Wolverine Weekly
Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13
Principal's Email: urbanski@godwinschools.org
Phone: 616-252-2070 x3008
Principal's Corner
Dear Godwin Heights Middle School Families,
As we approach the final stretch of the semester, our focus this week has been on engagement in learning. It has been wonderful to see students actively participating in their lessons, asking thoughtful questions, and working collaboratively with their peers. This dedication will be crucial as we wrap up the semester.
Important Reminders:
- Missing and Late Work: Students have one more week to turn in any missing or late assignments. All work is due by Wednesday, December 13th. Please encourage your child to check their assignments and connect with their teachers if they have any questions.
Final Exams: The semester ends on Wednesday, December 20th, with final exams scheduled for December 18th, 19th, and 20th. Please ensure your child is preparing and getting plenty of rest as we approach these important assessments.
Winter MAP Testing: This past week, students completed the Reading MAP Test, and this week they will take the Math MAP Test. These assessments provide valuable insights into your child’s growth and readiness for upcoming learning. Teachers use this data to tailor instruction and help students succeed.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to ensure every student is engaged and thriving. Let’s finish the semester strong!
GHMS School Calendar
December
Wednesday, Dec. 11: Math MAP test
Thursday, Dec. 12: Wolverine Winterfest from 5:00–6:30 PM; Secondary Band Concert at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 18: Early Release (1:10 PM dismissal)
Friday, Dec. 20: Half Day (11:15 AM dismissal); End of 1st Semester
January 2025
Wednesday, Jan. 15: Early Release
Monday, Jan. 20: No School
Wednesday, Jan. 29: Early Release
February
Tuesday, Feb. 18: Early Release; Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Half Day; Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Feb. 20 - Friday, Feb. 21: No School, Mid-Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24: Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Early Release
Thursday, Feb. 27: Secondary Band Concert
March
Wednesday, March 12: Early Release
Friday, March 14: End of Marking Period 3
Monday, March 24: Board of Education meeting
Wednesday, March 26: Early Release
April
Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 13: Spring Break
Monday, April 14: Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, April 23: Early Release
Monday, April 28: Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, April 29: District Art Show
May
Wednesday, May 7: Early Release
Monday, May 12: Board of Education Meeting
Friday, May 23: Half Day
Monday, May 26: No School - Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28: 8th Grade Farewell Night
Friday, May 30: Half Day for Students - Last Day of School
School News
Pre-Arranging Absences
The semester is flying by, and the holidays are fast approaching! As we prepare for 1st semester exams on December 18-20, please remember that every moment of instruction is important.
If your student needs to be away for reasons other than illness or family death, the following form must be filled out in advance for the absence to be excused.
Please help your child and their teachers plan ahead by reporting any extended absences early. This will help your student stay on track and avoid falling behind.
For more information about attendance, please contact Dolores Perez at ext. 3001 or via email at dolores.perez@godwinschools.org.
To learn more about our attendance policy, click here:
MAP Growth Testing: What You Need to Know
Beginning the week of December 2, students began taking a reading and a mathematics MAP Growth test. A MAP Growth test is a summary of how your child is performing academically. These tests and scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.
MAP Growth tests are unique, and they adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.
Test Dates Please do your best to ensure your child is present on Wednesday, Dec. 11 for the Math MAP test.
For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.
Upcoming Exams
TEAM21 Updates
Highlights
Last Monday, students presented their role-playing assignments, wrapped up their presentations Tuesday before moving on to a fun game of Christmas Charades. Wednesday, students created Gingerbread Houses using milk cartons as the base, decorated with frosting and candy.
As a reminder, students need 50 tickets by December 18th to attend the Christmas Party, which is earned by participating, engaging, and completing their daily journal prompts.
TEAM 21 Hours
Monday - Thursday: 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM
On early release days, dismissal is at 3:55 PM.
Contact Information
Serena Haas
Phone: 616-292-4111
Email: serena.haas@godwinschools.org
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM (Best time to reach: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
GHPS is excited to host our second annual Wolverine Winterfest! This is an event hosted by the KSSN team for all district families to come and have some fun together before we leave for holiday break! Various organizations will be at tables around the gym with treats, information, and giveaways. We will have cookie decorating, games, t-shirt screen printing, a photo booth and more for students and families to participate in. During this event, we will also be raffling off gift cards, gift certificates to local businesses, and other prizes.
Event Date: Thursday, December 12
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Auxiliary Gym, High School
Green Club Christmas Tree Ornament Competition
For the sixth year in a row, green club is hosting a christmas tree ornament competition. You can make the ornament with any natural materials,repurposed material, or anything you have located inside of your house.
Submit your ornament to win gift card prizes for best decorations. The deadline to submit your ornaments is Tuesday, December 17. Submit entries to Mr. Mull in room 225.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 18. Each person can enter up to two different ornaments. There will be a gift card to the winning entry and all entries will make a great Christmas present for your mom or other relative.
Athletics
Athletic Director: Brandon Kimble (616) 252 -2054
Click the link for all athletic information: https://ghathletics.com/
Girl's Basketball
If you have any questions, contact the coach:
Cassie Medina (616) 366-2678
Godwin Heights Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Boys Basketball
Please direct all questions to the coaches:
7th Grade: Markese Mayfield (616-490-6473) markese.mayfield@godwinschools.org
8th Grade: DaJuan Thomas (616-550-4329) dajuan.thomas@godwinschools.org
Assistant: Braima Hai (616-570-7717)
Competitive Cheer Schedule
Please direct all questions to the coaches:
Enjohnae Offray eoffray.5@gmail.com
Ailani Mata ailanimata6@gmail.com
Community Resources
Celebrate the holidays at the Wyoming Public Library! We have many free events for families this month including:
December 5, 4:00-5:00 - Meet the Reindeer
December 12, 4:00-5:00 - Christmas Crafts
December 16, 6:00-7:00 - Meet the Sled Dogs
December 19, 4:00-5:00 - Make a Gingerbread House
December 31, 11:30 - Happy Noon Year Party
Pertussis Health Notice
Mobile Food Pantry
Godwin Heights Public Schools proudly partners with Feeding America West Michigan which provide mobile food truck pantries to our school district once a month. These distributions are at 4:45 pm in front of the high school on these dates:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
If you have your own bags, please bring them!
Holiday Hours Notice from Cherry Health
Helpful Links
Website: https://ms.godwinschools.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodwinMiddle
Contact Us
Front Office Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org
Español: dolores.perez@godwinschools.org
Location: 100 Wexford St SE, Wyoming, MI, USA
Phone: 616-252-2070