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| 235 Spencer Lane, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 • (734) 481-8200 • (734) 481-8151 fax |
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| 2009-2010 Forms - Student Registration - Home Language Survey - Schools of Choice - Open Enrollment - Information Request Parent/Citizen Concern Form Return all forms to the Administration Offices located at 235 Spencer Lane |
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— Winter Swim Lessons — “Bottles-N-Backpacks” Child Development Center in WRCS — School Based Health Center — FREE Full Day Kindergarten — How you can substitute in Willow Run U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) Summer Hire Program June through August, TARDEC will infuse its ranks with new talent seeking high school, undergraduate and graduate-level college students interested in working on science and engineering programs like the development of hybrid-electric vehicles, fuel-efficient energy modules and advanced robotics. TARDEC's Summer Hires work closely alongside associates on cutting-edge research and developmet projects. Announcement will be posted on the following site February 1-5, 2010 at: http://acpol.army.mil/employment. Start dates will be: - June 7, 2010 for college - June 14, 2010 for high school - August 13, 2010, end date For more information, please contact Belinda Roland VanNoy, Manager of the Summer Hire Program at (586) 282-8588 or email her at: belinda.roland.vannoy@us.army.mil ^top RAHS School Based Health Clinic to Offer FREE H1N1 Vaccine to All Willow Run Students and Staff In the Secondary Complex, 235 Spencer Lane, the RAHS School Based Health Clinic will offer the H1N1 vaccine by appointment. Call 961-6265 to schedule. Vaccines are FREE to all Willow Run students and staff. Consent forms are available in school offices and in the clinic. Any questions, please call Ms. Lori Bennett, FNP, at 734-961-6265. ^top Free ACT Prep Class for WRHS Students When: Tuesdays, January - February, 2010* Where: Willow Run High School Time(s): Required Diagnostic exams on December 12th and February 13th are 8am-12noon; Classes on Tuesday's will run from 3-5pm Sign Up: By Friday, December 4th in room 102 at WRHS ACT prep courses can cost into the thousands of dollars, however, this program is FREE for students at Willow Run. Last year student scores went up 11.2%. This program requires a 6-week commitment in January and February, plus required diagnostic exams on December 12, 2009 and February 13, 2010. Students must attend all sessions. Full dates are listed on the ACT Flyer. The ACT Preparation program first meeting, practice test #1, will take place Saturday, December 12, from 8:00am-12noon at 320 Halle Library, EMU. Lunch and time at the EMU Student Center will follow the practice test, provided by EMU Gear Up. Transportation to and from WRHS for registered students is provided by Second Baptist Church. Busses depart at 7:50am and will return approximately at 2pm. Questions can be answered by contacting Ms. Kelli Hatfield at 734-320-7931. This opportunity is offered by Students for Educational Equality, The University of Michigan in partnership with EMU Gear Up and The Princeton Review. If you have any questions, please contact Students for Educational Equality, SEE-ACT@umich.edu or 734-506-8450. ^top 2010 College Goal Sunday Get money for college—join us on Sunday, February 14, 2010! If you are graduating from high school in 2010 or if you're already in college, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application deadline is March 1. FREE on-site assistance from professionals to help you fill out the FAFSA! Not sure about college? Apply for the money now and decide later. If you wait, chances are you'll get less. If you are a student or a parent, you need information on how to obtain financial aid for college. At College Goal Sunday you can: • get free on-site professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form; • talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply; and • get information regarding statewide student services, admission requirements, and more! There are 28 locations in Michigan. The Ypsilanti location is: Eastern Michigan University Bruce T. Halle Library, 955 W. Circle Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 from 1pm-4pm. For more information on College Goal Sunday and information on what materials you need to bring with you to fill out the FAFSA, please visit the website: http://micollegegoal.org 2010 Annual District-Wide Spelling Bee Congratulations are in order for all students who participated in the District's Annual Spelling Bee held during the week of February 1-5th. The following individuals placed 1st-3rd for eligibility in the upcoming county-wide Scripps Spelling Bee to be held on March 13, 2010.
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| Winter Swim Lessons beginning January 23, 2010! Pre-register now by emailing ackervon@wrcs.k12.mi.us. Email must include name, address, phone number, age, class, and parent contact. Payment is due on the first day of class.
Open Swimming Saturdays January 23 - February 20, 12:30-2:00pm Walk-ins = $2.00 Families = $5.00 The Willow Run Swim Club starts September 14th. All ages practice 5:00-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. For more information, call Coach Acker at 734.649.7188 after 3:00pm.
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| Where: Holmes Elementary, 1255 Holmes Rd. (This building will serve students in grades K-6th and will be the new home to the Gifted and Talented program.) Contact information is listed below. Where: Cheney Academy, 1500 Stamford Rd. (This building will serve students in grades PreSchool-6th grade. Cheney is the location for HeadStart.) Contact information is listed below. Where: Kaiser Elementary, 670 Onondaga (This building will serve students in grades PreSchool-6th grade. Kaiser is a location for the MSRP Peschool program.) Contact information is listed below. Where: Ford Elementary, 2440 E. Clark Road (This building will serve students in grades PreSchool-6th grade. Ford is a location for the MSRP Peschool program.) Contact information is listed below. |
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English Language Arts •Letter and Sound Recognition through Zoo Phonics Program •Letter Formation with Beginning Writing Skills •Accelerated Reader Program (at school and on-line for home use) Literature Activities •Nursery Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Sight Words, Read Alouds, Creative Arts Math Topics •Simple Addition and Subtraction •Accelerated Math for students with advanced skills Science Topics •Living Things, Body Parts, Five Senses, Animals, Weather and Seasons Social Studies •All About Me, Our Country, Celebrations, I-CARE Rules, Tribes Agreements Extended Learning •Music, Art, Physical Education •New Media Center Curriculum •State of the Art Technology •Academic Play-Based Centers Come and visit our classrooms. We would like to build a successful relationship with you and your child for the upcoming school year. For more information or to enroll your child, please call Central Office, 481-8200. To learn more about one of our elementary schools, click on the school name located on the left and it will take you directly to that schools web pages. Additional information can also be found on our Parent page. It contains all the items that you might need.
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