Roosevelt-McGrath News
Hi Roosevelt-McGrath Families,
As we approach our last week of school, I want to express our sincere appreciation for all of your support as we partner with you to provide all students with the best educational experience possible. Please review our summer options listed below to help students continue their educational growth.
Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military. I hope you have the opportunity to spend some time with family and friends as we all reflect and honor the memory of our loved ones during this Memorial Day weekend.
The PTO Flower Sale pick-up is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Thank you so much to everyone who purchased flowers to support students. Flower pick-up will be located at the east parking lot next to the apartments. Volunteers will place your flowers in your vehicle. You will not need to get out of your vehicle. Please make sure you make arrangements to pick-up the flowers during the designated time. We do not have anywhere to store the flowers.
Every Friday, we encourage our students, staff and families to wear Roadrunner spirit wear and/or red to celebrate being a Roadrunner. Of course we also have some fun with it and add a little competition as well. Each Friday, we select 3 classes with the most Roadrunner spirit. We select one winning class for grades (k-2), (3-5) and McGrath. Each winning class gets a Roadrunner flag that will hang outside of their classroom for the following week to show off their Roadrunner spirit. Go Roadrunners!
WWCS Summer Programs: We are proud to partner with several community organizations to offer our students a variety of exciting summer programs. These programs include:
- BUSting with Learning brings literacy resources directly to elementary students, offering free books, school supplies, and engaging games and activities. The initiative extends its reach by traveling through neighborhoods to distribute books directly to children, ensuring resources are accessible to all.
- KinderLit Summer Camp for rising Young 5s and Kindergarten students.
Together, these initiatives and partnerships ensure Great Futures Start Right Here in Wayne-Westland Community Schools. Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting students along their educational journey.
A quick shout-out to our amazing secretary, Mrs. Sands! We celebrated Secretaries Day this past week. We are so lucky to have such an amazing person taking care of all of us. Thank you Mrs. Sands for everything you do to support kids, families and staff. We appreciate you more than you will ever know.
Today was a very special day at Roosevelt-McGrath. Miss Jurnie was our student Principal of the Day. She is an amazing leader. Jurnie was very busy helping students and staff all day. She read to many classrooms, she helped in the lunchroom, she helped us celebrate the Roadrunner Red winning classrooms. In addition, she had some wonderful visitors from our friends at the Wayne Police Department and the Wayne Fire Department. Jurnie had a smile on her face all day and helped so many people. She was a great Principal of the Day. Thank you Miss Jurnie!
A parent surprised Mrs. Smith this morning with a gift card at her crossing guard position. This was such a great act of kindness from a wonderful parent recognizing all of the hard work and dedication Mrs. Smith exhibits each day to support the safety of our students, parents and staff. She starts the day and ends the day at the crossing guard position…rain, snow or sun…with a smile!
2023-2024 District Calendar: 23-24 District Calendar
- April 24: 5th to 6th grade Middle School Transition Night for students and families will be held from 6-7pm for 5th grade families at all three middle schools. Flier for the 5th to 6th grade Family Night at the Middle Schools
- April 29: Yearbook must be ordered by today (see below for ordering instructions)
- May 1: No School for students-Teacher Professional Development Day
- May 24: Half Day (Dismissal is at 11:40AM
- May 27: No School (Memorial Day)
- June 6: Half Day (Dismissal is at 11:40AM)
- June 7: Last day of school-Half Day (Dismissal is at 11:40AM)
On behalf of our entire Roadrunner Family, I hope you have a restful and family focused Spring Break. There is no school next week. Students return back to school on Monday, April 1st.
If there any needs for support next week, please refer to the links below.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools Family Resource Center (FRC) will be closed during Spring Break. You are welcome to view our Family Resource Center's comprehensive resource list at any time. If you need additional assistance with community resources during the break, please reach out to one of our community resource partners listed below:
The Information Center:
734-282-7171
The Information Center- Where to Turn Guide
Corewell (Beaumont) Community Resource Center:
To access, visit www.beaumont.org/bcrn. Follow the prompts by adding the preferred zip code and search resources.
United Way of Southeastern Michigan:
844-875-9211 or visit mi211.org. You can also access the chat feature and email through their website, under “Connect With 2-1-1 Now”
Care Solace:
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health and substance use services during this time, Care Solace will quickly and confidentially find available providers matched to your needs.
- Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
- Visit caresolace.com/wwcsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email or phone.
Sincerely,
Mr. Watson