The Grizzly News
December 2021
School Hours
Drop Off 9:05 AM
Start Bell 9:10 AM
Dismissal Bell 3:55 PM
Half-Day Dismissal 12:10 PM
Students are not to be dropped off before 9:05 AM unless enrolled in our Champions Before School Program.
Breakfast will be in the classroom beginning at 9:10 AM
Warm December Greetings
It is hard to believe we are in December already. We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving break. Our Gudith staff is hard at work these last few weeks before winter break. There is a lot of fun and learning planned as we wrap up 2021!
As we approach the holiday season, it is important to be cognizant of the diversity that exists within our school and we ask that we celebrate the spirit of the holidays. The concepts of giving and kindness should not be reserved for this time only but should be celebrated all year long!
We would like to wish our Gudith families a healthy and happy holiday season! We hope that you are able to find time to enjoy these upcoming holidays. Stay safe!
Gudith Parent FAQ
Reminders
Where did fall go???
Please consider writing your child’s name on their winter gear. We find many items every day and are able to return them if they have a name. When there is no name, it goes to lost and found, and unfortunately, very few items are ever claimed.
If your child is in need of assistance in obtaining warmer clothing, coats, hats, mittens/gloves, etc..., please contact the main office at 734-783-5386
Save the Date!
December 13th PTO Meeting
December 19th - January 2nd Winter Break. School Resumes on January 3, 2022
Warrior Trade School Store
The Warrior Trade school store at Woodhaven High School will be open all day on December 16 from 9:00-8:00 pm for Holiday Shopping. During the school day check-in at the main office with your ID. Between 2:30-8:00, you can enter through the cafeteria entrance.
Customers can also email orders to thewarriortrade@gmail.com to be picked up. You can check out the wide variety of merchandise the store offers at https://www.mywbsd.org/domain/294.
The Warrior Trade will also be open Mon.-Wed. and Friday from 9:00-1:00 each day.
Half Day Lunch Form
Now Hiring
Sodexo, our food service provider, is hiring. Perfect attendance bonuses, weekly cash cube and monthly raffles are just some of the incentives available to employees. These are great jobs for stay-at-home parents and those who prefer working the school calendar schedule. Check it out and join the Sodexo team!
December Lunch Menu
Hungry Howies Pizza Days will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Free pizza lunches...yum!
Grizzlies This Month
I'm The Gingerbread Man (Mrs. Machlik's Class)
First Grade Virtual Author Visit
Balloon's Over Broadway - Mrs. McNamee
Social and emotional learning
Kindness in the classroom - Inclusiveness
The focus in our Inclusiveness theme is on exploring ways to include others through kindness, regardless of differences.
Filling Our Homes With Inclusivness
This month, we are going to focus on being more inclusive in our families. Maybe it seems a silly thing to think about (of course we include our family!), but sometimes we take those closest to us for granted. We are not as intentional as we should be about inviting them into our lives or welcoming them with all of their wonderful, unique qualities
The zones of regulaiton
WBSD technology 1:1 program
1:1 Frequently Asked Questions
WB Tech protection plan
1:1 Device care and use handout
wbsd - now hiring
Grizzlies Stay Health and Stay Safe
DISEASE PREVENTION GUIDELINES
- Not feeling well – overall tired or listless
- Temperature over 100 degrees. The student should be fever-free for a period of 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
- Continuous or severe productive cough, especially when coughing green or yellow phlegm
- Runny nose with fever – especially green or yellow mucus
- Red eyes with drainage
- Vomiting – Keep home for 24 hours after the last episode
- Diarrhea – Keep home for 24 hours after the last episode
- Any undiagnosed skin rash
- Any know infectious disease under treatment
Update parent connect
Here's a quick instructional guide - Parent Connect Updates
Drop off and Pick Up Procedures
Lunch/Materials Drop Off
Please drop off lunches and/or other materials in the main office. Please make sure that any item(s) left are clearly labeled with the student's name, teacher, and grade.
Drop Off and Pick Up
Dear Gudith Families,
At Gudith, it is our goal to create a climate and culture where all our students, parents, and teachers feel safe and secure in and around our school. This safe and secure feeling must extend out into the parking lot before and after school. The parking lot at Gudith School is a very busy place. With the close proximity of the parking lot to the school, it is important that we all follow these pick-up and drop-off expectations to ensure the safety of all our students.
MORNING DROP-OFF – Two ways!
• Using the drop-off lane – KISS AND GO ZONE
SINGLE LANE OF TRAFFIC – The second lane will be coned off!
- Use the whole lane to drop off.
- Pull up next to the curb to let your student out of the PASSENGER SIDE ONLY!
- Students are not permitted to walk past parked or moving cars unescorted.
• Escorting your student from the parking lot
- Park your car in a legal spot in the parking lot
- Walk your student to their line-up location to ensure a safe crossing from the parking lot.
AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP – Two ways!
• Using the pick-up lane
- Single Lane of traffic – The second lane will be coned off!
- Use the whole lane for pick-up
- Pull up next to the curb so that your student enters your vehicle on the
PASSENGER SIDE ONLY
- Pull forward when able
- If need, dive back around to allow for traffic flow
• Escorting your student to your car
- Park your vehicle in a legal spot in the lot
- Exit your vehicle and walk to the designated pick up locations by grade level
- Assist your student(s) as they cross through the lot.
- Do not call your students to your car
Early Pick Up
Please come into the office to sign out your student!
Anyone who picks up your child MUST be on your Emergency Contact List.
You can update your emergency contacts by logging into Parent Portal.
If you must pick up your student early, plan to pick them up prior to 3:30 pm, however, every effort should be made to alleviate this growing issue by honoring the school schedule.
Attendance Counts
Children can only thrive in school if they are present in school. Listed below are our definitions of and policies about attendance.
Absence—any day that a student misses school. REMOTE OR IN-PERSON
Late arrivals - After 10:00 am the student will be marked absent for the morning.
Early Dismissal - before 3:00 pm in the student will be marked absent for the PM.
Excused Absence—Any medically documented absence, funeral days, or court date will not be counted against the student.
Excessive Absences:
If a child accumulates 10 absences in a school year, the building administrator will send a letter to inform the parent/guardian
If the child reaches 15 absences in a school year the building administrator will inform the local police department of a potential truancy issue.
The police department will then contact or visit the child’s home to discuss the truancy with the parents.
If the absences reach 20 in a school year, according to law, referrals must be made to the Local Police Department and possibly, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
*Parents are encouraged not to take their children out of school for vacations. Vacation days are considered unexcused.
TARDIES—arrives late for leaves early from school and missing LESS than 55 minutes of school time
Birthday Celebrations
Due to health and safety guidelines, birthday treats are not allowed at this time. We will do our best to celebrate our students’ special days.
Gudith Elementary School
Email: martint@wbsdweb.com
Website: https://www.mywbsd.org/ges
Location: 22700 Sibley Road, Brownstown, MI 48193, USA
Phone: 734-783-5386
Facebook: facebook.com/GudithElementary'sPTO
Twitter: @gudithgrizzlies