Hamady Elementary School

GET YOUR KINDERGARTENER READY FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR AT WESTWOOD HEIGHTS SCHOOLS. Join us for Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 14 between the hours of 1pm and 5pm at Hamady Elementary (3207 Finney Ct, 48504). Bring your soon-to-be kindergarten student along to meet teachers, staff, and receive important information about the upcoming year.

Today, we celebrate Jill Hartz for her outstanding dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support as the heart of Hamady Elementary. Her kindness, organization, and commitment help keep our school running smoothly each day. We are grateful for all she does for our students, staff, and families. Happy Secretary Appreciation Day, Jill!

🫧 Slime, Senses, and Sentences! 🫧

Our Kindergarteners and 1st Graders have been busy becoming master writers! ✍️✨

🎒 In Kindergarten: We’ve been building strong foundations with letter formation and fine motor skills. Using a multisensory LETRS approach, we explored our five senses to add "sparkle words" to our stories. The highlight? Writing about Bubble Slime! Students described every pop, smell, and squish.

📝 In 1st Grade: We tackled "How-To" writing! Our stars focused on the big four:

Capital letters ⬆️Punctuation 🛑Finger spacing ↔️
Stretching out sounds (phoneme by phoneme!) 🗣️
After some hard work and a little help from Mr. Noah, everyone earned the chance to make their very own batch of slime! Motivation at its finest. 🧪✨
📩 Parents: Keep an eye on your inbox—individual writing samples are headed your way soon!

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ✋📚

📚🐾 Reading Month at Hamady Elementary was extra special!
Our students had the joy of reading to Diesel, our wonderful support dog, who visited during Reading Month. Diesel was the perfect audience—calm, patient, and encouraging—helping students build confidence, fluency, and a love for reading in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Experiences like these make learning meaningful while nurturing the social‑emotional growth of our youngest learners.
Don’t you want your Kindergartner to have these same positive, engaging experiences? Kindergarten enrollment for Fall is opening soon, and we look forward to welcoming new families to the Hamady Elementary community—where learning begins with care, connection, and joy. 💙📖🐶

Congratulations to Our Children’s Champion Award Winners!
Join us in celebrating two extraordinary women who were honored at this year’s Children’s Champion Breakfast for their remarkable dedication to young people and our community.
🌟 Ebony Thomas — Caring Adult Award
Ebony serves as Student Support at Hamady Middle/High School, and her compassion, consistency, and daily commitment to supporting our students make her a true champion. We are incredibly proud to see her recognized for the light she brings to our school community.
🌟 Julie McManama — Lifetime Achievement Award (not pictured)
Although we do not know who nominated Julie, her nomination and her award are unquestionably well deserved. Even in retirement, she continues to touch lives with the same heart, energy, and excellence that defined her teaching career. Julie’s impact extends far beyond her years in the classroom, making her a shining example of lifelong dedication to children and families.

Congratulations, Ebony and Julie!
Your commitment inspires us all, and we are grateful for the lasting difference you make in the lives of children across Genesee County.

📣 Enrollment Opens Soon!
Great things are happening in Westwood Heights School District—and we want your family to be a part of it. If you're looking for a supportive, student-focused community filled with caring adults and lifelong champions, now is the perfect time to get ready.
For more information, please contact our Enrollment Office at 810-591-4321.

🌟 Congratulations, McMonagle Mighty Hawks! 🌟
The McMonagle Girls’ Basketball Team pulled off an incredible come‑from‑behind overtime victory over Dailey Elementary, winning 21–19! 🏀💙💛 What a game!
We’re also proud of both McMonagle Boys’ Teams for making it all the way to the finals. Although they came up just short, their hard work, teamwork, and determination made for an outstanding season. 👏🔥
Way to represent, Hawks! 🦅💪


💙💛 Don’t you want to join a winning team?
Enrollment for Fall is beginning soon!
📞 Call 810‑591‑4321 for more information.

Remember to schedule your appointment for the Parent Teacher Conferences!

On Monday, March 9th, McMonagle library was the place to be! We had a wonderful Buddy Reading session with Mr. Taylor’s 5th graders and Ms. Dikos’ 2nd graders.

The 5th graders stepped up as leaders, helping our 2nd graders explore new stories and build their reading confidence. These "Big Hawk/Little Hawk" connections are what make McMonagle such a special place to learn.

Want your child to be part of our community? 🦅
If you aren't already a part of the McMonagle family, consider joining us this Fall! Open Enrollment begins soon—don't miss out!