed reflection sheet.

Please review our expectations with your student so we can ensure we are making the most of our instructional time throughout the day.

Holiday Concert

Book Fair – Coming Soon!

The book fair will be in the AMS media center December 6-10, 2021.  You can shop in person or online here.

Scheduling Appointments with Staff/Chain of Command

If at any time you need to meet with Mrs. Sheppard or myself, you must call ahead and schedule an appointment.  We typically are unable to schedule any appointments before 8:30 am or between 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm.  As much as we would like to be able to meet with you when you drop in, we are most often not able to immediately stop what we are doing.  We ask that you treat us the same as you would your doctor’s office or other office that is by appointment only.

We also ask that when there is an academic concern or other issue you need to address, please follow the chain of command outlined below.  When following this chain, only move on to the next step if the issue is not resolved, and please do not skip steps in the process.

Step One – Teacher

Step Two – Counselor

Step Three – Administration

Step Four – Central Office

Order your Yearbook Today!

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

Virtual Wednesday

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021,  students will not attend class in person. This is a virtual half day.  Teachers will post assignments in students 4th – 6th hour Google Classrooms.  Attendance will be recorded based on submission of work.  This is an independent learning day and students will not log in to meet with teachers.

Thanksgiving Break

We will be off for Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021.  We hope you are able to enjoy restful time with your family and friends.  We are very thankful for our students, families and staff!

Yearbook Cover Design Contest!

Students have until December 10, 2021 to submit a yearbook cover design that may be selected to be the front or back of the 21/22 yearbook.  The guidelines can be found here or below.

Thursday, January 13th at 7:30 pm

Little Caesars Arena

Join Wayne-Westland Community Schools for a fundraising Spirit Night with the Detroit Red Wings. Make sure you select your individual school upon checkout!

TICKETS START AT $39

A portion of each ticket goes back your school

Earn the chance to participate in a Post-Game Photo on the Main Ice

Top school receives a Little Caesars Pizza Party!

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets (fevo.com)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joelle Marino

Joelle.Marino@OlyEnt.com| 313.471.7534

Late to School/Student Tardies

This week we launched a first hour attendance contest to provide our students with incentives to help them arrive at school on time. School begins promptly at 7:50 am, with our doors opening at 7:40 am. We have several students getting dropped off to school late daily, or walking to school and arriving late. In some cases, students are arriving later than 8:15 am and are then marked absent for the first hour. Valuable learning is lost during this time and late arrivals cause disruptions to classes in session. We ask that you help us with this by ensuring your child arrives on time.

In addition, we have several students arriving to classes after passing time tardy. Students with multiple tardies per week are serving a lunch detention and completing a reflection sheet to help them think about what they need to do differently to ensure they are on time and why being on time is important.  If your child serves this detention, you will be notified through mail with a letter sent home stating how many tardies your student had along with the completed reflection sheet.

Please review our expectations with your student so we can ensure we are making the most of our instructional time throughout the day.

Holiday Concert

Book Fair – Coming Soon!

The book fair will be in the AMS media center December 6-10, 2021.  You can shop in person or online here.

Water Filling Stations

Please send your child to school with a water bottle daily if they need water to drink throughout the day.  We have a water filling station that students can access to fill bottles during the day.

Scheduling Appointments with Staff/Chain of Command

If at any time you need to meet with Mrs. Sheppard or myself, you must call ahead and schedule an appointment.  We typically are unable to schedule any appointments before 8:30 am or between 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm.  As much as we would like to be able to meet with you when you drop in, we are most often not able to immediately stop what we are doing.  We ask that you treat us the same as you would your doctor’s office or other office that is by appointment only.

We also ask that when there is an academic concern or other issue you need to address, please follow the chain of command outlined below.  When following this chain, only move on to the next step if the issue is not resolved, and please do not skip steps in the process.

Step One – Teacher

Step Two – Counselor

Step Three – Administration

Step Four – Central Office

Order your Yearbook Today!

Adams Apparel 

From now until Thanksgiving, all orders placed for Adams gear will be shipped to the school at no cost to you!  Please follow the link below to order today.

School Store

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

Congratulations to all of our Eagles that made our Quarter One Principal’s Award List, Honor Roll and Honorable Mention Honor Roll.  We are so incredibly proud of you!

Principal’s Award Quarter One

Honor Roll Quarter One

Honor Roll Honorable Mention Quarter One

At Adams, we celebrate students that go above and beyond each day and follow our school-wide expectations.  Teachers, along with Mrs. Sheppard and I make positive calls home and celebrate our students at school and with our community when we receive a referral.  Check out the positive office photo gallery below.

Congratulations to the following students:

 #GoodNewsCalloftheDay

Scheduling Appointments with Staff/Chain of Command

If at any time you need to meet with Mrs. Sheppard or myself, you must call ahead and schedule an appointment.  We typically are unable to schedule any appointments before 8:30 am or between 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm.  As much as we would like to be able to meet with you when you drop in, we are most often not able to immediately stop what we are doing.  We ask that you treat us the same as you would your doctor’s office or other office that is by appointment only.

We also ask that when there is an academic concern or other issue you need to address, please follow the chain of command outlined below.  When following this chain, only move on to the next step if the issue is not resolved, and please do not skip steps in the process.

Step One – Teacher

Step Two – Counselor

Step Three – Administration

Step Four – Central Office

Order your Yearbook Today!

Masks Required

As required by the Wayne County Health Department, masks are required by students.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.  We do have extra for those that occasionally forget.  We have given out several that are washable and can be used daily.  Thanks!

Adams Apparel 

From now until Thanksgiving, all orders placed for Adams gear will be shipped to the school at no cost to you!  Please follow the link below to order today.

School Store

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip – Four Spots left!

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

We will be putting $200 towards the cost of each trip so your out of pocket expense will be $415.  The $200 will be applied after your deposit is made.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences will be held virtually next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Please follow the link below to access the times and sign-up links for various teachers, counselors, and social workers.

Conference Sign-Up Link

Title One Parent Meeting

Please join us virtually using this link during the times indicated below to learn what it means to be a Title One school and learn how our Title One funds are spent.  The meeting password is 12345.

Masks Required

As required by the Wayne County Health Department, masks are required by students.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.  We do have extra for those that occasionally forget.  We have given out several that are washable and can be used daily.  Thanks!

Adams Apparel 

From now until Thanksgiving, all orders placed for Adams gear will be shipped to the school at no cost to you!  Please follow the link below to order today.

School Store

Bowling Club

The bowling club at Adams Middle School will began on Wednesday, November 3rd at Town and Country Lanes in Westland at 3:45 PM.  The cost of the league is $4 a week and includes two games of bowling and a pair of rental shoes.  There is a one time $5 registration fee for joining the league.  Please contact Mr. Mason at masond@wwcsd if your son or daughter is interested in joining the bowling league this year at AMS.

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip – Six Spots left!

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

We will be putting $200 towards the cost of each trip so your out of pocket expense will be $415.  The $200 will be applied after your deposit is made.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

7th Grade Chicago Trip

The 7th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago May 25-26, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the link to put your 7th grader on the waiting list for bus three.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip 

As discussed at our parent meeting, fundraising is being planned.

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to dangelol@wwcsd.net.

Basketball Parent Meeting – 6/7th Grade Boys

Halloween Leftovers?

If your child has candy he or she will not eat or you have leftovers you want out of the house, we will gladly take it to use as student incentives.  Thank you!

Learning at Adams

Our students are busy engaging in collaborative hands-on learning every day at Adams.  Check out some of our pictures below.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

No School – Tuesday, November 2, 2021

There will not be school for students on Election Day.

Bus Route Changes

Changes will be made to transportation services beginning Wednesday, November 3, 2021. In an effort to reduce the bus route cancellations, the District has consolidated some bus routes. Students’ bus stop locations will remain the same but pick-up times and bus route numbers may change. Please access your Parent Connect portal on Tuesday, November 2 to see if there are any changes to your child’s bus schedule. 

Bowling Club

The bowling club at Adams Middle School will begin on Wednesday, November 3rd at Town and Country Lanes in Westland at 3:45 PM.  The cost of the league is $4 a week and includes two games of bowling and a pair of rental shoes.  There is a one time $5 registration fee for joining the league.  Please contact Mr. Mason at masond@wwcsd if your son or daughter is interested in joining the bowling league this year at AMS.

Just a quick THANK YOU for helping your student use their AWESOMENESS to help others!  It is not too late to join in the awesomeness and win prizes!  Follow the link below.

www.stepitupkids.com/AdamsMS48186 

All online and check donations are due by Monday November 1st Please turn in cash and check donations in an envelope with your students’ name on it to the main  office.

Thank you again for everything you’re doing to make this fundraiser a huge success! The staff and students thank you for your generous support as we continue to strive to give our students the most AWESOME school year yet!

Movie Night!

Thank you to Westland Youth Assistance and The City of Westland for sponsoring movie night!  Check out some pictures in the gallery below.

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

As discussed at our parent meeting, once we know how many students plan to attend, we will offset the cost of this trip with money the class has raised from fundraising.  The amount per student will be determined by the number of students attending.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

7th Grade Chicago Trip

The 7th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago May 25-26, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip 

As discussed at our parent meeting, fundraising is being planned.

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to dangelol@wwcsd.net.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

School-Wide Reminders

• Please make sure your student comes to school with a mask.
• Please be patient at drop off and pick-up.  To keep traffic flowing, do not park or sit in front of the main doors.  Your student should be ready to get out of the car so traffic continues to move.  Please do not drive through the bus loop and under no circumstances should you ever cut the line to exit by driving across our lawn.
• If your student is a bus rider, please remind him or her to stay seated, use talking voices and keep hands to selves so the ride to and from school is a safe as possible!
• Please make sure your child arrives no later than 7:45 am.  There are several students missing too much of 1st hour and valuable learning.  Any student that arrives after 8:15 am is marked absent for 1st hour.

Just a quick THANK YOU for helping your student use their AWESOMENESS to help others!  It is not too late to join in the awesomeness and win prizes!  Follow the link below.

www.stepitupkids.com/AdamsMS48186 

All online and check donations are due by Monday November 1st Please turn in cash and check donations in an envelope with your students’ name on it to the main  office.

Thank you again for everything you’re doing to make this fundraiser a huge success! The staff and students thank you for your generous support as we continue to strive to give our students the most AWESOME school year yet!

Pink Out at Adams!

Spirit Week!

Student Incentives

Any student with no tardies or office referrals through next Thursday will receive an awesome reward from our PBIS team!  Encourage your child to follow expectations and be on time to class!

Student Council Penny War Fundraiser!

Gather your pennies (or silver if you are really passionate) and vote for your favorite team, Michigan or Michigan State!  All pennies will pay for student council events and materials.

Movie Night – Please RSVP

This event will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021.  It will be an outdoor showing so we ask that you bring seats or a blanket to sit on and dress for the weather.  We will sell concessions.  Pizza, pop, water, candy and popcorn will be available for a minimal cost.

If you need to use the restroom, you will be required to have a mask to enter.

Thank you to Westland Youth Assistance and the City of Westland for sponsoring this event!

Please RSVP here!

Student Vaccinations

We need all of our students up to date on their vaccination status by October 25, 2021 as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.  If your child is not up to date, you will be receiving a letter and a consent form to be completed and returned if you would like our onsite Beaumont Clinic to give your student their necessary vaccine(s) during the school day.  You may also elect to take your child to his or her doctor for this.

Thank you for protecting our school community!

Tutoring for Students

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Who: 6th-8th Grade Boys

What: Basketball Tryouts

Where: Adams Gym

When: October 25, 27, 28 after school until 4:30 pm.

Monday is for 8th grade boys only.  All grades will try-out on Wednesday and Thursday.

All athletes must have a physical on file before try-outs.  Please reach out to any of the following coaches with questions.

Mr. Hall – hallro@wwcsd.net

Mr. Woodard – woodardw@wwcsd.net

Mr. Mac – macd@wwcsd.net

Mrs. Kennedy – trombleyrm@wwcsd.net

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

As discussed at our parent meeting, once we know how many students plan to attend, we will offset the cost of this trip with money the class has raised from fundraising.  The amount per student will be determined by the number of students attending.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

7th Grade Chicago Trip

The 7th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago May 25-26, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip 

As discussed at our parent meeting, fundraising is being planned.

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to dangelol@wwcsd.net.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

Lifetouch Picture Day – Monday

Please use the order form sent home or order your pictures here using the information below.

Upcoming Fundraiser – Kickoff on Monday!

We are excited to offer a way to give back to Adams Middle School!  On Monday, October 18th we will be kicking off our fall fundraiser to help benefit our students and staff. Our STEP IT UP fundraiser, more specifically, will help with kick-starting clubs, class trips, classroom resources and student incentives.

It is going to be AWESOME; and we are excited to get started!

A few things to note:

• This fundraiser will be very easy for you. It only requires about 10 minutes of your time.
• Your students can earn great prizes, just for their effort. No money required!
• This is an online, donation-based fundraiser, and the donation requests can go to people you know anywhere in the world. That means, no direct pressure on your shoulders.

Students will be bringing home more information next week after our Launch Party Assembly. Please help your student register and complete the Golden Ticket assignment THAT VERY NIGHT! All students who complete the Golden Ticket assignment will receive fun PRIZES and it does not require any money to register. We will also be doing some fun drawings for an Apple iPad and 4 Mini Party Fridges stuffed with CASH!

We will be sending a few more emails throughout the two-week fundraising period. Please contact me directly if you have any questions.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Learning at Adams

Check out some of the learning and work at Adams this week!  Neolithic comic strips, students exploring and studying farming regions and the Fertile Crescent and abstract sculptures with paint designs are featured below.

Student Vaccinations

We need all of our students up to date on their vaccination status by October 25, 2021 as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.  If your child is not up to date, you will be receiving a letter and a consent form to be completed and returned if you would like our onsite Beaumont Clinic to give your student their necessary vaccine(s) during the school day.  You may also elect to take your child to his or her doctor for this.

Thank you for protecting our school community!

Tutoring for Students

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Who: 6th-8th Grade Boys

What: Basketball Tryouts

Where: Adams Gym

When: October 25, 27, 28 after school until 4:30 pm.

Monday is for 7th and 8th grade boys only.  All grades will try-out on Wednesday and Thursday.

All athletes must have a physical on file before try-outs.  Please reach out to any of the following coaches with questions.

Mr. Hall – hallro@wwcsd.net

Mr. Woodard – woodardw@wwcsd.net

Mr. Mac – macd@wwcsd.net

Mrs. Kennedy – trombleyrm@wwcsd.net

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

As discussed at our parent meeting, once we know how many students plan to attend, we will offset the cost of this trip with money the class has raised from fundraising.  The amount per student will be determined by the number of students attending.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

7th Grade Chicago Trip

The 7th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago May 25-26, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip 

As discussed at our parent meeting, fundraising is being planned.

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to dangelol@wwcsd.net.

School Start and End Time

We have several students coming to school late which disrupts classes already in session.  Our doors open at 7:40 am and class begins promptly at 7:50 am.  Please ensure your student is here on time.

Dismissal is at 2:40 pm.  Please make sure you are here to pick your child up promptly at 2:40 pm as well.

Thank you for helping with this!

Save the Date!

Our first family movie night is coming.  It will be held on October 28, 2021.  More details coming next week.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

Suicide Awareness Poster Winner

Congratulations to Madelyn Valdez, our poster winner!

Lifetouch Picture Day 

Please use the order form sent home or order your pictures here using the information below.

Student Vaccinations

We need all of our students up to date on their vaccination status by October 25, 2021 as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.  If your child is not up to date, you will be receiving a letter and a consent form to be completed and returned if you would like our onsite Beaumont Clinic to give your student their necessary vaccine(s) during the school day.  You may also elect to take your child to his or her doctor for this.

Thank you for protecting our school community!

TikTok Challenges

As you may be aware, over the past several weeks, a variety of TikTok challenges have led to issues in our schools – from disruption of learning to damage to school property. Social media offers a lot of positives, including allowing Adams Middle School families to increase their engagement and involvement in their children’s education experience and enabling the Wayne-Westland Community School District to celebrate our students, families, teachers and staff. Unfortunately, social media also presents a variety of problems, such as those we’ve seen recently as a result of these TikTok challenges. While we want learning and school to be fun for our students, we cannot allow activities that cause damage to school property or impede instruction and thus impact student academic, social or emotional growth.

Make no mistake, damage to school property is an act of vandalism and it will not be tolerated. Additionally, activities that disrupt learning will result in disciplinary action that may result in suspension or expulsion from school. Therefore, I’m writing to you today to urge you to sit down with your child and talk to them about the impact of these TikTok challenges on our school community and their academic future. At Wayne-Westland Community Schools, we take pride in the good citizenship of our students, teaching them to be respectful of each other and their environment. We value the ability of our students to be leaders, and we need them to step up here and do what is right for the entire school community.

In our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our students, we must address this matter before it escalates and puts our students in harm’s way. Please speak to your child(ren) and remind them to be responsible, respectful and safe. Also, encourage them to report advance knowledge of any TikTok challenges so we can prevent them. Our school district has always stressed kindness, compassion and good citizenship, and we remain committed to creating a safe and respectful school community that maximizes student performance. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support on this matter and for serving as our partner in your child’s education.

Tutoring for Students

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Who: 6th-8th Grade Boys

What: Basketball Tryouts

Where: Adams Gym

When: October 25, 27, 28 after school until 4:30 pm.

Monday and Wednesday is for 7th and 8th grade boys only.  6th grade (no 7th or 8th) will only tryout on Thursday.

All athletes must have a physical on file before try-outs.  Please reach out to any of the following coaches with questions.

Mr. Hall – hallro@wwcsd.net

Mr. Woodard – woodardw@wwcsd.net

Mr. Mac – macd@wwcsd.net

Mrs. Kennedy – trombleyrm@wwcsd.net

Fall Sports Photo Gallery

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

As discussed at our parent meeting, once we know how many students plan to attend, we will offset the cost of this trip with money the class has raised from fundraising.  The amount per student will be determined by the number of students attending.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

7th Grade Chicago Trip

The 7th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago May 25-26, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip 

As discussed at our parent meeting, fundraising is being planned.

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to dangelol@wwcsd.net.

School Start and End Time

We have several students coming to school late which disrupts classes already in session.  Our doors open at 7:40 am and class begins promptly at 7:50 am.  Please ensure your student is here on time.

Dismissal is at 2:40 pm.  Please make sure you are here to pick your child up promptly at 2:40 pm as well.

Thank you for helping with this!

Save the Date!

Our first family movie night is coming.  It will be held on October 28, 2021.  More details coming soon.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

8th Grade Philadelphia Trip

The 8th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia May 15 -18, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

As discussed at our parent meeting, once we know how many students plan to attend, we will offset the cost of this trip with money the class has raised from fundraising.  The amount per student will be determined by the number of students attending.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to brooks@wwcsd.net or eatone@wwcsd.net.

7th Grade Chicago Trip

The 7th grade class will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago May 25-26, 2022.  Below you can follow the links to obtain all trip information and the payment schedule, as well as the link to book.

Trip Information

Link to book the trip 

As discussed at our parent meeting, fundraising is being planned.

All questions regarding this trip can be directed to dangelol@wwcsd.net.

School Start and End Time

We have several students coming to school late which disrupts classes already in session.  Our doors open at 7:40 am and class begins promptly at 7:50 am.  Please ensure your student is here on time.

Dismissal is at 2:40 pm.  Please make sure you are here to pick your child up promptly at 2:40 pm as well.

Thank you for helping with this!

Save the Date!

Our first family movie night is coming.  It will be held on October 28, 2021.  More details coming soon.

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Who: 6th-8th Grade Boys

What: Basketball tryouts

Where: Adams gym

When: October 25, 27, 28 after school until 4:30 pm.

All athletes must have a physical on file before try-outs.  Please reach out to any of the following coaches with questions.

Mr. Hall – hallro@wwcsd.net

Mr. Woodard – woodardw@wwcsd.net

Mr. Mac – macd@wwcsd.net

Mrs. Kennedy – trombleyrm@wwcsd.net

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Fall Pictures -October 18

Online ordering information will be shared next week!

Dear Families,

We hope you have a great weekend!  Please take the time to read all sections of this update so you have current information regarding things occurring at Adams and in the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at eatone@wwcsd.net or sheppardl@wwcsd.net.

Sincerely,

Erin Eaton

Student Sickness/Daily Health Screening

If your child is sick, please keep him or her home.  We ask that you complete the daily health screener found here each and every day.  If your child displays any of these symptoms please do not send him or her to school.  If you are sending your child to school sick, others are impacted and in some cases being required to quarantine.

If your child is pending a COVID test result, please do NOT send him or her to school.  Also, ALL students must wear a mask properly.  Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times.  Please send your child to school with a mask daily.

Please report any positive COVID cases or close contact cases to the office as soon as you are made aware.

Learning at Adams

There have been amazing things happening in the classrooms at Adams.  Check out the photo gallery below showing students interpreting the Iroquois Civilization.

Suicide Prevention Week

Next week is suicide prevention week.  Students will be participating in a poster contest and are asked to wear yellow on Friday, October 1, 2021 to raise awareness.

Suicide Prevention Resources

Chromebooks

Students should be bringing Chromebooks to school daily.  They need to be charged and should remain in protective cases.

Visitors

All visitors must check-in to the main office.  If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, you must schedule an appointment with him or her.  We will not interrupt classrooms for you to meet with or speak with a teacher.  Parents should not be in halls before or after school unless you have checked into the office and we have verified that the teacher is expecting you.  Thank you for your understanding.

Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are not permitted during the school day in class or during lunch.  Please note that if a student has a Monster, Redbull or something similar, it will be taken and held until dismissal.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Who: 6th-8th Grade Boys

What: Basketball tryouts

Where: Adams gym

When: October 25, 27, 28 after school until 4:30 pm.

All athletes must have a physical on file before try-outs.  Please reach out to any of the following coaches with questions.

Mr. Hall – hallro@wwcsd.net

Mr. Woodard – woodardw@wwcsd.net

Mr. Mac – macd@wwcsd.net

Mrs. Kennedy – trombleyrm@wwcsd.net

7th and 8th Grade Parents – Save the Date!

We will hold parent meetings on September 28, 2021 to discuss a 7th grade trip to Chicago and an 8th grade trip to Philadelphia.

7th Grade – 6:00 pm

8th Grade – 7:00 pm

School Expectations

Please continue to review expectations with your student.  We focus on being safe, respectful and responsible at Adams.  Also remind your student that we are an off and away for the day school and we do not permit cell phone use at any time.  Each student has his or her own locker to lock phones in if they bring it to school.

PBIS Matrix

Off and Away for the Day

Updated Adams Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct

Fall Pictures – Rescheduled

These have been rescheduled for October 18, 2021.  More information will be shared closer to the date.