GREAT JOB CHS FORENSICS TEAM!
Congratulations to the CHS Forensics Team on their performance at MIFA Middle Level States this past Saturday, which was held at Detroit Country Day.
All competitors had outstanding performances, and we are proud of their work and accomplishments this year.
In the highly competitive category of Storytelling, Ella Ritter placed 19th in the state with her retelling of “The Gruffalo;” Bennie Remner placed 18th in the state with his retelling of “It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk;” Caeden Ritter placed 16th in the state with his retelling of “Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day;” Nate Grant placed 12th as a semifinalist with his retelling of “Grumpy Monkey;” and Derek Fershtman took 4th place as a state finalist with his retelling of “Sherlock Chick and the Peekaboo Mystery.”
In the category of Broadcasting, Emma Ritter took 6th place as a state finalist with her news broadcasts, “FYI News” and “Emma’s Enlightenments” editorial pieces.
In the category of Informative Speaking, Evan Reed took 6th place as a state finalist with is piece on the French Horn; Austin Cousens took 4th place as a state finalist with his piece on Football; and Cotter Ritter took 3rd place as a state finalist with his piece on Playing Cards.
And last but not least, Natalee Hill took 1st place in the category of Storytelling 5/6 with her retelling of “It’s Not Hansel & Gretel,” making her the state champion in this category.
Again, we are very proud of our CHS Forensics Team and their accomplishments this year! Go CHS Forensics!
Congratulations to the staff and students below that were honored at the Shining Star Awards Ceremony this past week at WLC High School. It’s a wonderful evening dedicated to honoring individuals that “shine” in their services to others.
Rachel Sims
Dawn Cassidy
Student Dominick Gallagher
Nina White
Mr. Bob from Bus 171
Ashley Sand
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
It's hard to believe we are a few days away from the month of May. I've been reminding students each day to finish the school year off strong and that they should be at their best this time of year since they've had nearly an entire school year of support, along with consistent reminders of our academic and behavioral expectations.
Please reinforce the importance of your child giving their absolute best, both academically and in their interactions with peers and adults, along with having a strong finish to the school year.
Thank you for your support!
Nayal Maktari
FINAL IREADY DIAGNOSTIC OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
The final iReady Diagnostic of the school year will begin next week on April 24th. The iReady Diagnostic provides information to help teachers understand your student’s grade level progress and learning needs. Please make every effort to have your child in attendance and please be on time to school. Below is the iReady schedule:
April 24th iReady ELA grades 6-8 (beginning at 8:10 a.m.)
Students will report to 1st hour and attend hours 4-6 in the afternoon
May 7th iReady Math grades 6-8 (beginning at 8:10 a.m.)
Students will report to their 4th hour and attend hours 1-3 in the afternoon
Super Star Staff Awards from the FFE
Hello Walled Lake Families,
Support your favorite WLCSD Staff member with a nomination for a Super Star Staff Award from the Foundation For Excellence! Each $10 nomination gives the staff member a chance at one of two $500 cash prizes from the FFE and the Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union. The funds raised from the nominations will help the Foundation For Excellence give more money back to our teachers and students.
The Foundation For Excellence (FFE) is a non-profit organization that works with Walled Lake Schools to provide grants for classrooms throughout the district. These funds support extra literacy tools like decodable phonics books, STEM equipment for classrooms, additional instruments for music rooms, social emotional support tools, and many other things.
Nominations cost $10 and the staff member (teacher, administrator, custodian, parapro, bus driver, etc) will be given a certificate with a personal message from you as to why they are so special. They will also be added to a drawing for one of two $500 gifts that will be presented during Staff Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10).
To nominate a staff member follow this link:
https://forms.gle/mWb9N21SQRwCr9ST8
(Once you hit "submit" on your form, a link to our Paypal page will come up on the confirmation response page. Please make sure you make your payment!)
Reach out to Jackie Gurwin, FFE Executive Director, at 248-956-2116 or JackieGurwin@wlcsd.org with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE-SMART START (UPDATED TIMES)
CHS Middle School Smart Start will be on Tuesday, August 20th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Smart Start is our middle school registration day for all students. Students will get their lockers, schedules, books, student IDs and school pictures taken. It’s also a great time for students and family members to walk around the school and locate their lockers and classrooms.
Music Appreciation Club April Update
Thanks to all the students and their families who came out for the Yuja Wang concert. We were graced with an outstanding performance! What a treat to have her do 2 additional encore pieces: Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7 in B- Flat Major, and her own personal interpretation of Mozart's Turkish March.
Upcoming concerts that we will attend as a group:
**The Music Of Pink Floyd: Saturday, April 20 – 8:00pm
**Mozart & The Seasons: Sunday, May 5 – 3:00pm
**Disney & Broadway Favorites: The Magic Of Menken: Sunday, June 23 – 3:00pm
It is not too late to join now! After attending only 1 concert, your student membership will have paid for itself.
Cost: $25 per student membership unlocks one free ticket to almost every Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) 2023-2024 concert series in addition to the concerts listed above, and up to two companion tickets (bring your parents/sibling/friend/teacher) for $5 each, access to the best seats, access to DSO Replay and online Live streaming performances.
See attached flyer and Music Appreciation Club Details Document and link to Google form for registration.
https://forms.gle/3eAmCFB4Vf9FCP626
For more information please contact Monique Levu: monique.levu@gmail.com
CHS GOAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Welcome to the new school year! Don't forget our GAP program- you or your student may have already received a packet at Smart Start. This Goal Achievement Program, or GAP, provides students with the opportunity to work towards and meet objectives throughout their middle school years in four main areas: Citizenship, GPA, Reading Hours, and Community Service.
All students are enrolled in the program from the start of the school year, and will be rewarded for completing their milestones. Please click on the tab below for further information. If you have any queries on this subject, please do not hesitate to reach out to Andi Parel at AndiParel@gmail.com.
MAIN OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.
Principal's Secretary: MelissaWilseck@wlcsd.org
Building/Attendance Secretary: TonyaGray@wlcsd.org
6th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org
7th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org
8th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org
Smart Administrative Team
Dan Holland, Assistant Principal
Steve Spickard, Dean of Students
Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.
Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart