The Grizzly News
GUDITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Thomas Martin, Principal
Ms. Jacqui McInchak, Administrative Assistant
APRIL 2015
April
Have a happy & safe SPRING BREAK!!!
Break begins on Friday, April 3rd
Classes resume on Monday, April 13th
4/2 Detroit Tigers Spirit Day
4/3-4/12 Spring Break
4/13 School Resumes
Welcome Class of 2028!
4/14 PTO Meeting 6PM
4/16 Kindergarten Orientation
I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Kindergartners
and their families who will be joining us in the fall. I am very
excited to meet them when they join us for Kindergarten Orientation at 6:30 pm on the evening of Thursday, April 16th.
On that evening, you and your little Grizzly will learn why
Gudith is such a wonderful school for our kids.
for 2015-2016 K students
4/17 K/1 to see play
4/21 Dentists R Us
4/23 School Store
4/30 Ladies and ‘Lil Gents Night
Coming In may…
5/12 PTO Meeting 6PM
5/22 1/2 Day Dismissal @ 12:10
SPECIAL NOTICE FROM
THE PRINCIPAL:
5/25 NO SCHOOL
AM Drop-off & PM Pick-up
When dropping off and picking up
students we ask you observe the
Kindergarten Orientation
Join us April 16th from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm for:
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AWAKENING OUR
POSSIBILITIES
TODAY….
LEADS TO A
SUCCESSFUL
TOMORROW!
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following safety procedures:
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You should drop off from north
to south with your passenger
A parent presentation showing what Gudith has to offer
Meet our Kindergarten
Teachers
The drop off lane is ONE WAY!
door closest the building. The
drop off lane will be closed off
at dismissal.
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At pick up time we ask for you
to park your vehicle, pick up
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A short trip on a school bus
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A tour of the school
your student as they exit the
building and walk together back
to your car. Students will not be
allowed to cross the drop off
lane unless escorted by an
adult.
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Schools of Choice APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
The district will be accepting applications for Schools of Choice students for
the 2015-16 school year beginning April 27, 2015 until May 26, 2015. Any
families interested in applying for Schools of Choice are asked to pick up an application from our Board of Education Offices TODAY.
Please call the Administration Office at 734.783.3300 if you have any questions.
2014/2015 Class Assignments
During the month of May, Gudith staff members will be working diligently to create balanced
class rosters for the 2014/15 school year.
When assigning students to classes, our teachers take many factors into consideration to create class assignments that are in the best interest of all children.
The Teacher Request Policy at Gudith Elementary School allows parents/guardians to make
one teacher request during their child’s tenure in the building. Please review our “Gudith
Teacher Request” procedure and form for more details.
*The procedure & Recommendation Form can be picked up in the main office starting on
April 1st.
WBEF DINNER!
2015/2016
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN
The Woodhaven-Brownstown
REGISTRATION BEGINS March 23rd
Education Foundation has
Kindergarten enrollment packets will
be available at all elementary
buildings beginning March 24th.
scheduled its fundraising
Signature Event for Thursday,
May 7, 2015 at The Grecian
Center.
The event will be from 6:00
PM—10:00 PM, with dinner an
open bar, and silent auction/
raffle.
We encourage any family with a child
turning 5 years old on or before 9/1/15,
to register them for next year.
Please complete the enrollment forms
& return to your neighborhood
elementary school.
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION IS:
April 16, 2015 6:30-7:30PM
Spirit
Day
April
2nd
Detroit Tiger’s
Spirit Wear
Gudith
Staff is
“Out Of
This
World”!
TAKE YOUR
CHILD TO
WORK DAY
To join the mission,
follow the Gudith
Elementary PTO on FB
Are you planning to Take your
Daughters and Sons to Work
Wear orange and
blue & show your
school SPIRIT!!!
Staff Appreciation Week
Begins
May 4th
Ladies and ‘Lil Gents Night Out
DATE: Thursday, April 30th
TIME: 6:00-8:00pm
PLACE: Zap Zone in Taylor
COST: $10/per person
You Must Pre-Register for this Event
ATTENTION LADIES AND ‘LIL
GENTS!!!
Come & join us for a fun night!
Price includes: Fun, Great Memories, Pizza & Pop & 2
Activities of Your Choice
THIS IS SURE TO BE A NIGHT OF GREAT
MEMORIES!!
on Thursday, April 23rd?
If so, please make sure to complete and turn in a permission
slip to our office by Wednesday,
April 22nd.
**Absences will only be excused
if permission slips are turned in
by Wednesday, April 22nd. If
you still need a permission slip,
please download one from our
website or pick one up from the
main office.
School Store
Thursday
APRIL 23rd
$3.00 Limit
per student
THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
IS GUDITH SPIRIT WEAR DAY
ORDER YOUR SPIRIT
WEAR TODAY!
ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE OFFICE
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
The following students will be honored this month for their
positive examples of what it truly means to be a Gudith Grizzly!
BRETT WILLIS
LISA CELA
ALEXANDER WHITEAKER
RACHELYNN MULLINS
IFFAH SHAH
VIVIANA LOPEZ
ALEX BARKER
RUMMAN CHOHAN
EMILY TROUT
PARKER SHOPE
HASSEB MUNAWAR
TYLER WILLIAMSON
RYLEE MULLINS
DAWSON TERRY
PIPER BARNHART
BEN LASSEN
AISHA VIRK
RICHARD STANLEY
BRANDON CULVER
ELLA SUNI
FRANCO LOZANO TEJEDES
AVA GRAY
JOSEPHINE CRAPANZANO
MAKAYLA THORNTON
OMAR KREPONIC
Dress Code Reminder:
The primary function of a school is to develop a student academically, socially, and emotionally. Student dress should
not come into competition or conflict with this goal. Studies have shown that behavior is influenced by how students are
dressed. Proper dress promotes a positive self-image. Please dress your student appropriately for school. The following guidelines will be used in all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Elementary Schools.
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Hats, caps and bandanas are not worn in school at any time.
Shorts are allowed in August, September, May and June unless otherwise designated by the principal. Shorts must
be at least 5” from the crease in the back of the knee. No jogging shorts, cut offs or spandex shorts allowed.
Shirts- No tank tops, no see-through, mesh, or mid-torso length shirts.
Shoes and Boots: Tennis shoes are required for gym classes. They should be white soled, as the black soled tennis shoes mark up the gym floor. Turf shoes and spiked shoes are not allowed. Socks must be worn to school.
Congratulations!
We would like to Congratulate 4th Grade
Grizzly…
Ziona Ogletree
For being the 2015 winner of the
Woodhaven Kiwanis Club’s 4th
Grade Essay Contest.
Through Ziona’s essay,
The Care House of Oakland County will receive a $100 donation
from The Woodhaven Kiwanis
Club
CLASS OF 2028!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE!
IF YOU HAVE FAMILY,
FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS
THAT WILL BE SENDING
THEIR CHILDREN TO
GUDITH FOR KINDERGARTEN IN THE FALL PLEASE
HAVE THEM STOP BY THE
MAIN OFFICE TO PICK UP A
REGISTRATION PACKET!
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
We celebrated March Is Reading Month in a BIG way! The Kindergarten teachers transformed our
media center into an Under the Sea adventure land. Our students spent 2 mornings exploring academics in a new and fun environment. Parent volunteers helped us observe hidden ocean friends in a
sandbox, experience scientific principles in a small rocking boat, and discover the absence of friction while sliding on the ocean in our stocking feet. We ate Krabby Patties (White Castle hamburgers donated through their corporate office), Fish and Chips (goldfish crackers and potato chips),
Oysters (two Nilla wafers propped together with frosting and mini marshmallow pearl), SpongeBob
applesauce and we drank green Hawaiian Punch that we called seaweed juice. We performed flips
and rolls like dolphins, calculated SpongeBob themed math problems, fished for our Sight Words,
put together Ocean themed puzzles, explored IPad games, completed crafts and coloring. We read
books in the dark using our flashlights to light up our words and we were all left wearing SpongeBob tattoos. Did we have fun while we learned? Aye, aye Captain!
2ND GRADE NEWS
2ND Graders are really enjoying reading biographies/autobiographies. In math, we are working on regrouping and word problems. It is very important students continue to practice their math facts at
home. We will be doing many exciting things during March to celebrate Reading Month, including
celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday by eating “Green Eggs & Ham! We look forward to seeing everyone
at Spring Conferences in March; more news to follow!
Thank you for the great turnout at parent/teacher conferences. We enjoyed letting you know how
much your child has grown this year. April brings us one month closer to having 3rd graders! Students will be working hard on reading poetry, math to 1,000, and writing opinions!
5th Grade Safeties will be going to a Toledo Mud Hens game Wednesday, May
20TH. Permission slips were sent home.