Principal's Email: urbanski@godwinschools.org

Phone: 616-252-2070 x3008

This is it - the last few days of the school year!

It has been an honor being your children's principal this year. Reflecting on the past months, I am filled with pride seeing how much our students have grown and accomplished. Together, we have worked through challenges, built relationships, and diligently applied ourselves to acquiring valuable life skills and knowledge.

We waved goodbye to our 8th graders last Tuesday, and amidst our exams, we're delighting in the fun themes of Spirit Week. We are also taking time to responsibly close out the school year by returning and gathering supplies - please take the time to carefully read the newsletter for more in-depth details.

In these final days together, let's make every moment count. Our hard work will surely yield great results. Study hard, play hard, and let's finish strong. Wishing each and every one of you a fantastic summer ahead!

The middle school team works hard to ensure your child is safe, learning, and a valued member of our building. If you'd like to commend a staff member for their exceptional work, please click here to complete this form. We look forward to sharing your positive messages with staff and our families alike.

Thursday night GHMS had a formal ceremony bidding farewell to our 8th graders. Dressed in their finest and surrounded by family and friends, it was an evening filled with pride and excitement. Awards were presented for excellence in various subjects as well as for their character development over the years, and the Middle School Intermediate band serenaded us.

As the evening concluded, each student received a unique parting gift: two nails. These nails are symbolic of our belief in our students' potential. One nail represents their high school diploma, while the second nail signifies their future endeavors. We asked our students’ families to hang these nails in their home, serving as a reminder of our collective hope for their child’s future, and motivating their children to work toward these goals.

Farewell, 8th graders, and best wishes as you embark on your high school journey and beyond! At Godwin Heights Public Schools, we have full confidence in our students' ability to achieve greatness and leave a positive mark on the world.

May

5/29: 8th Gd Michigan Adventure Trip; Final Exams

5/30: Final Exams

5/31: Final Exams; Last Day of School; Technology Collection; Half Day @ 11:15 AM

June

6/10: Summer School Begins; Board of Education Meeting 6 PM

6/12: Feeding America Food Truck

6/24: Budget Hearing Board of Education Meeting 5:30PM & Special Meeting @ 6PM

July

7/10: Feeding America Food Truck

August

8/6: GHMS Orientation

8/7: Feeding America Food Truck

8/19: First Day Of School

8th grade attending Michigan Adventures

7:30 - 9:15 AM - 7th Hour Final Exam

9:20 - 11:00 AM - 6th Hour Final Exam

Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM

11:35 AM - 12:22 AM - 5th Hour

12:26 PM - 1:06 PM - 4th Hour

1:10 PM -1:50 PM - 2nd Hour

1:54 PM - 2:35 PM - 1st Hour

7:30 - 9:15 AM - 4th Hour Final Exam

9:20 - 11:00 AM - 2nd Hour Final Exam

(A Lunch: 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM) (5th Hour [A]: 11:04 AM - 11:48 AM)

(B Lunch: 11:48 - 12:22) (5th Hour [B]: 11:39-12:22)

12:26 PM - 1:06 PM - 1st Hour

1:10 PM -1:50 PM - 6th Hour

1:54 PM - 2:35 PM - 7th Hour

7:30 - 9:15 AM - 5th Hour Exam

9:20 AM - 11:15 AM - 1st Hour Exam

*Chromebook collection

When: Today (Wednesday, May 29, 2024)

Students are to arrive ON TIME (school starts at 7:30, so on time means BEFORE that).

Departure: 8:45 AM from Godwin Middle School by bus, traveling to Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park (4750 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445)

• Late students or students who did not meet the expectations will remain at school with a staff member to work on missing assignments and study for exams.

Return: Approximately 4:00 PM at Godwin Middle School. Students will need a way home from school.

FAQs:

• Students paid $35 to cover transportation, park entrance, and lunch. Students should bring extra money for extra drinks, snacks, games, and locker rentals. MI Adventure is a cashless campus, but there are cash-to-card kiosks at the park.

• The water park will NOT be open.

Behavior Expectations:

• Keep the bus clean.
• Personal electronics are permitted but are the student's responsibility. The school is not responsible for any electronic devices or personal belongings.
• Students are to respect all laws and park rules or parents will be called to provide transportation home from the park. Students will NOT be allowed to ride the bus back home with their classmates if they break any laws or park rules.

Guardians signed the following acknowledgement: As a parent/guardian, I am fully aware of the risk and danger involved in attending an amusement park such as Michigan’s Adventure and in traveling the distance from Grand Rapids to Muskegon. I will not hold the Godwin Heights Public Schools or the 8th Grade staff responsible or liable for any theft or any accidents to my child during the course of the trip. I further agree to come get my child at Michigan’s Adventure should he/she be caught in any illegal act including, but not limited to: stealing, smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking illegal drugs. I hereby give the eighth grade staff permission to act as guardian of my child in the event of an emergency requiring medical treatment.

It's Spirit Week!

Tuesday was Wacky Day! We embraced the opportunity to dress outrageously with mismatched items, bright colors, and crazy hats.

Wednesday (Today): Twin Day or Culture Day! We hope you dressed up as twins, or proudly displayed your cultural heritage with traditional attire.

Thursday is PJ Day! Enjoy ultimate comfort by coming to school in your favorite pajamas. Just remember to keep them school-appropriate.

Friday: Godwin Gear Day! Show off your school pride by decking yourself out in our school colors and apparel.

Let's make this last week one to enjoy remember!

All items from the technology department must be returned by Friday, May 31st, following the students' final exams. Each student is required to submit a computer, its case, and charger. Should any item be absent, the tech department will issue an invoice for the missing item(s).

All student devices will be gathered on the last day of school, regarless if they are registered for summer school. Devices for summer school will be re-distributed at a later date.

Medication stored in the middle school office for the 2023-2024 school year must be collected by 3:30 PM on Thursday, June 6th; otherwise, it will be disposed of. Please note that we cannot retain medication over the summer. New medical release forms will need to be signed for the upcoming school year, 2024-2025 at the beginning of the new school year.

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Students accepted into the program received welcome letters from their advisory teaches last week. The attached paperwork and parent/gaurdian handbook must be signed and returned on the first day of Summer School June 10th. If your child does not receive a welcome letter, it means they are on the waitlist.

Summer school will be held Monday through Thursday, starting June 10th and concluding on July 25th. Please be aware that there will be no summer programming from July 1st to July 4th.

Godwin Heights Dining Service will be serving free breakfast & lunch to anyone 18 years or younger in the community Monday through Thursday June 10th - July 26th (no meals the week of July 4th) No registration needed! See letter below for more information:

Pre-ordered yearbooks were distributed during advisory class this week. If you ordered a yearbook but did not receive one, please contact geskus and provide proof of purchase, and they will ship you one. If you did not purchase a yearbook but would like to, follow the directions below:

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

Click here for a map of athletic locations.

*Please note that participation in any sports requires a completed physical to be turned in.

Click here to sign up OR grab a sign-up sheet in the office. Due Friday, May 31

WHO: GIRLS: 2nd - 12th Grade(2024-2025 School Year)

WHEN: June 10th - June 12th: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

6th - 12th grade: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

*GAMES + PIZZA PARTY: Saturday, June 15th from 11am - 1:30pm

WHERE: Godwin Heights High School PEB, Door 21 Entrance

COST:$25 (t-shirt included!) [not due until the camp starts]

Contact for any questions:

Mamie Hai: mamie.hai@godwinschools.org | 616-438-4653

Download attachements for more information.

TRIO Educational Talent Search is excited to announce that we will be hosting a day camp for 6th – 8th graders from June 11th-13th! This camp is only open to scholars in the TRIO ETS program, but there is still time to join the program and sign up for this opportunity. Please see the attached flyer for details.

The link to the summer camp permission form can be found here: https://www.gvsu.edu/ets/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=0E1EB3F6-D002-42FF-5190F78B47ADFDFC

If your child is not yet in the TRIO ETS program, the link to the TRIO ETS application form can be found here: https://www.gvsu.edu/ets/how-to-join-22.htm

¡TRIO Educational Talent Search se complace en anunciar que organizaremos un campamento diurno para estudiantes de 6to a 8vo grado del 11 al 13 de junio! Este campamento solo está abierto a académicos del programa TRIO ETS, pero todavía hay tiempo para unirse al programa e inscribirse en esta oportunidad. Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener más detalles.

El enlace al formulario de permiso para el campamento de verano se puede encontrar aquí: https://www.gvsu.edu/ets/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=0E1EB3F6-D002-42FF-5190F78B47ADFDFC

Si su hijo aún no está en el programa TRIO ETS, el enlace al formulario de solicitud de TRIO ETS se puede encontrar aquí: https://www.gvsu.edu/ets/how-to-join-22.htm

Godwin Heights Public Schools has a proud partnership with Feeding America West Michigan. They provide mobile food truck pantries to our school district once a month.

Our Godwin Heights Feeding America truck distributions are at 4:45 pm in front of the high school, Here are the dates the truck will be present:

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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!

The Literacy Center of West Michigan offers free English classes for parents. While the current semester is closed, registration for the Fall semester is just around the corner. Call the number on the flyer for more information and to secure your spot!

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.

Front Office Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org

Español: dolores.perez@godwinschools.org

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

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