THE BEAR ESSENTIALS

As the days fly by and fall settles in, this is a great time to stay focused, celebrate progress, and keep working toward our goals.

Families can help students finish the quarter strong by checking in on grades and assignments, reaching out to teachers with questions, and staying connected through Parent Connect. Remember, Homework Den is available after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:00–4:00 PM. It is a great opportunity for students to get extra help, work on assignments, and make progress toward their academic goals.

With continued effort, encouragement, and strong communication between home and school, we can keep the momentum going and make the most of the weeks ahead. Go Bears!

Go Bears! 💙💛

Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Hickey, Mrs. Bukosky, and Mr. Schley

The process to update your student(s) emergency card for the 2026-2027 school year is outlined in the attachment below. All parents/guardians MUST update their information. Please pay close attention to the CONTACT section and ensure that your phone number and email address are accurate. I

**Important:** Parent Connection refers to the process of updating your information as RE-ENROLLMENT. Please note that you are not actually re-enrolling your student(s); you are simply updating your information.

If you encounter any issues accessing your Parent Connection account or require any assistance, please get in touch with us at hickeyt@wy.k12.mi.us.

In Michigan, a student is considered chronically absent when they miss 18 or more school days, which is 10% of the school year. Excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions all count toward chronic absenteeism.

If your child is absent due to illness, a doctor’s note is required to medically excuse the absence. Please provide documentation to the school when your child sees a medical provider.

At Roosevelt, we closely monitor attendance and communicate with families throughout the process:

• 5 absences: First attendance letter
• 10 absences: Second attendance letter
• 15 absences: Third and final attendance letter

Tardies matter, too. We mark a student absent if they are 10 minutes or more late to class, and parents cannot excuse tardies.

Once a student reaches 15 absences, we begin working with our School Resource Officer and the court system. We may issue a truancy ticket, and the student and their family may be required to appear in court. We also document our efforts to communicate with families about attendance.

Our goal is not to punish families. Our goal is to partner with you. We understand that life happens and that students sometimes need to be absent. However, consistent attendance is essential for academic success, relationships, and staying connected to school.

We want your child here. Attendance matters. Every day at Roosevelt is an opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and succeed.

ParentConnection allows you to view important information about your student, including grades, attendance, schedules, and more. Parents and guardians can access MISTAR ParentConnection from a mobile device, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

📱 Accessing ParentConnection on a Mobile Device

Option 1: Use the Q ParentConnection App

1. Open the App Store on an iPhone or the Google Play Store on an Android device.

2. Search for Q ParentConnection.

3. Download and open the app.

4. Select Michigan as the state.

5. Select Wayne as the county.

6. Select Wyandotte Public Schools.

7. Select Enter ParentConnection.

8. Tap Log In.

9. Enter your ParentConnection PIN and password.

Once logged in, you can access your student's information directly from your phone or tablet.

Option 2: Use Your Mobile Web Browser

You can also access ParentConnection without downloading the app.

1. Open Safari, Chrome, or another web browser on your phone.

2. Go to the Wyandotte Public Schools website.

3. Select Parents & Students and then Parent and Student Portals.

4. Select ParentConnection.

5. Log in using your email address or PIN and your password.

💻 Accessing ParentConnection on a Laptop or Desktop

1. Open a web browser such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox.

2. Go to the Wyandotte Public Schools website.

3. Select Parents & Students.

4. Select Parent and Student Portals.

5. Select ParentConnection.

6. A login window will open. If it does not, you may need to allow pop-ups in your browser.

7. Enter your email address on file with the District or your ParentConnection PIN.

8. Enter your password.

9. Click Log In.

Forgot Your Password?

If you do not remember your password, select Reset Your Password on the login screen and follow the instructions sent to your email.

If you need additional assistance accessing ParentConnection, please contact Wyandotte Public Schools Technology Services at 734-759-5061.

10/21 Wednesday

• Unity Day - Wear pink or orange

10/22 Thursday

• Academic Awards Ceremony - during 1st hour (check your email Monday for list of students)
• Alumni Choir Concert - 7:00 pm, Auditorium

10/23 Friday

• Picture re-take day - all morning, LMC

The City Clerk's office in conjunction with the Special Events crew is hosting an informational event to help provide guidance and resources to Wyandotte's voters. Learn how, when, and where to vote in the upcoming general election. Citizens can register to vote and sample ballots will be on display as well. There will also be food trucks and other activities. This takes place Friday, October 23, from 3:30-5:30 pm in the City Hall parking lot.

Students 17 1/2 years of age or older can register to vote. Students age 16 can preregister to vote. Follow the link for information and instructions. https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote

We are excited to announce that Link Crew is organizing a TRUNK OR TREAT event for our Freshmen students in the Cafe on October 30! To make this event a success, we kindly ask for your support. Please consider donating 1 or 2 bags of candy for our trick-or-treaters.

You can drop off donations in the front office by October 27.

Thank you for your generosity!

Best regards,
RHS Link Crew

In support of the Michigan Green School Initiative, Mr. Curtiss is collecting used printer ink and toner cartridges for recycling. If you have any empty cartridges at home, please drop them off in the collection box during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Thank you for helping us protect the environment!

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that recognizes seniors who have achieved proficiency in two or more languages. It highlights the value of bilingualism and celebrates multiculturalism. Students who earn the Seal of Biliteracy receive a special seal to place on their diploma, along with a certificate, a letter from the state, and a medal recognizing their achievement. To be eligible,12th grade students must be on track to meet graduation requirements and take an online assessment in a language other than English to demonstrate their proficiency. The testing date is December 3, 2026. If you are interested or would like more information, please see Ms. Fowler in room A234 or email fowlerm@wy.k12.mi.us to receive the permission form, due by November 19th.

All students must have a current parking pass displayed in their vehicle. Parking passes are available at the front desk.

All students must park in the designated student parking lot or in the approved parking area along the practice field. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas or on the street may be ticketed or towed.

Please be respectful of our neighbors by avoiding parking in front of nearby homes. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and courteous parking environment.

Students who have failed a class and are credit deficient can see their counselor to sign up for credit recovery classes. These classes are completed online through Graduation Alliance.

Counselors:

Mrs. Kelly (last name begins A-Gn)

Mrs. Agy (last name begins Go-N)

Mr. Babody (last name begins O-Z)

Mrs. Hannah (Student Services)

We want to ensure that everyone taking a physical education class has a secure gym locker. To help, we are selling combination locks at the front office for $3. Please note that this is cash only.

We hope students will take advantage of this opportunity to secure their belongings.

This term, Wyandotte Public Schools is working with The Guidance Center to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health. If you think your student can benefit from this help, click on the handout below and complete the form.

MISSION:

Collaborating and inspiring to educate, engage and empower all.

VISION:

A diverse, equitable and inclusive community that develops

resilient, innovative and engaged individuals.

Email: arminis@wy.k12.mi.us
Website: https://roosevelt.wyandotte.org/
Location: 540 Eureka Road, Wyandotte, MI, USA
Phone: 734-759-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/WPSRHS
Twitter: @wprhs