Welcome ToGraham Elementary
Mission Statement
Always My Best and Nothing less!
The students, staff and parents of P.D. Graham Elementary School work together to create a caring, cooperative learning atmosphere, which will produce a responsible, lifelong learner.
Message from Mrs. Sheppard - Dear Graham Families,
I hope everyone was able to enjoy the weekend.
Reading month has begun! Our theme this year is "Reading Makes My Heart Sing!" We have been having so much fun with our reading month theme this year. It has been really fun dressing up for the different decades. I hope you will all join in this week for the BEST decade....the 80's!!!! Come to school on Wednesday the 15th with your neon, big bows, lace gloves, parachute pants, and big hair!!!
Thank you so much to those parents that are following our drop-off procedures. I feel like this week we have seen an improvement with the drop-off lane and people moving along after they let their students out to line up. Adults will not be outside until 8:45 to supervise students. Students should not be dropped off earlier than that. What we have noticed lately is during PICK-UP time, there are SEVERAL cars blocking the buses in the front loop. Please remember that the front loop is for buses and staff only. Please park in the parking lot or on John Hix Street and walk over to pick up your kindergartener. Lastly, please be KIND to others!! School parking lots can be very stressful but if we use patience and kindness AND follow procedures, things will work out much better for everyone.
This week in the Positivity Project our school community will be focusing on the character strength of OPM: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others. Here is the parent letter that goes with this trait so that you can discuss it with your child.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Mrs. Sheppard
Principal

Dear Wayne-Westland Students, Staff and Families,
Spring Recess is here! The district will be on Spring Recess from March 27- 31, 2023. School will resume on Monday, April 3, 2023.
I hope our students, staff and families enjoy this welcome pause as we prepare for a very busy end of the school year. Take some time to relax and enjoy yourself so you can return refreshed and ready to end the school year positively. Here are some brief reminders.

SEVENS Flag Football Registration Information
Games start mid-April through the end of May. Location will be at Wayne Memorial or John Glenn High School. Register at www.MichiganYouthFlagFootball.com
Play for FREE using discount code 92679. For more information call 248-454-9700.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2023 School Building And Site Bonds
Westland, Michigan - The Board of Education of Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to announce the successful sale of its 2023 School Building and Site Bonds (the Bonds) in the amount of $36,760,000 as authorized by the voters of the School District in November of 2018. The Bonds represent the third and final series of bonds pursuant to such voter authorization. The Bonds will be used for the purpose of remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re-furnishing school buildings, athletic fields and other facilities; acquiring and installing instructional technology equipment and infrastructure in school buildings and other facilities; construction of additions to existing school buildings and athletic field houses at both high school sites; preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings, playgrounds, athletic fields and other facilities and the purchase of school buses, and paying the costs of issuing the Bonds.

Dear Wayne-Westland School Community,
This week, Wayne-Westland Community Schools staff supported each other and the students as we processed another senseless tragedy on the campus of our educational partner, Michigan State University. We then came together again after experiencing the loss of one of our students in a tragic accident. This loss has raised many emotions, concerns, and questions for our district.
Spotlight Videos
Points of Pride
- Knowledgeable and experienced teaching staff (90% 10+ years with Wayne-Westland Community Schools)
- 2017 M-Step ELA 3rd & 4th Grade scores above the county and district.
- Grades 2-4 exceeded our School Improvement Goals of 50% of students meeting their Spring NWEA Reading projected RIT growth, with 3rd grade exceeding 75% growth.
- Four teachers received foundation grants and/or Detroit Zoo grants to fund classroom initiatives and school field trips.
- Outstanding PTA that sponsors family nights, assemblies, classroom mini-grants, and parent volunteer opportunities, and so much more.
- Student Council raised over $3,000 for Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and donated over 600 hats/gloves/scarfs for the Winter Warm-Up Collection for the Purple Heart.
- PAWS FOR A CAUSE peer to peer program which partners general education students with students with disabilities to foster social skill development and independence.
- Parent engagement opportunities- Book Bingo, Book Fair Nights, Music Concerts, 4th Grade Biography Night, Talent Shows, etc.
Administration

Contact Us
Graham Elementary
1255 S. John Hix
Westland, MI 48186
Phone: 734-419-2620
Fax: 734-595-2483
Attendance Line: 734-419-2626
Student Hours
Full Day: 9:10 am - 4:00 pm
AM Half Day: 9:10 am - 12:20 pm
Graham Calendar
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7 April
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Good Friday No SchoolDate: Apr 7Calendar: Graham External
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15 April
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Elementary Soccer @JGHS stadium 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMElementary Soccer @JGHS stadiumDate: Apr 15Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMCalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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22 April
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Elementary Soccer @JGHS stadium 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMElementary Soccer @JGHS stadiumDate: Apr 22Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMCalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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Elementary Soccer @JGHS stadium 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMElementary Soccer @JGHS stadiumDate: Apr 29Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMCalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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