West Godwin Weekly

Wednesday, December 18 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Wednesday, December 18 - Holiday Program - 6:00 p.m. - Godwin High School

Friday, December 20 - Half Day @ 12 PM

Monday, December 23 - Friday, Janurary 3 - No School HOLIDAY BREAK

Wednesday, Janurary 15 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Monday, Janurary 20 - No School

Wednesday, January 29 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Wednesday, January 29 - Family Math Night - 5:00-6:30 pm

Friday, January 31 - Principal's Coffee - 9:00 am

Tuesday, February 18 - Early Release @ 2 PM - Parent/Teacher Conference

Wednesday, February 19 - Half Day @ 12 PM - Parent/Teacher Conference

Thursday, February 20 - Friday, February 21 - No School - MID WINTER BREAK

Wednesday, February 26 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Wednesday, February 26 - Family Reading NIght - 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Wednesday, March 12 - Kindergarten Registration - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Thursday, April 3 - Half Day @ 12 PM

Friday, April 4 - Friday, April 11 - No School SPRING BREAK

Wednesday, April 23 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Friday, April 25 - Principal's Coffee - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 7 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Wednesday, May 21 - Early Release @ 2 PM

Friday, May 23 - Half Day @ 12 PM

Monday, May 26 - No School

Thursday, May 29 - End of Year Family Picnic - 11:00-1:15 (during lunch)

Friday, May 30 - Half Day @ 12 Pm - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Mrs. Johns:

This month in PE we are doing a variety of activities in the weeks leading up to our holiday break. We will be doing some final skill assessments for the marking period along with parachute fun and centering ourselves with some mindfulness and yoga exercises. We will play some fun winter themed games as well! In November, we spent a lot of time practicing our underhand rolling and tossing skills, and learned the correct way to catch a ball. 2nd graders worked on using the correct form for an overhand throw and Kindergarteners worked on being able to bounce and catch a ball and to toss and catch a bean bag. I hope you all have a nice holiday season and I am excited to continue to watch your children grow and develop their physical and social skills even more in 2025!

Mrs. Jenkins:

The students are working hard to learn their songs for our holiday music program! Mark your calendars for Dec. 18. We will perform for you at the Godwin High School Auditorium! Program begins at 6, so please plan to be there and ready starting at 5:30! The students are welcome to wear holiday colors (red, white and green). We can’t wait to see you there and sing for you! If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email at jenkins@godwinschools.org.

Ms. Matelski:

Last month we discussed identifying characters and settings in a fiction text, the difference between nonfiction and fiction, and also the details of our book that we can share with someone else. During the month of December we will be discussing the plot of a fiction text. This includes the events that happen in the beginning, middle and end of a story. We will also be diving into some content knowledge lessons, with Kindergarten discussing push and pull forces, 1st grade learning about the past, present and future and 2nd grade discussing communities and how we live and work together. Our upcoming holiday breaks would be a great time to visit your local public library to check out some new books or take a look at their calendar for fun school aged events and activities happening! Happy Holidays to all!

Mrs. DuBuis:

This past month, we talked about gratitude/thankfulness. We made “I am thankful for…” keychains, I hope you had a chance to look at them! This month in December we will be learning about respect. My hope is that we can talk about respect in all aspects of our lives. Whether that is at home, at school, to our teachers, to our friends, and to our parents/guardians. I love watching your students learn through playing. It is so fun to see. Happy Holidays! I am looking forward to seeing your students in 2025!

Join us on Thursday, December 12 from 5:00-6:30 for the Wyoming Winter Fest being held at the Godwin Heights Physical Education Building in the Auxilary Gym. We will have a variety of community partners with treats, information and giveaways. There will be cookie decorating, games, t-shirt screen printing, a photo booth and more for families and students! Come join in the fun!

We are fortunate to receive Sack Suppers daily from Kid's Food Basket for many of our students. Volunteers from Kid's Food Basket drop off the tubs of sack suppers daily at about 1:30 p.m. We are in need of help distributing them to classrooms. We are looking for help on Monday and Thursday around 1:30 p.m. to deliver the suppers to classrooms. It typically takes about 20-30 minutes and you do need to be an approved volunteer and be able to lift the tubs in order to help out. Please contact the school office if you are available to do this or if you have more questions. Thank you!

Join in the fun throughout December at the Wyoming Branch of the Kent District Library. These are all free events at the library!

December 12 - 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Christmas Crafts

December 16 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Meet the Sled Dogs

December 19 - 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Make a Gingerbread House

December 31 - 11:30 a.m. - Happy Noon Year Party

It's that time of year again! As we head into colder days, 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.

If your child will be absent or tardy, please call the office at 252-2030 to have the absence excused.

If your child will not be riding the bus home, please call the office by 2:30 pm so we are able to accommodate the change.

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 between 3:15 pm & 3:30 pm. Please remember to have your student information sign in 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.

Mrs. Mary Lang

• Principal

Ms. Veronica Castro

• Secretary

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

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

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.