West Godwin Weekly

Wednesday, Feb 14 - Early Release

Friday, Feb. 16 - Principal's Coffee - 9:00 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 16 - West Godwin Fundraiser Begins

Wednesday, Feb 21 - Half Day 12:00 pm

Thursday, Feb 22 - Friday, Feb 23 - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, Feb. 28 - Kindergarten Registration - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, March 4 - Fundraiser Packets and Money are due at school

Wednesday, Mar 6 - Early Release

Wednesday, Mar 6 - Family Reading Night - 5:00-6:30 pm

Wednesday, Mar 20 - Early Release

Wednesday, Mar 20 - Fundraiser Orders must be picked up from 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar 27 - Early Release for Parent Teacher Conferences

Thursday, Mar 28 - Half Day - 12:00 Dismissal

Friday, Mar 29 - NO SCHOOL

Monday, Apr 1 - Friday, Apr 5 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, Apr 17 - Early Release

Friday, Apr 19 - Principal's Coffee - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 1 - Early Release

Tuesday, May 14 - Spring Musical - 6:00 p.m. @ Godwin Heights HS Auditorium

Wednesday, May 22 - Early Release

Friday, May 24 - Half Day 12:00 pm

Monday, May 27 - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, May 30 - All School Picnic during lunch

Friday, May 31 - Half Day 12:00 pm - Last Day of School

It's time for our Spring Fundraiser at West Godwin! We will be selling Frandale subs and soups and this tends to be one of our most popular sales! The funds raised are used to support both our students and teachers at West Godwin. Fundraiser packets will be coming home in your child's backpack on Friday, February 16. The sale ends and all paperwork and money must be returned to school by Monday, March 4. Students that sell even ONE item will receive a candy bar and the top seller in each grade will receive a $25 gift card! Your fundraiser items will need to be picked up at school on Wendesday, March 20 between 2:30 and 5:00 p.m. Please contact the school office at 616-252-2030 with any questions!

It's that time of the year and we are on the hunt for all children who will be turning 5 years old by September 1, 2024 to register for Kindergarten! Our Kindergarten Registration event will be held on Wednesday, February 28 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at West Godwin. At the event we will assist you with our online registration and also get copies of your required documents. The following documents are required to enroll a child in school:

• An original Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records
• 2 proofs of Residency (two bills that show your name and address)
• Driver's License or a Picture ID of the parent

Please be sure to get your child registered early!

Please join us on Friday, February 16 at 9:00 a.m. for our next Principal's Coffee. We will be celebrating our Resilient Readers and talk with you about tips and strategies for reading with your child at home. Please park in the BACK of the building after arrival and join us in Room #22 on Friday!

Please take a minute to read our G.A.A.G newlsetter.

https://www.smore.com/xc7pf

As a Title One school, our building receives funding from the federal government to support instruction. In order to receive that funding, we must communicate specific information with our families. Linked below is a letter letting you know that, at any time, you may request information about the qualifications of the staff working in our building. If you have any questions regarding this process, please do not hesitate to reach out to our State and Federal Programs Director, Mary Lang. She can be reached via email at lang@godwinschools.org or by phone at 616-252-2030.

WEST GODWIN Parents Right to Know

During the months of February and March, English Language students will be taking the WIDA test. This test measures growth in English Language proficiency in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. If your child is in the EL Program at West Godwin, they will be taking this test. Please talk with your child and encourage them to do their very best. Also, be sure they are getting their proper rest. Feel free to reach out to your child's EL teacher or the main office to find out which days your child will be testing.

Cherry Street Dental will be on site at West Godwin Elementary beginning February 1st. Cherry Street Dental will be performing dental cleanings on students who have opted in for services. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 616-252-2030.

Please see the attached flyer with details about the American Red Cross of West Michigan's Home Fire Campaign for those in need of free smoke alarms. Those that request smoke alarms will have them installed by a Red Cross volunteer based on the client's availability. Smoke alarms and an emergency evacuation plan for the residents of the household will be provided. The installation is scheduled for Saturday April 20 and it’s for residents of Wyoming and preregistration is required. Home Fire Safety | Michigan Region | American Red Cross

It's that time of year again! As we head into winter and colder days ahead, please be sure to dress your child appropriately for the weather! Students go outside daily if the temperature is above 16 degrees and the wind chill is above zero.

Winter clothing to stay warm:

• Coat
• Hat
• Gloves
• Snow Boots
• Snow Pants
• Scarf

Please contact the school and ask for Sarah Schantz if your child is in need of winter gear.

Drop-Off -Students can be dropped off in the rear lot off of 36th street between 8:15 am and 8:30 am. Staff will call you forward to the flag and open the door for your student.

For safety, we ask that you and your student remain in your vehicle until staff directs you to the drop-off area. Please have your child’s coat on and additional items ready prior to pulling into the drop-off zone.

Pick-Up- Students can be picked up in the rear lot off 36th street at 3:30 pm. Please remember to have your student information sign at your window.

Please pay close attention to security officers and staff directing traffic daily. For safety please follow directions of staff during pick-up and drop-off and practice slow speeds through the student drop-off pick-up zone.

Please observe the Right Turn Only Sign as you exit the parking lot. Attempts to turn left have resulted in some extremely close calls when entering traffic on 36th street.

At Godwin Heights we believe that all students possess the ability to learn, to experience personal success, and to be productive citizens. Godwin Heights Public Schools deliver quality education enabling each student to work cooperatively and to participate in our diverse, democratic society

Mrs. Mary Lang lang@godwinschools.org

• Principal

Mrs. Casey Kroll

• Assistant Principal casey.kroll@godwinschools.org

Ms. Lindsay Visser lindsay.visser@godwinschools.org

• Secretary

Ms. Veronica Castro veronica.castro@godwinschools.org

• Secretary

Website: www.godwinschools.org
Location: 3546 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI
Phone: (616) 252-2030
Facebook: facebook.com/westgodwinelementary

The Godwin Heights Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis or religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its program, activities, or employment. Further, it is the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color, creed, age, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in the district. For concerns or questions regarding the above discrimination statement, contact the EEOC Compliance Officer at 15 – 36th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49548. Telephone: (616)252-2090. If your questions are not adequately addressed, refer your concerns to the President of the Godwin Heights Board of Education, 15 – 36th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49548.