SCHWEITZER SCOOP

Dear Schweitzer Families,

A few important reminders as we get ready for Halloween! 🐝🎃

🍬 Haunted Hallways Candy Contest: We are still collecting candy for our Haunted Hallways Candy Contest! Thank you to everyone who has already donated. There is still time to contribute and help your child’s class!

👻 Halloween Parade – October 30: As students prepare for our Halloween parade, please remember that costumes must be school-appropriate. No blood, guts, or overly scary costumes, please!

📱 Communication & Pick-Up Changes: ClassDojo is the best way to communicate with your child’s teacher. However, teachers may not see messages right away while teaching lessons and caring for students. If you have a last-minute change to your child’s pick-up plans, please call the main office to ensure the message reaches your child’s teacher in time.

💊 Student Medication: Any student who needs an inhaler or other medication at school must have a medication form completed by their doctor and on file with the school. Students may not carry or use inhalers or other medications at school unless the required paperwork is on file. Please reach out to the office with any questions or for help with this process.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support! We appreciate our Schweitzer families and look forward to a fun and safe Halloween season!💛🖤🐝

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. The best way to get in touch with me is through email, faasoae@wwcsd.net, or Class Dojo messaging.

Sincerely,

Emily Fa'asoa, Schweitzer Principal

Every Thursday, we show our school spirit by wearing our Schweitzer gear or yellow and black school colors💛🖤

OCTOBER

• 10/29 HAUNTED HALLWAYS at Schweitzer
• 10/30 Half Day, dismissal 11:40am
• 10/30 Halloween Parade, time TBD

NOVEMBER

• 11/3 NO SCHOOL, Staff Professional Development
• 11/11 Picture Retake Day
• 11/20 Half Day, dismissal 11:40am
• 11/23 Schweitzer Turkey Trot
• 11/25 - 11/27, NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Recess

DECEMBER

• 12/8 Half Day, dismissal 11:40am, Conferences
• 12/10 Half Day, dismissal 11:40am, Conferences
• 12/21 - 1/1 WINTER BREAK

Get ready for some Halloween fun at Schweitzer! Join us on October 29th from 5:00–6:00pm for our Haunted Hallways event!

🕷️ Wear your favorite costume and trick-or-treat your way through our school hallways! 🍬🎃

We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready for a spook-tacular evening! 👻🖤💛

We have an exciting opportunity for the male students at Schweitzer. Please see attached flyer and information about BMEA's Youth Leadership Development Program.
(Although the flyer says K-5th students, we are accepting applications from 1st-5th grade students. Thank you!)

BMEA's Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP)
YLDP is an after-school program for boys in grades 1st through 5th that supports their social emotional development and growth in math and literacy. Students are mentored by high school Fellows and led by caring BMEA staff in a space where they are affirmed, challenged, and encouraged to lead. Located at Schweitzer. Spaces are limited.

Apply here: 2026–2027 BMEA YLDP Elementary Mentee Application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsPCtxmxQu_Qs3aRIb6sGmnYC5LzuP8IbfsgJif9YrGvwG4Q/viewform?usp=header

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

• School begins at 8:30am. Student drop offs may begin at 8:20am
• Do not leave your children unattended before arrival begins at 8:20am
• Please drive carefully and cautiously in our school parking lot.
• Make sure you are only letting students out of your car when you are in the drop off lane
• The drop off loop in front of the school is for 30 second drop offs only
• Do not park or get out of your car in the drop off lane
• Students may enter our school from either the main entrance or the doors on either end of the building by the 5th grade classrooms or kindergarten classrooms and families say goodbye outside of our school.
• Please pick up your student from their designated door, teachers will dismiss students from those locations.
• It is important that families and students do not walk between parked busses!
• Thank you for keeping our students safe!

🚌Wayne-Westland Community Schools is launching a new school bus safety program with @buspatrol to help make our roads safer for students.

As part of the program, we’ve added stop-arm cameras to our school bus fleet. These cameras can detect vehicles that fail to stop when a school bus is stopped with its stop arm extended.

🚨Important dates:

Now through September 27: Warning period

Beginning September 28: Local law enforcement will begin enforcing violations

When you see a school bus with its stop arm extended, STOP. Give students the time and space they need to safely get on and off the bus.

Together, we can help protect our students and make every trip to and from school safe.

Start the Year with Strong Attendance Habits

The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to establish routines that make getting to school on time easier. Families can help by:

• Set a consistent bedtime and wake-up time. A regular sleep schedule can help students get the rest they need to be ready for school.

• Prepare the night before. Pack backpacks, choose clothes and gather anything your student needs before bedtime.

• Build in extra time. Give your family a few extra minutes in the morning to avoid a rushed start.

• Keep track of important dates. Know the school calendar, including start and end times, half days and scheduled breaks.

Communicate when challenges arise. If transportation, health, family circumstances, or other barriers are making attendance difficult, talk with your school. Your attendance team is here to help.

Every school day matters! This year, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is launching the Aim for 8 Attendance Campaign to encourage students and families to prioritize regular attendance.

Our goal is simple: Aim for 8 or fewer absences during the school year.

When students are in school every day, they have more opportunities to learn, build relationships, participate in activities and stay on track for success. Even a few missed days can add up and make a difference.

• All Families MUST Update/Verify Contact Information in Parent Connection each year. *If you recently registered your Kindergarten student, you have already done this.
• Log in to your ParentPortal using your PIN and password and click on the “Back to School Registration” link at the top of the page.
• CLICK HERE WWCS PARENT CONNECTION
  
• Click through each link confirming or changing any information and then click "submit and save."
• If you have more than one student, you MUST repeat this process for each child so that we have accurate contact information for each student in an emergency.
• There is a section in Parent Connection asking if you want transportation (you have to live more than 1 mile from the school to be eligible). If your dwelling meets these qualifications and you want your child to ride the bus, you MUST check YES or a bus route will NOT be assigned.
  

In our front office, Mrs. Sentz, our secretary, and Ms. Brandy, our attendance monitor, are truly the Chief Care Officers of Schweitzer. We are so fortunate to have their kindness, organization, and support helping our school run smoothly every day!🐝

• All students are welcome to bring a home lunch but FREE breakfast and lunch are provided for all students.

• CLICK HERE FOR LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENUS
  

• Below are links to important forms that must be filled out yearly.
• All families MUST fill out our district ICHAT volunteer form in order to volunteer either at our school or to chaperone on field trips.
• CLICK HERE ICHAT VOLUNTEER FORM
• All families MUST fill out the Benefits portion on the MEAL MAGIC PORTAL in order for our entire school district to receive FREE breakfast and lunch.

• We appreciate all families filling these out at the start of the school year!

• AKA Sports has an online store for Schweitzer gear
• Orders can be made online through the website: https://schweitzer.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
• Items can be picked up at AKA Sports, 34932 W Michigan Ave.

Schweitzer Worker Bee Association (SWBA) is our amazing parent group at Schweitzer! 🐝 We are always looking for more parents to connect and get involved.

• At Schweitzer, we do not allow birthday treats to be brought in due to allergies and other considerations. Rest assured, we make sure every student feels special on their birthday and is celebrated in class with their teacher and classmates!🥳

2601 Treadwell

Westland, MI 48186

Phone: 734-419-2750
Attendance Line: 734-419-2757

Office Hours 7:50 AM-3:50 PM

Emily Fa'asoa, Principal faasoae@wwcsd.net

Jenny Sentz, Secretary sentzj@wwcsd.net

• It's important to be on time every day for school. When students are late, they miss out on important learning time. Students who are late and arrive after the school day are marked absent.

• If your child is going to be absent, all families MUST call our attendance line to report their child’s absence. Please leave the date, your name, your child’s name and teacher and reason for absence on the line. We review these calls at the beginning of the school day by 9:00 AM.

• We cannot accommodate daily early pick ups after 3:00 PM unless you have an emergency or an appointment.

• Contact Champions for information or to enroll your child in before or after school care at 734-326-0980 or click the link below to start the enrollment process.

• http://www.discoverchampions.com/
  

• If you qualify for DHS, fees can be as low as $10 a week or FREE

• Help earn money for our school by registering your Kroger Rewards card simply by visiting https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

• Once logged into your Kroger account, you can search for Schweitzer Elementary by name and then click enroll.

• At Wayne-Westland Community Schools, we utilize an electronic flyer communication tool called Peachjar.

• Our flyer distribution process posts flyers from schools, the district and community partners on Peachjar. There is a Peachjar button on all school’s websites, and the platform will send emails to families with flyer notifications based on their child's school.

• CLICK HERE PEACHJAR