Updates for Elementary Families

September 29, 2024 Update for Families

Dear WMAES Families,

As we look forward to another great week at WMAES, we are pleased to share the important updates and reminders with you below. From upcoming events to news on what’s happening at WMAES, there's always something to look forward to as we continue learning and growing together. Thank you for being such a supportive and engaged part of our community—your involvement truly makes a difference! Please take a moment to review the details below, and here's to another wonderful week ahead.

Warmest regards,

Nathan VanDuinen

Elementary Principal

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October Menus

WMAES Breakfast Oct 2024 .pdf

WMAES Lunch Oct 2024.pdf

Detroit Tigers Spirit Day - Tuesday, October 1st!

Join us in celebrating the Tigers as they begin the AL Wild Card! This Tuesday, October 1st, students and staff are invited to wear their Tigers or Whitecaps gear or any school-appropriate Detroit sports apparel. Hats are allowed for this special spirit day, so let’s show our Detroit pride! ⚾️

Picture Day – October 2

Picture Day is this Wednesday, October 2. Forms with ordering information were sent home by your child's homeroom teacher.

On Picture Day, students may wear school-appropriate clothing of their choice and do not need to wear school uniform tops or other uniform items.

We look forward to seeing all those smiling faces on Picture Day!

Dollar No Uniform Day October 4

Important Attendance Reminders

We would like to highlight the vital role that regular school attendance and punctuality play in your child's academic success.

While we understand that illnesses and unexpected events may sometimes lead to absences or tardiness, we urge you to ensure that these are the exception rather than the rule. Each minute in the classroom is an opportunity for learning, growing, and developing essential skills that will aid your child in their future endeavors.

When a student is frequently absent or late, they are not only missing out on valuable lessons but also disrupting the rhythm of the class and the learning environment. Moreover, consistent tardiness can lead to a feeling of disconnection and lower academic performance.

Please note that our school takes attendance and punctuality very seriously. If a pattern of habitual absence or tardiness is noticed, our Student Advocate will reach out to discuss the situation and potentially initiate the truancy process. Our objective with this is not to penalize, but to assist families in overcoming obstacles that might be hindering regular attendance and punctuality.

We are all on the same team with the shared goal of helping your child succeed. Please feel free to reach out if you have any concerns or if there is anything we can do to support you and your child with attendance.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Our attendance guidelines are detailed below.

WMAES expects an attendance rate of 90% or higher. This adds up to about 4 absences per quarter.

If a student accumulates 3 counted absences within the first 30 school days, or their attendance rate falls below 90% at any given point in the school year, our attendance team will send a first notice via email on file. This email will include resources for attendance improvement. Additional resources and support can be provided after determining the specific needs of families.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! Mark your calendars for the evenings of October 9 (virtual) and October 10 (in-person). We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your student's progress and continue partnering in their education. Sign-up information will be sent to you the week of September 30.

Also, please note there will be no school for students on Friday, October 11.

Spirit Week October 14-18

Get ready for some fun and creativity, WMAES families! From October 14th to 18th, we're celebrating Homecoming Spirit Week. Participation is entirely optional, but we encourage everyone to join in on the fun! Here's a peek at each day's theme:

Monday - Character Day: Dress as your favorite character from a book or movie!
Tuesday - Monochromatic Day: Pick a color and go all out – dress head to toe in your chosen color!
Wednesday - A Wrinkle in Time: Time travel for a day! Dress as an older or younger version of yourself.
Thursday - Rhyme Without Reason: Partner up for a twist on twin day! Instead of dressing alike, you and your partner dress as two unrelated things that rhyme (e.g., a dog and a frog ).
Friday - Eagle Pride: Show off your WMAES spirit with school gear and colors!

We can't wait to see all the creative outfits and school spirit!

Treats on the Trail October 24 - Candy Donations Appreciated

We’re looking forward to one of our favorite annual community events, Treats on the Trails. Treats on the Trails provides a fun, safe trick-or-treating experience for families on the beautiful trails at WMAES. Donations of bags of individually wrapped candy in support of the event are greatly appreciated. Candy donations can be dropped off in either the elementary or secondary office.

Families can begin entering the trails at 5:00. Costumes for students are encouraged but not required. Costumes must be appropriate for school (e.g. no weapons, blood, etc.). We encourage families to bring a bag or bucket for each child that will be receiving candy. We hope you’ll join us for this fun family event!

important details and reminders:

Families can begin entering the trails this evening at 5:00.
The last opportunity to begin the trail is at 6:00.
Costumes for students are encouraged but not required. Costumes must be appropriate for school (e.g. no weapons, blood, etc.).
We encourage families to bring a bag or bucket for each child that will be receiving candy.
After completing the trail, stop by the cafeteria to visit the Scholastic Book Fair and some of our community partners.

Candy Donations Needed for Treats on the Trail!

Help make our Treats on the Trail event a success! We greatly appreciate your support. We are looking for donations of bags of individually wrapped candy, which can be dropped off at any of the main offices.

Thank you for helping make this event special for our students!

No School for Students on October 25 and November 1 - Staff Professional Development

WMAES Text Updates Opt-In

Please refer to the information below for everything you need to know to sign up for text updates from WMAES. We look forward to being able to utilize texting as a convenient means of providing links to our newsletters, reminders about upcoming dates, weather-related closing notifications, and more. As shown in the flyer below, simply text Y or Yes to 67587 from a number you have on file with the office to get signed up. Coming soon, we will also be sending a one time opt-in message to all numbers on file who have not opted in to provide the option of doing so at that time.

SMS Text Opt-In Flyer 67587 Eng and Esp.pdf

Uniform Online Ordering

Purchase uniform apparel any time from the convenience of home with free shipping.

Online Uniform Store Link: WMAES Apparel

You can also enter the URL https://wmaesapparel.secure-decoration.com/ in any browser to access the store.

A convenient printable format of Important dates for the 2024-25 school year can be found below

WMAES Families Calendar List 24-25.docx

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