Wolverine Weekly

Principal's Email: urbanski@godwinschools.org

Phone: 616-252-2070 x3008

What an incredible week it has been! I am filled with pride as I reflect on the perseverance and resilience our students displayed during the first part of our NWEA MAP testing. Despite some unexpected technical difficulties that required us to pivot our testing days, our students adapted and pushed through, showing determination and grit during the two-hour reading testing block. Their dedication to doing their best, even in the face of challenges, is commendable.

I’m also delighted to see students consistently using their lockers and making a strong effort to arrive to classes on time. These seemingly small habits make a big difference in fostering a positive and orderly learning environment.

As we look ahead, we are gearing up for our first full five-day week of the school year! On Thursday, we will continue our NWEA MAP testing with the math portion. Please remind your students to charge their Chromebooks each night and bring them to school fully charged the next day.

Additionally, on Friday, all students received a dark navy homework/take-home folder. This folder is an important tool for organizing their assignments and communicating with you about their daily learning. Please make it a habit to check the folder each night.

Finally, please take a moment to read below about our after-school tutoring program. This is a fantastic resource to provide extra support for students who need it, and we appreciate your partnership in encouraging your child to take advantage of this opportunity.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that all our students have what they need to succeed. Together, we are anchored in achievement!

Student Handbook / Manual del Estudiante

Student Code of Conduct / Código de Conducta

School Menu

Monday, Sept 9: Tutoring Begins

Wednesday, Sept 11: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Thursday, Sept 12: Math MAP testing

Tuesday, Sept 17: 8th Grade Tech Talent Showcase field trip @ KCTC

Tuesday, Sept 24: STEM Night @ HS

Wednesday, Sept 25: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Monday, Sept 30: Picture Retakes; Athletic Team Photos

Wednesday, Oct 9: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Thursday, Oct 17: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal), Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, Oct 18: Half Day (11:15 AM Dismissal), Parent Teacher Conferences; End of 1st Marking Period

Wednesday, Oct 30: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Wednesday, Nov 13: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Wednesday, Nov 20: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Wednesday, Nov 27 - Friday, Nov 29: No School

Wednesday, Dec 18: Early Release (1:10 PM Dismissal)

Friday, Dec 20: Half Day (11:15 AM Dismissal); End of 1st Semester

December 23 - January 3: No School

Please note that students will be dismissed at 1:10 PM on Wednesday September 11. The students' schedule on that day is as follows:

At Godwin Heights Middle School, we partner with Hand2Hand to provide weekend food for our students in need. This food includes: granola bars, cereal, milk, yogurt, noodles, canned soup, etc. If you are interested in signing up for this program, please click here to fill out this link and we will add you to our list.

Once on this list, your student should expect to pick up food at the end of every week from Mr. Rodriguez, our KSSN Coordinator. It is imperative that your student pick up food every week of the program (unless absent). We have limited slots and want to ensure that we are utilizing this program to the best of its ability and serving as many families as possible. Thank you!

We will begin our after-school tutoring program on Monday, September 9th. Tutoring will start at 2:40 p.m. each day, and students will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. Tutoring will be available every school day.

Please note that the process for signing up for tutoring has changed this year. During your child’s advisory time, they will have the option to sign up for tutoring that day by filling out a survey. If your child completes the survey, you will receive a robo-call from the school between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., asking you to call us back if you do not want your child to attend tutoring. If we do not receive a call from you, your child will be assigned a tutor for that day and will be released from school at 3:15 p.m.

If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange for your child to stay for tutoring on a specific day, please contact Mr. Durga at 616-252-2070, ext. 3208, or email him at durga@godwinschools.org.

If your child is interested in joining TEAM 21, you can download the application below or have them stop by the main office to pick up an application. Once the completed application is returned, you will receive a call if your child has been accepted into the program. Please note that there are only 12 spots available. If the spots are filled, your child will be placed on a waitlist, and you will only be contacted if they are accepted into the program.

TEAM 21 Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
On early release days, dismissal will be at 3:55 PM.

Schedule:

• 2:30 - 3:00 PM: Dinner (Report to the cafeteria)
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Homework (Room 114, TEAM 21)
• 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Lesson
• 5:00 PM: Snack & Release (Cafeteria)

Don't miss this great opportunity for your child to be part of TEAM 21!

Godwin Heights Middle School will be taking the 8th grade class to KCTC on Tuesday, September 17th to explore careers in technology. The following information highlights the goal of TalentFirst and the Tech Showcase. This will also be a great opportunity for our students to get to see KCTC firsthand, as they may take classes there during their junior or senior years of high school.

"TalentFirst has been partnering with the Right Place on a Tech Showcase that will take place during Tech Week Grand Rapids. Tech Week Grand Rapids is a multi-day collection of events designed to showcase the region's vibrant tech community. The Tech Showcase is on Tuesday, September 17th at the Kent Career Technical Center and the purpose is to expose middle school students to careers in technology. There will be several companies displaying hands-on exhibits, in a similar format as the MiCareerQuest, just smaller and focused on Tech."

Website: https://www.techweekgr.com/events/student-tech-showcase

Please join us with your student(s) for a night of fun, engaging science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities! On Tuesday, September 24, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, come to the HS Collaboration Center for a variety of hands-on experiences. Enjoy activities such as computer coding, participating in Mini Metric Olympics, interacting with robots, creating Hexagon Kaleidocycles, and more. It’s an evening filled with exploration and learning that you won’t want to miss!

If your child will miss school for any reason, please either email our attendance administrative assistant Ms. Perez at dolores.perez@godwinschools.org or dial the school number (616) 252-2070 and press "2" to leave a message on our attendance line. In your message please include your relationship to the student, the student's name, the date(s) they will be absent, and the reason for their absence.

If your child attended an appointment, please have your child bring a note from the doctors office to the middle school office to excuse their absence.

Click here to learn more about our attendance policy. Thanks for helping us keep our awesome students safe & accounted for!

Click here to meet our nurse and learn more about health and wellness at Godwin Heights Middle School.

As a general rule, your child should not go to school if they have:

• A fever over 100.4° Fahrenheit (F) or 38° Celsius (C) – Your child can return to school after they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without antipyretics. Antipyretics are medicines that treat or prevent fever.
• Signs they are weak and tired. This is common with the flu.
• Diarrhea – Having loose poop (stool) more often that isn’t caused by a change in diet.
• Throwing up (vomiting) – More than 2 times in a 24-hour period.
• Coughing that disrupts normal activity.
• Wheezing or get short of breath.
• Pain from earache, headache, sore throat, or recent injury.
• Yellow or green drainage from the eye(s).
• A new rash – Not all rashes mean your child must stay home from school. Check with their doctor or health care provider.

Godwin students may use this clinic free of cost. Please call 616-965-0435 to make an appointment.

Click the link for all athletic information: https://ghathletics.com/

Click here for a map of athletic locations.

Athletic Director: Brandon Kimble (616) 252 -2054

These are our awesome coaches this fall. Middle school sports teach essential life skills like teamwork, time management, and confidence building. They promote physical health and social skills, preparing students for success both on and off the field.

Games are mostly on Mondays & Wednesdays, with practice Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 3 PM - 4:30 PM. All home games will be played at the HS Gym.

Contact the coach if you have questions:

7th Grade - Mia Panella mia.panella@godwinschools.org

8th Grade - Airyanna Munguia airyannamunguia2@gmail.com

Practice is 3 PM -4:15 PM Monday through Friday.

Contact the coach if you have questions:

Coach: Nick Blaskowski

nick.blaskowski@godwinschools.org

231-818-1343

Practices are from 3:30 PM -5 PM Monday through Thursday, with exceptions for games & weather.

Contact the coach if you have questions:

Coach: Reese Stuart reese.stuart@godwinschools.org

Practice started Wednesday, August 21 3-4:30

Contact the coach if you have questions:

Coach: David Drake drake@godwinschools.org

There are three categories, Youth, Teen, and Adult and each category has three cash prizes of up to $500. You can find more info here.

The TRIO Educational Talent Search program of Grand Valley State University is currently accepting new 6th-12th grade scholars at Godwin Middle School and Godwin High School.

This FREE program assists scholars by providing workshops and individual meetings at their school on college-going topics, career exploration, financial literacy, college visits, study skills, financial aid awareness, assistance with completing financial aid applications, field trips, summer programming and more! The program is grant funded through the United States Department of Education. First priority for admission goes to scholars who meet federal low-income eligibility guidelines and those who would be the first in their family to attend college. Our application form is available in both English and Spanish.

To see eligibility details and to apply, visit: https://www.gvsu.edu/ets/how-to-join-22.htm

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, September 11, 2024

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

If you have your own bags, please bring them!

Join us for the Girls in Aviation Day Event hosted by the Women in Aviation Great Lakes Chapter on September 21st from 11 AM to 3 PM at Avflight - Grand Rapids Airport. Geared for girls ages 7-18, this event aims to inspire youth to explore opportunities in the aerospace industry. Highlights include static aircraft displays, airfield tours, aviation-themed activities, and more.

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

Front Office Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org

Español: dolores.perez@godwinschools.org

Location: 100 Wexford St SE, Wyoming, MI, USA
Phone: 616-252-2070

Website: https://ms.godwinschools.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodwinMiddle