As we enter November and embark on the second marking period of the 2023-2024 school year, I want to take a moment to celebrate our students' remarkable achievements. This week, we celebrated students with perfect attendance with a treat during lunch. Additionally, any student who had no behavior referrals, no tardies, and have all passing grades – earned their well-deserved Godwin Gold Status.

This prestigious status, achieved by 78 of our dedicated students, comes with a range of exciting privileges for the marking period ahead, such as free entrance to after-school sporting events, VIP seating at school-wide assemblies, early entrance to lunch, and many other surprises. Congratulations to these outstanding students. Godwin PRIDE is thriving in our middle school.

As we continue through this school year, know that our core focus remains on learning and supporting every student's success. We have many supports in place to ensure that learning is accessible to all. If you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

In 6th-grade science, through an engaging experiment involving milk, baking soda, and iodine, Mr. Hackley's classes delved into the dynamics of disease transmission. Each student received a cup of milk, but one cup secretly contained baking soda, symbolizing the 'pretend disease.' The students then exchanged milk from cup to cup, simulating how germs spread through contact. After the designated time, iodine was introduced to each cup. The outcome was striking, as 'infected' cups turned a shade of purple, while the unaffected ones remained brownish. By analyzing their data charts and tracking milk exchanges, students successfully traced the source of the 'disease.' Talk about science in action!

This Friday we are hosting Dana Vanderlugt, author of "Enemies in the Orchard", a new book inspired by the little-known history of POW labor camps in the United States.

Want a signed copy of the book when Dana visits? There's still time to pre-order!

Popcorn Friday's will be starting on Friday, Nov. 3rd, for $0.50 per bag. Popcorn must be eaten in the lunch room area or stapled and placed in bags until you leave the building after school.

Early Releases, dismissal at 1:10pm:

Wednesday, November 8th & 15th

No School November 22nd-24th

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services requires local health departments to conduct vision screenings for 7th grade students in Michigan. Our vision screening date is Friday, November 17.

Transportation afterward is not included.

On early release days, the hours are extended from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM and located in room 111.

This resource is available for anyone over the age of 18. Click the image to expand it and read more.

Quick Facts:

• If students have a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, they are asked to go home.

• If students or staff are COVID positive and asymptomatic or well enough to return to school (No fever for 24 hours), a well-fitting mask is encouraged. Nothing is required.

• If your child tests positive, please notify the building office. We are still required by health code to report positive cases as a communicable disease.

We have free COVID tests in the office, available for all interested staff and parents.

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Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org
Website: https://ms.godwinschools.org/
Location: 100 Wexford St SE, Wyoming, MI, USA
Phone: 616-252-2070
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