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The Grizzly News GUDITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Thomas Martin, Principal Ms. Jacqui McInchak, Administrative Assistant
APRIL 2015
Welcome Class of 2028!
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 Ori-entation 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.
April
4/2 Detroit Tigers Spirit Day
4/3-4/12 Spring Break
4/13 School Resumes
4/14 PTO Meeting 6PM
4/16 Kindergarten Orientation
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
5/25 NO SCHOOL
AWAKENING OUR
POSSIBILITIES
TODAY….
LEADS TO A
SUCCESSFUL
TOMORROW!
SPECIAL NOTICE FROM
THE PRINCIPAL:
AM Drop-off & PM Pick-up
When dropping off and picking up
students we ask you observe the
following safety procedures:
The drop off lane is ONE WAY!
You should drop off from north
to south with your passenger
door closest the building. The
drop off lane will be closed off
at dismissal.
At pick up time we ask for you
to park your vehicle, pick up
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.
Kindergarten Orientation
Join us April 16th from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm for:
A parent presentation show-
ing what Gudith has to offer
Meet our Kindergarten
Teachers
A short trip on a school bus
A tour of the school
Have a happy & safe SPRING BREAK!!!
Break begins on Friday, April 3rd Classes resume on Monday, April 13th
Schools of Choice APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
WBEF DINNER!
The Woodhaven-Brownstown
Education Foundation has
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.
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 cre-ate 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.
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
2015/2016
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS March 23rd
Kindergarten enrollment packets will be available at all elementary
buildings beginning March 24th.
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
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 ap-
plication from our Board of Education Offices TODAY.
Please call the Administration Office at 734.783.3300 if you have any ques-
tions.
Spirit
Day
April
2nd
Detroit Tiger’s Spirit Wear
Wear orange and blue & show your school SPIRIT!!!
TAKE YOUR
CHILD TO
WORK DAY
Are you planning to Take your
Daughters and Sons to Work
on Thursday, April 23rd?
If so, please make sure to com-
plete 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
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!!
THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS GUDITH SPIRIT WEAR DAY
ORDER YOUR SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!
ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE OFFICE
Gudith
Staff is
“Out Of
This
World”!
To join the mission,
follow the Gudith Elementary PTO on FB
Staff Appreci-
ation Week Begins May 4th
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 PARKER SHOPE RICHARD STANLEY LISA CELA HASSEB MUNAWAR BRANDON CULVER ALEXANDER WHITEAKER TYLER WILLIAMSON ELLA SUNI RACHELYNN MULLINS RYLEE MULLINS FRANCO LOZANO TEJEDES IFFAH SHAH DAWSON TERRY AVA GRAY VIVIANA LOPEZ PIPER BARNHART JOSEPHINE CRAPANZANO ALEX BARKER BEN LASSEN MAKAYLA THORNTON RUMMAN CHOHAN AISHA VIRK OMAR KREPONIC EMILY TROUT
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 follow-ing guidelines will be used in all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Elementary Schools.
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 ten-nis shoes mark up the gym floor. Turf shoes and spiked shoes are not allowed. Socks must be worn to school.
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 Coun-
ty will receive a $100 donation
from The Woodhaven Kiwanis
Club
Congratulations! CLASS OF 2028!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRA-
TION PACKETS ARE AVAILA-
BLE IN THE OFFICE!
IF YOU HAVE FAMILY,
FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS
THAT WILL BE SENDING
THEIR CHILDREN TO
GUDITH FOR KINDERGAR-
TEN 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 aca-
demics 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 fric-
tion while sliding on the ocean in our stocking feet. We ate Krabby Patties (White Castle hamburg-
ers 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 Sponge-
Bob 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 re-
grouping 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! Stu-
dents 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.