Wolverine Weekly

Email: urbanski@godwinschools.org

Phone: 616-252-2070 x3008

Dear Godwin Heights Parents and Guardians,

This past week, we focused on Respect – the "R" in Godwin PRIDE, and our students showed their enthusiasm in so many ways! The Student Council hosted a fantastic dance on Friday night, wrapping up a fun-filled Spirit Week. It was great to see our students enjoying themselves and showing their school spirit!

In addition, a small group of our 8th-grade students showcased their National History Day projects at Grand Valley State University this weekend. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication!

Several of our students also participated in WIDA testing for English Language Proficiency this past week. Their focus and perseverance during testing were commendable, and we are proud of their efforts.

Looking ahead, this coming week we will be focusing on Integrity – the "I" in Godwin PRIDE. As a reminder, I will be hosting a Parent Focus Group on Wednesday night (March 19th) at the high school to discuss middle school course offerings and areas for growth. Parent voice is invaluable, and I would love to see a strong turnout for this important conversation.

Thank you for your continued support!

Student Handbook / Manual del Estudiante

Student Code of Conduct / Código de Conducta

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

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

Wednesday, March 19: Parent Feedback Night 6-7 PM
Monday, March 24: Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, March 26: Early Release

Thursday, March 27: Student Choice Lunch

Tuesday, April 15: PSAT for 8th Grade

Tuesday, April 22: MSTEP testing
Wednesday, April 23: Early Release; Health & Wellness Meeting

Thursday, April 24: MSTEP testing
Monday, April 28: Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, April 29: District Art Show

Tuessday, May 6: 7th Grade Field Trip to 3 Mile

Wednesday, May 7: Early Release

Thursday, May 8: Math MAP

Friday, May 9: Youth Summit
Monday, May 12: Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, May 15: 6th Grade Field Trip to Yankee Springs Recreational Area
Thursday, May 22: 8th Grade Field Trip to Craigs Cruisers & Mac Dunes

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

Our students (ASD, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade) have been hard at work in the art room, exploring ceramics through two exciting projects:

Themed Pinch Pots: Students began by learning essential clay techniques and rules while creating pinch pots based on a theme of their choice. From animals to mythical creatures, each pot showcases creativity, craftsmanship, and individual expression!

Cultural Coil Bowls: For their second project, students researched a culture—either their own or one they found interesting—and designed a coil bowl incorporating at least three key cultural elements. Whether inspired by traditional patterns, symbols, or colors, each piece is a meaningful representation of cultural appreciation and artistic skill!

We can’t thank our Godwin community enough for the time, energy, and enthusiasm at our Literacy Night Wednesday, March 12th! A special shoutout to our Secondary English, Social Studies, and Special Education teachers for leading the charge and making the evening such a success.

It was amazing to see families engaging with the interactive stations the staff created. These events go beyond promoting literacy - they strengthen the relationships between students, families, and our school community. Everyone's involvement in bringing reading, writing, and content-area activities to life truly make a difference!

Students get to taste recipes and vote on favorite food stations they want in their cafeteria. Click the link to read more!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

*There will be no tutoring Wednesday, March 19*

We appreciate your continued support of our after-school tutoring program as we work to provide additional academic support for our students. We wanted to share a few important updates regarding the program:

• Permanent Tutoring List: We are currently utilizing 88% of our available tutoring space. To ensure we are prioritizing students who need the most support, we will begin removing students from the permanent list if they have Cs or higher in all their classes. Additionally, moving forward, any student added to the permanent list must be approved by the course proficiency team.
• Daily Sign-Ups Still Available: All students will still have the opportunity to sign up for tutoring during advisory each day if space is available.
• Attendance Expectations: To ensure students receive the full benefit of tutoring, we ask that they arrive on time and stay for the full session unless previously arranged.
• Pick-Up Procedures: Students will be released from tutoring classrooms at 3:15pm. Please plan to pick up students near the main office entrance off of Wexford.
• Please remind your student to bring necessary materials, including assignments or classwork they may need help with.
• If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to durga@godwinschools.org or kathryn.golden@godwinschools.org.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting student success!

Beginning in April, all students in grades 6-8 will be participating in State Testing, as well as District Level Assessments. The PSAT and MSTEP are both tests designed to measure where students are in their academic progress and based on Michigan State Academic Standards. The MAP test is our district level assessment that we use 3 times per year to monitor student growth throughout the year.

The specific testing days are listed below. Please do your best to get your student to school on time, well rested, and with their charged chromebook.

6th Grade Testing

Tuesday, April 22- MSTEP ELA

Thursday, April 24- MSTEP Math

Thursday May 1- MAP Reading

Thursday, May 8- MAP Math

7th Grade Testing

Tuesday, April 22- MSTEP ELA

Thursday, April 24- MSTEP Math

Thursday May 1- MAP Reading

Thursday, May 8- MAP Math

8th Grade Testing

Tuesday, April 15- PSAT

Tuesday, April 22- MSTEP Science and Social Studies

Thursday May 1- MAP Reading

Thursday, May 8- MAP Math

All 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT on Tuesday, April 15. The PSAT is a statewide assessment that measures skills that students have mastered over time and that connect to future success in college and career. If you would like to know more about the test, visit https://tinyurl.com/yk398dea

Express themes of Belonging, Culture, and Equity through art or writing! Open to middle and high school students. Prizes awarded! Learn more by clicking the link:

Art Contest

Essay Competition

Enrollment for Kindergarten opened March 12. Existing families can now go into their ParentVue account and register anytime - Click here to learn more!

Team 21 After-School Schedule

Regular Schedule (Mon-Thurs)

2:35 - 3:00 → Eat

3:00 - 3:30 → Recess

3:30 - 4:00 → Homework

4:00 - 4:15 → Journals

4:15 - 4:30 → Snack & Bathroom Break

4:30 - 5:00 → Physical/Academic Enrichment

Early Release Schedule

1:10 - 2:00 → Recess

2:00 - 2:35 → Eat

2:35 - 3:00 → Homework

3:00 - 3:15 → Journals

3:15 - 3:30 → Snack & Bathroom Break

3:30 - 3:55 → Physical/Academic Enrichment

Contact Information

Serena Haas, Team 21 Site Coordinator

Phone: 616-292-4111
Email: serena.haas@godwinschools.org

Athletic Director: Brandon Kimble (616) 252 -2054

Click here for a map of athletic locations.

Track practice starts March 24th. Sign-ups are TBD.

Sign-ups for other spring sports will start after spring break.

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, April 2, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

If you have your own bags, please bring them!

Front Office Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org

Español: dolores.perez@godwinschools.org

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