North Godwin News
Week of October 3, 2022
Steve Minard, Principal
Kristi Bast, Secretary
Telephone (616) 252-2010 and Fax (616) 252-2011
NORTH GODWIN FALL FUNDRAISER
With your help, we will be raising $3,000 for essential programs not currently funded through traditional means. We are asking every family to participate. We will reach our goal when each student registers and shares the fundraiser with 5 or more supporters. Please register your student(s) at www.ShopFund.com. We are counting on these funds for the benefit of every child. This funding does not come from other sources so your participation, at any level, is critical. Thank you for your help & support!
How to Participate:
- Register at www.ShopFund.com
Share with Family & Friends. - Share with 5 or more supporters.
Get as many orders as possible. - Shop at www.ShopFund.com.
Pay with credit/debit or Text PAY to 833-858-8585.
State of Michigan STUDENT COUNT DAY -- Wednesday, October 5, 2022
All learners should be in attendance on this very important day, on time and all day, unless sick!
Very important tax dollars for our school are dependent upon the number of students in attendance on this school day.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Attendance Policy
The normal attendance expectations for any given child in the Kent County Intermediate School District are as follows:
> that a child miss not more than 10 days of Excused Absences for the entire school year,
> that a child have no Unexcused Absences for the entire school year
> that a child have not more than 5 Tardies combined with Leave Early check-outs per semester.
> that a child have no Suspensions for the entire school year.
Godwin Heights Public Schools are held by law to report tardies and absences in excess of the guidelines listed above to the Kent Intermediate School District Office of Truancy and School Attendance-State Law Enforcement Division.
The primary rationale for positive attendance is the strong relationship between student attendance and student achievement. Chronic student absences reduces even the best teacher's ability to provide learning opportunities. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement may appear early in a child's school career. A recent study looking at young children found that absenteeism in kindergarten was associated with negative first grade outcomes such as greater absenteeism in subsequent years and lower achievement in reading, math, and general knowledge.
Poor attendance has serious implications for later outcomes. High school dropouts have been found to exhibit a history of negative behaviors, including high levels of absenteeism throughout their childhood, at higher rates than high school graduates. These differences in absentee rates were observed as early as kindergarten, and students who eventually dropped out of high school missed significantly more days of school in elementary school than their peers who graduated from high school.
STUDENT EMERGENCY, RX and OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS
Parents, please be sure that you noted all student health concerns in PARENTVUE at the point of enrollment (or re-enrollment). ALL student medications must be cleared through the school office with appropriate paperwork on file. It is necessary to have the proper paperwork completed for any medication housed at school. Additional required procedures are needed for daily medications. All medication must be in the original pharmacy packaging with student name on pharmacy label (if applicable). If you need assistance, please call the school office at 616-252-2010. Thank you!
National Custodian Day - October 2
October 2
That's why we love this day, National Custodian Day, which rolls around every October 2. It recognizes the hard work that it takes to keep our public facilities in tip-top shape as well as the people who diligently work in these positions to make sure we have schools and workplaces that are spotless and sanitary. We love our NORTH GODWIN custodial staff -- Mr. Dan Allen, Mr. Kevin Kimbrell and Mr. Enrique Rodriguez! A special thank you also to our Facilities Director, Phil Weber, our Facilities Secretary, Dani Heidt, and our Facilities Supervisor, Mr. Eric Swinger!
National Instructional Coach Day, Thursday, October 6, 2022
In honor of National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, we would like to take this moment to give thanks to our North Godwin Instructional Coach Specialist, Mrs. Karen Baum. As a lifelong learner herself, she supports our teachers by providing them with tailored professional development, encouragement, support, and learning techniques that that allow us to continue to achieve a high level of academic excellence. It is the role of instructional coaches across the nation to ensure the success of teachers and students.
Mrs. Baum goes ABOVE and BEYOND to support our teaching staff and elevate the learning experience for all of our students. She works tirelessly to make testing schedules, plan professional development trainings, secure teaching resources and supplies, direct family learning nights, and oversee Title I regulations for our school. She makes an indelible impression on our school every day! Thank you, Mrs. Baum!
Feeding America Food Truck on Monday, October 10, 2022
Godwin Heights High School
Main Entrance
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Please bring your own bags, if you have them! Thank you!
EARLY DISMISSAL -- Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Parent pick-up is at 1:30 PM!
Please plan accordingly!
SAVE the DATE!
PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY at NORTH GODWIN ELEMENTARY
Geskus Photography will be on site to do re-takes!
2022 Santa Parade
The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce Santa Parade is Saturday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. This fun community event is always well attended and enjoyed by all. The parade committee is accepting entry forms from businesses, churches, charity groups and other organizations interested in participating in the parade. Please contact the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 616-531-5990 for more information.
The Santa Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10 marching south on Division Avenue from 33rd Street to Murray Street.
North Godwin Elementary
Email: bast@godwinschools.org
Website: www.godwinschools.org
Location: 161 34th Street Southwest, Wyoming, MI, USA
Phone: 616-252-2010
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthGodwin/