North Godwin News
Week of February 13, 2023
Steve Minard, Principal
Kristi Bast, Secretary
Telephone (616) 252-2010 and Fax (616) 252-2011
MID-WINTER BREAK -- HALF DAY of school on Friday, February 17 and NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20
On Friday, February 17, 2023, there will be a HALF DAY of SCHOOL on Friday, February 17, 2023. Parent pick up begins at 11:30 AM. Buses depart and the final bell rings at 11:45 AM. Please plan accordingly!
On Monday, February 20, 2023, there will be NO SCHOOL.
Please plan accordingly, and ENJOY!
Valentine's Day ~ February 14, 2023
Mrs. Krepps' classroom
Miss Shannon, 5th Grade Teacher
3rd Grade
Mr. Jen's classroom
Jorge Cruz Cuevas, 5th Grade
Mrs. Lossing's classroom
Mrs. Lossing's Classroom
Miss Shannon's classroom
Mrs. Bast
Administrative Secretary
Miss Shannon's classroom
Kalise Wiggins, 3rd Grade
Mrs. Derry's classroom
Mrs. Lossing's classroom
Da' Shaunti Clay, 3rd Grade
Mrs. VanderMeulen's classroom
Mrs. Krepps, 3rd Grade Teacher
Miss Shannon's 5th Grade Valentine's Day Chocolate Fountain Fondue Party!
4th grade
Mrs. VanderMeulen's classroom
3rd grade
Miss Barta's classroom
North Godwin Team 21 Coordinator
WIDA TESTING is UNDERWAY!
The WIDA Screener is an assessment screening tool used by educators to measure the English language proficiency of students who have recently arrived in the U.S. or in a particular district. It can help to determine whether or not a child is in need of English language instructional services.
Feeding America Food Truck on Monday, February 13, 2023
Godwin Heights High School
Main Entrance
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Please bring your own bags, if you have them! Thank you!
Early Release on Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Kindergarten Round Up for the 2023-2024 School Year!
West Godwin Elementary is located at 3546 Clyde Park Avenue SW in Wyoming.
A parent or legal guardian must be present to register a child for Kindergarten. The following documents are required for enrollment. Please be sure to have them with you at enrollment:
Child's original, state-issued birth certificate
2 proofs of residency for RESIDENTS (utility bills, lease, mortgage, etc.)
OR
1 proof of residency for those seeking to apply for SCHOOL OF CHOICE
1 parent photo ID
Child's immunization record
Please call 616-252-2030 for more information!
SAVE the DATE for our next PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE!
SAVE THE DATE-FAMILY READING NIGHT
North Godwin Girls on the Run 2023
What is Girls on the Run?
"Unlocking Power & Potential"
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
Kent Intermediate School District Caregiver Opportunities
In preparation for upcoming events, especially their "Surviving to Thriving" presentation, we have been asked to share the Kent Intermediate School District's Caregiver Newsletter with our families. Here is the link: Kent ISD Caregiver Newsletter
The newsletter includes registration details for all events occurring through the remainder of the year.
The newsletter includes:
- Special Education for Parents: What Every Parent Should Know (February)
- Parent Collaboration Series (February-June)
- KDL Story Time: Different by Heather Avis (March 1st)
- Surviving to Thriving (March 23)
Kent County Community Action SURVEY!
Please "LIKE" our North Godwin Facebook Page!
Request a Thermometer While Supplies Last!
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.
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/