Wolverine Wednesday Weekly

On October 6th, Godwin Heights Secondary Administration held its first Parent Focus Group for the 2023-24 school year. During the meeting, administration covered the importance of the Parent Compact that outlines the partnership agreement between parents, students, teachers, and administration. An opportunity was provided for parents to discuss the importance of the parent compact and provide feedback to administration on any changes or modifications they believed would be necessary.

In addition, data was shared with parents on both tardies and cell phones based on the policy changes from the 2023-24 student code of conduct. In regards to tardies, both the High School and Middle School staff have been very intentional to make sure teachers, support staff, and administration are in the hallways at all passing times to encourage students to be on time for class. As you review the data slides, you will notice the data supports the plan is working and 95% of our students are getting to class on time. We have also experienced a drop in tardies from last year to this year of 11.6%

As you review the data on cell phones, you will see that we have had a 410% percent gain in cell phone referrals this school year at the middle school. This may seem concerning to you but instead, I see it as consistency in our policy. Students are not allowed to have cell phones out or on from 7:30 to 2:35 in order for learning to be the priority. We have been very consistent and will follow through to ensure that students know and understand this policy. Please continue to encourage your students to put away their phones during the school day.

As always, I encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns. I also encourage you to sign up for a parent teacher conference to continue to build a strong partnership with us to educate your child.

There is an early release today! School ends at 1:10pm. Here is today's schedule:

Attention Student Athletes! MS Fall Athletics Pictures are scheduled after school:

• 1:20 PM: Cross-country pictures at HS Softball field.
• 1:30 PM: Cross Country/Football at the Football Field
• 2:20 PM: Soccer at the Soccer Field
• 3:00 PM: Volleyball in the HS Gym

Make sure you're geared up and ready to capture those athletic moments!

Behold our September stars, handpicked by our incredible teachers as the Students of the Month!

As the weather gets colder, we want to ensure the health and safety of our school community. As supplies last, free COVID tests and thermometers are available in the office, and will be available to pick up at conferences.

Congratulations again to our Boys Soccer Team for winning back to back OK Silver Conference Champions! Be sure to check out their first District Soccer Game on Thursday 10/12 at Covenant Christian @ 6pm.

* You will need to purchase a ticket online for the Boys Soccer Game - - please use the link below to purchase a ticket and support our boys!

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!!!!

On November 3rd we are hosting Dana Vanderlugt, author of "Enemies in the Orchard", a new book inspired by the little-known history of POW labor camps in the United States.

Set in the backdrop of World War II, this middle-grade novel in verse is told in first person poems and features Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German prisoner of war who is processing the war as he works on Claire's family farm. Against a vivid backdrop of home front tensions and daily life, intimate entries reveal their hopes and struggles, and their growing friendship even as the war rages on. What are their chances of connection, of redemption, of peace?

Want a signed copy of the book when Dana visits? A pre-order form will soon be sent home with your student!

Transportation afterward is not included.

On early release days, the hours are extended from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM and located in room 111.

How does your student normally get to school? Do you have a backup plan in case the usual fails? Make arrangements now with a friend, relative or neighbor to save you the hassle of scrambling at the last minute and to make sure your student gets to school!

If, for any reason, your child can't attend school, please contact our office to excuse their absence at 616-252-2070, press 2 and leave a message on our attendance line. Thank you!

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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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