West Godwin Weekly

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

Our next early release day is on Wednesday, January 15th. Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.

On Monday, January 20, there is NO SCHOOL for students.

Medications given at school require:

• Parent/Guardian needs to walk medication into the front office. Students CANNOT transport medications.
• Medications brought in by students without proper documentation will NOT be administered and a parent will need to complete the correct forms before medication can be given.
• Written parental and doctor’s permission for prescriptions (Rx) and parental consent for over the counter medications (OTC).

Links for forms needed:

Medication Administration Form English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ESERuy0u0iSgLs8RdPIluDXNWkIP8TyP/view?usp=sharing

or

Medication Administration Form Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j0jsU0qGOoze5tATjpHDpkpl6nKhe6k8/view?usp=sharing

• Prescription medication must be in the original bottle with the current order on the label.
• Must indicate a time on the bottle OR a separate order is needed. Rx must be current.
• Over the counter medication must be in the manufacturer’s container and must be kept in the office for student to use as needed. Medication cannot be expired. A doctor’s order in not needed for over the counter meds.
• ONLY 9 th -12 th Grade Students may SELF-CARRY inhalers and EpiPen/AuviQ’s – self-carry form must be on file for each school year.

To protect all students from contagious illnesses, students must be:

• Fever free for 24 hours without use of fever reducing medications before returning to school.
• Free of vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
• On antibiotics for 24 hours after taking the first dose of antibiotic for an infection.

Because of all the infectious germs around us, it is particularly important to practice good hand washing skills, avoid sharing drinks with each other, and aim to get at leasst 9-12 hours of sleep each night.

Activity Restrictions/Injuries:

1. Students need a note from a DOCTOR explaining what restrictions are needed for school, such as an elevator pass, P.E. limitations, etc. The doctor's note should include an end date for restrictions. Provide this note to your school’s front office.
2. If your student needs a wheelchair, walker or any other assistive device for mobility, it will need to be provided from home.
3. Concussions- Students MUST be cleared by a doctor BEFORE returning to SPORTS/ACTIVITIES. Please keep your coach informed. Cherry Health is available to help with concussions. Call 616-965-0435 for an appointment.

Does Your Child Have a Medical Condition? WE NEED TO KNOW!

Does your child have Diabetes, a Seizure diagnosis, Anaphylaxis, Sickle Cell, a mental health condition, limited mobility, food allergies, Asthma, a cardiovascular condition, an autoimmune condition, etc.?

We need to know in order to keep your child safe while at school. Please email our District Nurse: Meagan.Schaefer@GodwinSchools.org to ensure your child’s medical needs are met!

You can look PARENT VUE to see if your child’s medical condition is up to date. If not, please reach out to your child's school office!

Check out the KidZone at the Wyoming Public LIbrary on Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:00!

January 16: SnowFest Craft Party

January 23: Kid Zone Storytime

January 30: Art Party!

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 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!

If your child receives a sack supper from Kids Food Basket, keep an eye out for their new educational stickers included on certain food items. This is a new project for Kids Food Basket and they are hoping this encourages students to try foods in new ways or pair different foods together. Since this is a new project, they would appreciate hearing any feedback about the stickers!

The cold weather is upon us and it's important that your child is dressed for outdoor recess. Students go out at least once a day for about 15-20 minutes if the temperature is above 16 degrees. It is important that they have a warm coat, snowpants, boots, a hat and gloves so they can play in the snow. If you are in need of any warm weather gear, please reach out to the school office or your child's teacher and we can do our best to help you out. Students may not stay inside unless a note is provided by a doctor.

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. Lindsay Visser and Mrs. Denise Borrello

• Secretaries

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.