Yake Gator Bites!
Week of October 26, 2020!
Costumes on the 30th are welcome!
Thank you!
October 3oth!
We are Better together week! (click on the links below to preview the videos)
We are Better Together Week
Oct. 26-30
Yake Elementary School
Monday, October 26
Words of wisdom/morning announcement about responsibility
Kindness/inclusion pledge cards
Tuesday, October 27
Words of wisdom/morning announcement about inclusiveness
Y5-2 teachers to show: “We’re Different, We’re the Same” and complete the below paper activity with the class:
Printable activity (optional)
3-5 teachers to show:
Wednesday, October 28
Words of wisdom/morning announcement about kindness
Better Together day, wear your Warrior PURPLE!
All teachers to show “The World Needs More Purple People” video
Have students write or draw 1 way that they can be a “Purple Person” at school every day!
Thursday, October 29
Words of wisdom/morning announcement about respect
All teachers to show: “All Are Welcome Here”
Friday, October 30
Words of wisdom/morning announcement about self-acceptanceFrom Mr. Greathead's desk!
Wayne County Enhancement Millage
There is a very important millage renewal on the November 3 ballot. The Wayne County Regional Enhancement millage ballot proposal is a renewal and not a tax increase. It generates approximately $300 per student in revenue for all public school districts in Wayne County. To learn more about this proposal, please visit www.resa.net.
Free Breakfast/Lunch Program
Great News! Through the National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program, we can continue to provide free meals to ALL students through June 30, 2021.
Change in Placement Surveys Due today!
Just as a reminder, Change of Placement Surveys for the second trimester are due today at 4:00 p.m.!
Please only complete the survey if you wish for your child's placement to change from in-person to remote instruction or from remote instruction to in-person.
The survey is only a couple questions, but please read it carefully and only complete it if you wish for your child's placement to change for the second trimester.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSey0GuUR9w.../viewform...
Surveys are due by 4:00 p.m. today!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Tim Podlewski
Get your Gator Wear right here!
Our Pumpkin Raffle is still on!
Our always popular Pumpkin Raffle will still go on this year! Don’t miss your chance to win a Pumpkin designed by one of our celebrity designers (Yake Staff members J). For the price of only 50¢ a ticket, your child can have a chance to win a Pumpkin.
We will post a video clip of all of the available pumpkins on October 27th. The raffle will take place on the morning of October 30th! The raffle is open to in-person and remote learners.
See below for some of the Pumpkins that were raffled last year.
Click here for a copy of the flyer.
Yearbooks sold separately this year! Order them here!
Click here to pre-order yearbooks.
Our code is 1639521
October's Lunch Calendar!
Check out our lunch calendar for the month of October.
Don't forget that the USDA extended free meal distribution to all students through 1/30/21 pending available funding!Sodexo is Hiring!
NOW HIRING!
Positions now available at
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District!
Part-time Lunch Aides, Foodservice Workers, and Substitutes
Find the best kept secret in food service, no weekends or holidays! To join a great company with dedicated employees that make each day a better day….
Contact Sodexo at (734)789-2087 for more information.
Half-Day Lunch Orders
Student Health Screen Every Morning!
Be sure you are doing a health screening each morning for any WHS student coming to school for face to face learning. Please see the attached document for steps to follow and if the student answers "Yes" to any of the questions to Section 1 and and Section 2 please keep them home from school. Parents, you do not need to bring in a doctor's note each time a student checks yes and stays home for a day or two. In the case of extended yes answers, seeking medical assistance and a doctor's note would be most appropriate.
Thank you for doing your part to help maintain a healthy learning environment.
Student Health Decision Tree (when to keep my Gator at home?)
10.13.20 PTO Meeting Minutes
Click here for Mr. Podlewski's agenda.
Our next Zoom PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to access the meeting.
Our Gator Family Fun Night at Kalahari is still on!
Yake Elementary School Fundraiser!!
Monday, February 15, 2021(President's Day): Only $149!!
Please make reservations no later than January 15, 2021!!
Mark your calendar to take a break!! Support your school while having fun!
Get away without going too far from home to America's LARGEST indoor
waterpark and enjoy a special rate for families and friends!
Rooms are ONLY $149 and feature 2 Queen beds and INCLUDE waterpark passes! A portion
from EACH room booked will benefit Yake Elementary School. BOOK
EARLY to avoid being shut out. For reservations call: 1-877-525-2427. or click on this link to book. https://book.passkey.com/e/50041331
You can now update your contact information (Emergency Cards) online!
Parents can update the contact information for any adults listed in their child's ParentConnect account by logging into ParentConnect.
Step 1: At the top right side, click on <My Information>.
This will open up to a new window.
Step 2: On the left side, there is a check box with a “+” next to Contact and Emergency Contacts.
Click that box to open up the sections. Once you open the section, go to the left hand side and click <Edit>.
Step 3: Here you can change the information for yourself and for any emergency contacts.
Any ADRESS CHANGES must be done at the Board of Education (24821 Hall Rd, Woodhaven, 48183)
Here is the link to make an appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BADA629AAFC1-wbsd
Yake Elementary School
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