WWSC Schedule for the Week of January 24, 2022

Monday, January 24-Full Day of School

Tuesday, January 25-Full Day of School

Wednesday, January 26-Full Day of School

Thursday, January 27-Full Day of School

Friday, January 28-NO SCHOOL

LPS Parent Advisory Committee

Please click on the link below for information and dates for the LPS Parent Advisory Committee Dates.  The next meeting will be held virtually and is scheduled for January 20, 2022 from 6:00-7:30 PM.  Dr. Jennifer Taiariol, Director of Student Services for Livonia Public Schools, and other special education administrators from the school district will speak about the programs and services provided to students with disabilities.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.  The meeting will conclude with an opportunity for participants to ask questions of one another for networking purposes.  Click on the link below for the link to the meeting.

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIRTUAL LINK

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) consists, in part, of parents who have students receiving special education services within Livonia Public Schools.  It is an opportunity to network with other parents, ask questions to one or more LPS special education administrators, and learn strategies to implement at home to help your student academically, socially, and emotionally.  We also discuss topics such as support for students and families through agencies, opportunities for socialization, and the like.

The other 2021-2022 meeting dates are scheduled for:

January 20, 2022

March 10, 2022

March 24, 2022

May 12, 2022

You do not need to attend all meetings to participate.  PAC would love to have you join each meeting, but if that's not possible, it is perfectly fine!

If you have any questions, please email Patrick Mies at pmies@livoniapublicschools.org or you may call 734-744-2810  x35902.

Educator and Support Staff of the Year

Congratulations to Amy and Eric who received Educator and Support Staff of the Year Awards!!!

Secondary Educator of the Year

Amy Munday

Amy Munday is a special education teacher in the Western Wayne Skill Center program at Garfield Community School. She has been teaching in Livonia Public Schools for 14 years.

Mrs. Munday is known for her positive attitude, her genuine connections and relationships with her students, families and colleagues. More than ever before, Mrs. Munday has shown her perseverance and creativity throughout the Covid-19 health crisis by turning her interest and talent in refinishing household furniture into a micro-business. She and her students work each day to refinish donated pieces of furniture - giving new life to worn out desks, chairs, dressers, tables, etc. She and her students then sell the pieces on their Skill-Ful Designs Facebook page. All proceeds benefit Garfield Community School.

Her colleagues said she has an “innovative mindset” that extends well beyond a “growth mindset.” She works tirelessly to provide learning experiences for her students, while caring deeply about their overall wellbeing.

Support Staff of the Year

Eric Raymond

Eric Raymond is the building supervisor at Garfield Community School, where he has worked for 11 years. He is a 34-year employee of Livonia Public Schools.

Mr. Raymond is known as being “the heart of the school,” keeping the building and grounds clean, safe and welcoming. He is described as being an “outstanding example of a respectful and kind human being” who has a work ethic that is second to none. He truly takes pride in keeping Garfield an impeccable learning environment for students and staff in the three programs that are housed at the school.

Outside of his custodial duties, Mr. Raymond takes it upon himself to build relationships with students, even inviting them to partner with him during his work day. For students who may need to move around throughout the day, Mr. Raymond develops a work plan and teaches skills that students will carry into their daily lives. He is patient and kind while offering instruction and it is apparent that the students truly love working alongside Mr. Raymond.

The Garfield staff and students created a video with a few of the many reasons Amy and Eric are AWESOME!!  Click here to watch the video.

WWSC Craft Show Update

Please note, the in person Holiday Craft Show scheduled for December 10th (8:30-1:30) has been canceled.  Students brought home a paper Holiday Craft Order Form to purchase crafts and raffle tickets on Thursday, December 2nd.  Please refer to the form if you would like to order crafts made by students and/or to buy raffle tickets.  All order forms and payments are due by December 13th.   

Skill-ful Designs

Skill-ful Designs is a new class at the Western Wayne Skill Center!  It is a community supported class and involves students accepting donated furniture and turning it into one of a kind pieces with a "Skill-ful Design" for purchase.

Click here to see the Skill-ful Designs' Facebook page

2020 WWSC Talent Show and Art Gallery

Each year, the students of the Western Wayne Skill Center take center stage to show off their talents as well as display beautiful pieces of artwork.  Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we had to cancel our traditional talent show and art gallery.  With the help of technology, we were able to make a virtual version of our annual event.  We hope you enjoy it!  Go Tigers!!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WWSC TALENT SHOW AND ART GALLERY.