Yake Gator Bites!
Week of May 3, 2021!
Kindergarten Orientation Slideshow!
You can view the slideshow by clicking on this link (click here).
I am so excited to meet all of my new Gators in the fall.
Please remember to vote May 4th!
Just another reminder that the WBSD has a $144 million, zero-tax-rate increase bond proposal on the May 4 ballot. This bond program is designed to impact all schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District with Facility Improvements, Technology & Equipment, Program Enhancements, and Athletic Field, Playground, & Site Improvements.
For a more detailed list of the projects that will happen throughout the District, please visit www.mywbsd.org.
Please remember to vote May 4th.
Kindergarten Registration! Classes of 2034 & 2035 (Young Fives)!
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school are open!
Enrollments are completed online by visiting this link.
Once the registration process is complete, parents will be directed to a calendar to schedule an appointment to bring required documentation to the Administration and Board of Education Offices.
We are actively scheduling appointments!
Upcoming dates of note:
- May 4th! - Please vote!!!
- May 4th & 6th - 4th grade M-STEP testing!
- May 26th - 5th grade Camp Day at the Howell Nature Center - Buses to depart at 8:00 a.m. and return closer to 5:30 p.m.
- May 28th - Half-Day of School - 12:10 p.m. dismissal!
- May 31st - No School - Memorial Day!
- June 3rd - 1st grade field trip to the Real Life Farm in Canton
- June 4th - 3rd grade field trip to the Greenfield Village
Jim Bingham Memorial Mile!
Six Gators competed in the Jim Bingham Memorial Mile on Saturday morning. All six placed, highlighted by Sofia Colon who placed first overall for the girls. Congratulations to all of our runners!
Sofia Colon 1st
Yuri Kurashima 4th
Hartley Sliwka 12th
Dhruv Patel 5th
Max Roberts 6th
Lincoln Moore 12th
That's Gator Strong!
Way to go, Avery!
2021.22 Teacher Request Policy & Application
Teacher Request Policy
Teacher Request Application
Attention any parents interested in more information regarding Special Education!
Science Alive!!!
Mrs. Canejo
Science Alive!
Mrs. O'Connor
Lunch Aides still needed!
As we welcome the warmer weather, here is a Dress Code reminder
Box Tops March/April Letter!
Box Tops Cash for School!
Don't have the Box Tops App yet?
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry!
Wonder Wednesdays!
You can join Mr. Podlewski live on the Yake Elementary PTO Facebook page every Wednesday night by clicking on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/yakepto
We hope that you enjoy this wonderful story as much as we do!
Student Health Screen Every Morning!
In order to implement more stringent health screening protocols (as mandated by the Wayne County Health Department), we are now expecting that a parent completes the health screener, online, for their child(ren), each day that they are to be in attendance. This is the same process that all employees in the WBSD have been completing.
This is an important requirement for the district to continue our face to face instruction. This screener is similar to the one that we have been asking you to do daily since the beginning of the year. This screener is available on an online platform through a google form application.
The screener can be made available by using the QR code below.
Or by clicking this link: https://screener.wbsdweb.com/
Please note that if you answered yes to any of the questions in the screener you will need to keep your child home and follow the guidance provided by the Wayne County Health Department.
Your help in making sure our students and staff are healthy and safe every day is appreciated.
Click below to order FREE Meals each week!
1)Place your order each week by Thursdays at 3pm.
2)Pick up your meal on Mondays at one of many pickup locations.
3)Concentrate on virtual learning without worrying about meals!
Visit Virtual Free Meal Order Page for details!
Meal Distribution!
We want to make sure that all of our Gators have plenty of food to eat. Please click on the links below for information about the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District's meal distribution program.
- WBSD Meal Distribution Plan - click here. (see below for basic info)
- Meal orders must be submitted every Thursday by 3:00 p.m. Click here to pre-order meals. Please note, additional meals will be on hand as we are all adjusting to fully remote learning.
Meal distribution of a week’s worth of food will take place on Mondays from 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the following locations:
Woodhaven High School
Bates Elementary School
Brownstown Middle School
Additionally, bus stop meal distributions will take place at the following sites:
10:30 a.m.Irene and Douglas
10:30 a.m.18585 Pine W.
If you cannot get to a meal distribution site, or if you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please contact us at WBSDcares@wbsdweb.com or 734-789-2357.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional assistance.
Tim Podlewski
May Lunch Calendar!
Check out our lunch calendar for the month of May (see image or click here).
Don't forget that the USDA extended free meal distribution to all students through 6/13/21 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
Minutes from our last meeting on 4.20.21.
For Mr. Podlewski's agenda click here.
Our final Zoom PTO meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to join us for the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.
The 2021 trip to Kalahari was a big hit even with the understandably reduced numbers. 2022 might be our best Yake Family Night at Kalahari yet!
GREAT RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Family Resources for Remote Learning
https://www.resa.net/community/family-resources-for-remote-learning
Parent & Family Digital Learning Guide
https://tech.ed.gov/publications/digital-learning-guide/parent-family/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Tech Tips & Tricks for Remote Learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoCvlQ-86qI
Learning from Home: Establishing Structure and Routines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2qFy-myrBc&feature=youtu.be
Hand Washing
Hygiene
Yake's 50th Anniversary!
I know we are a year away, but I know the Yake community will join me in making our 50th anniversary something special. T-shirt design and slogan contests coming soon...
50 Years a Gator and only getting stronger!
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
Once a Gator...Always a Gator!
Yake Gators "Give and Expect the Best! Every Day!"
Email: podlewt@wbsdweb.com
Website: https://www.mywbsd.org/yes
Location: 16400 Carter Road, Woodhaven, MI, USA
Phone: (734)692-2230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yakepto
Twitter: @YakeGators