Elliott Eagles Update

Dear Elliott Families,

As the weather gets colder, please send your child to school dressed warmly for outdoor recess. Jackets, long pants, and closed-toe shoes will help students stay comfortable. Hats and gloves are also helpful on chilly days. Dressing in layers allows students to adjust throughout the day.

Please label your child’s belongings so misplaced items can be returned. Thank you for helping keep our Eagles warm and ready to learn!

Free Breakfast and Lunch for all Wayne-Westland Students!

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026–27 school year.

That means all enrolled students can enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch every school day at NO CHARGE to your household!

We need your help! Please complete and sign the Education Benefits Form as soon as possible. You can access the form through the Meal Magic Family Portal: https://waynewestland.familyportal.cloud/.

We use the information you provide for administrative purposes; it does not determine eligibility.

Please take a few minutes to complete the form and help us maintain this important program for our students!

🏫 Elliott Community

Monday, October 19th | 4:00–5:00 PM

We invite all families to attend our first Elliott Community on Monday, October 19th from 4:00–5:00 PM in our school cafeteria.

These meetings are a great opportunity for families to stay connected, learn about what is happening at Elliott.

Trunk or Treat

Mark your calendars, Elliott will be organizing a Trunk or Treat event at Thursday, October 29th. Join us for a fun evening filled with costumes, treats, and community spirit. We encourage all families to participate! Please see the flyer in our newsletter and will be collecting candy for the event. The race is on! Each grade level will be collecting candy for our school wide event. The grade level who collects the most pieces of candy wins!!! They will get a pizza party to celebrate. Collection starts tomorrow and ends Wednesday, October 28th. Good luck!!!!!

Volunteer to decorate car sign up!!

Together, we can continue to Paint Our Own Path and create memorable experiences for our Eagles!

Educationally,

Joseph Layne

Principal

Follow Elliott Elementary on Facebook at: Elliott Elementary Eagles

TRUNK OR TREAT - Thursday, October 29th - 5:00pm-6:30pm

The race is on! Each grade level will be collecting candy for our school wide event. The grade level who collects the most pieces of candy wins!!! They will get a pizza party to celebrate. Collection starts tomorrow and ends Wednesday, October 28th. Good luck!!!!!

Calling all family, neighbors or friends who want to get involved!! If you and your family want to decorate your car for Fall/Halloween and pass out candy we would love to have you! You child/family will still be able to trunk or treat even if you volunteer :) Candy is provided to you (thats what we are collecting for :)

Volunteer to decorate car sign up!!

Elliott Community Meeting

Monday, October 19 · 4:00 – 5:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vac-rhki-dvv

Free Breakfast and Lunch for all Wayne-Westland Students!

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026–27 school year.

That means all enrolled students can enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch every school day at NO CHARGE to your household!

We need your help! Please complete and sign the Education Benefits Form as soon as possible. You can access the form through the Meal Magic Family Portal: https://waynewestland.familyportal.cloud/.

We use the information you provide for administrative purposes; it does not determine eligibility.

Please take a few minutes to complete the form and help us maintain this important program for our students!

The Circus is here with special guest, Legendary Bello Nock! You’re invited to the most next‑level family fun party on the planet. The all‑new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is a nonstop celebration where DJ‑driven music, laughter, jaw‑dropping acrobatics, and edge‑of‑your‑seat stunts come together to create true core memories for your family. From wide-eyed kids to “seen-it-all” grown-ups, we’ve got the WOW that will amaze them all. It’s not just a show--it’s a one-of-a-kind shared experience. So grab your crew and bring your biggest energy.

A special offer has been created for the Wayne-Westland Community Schools! Visit the link here to get your discounted tickets: www.313promos.com/wwcs

Playing Nov.13-15 at Little Caesars Arena

Peachjar is a flyer distribution system used by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. The digital platform streamlines school-to-home communication by distributing school and community resources directly to families as digital flyers. For additional information on our School Flyers by Peachjar page.

This year when arriving to Elliott students will go to their designated door entrances upon

arrival. Please see the map provided for class locations.

K - Door 13 (students will exit for dismissal from classroom exterior door)

2nd - Open Position (Mrs. Redd) and 2nd/3rd Grade Split Class Mrs. Salinas - Door 13

1st & 2nd - Door 10

3rd & 4th - Door 5

5th, K-2 Wendecker & 2-5 Earby - Door 11

The lot closest to Bennington St where the arrival & dismissal takes place is designated for our Elliott families that need to park to come into the building. Please make sure that you are not entering the bus loop/staff parking area to ensure a quick and smooth drop off for our school buses.

When entering the parking lot please look for the K-2 drop off area and the 3-5 drop off area.

When pulling in the no parking zones they are designed to drop off students and keep moving.

No one should park in these areas and leave their car as it makes arrival and dismissal more

difficult for everyone involved. Students should not be dropped off in the middle of the lanes

as this becomes a safety concern.

Staff will be at the arrival grade level drop off areas to assist families on the first day locating

their assigned doors.

We mentioned during our Open House about birthday recognition for our students. We also recognize our students during our morning announcements.

• Birthday Recognition- Parents must let teacher know ahead of time. It is not a birthday party so no balloons should be brought to school.
• Parents can bring in individually pre-packaged item with ingredients listed so we can check for allergies.
• Some classrooms may be peanut free classrooms and the classroom teacher will communicate this information.

We are excited that we have spirit wear that we have been able to partner with AKA Sports located in Wayne to create a school spirit store for Elliott Elementary. We encourage our students to wear their spirit wear on our spirit wear days during our sports seasons. Elliott Spirit Store

If you need before or after school care, please contact our Champions Program. We partner with Champions to provide this service to our families, but space is limited!

You can also contact Ms. Megan at 734-326-0986

www.discoverchampions.com

Bus Routes are now available in Parent Connection. Bus stop locations and pick-up/drop-off times are displayed. Even if your child was on a bus last year, you must verify your contact information and check YES for transportation in your Parent Connection Account in order for your child to ride the bus!

If the route is not showing in your account, you can contact the WWCSD Transportation Department at 734-419-2150.

If you'd like to download the "Here Comes the Bus App" so you can track the bus, here is the link with directions: https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/our-families/here-comes-the-bus-app/

Chaperone and Volunteer

The Board encourages the use of volunteers to support the School District. Because the safety of the School District´s students is of paramount importance, every individual volunteer is required to undergo a criminal background check through the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) before they are permitted to volunteer, regardless of whether or not the volunteer will work directly with students. ICHAT criminal background checks will be performed annually for each volunteer.

ICHAT Volunteer Form

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to supply school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.

Emergency Information Guide

Parent Connection-View NWEA scores, attendance, report cards, update contact info.

Here Comes the Bus App

Champions-Before/After school care at Elliott

Chain of Command-How to Effectively Communicate with School and District Staff

Student Code of Conduct

Family Resource Center (FRC) Info: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net

If you or someone you know needs help with mental health and substance use, please contact our partner - Care Solace. They will quickly and confidentially find available providers matched to your needs: Please call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365) or visit caresolace.com/wwcsd