School is dismissed early at 1:10 for teacher's professional development.

Tutoring will be held in room 111 from 1:15 - 3:15.

Athletic practices will also be modified - contact coaches for details.

🤼🏀 To maintain a focused environment, only participating students are allowed to attend athletic practices. Friends, siblings, girlfriends, or boyfriends are not permitted to attend sports practices.

As we navigate through the challenges of January and a new semester, it's crucial to refocus on academics and support our students during this period of disrupted routines. If your child is facing academic challenges in three or more classes, our counselors will be sending weekly emails with details on missing assignments. Additionally, tutoring is available every school day from 2:40 to 3:15 pm, and teachers are willing to provide extra support after school from 2:35 to 2:55. Encourage your child to reach out to them for assistance. To stay informed about your child's progress, regularly check Parent Vue. If you need assistance accessing this online system, please contact the main office. We are committed to supporting your students in all aspects of middle school, with a primary focus on their learning. Together, we can overcome the challenges and ensure a successful academic journey.

Our regular school day concludes at 2:35 pm. Students MUST exit the building at this time, unless they are part of the Team 21 program, attending after-school tutoring, participating in a school club, or engaged in athletic practices for a current team.

📚 Tutoring Opportunities:

For students seeking extra support, tutoring services are offered right after school until 3:15 pm. Students interested in tutoring should head directly to the media center. Once a student leaves the building, reentry will not be permitted. We kindly ask parents to ensure prompt pickup after tutoring at 3:15, as the main office closes at 3:30 pm daily.

At the start of the semester, students engaged in a Door Decorating Contest in their advisories, where they brainstormed what skills, characteristics, or values the students wanted to focus on this semester for their personal success. They selected a meaningful word, provided a brief description of their choice, and decorated the door in a fun way. Congratulations to Vormittag's class for emerging as the winner, exemplifying teamwork and creativity, earning them not only bragging rights but also a trophy and a delightful treat of donuts!

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.

Come join us for our upcoming 6-12 Family Literacy Night!

It will take place Wednesday, February 7 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the High School Collaboration Center. Families can participate in a variety of engaging activities and games! Pizza will be served! Books will be given away!

Looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family? Look no further! Dress up in your finest attire and join the city for an evening filled with desserts, crafts, and of course, sweet dance moves!

Wyoming's annual Valentine Dance will be Saturday, February 10 at the Wyoming Senior Center from 6 – 8 p.m. Register today and get ready to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!

Cost is $10 per person for City of Wyoming residents or $15 per person for non-residents. You can register one of three ways:

• Online at https://bit.ly/47hVJxE
• By phone by calling the city's office at (616) 530-3164
• In person at the city's office, located at 1155 28th St. Wyoming, MI 49509

Get ready to dance the night away at the Godwin Middle School Valentine's Dance

We believe everyone should feel comfortable and confident, so there's no dress code – wear whatever makes you feel your best! Whether it's a fancy dress or your favorite comfy jeans, come as you are.

📅 **Date:** February 16, 2024

🕕 **Time:** 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

📍 **Location:** Godwin Middle School Gym

💲 **Ticket Prices:**

- General Admission: $2

- VIP: $7 (includes snacks and refreshments)

🍭🍬 **Theme:** Sweet as Candy

Gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and join us for a night of fun and sweet memories! See you on the dance floor! 🎶💃🍭

Click here to place your order or scan the QR code below. Don't miss out on the memories!

Exciting news! Hand2Hand signup is back for the 2nd semester at Godwin Heights Middle School. If your family could benefit from weekend food assistance, CLICK HERE to sign up.

How it works:

• Free and confidential participation.
• At the end of the week students who are signed up for the program will receive a minimum of 10 food items from the Hand2Hand pantry located on the school campus. These food items will be a combination of breakfast, snacks, lunch and/or dinner items. While the food items are meant for the student, they can be shared among the family as well. (Please note: if your student or another family member has food allergies it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check the food your student brings home each week to ensure the food doesn’t contain ingredients which could cause an allergic reaction).

To learn more about Hand2Hand, please visit their website: http://h2hkids.org.

Quick Facts:

• If students have a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, they are asked to go home.

• If students or staff are COVID positive and asymptomatic or well enough to return to school (No fever for 24 hours), a well-fitting mask is encouraged. Nothing is required.

• If your child tests positive, please notify the building office. We are still required by health code to report positive cases as a communicable disease.

We have free COVID tests in the office, available for all interested staff and parents.

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.

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

Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org
Website: https://ms.godwinschools.org/
Location: 100 Wexford St SE, Wyoming, MI, USA
Phone: 616-252-2070
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