Godwin Heights High School
Weekly Newsletter March 12, 2021
Upcoming Events
March 19 - End of 3rd Marking Period
March 22 - Board of Education Meeting - 6 PM - Admin Building
March 24 - Early Release for students
March 31 - Early Release for students
April 1 - Half Day for students - Dismissal at 12 PM
April 2-11 - Spring Break - No school
April 12 - Feeding America Food Truck - 5-6:30 PM
Tutoring
As a way to support 9th and 10th grade students who are in need of earning 1st semester OW class credits, we will be providing free after school tutoring with Godwin teachers.
Tutoring will take place:
Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15pm starting March 11, 2021 until the end of the school year (for both in person and virtual learners)
If you would like to enroll your child or if you have any questions, please contact bobbijo.kenyon@godwinschools.org or katie.hoffman@godwinschools.org
Technology Tips - How to Clean your Device
If your school device is in need of cleaning here are some tips on how to safely clean it without causing damage.
Do not spray with any household cleaning products.
Power OFF the device while cleaning.
Use a disinfecting wipe, Lysol wipe, or baby wipe to clean the screen, cover and even to gently wipe the keyboard. Remove any extra moisture with a clean paper towel.
Leave the device OPEN after cleaning and allow the device to dry completely before you power it on.
Class of 2021
-Grand Rapids Community College Scholarship Closes 3/15!
This is a one stop application that looks at you for over 300 scholarship opportunities. This is only for students who plan to attend GRCC. Visit this website to apply. You must have applied to GRCC to apply for their scholarships.
-Award Letters
Each of you who filled out the FAFSA listed the schools of which you planned to apply. These schools receive your financial aid information and then mail you letters detailing what it would specifically cost YOU to attend their school. If your list of colleges has changed, you can go into your FAFSA and make an edit to add the schools you are now considering/who need your FAFSA info. Once you get these, you can bring them to me and I can help you read them/make the best financial decision for yourself and your education.
-Scholarships:
Remember each college has their own scholarships and deadlines listed on their website. You must go to that college to get the money. These are called institutional scholarships. Private scholarships are also available. These are not given by colleges but rather independent donors and companies (IE: Fastweb, Scholly, Golden G). Please do not neglect to look for/apply for these.
-Golden G Scholarship Due:4/14
This is a local/GHHS only scholarship. If you turned in your essay on Google Classroom to Mrs.V-great; you have completed the major step in this short application. However, you still need to complete the basic info on the app and provide me with your letters of recommendation. Thus far, only 2 people have applied!
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY TO COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL, OR THE MILITARY! If you have not completed this big step for your future, please come see me. I can help! Remember, a great option is Grand Rapids Community College because they offer- 2 year associate degrees, certificate programs, and workforce training which is only a few weeks long.
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Details
When: Monday, March 22
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Learning Center
If you have any questions please call the school at 616-252-2050.
Kent ISD Career Readiness
Virtual Pop-Up Professional Panel
Hear from Professionals of Color who have overcome obstacles to gain success within their careers.
Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM
Guest: Michael Hopson, Senior Recruiter with UFP Business School
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkce6vpjgpEtJ0oYMVfY0K3svbkeHT8YnV
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Talk & Tours
Virtual career exploration events designed to increase awareness of diverse careers available in high demand sectors. Meet 4-5 professionals at once. Ask questions!
Upcoming Events
Pharmacy Careers – Meijer Pharmacy
Monday, March 22, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Law Enforcement- Grand Rapids Police Department - New Date**
Thursday, March 25, 2021 @ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
For full schedule, information and registration visit: https://www.kentisd.org/educators/career-readiness/students/programs/talk--tour-career-series/
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Meet the Recruiter Event – Local Health Care Employers
Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
This is a golden opportunity to get job search information directly from local hospital recruiters!
More information and registration at https://www.kentisd.org/educators/career-readiness/students/programs/meet-the-recruiter/
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Calling all young poets: We want your work!
Prizes offered in written, spoken poetry contests
March 10, 2021
The Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest is accepting submissions from grades 6-12 through April 4 (courtesy)
Kent County — For teens who felt inspired to write poetry after hearing Amanda Gorman read her inspirational poem at the Inauguration or at Super Bowl LV, it’s your time to shine.
The Kent District Library is now accepting submissions to the annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest through Sunday, April 4.
This opportunity is open to grade 6-12 students living in Kent County, and those interested can submit up to two poems. All entries will be eligible to win a $50 Meijer gift card.
But wait, there’s more!
Students who submit their work to the contest will be invited to read one of their poems at the 5th Annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Slam for another chance to win the $50 grand prize. Ten winners each will be chosen from the written and poetry slam contests.
The Teen Slam for grades 6-8 will take place on Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m, while the slam for grades 9-12 will be on Thursday, April 29 at 6 p.m. Both events are virtual. Click here to submit your poems.
Things to do in the Grand Rapids Area
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Fred & Dorothy Fichter
Butterflies Are Blooming
March 1 – April 30, 2021 Included with admission, see Hours & Rates
The annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition at Meijer Gardens is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation. Tropical butterflies from around the world fly freely in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory every March and April.
Throughout the exhibition, there is special educational programming and the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden offers butterfly-themed activities.
Open Gym - GRG
SATURDAY – 1-3pm – All Ages Welcome
1-3:00pm. $10/member. $12/non-members (ALL AGES WELCOME)
Capacity limited to 45 kids.
Jump on our in ground trampoline and tumble track, climb ropes, master the rings, practice skills on the balance beams and swing from the bars. Our supervised open gym format offers safe and fun physical activity for your children. No registration necessary.https://grgymnastics.com/open-gym/
Saturday Public Skate at Tarry Hall in Grandville
Godwin Heights High School
Email: cconklin@godwinschools.org
Website: https://hs.godwinschools.org/
Location: 50 35th Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Phone: (616) 252-2050
Facebook: facebook.com/godwinhighschool
Twitter: @GodwinSchools