Today is World Smile Day! If someone smiles at you, you’re bound to smile back. A smile often expresses a feeling, encouragement to someone, or serves as a greeting. If you don’t smile enough, #WorldSmileDay is the perfect day to start. 7 Benefits of Smiling Improves mood Lowers blood pressure Relieves stress Betters relationships Boosts the immune system Relieves pain Increases life expectancy

Students in AP Biology (Mrs. Pratt) and AP Environmental Science (Mrs. Coch) recently took a field trip to the Friends of the Detroit River Detroit River Water Festival. Students had the opportunity to work with macroinvertebrates, learned about urban forestry, DTE’s Water Management Programs as well as take canoe trips to learn about the ecosystem. Students at Woodhaven High School have the opportunity to choose from 20 different Advanced Placement classes.

New to the Community Enrichment Lineup is Drop-in Open Coed Volleyball on Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Brownstown Middle School. These free programs are open to Woodhaven or Brownstown residents, district employees and WBSD students and their families. These programs are held indoors at Brownstown Middle School.

The Woodhaven High School Marching Band going to be marching through some of our Brownstown and Woodhaven neighborhoods on Saturday! If you live on one of the routes please come out and support our Woodhaven Marching Band! Here is the map of the routes if you want to come watch them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z0G-lWm8RvBQIz83ayQxrXkjwH0cUMuaXJpPMQv60Ak/edit?usp=drivesdk Here is the link if you want to make a donation: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3198932721074176825&created=1649724146

Wellness Wednesday: Sensory Rooms Edition 🧘‍♀️ Our new sensory calming rooms at each of our schools are designed to provide students with a safe space to de-stress and focus. Learn more about how we’re creating environments that support all learners!

In partnership with "Thru the Game," The Guidance Center is offering a three-part webinar series focused on youth mental health. On October 9th, we will discuss the topic of sports and its impact on mental health in our youth. It will feature former USA Olympian, Ben Pinelman, who will talk about his own personal experience and be available to answer questions. Please register online at guidance-center.org/sports or use the QR code.

WBSD Parents - Check out this Parent Tip Tuesday from our IT Department. Check out these SMART & STRONG Online Tips for your family.

COUNT DAY IS TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, October 2! Let’s make it COUNT! As a reminder, the State of Michigan requires public schools to take an official count of student attendance on two designated days each school year (one in October and the other in February).

Welcome October! 🎃 The school year is in full swing, and October brings so much excitement to our schools! Stay tuned for upcoming events, including Fall Festivities, community enrichment programs, performing arts concerts, athletics and PTO meetings, just to name a few! If you haven’t downloaded our WBSD app, make sure you do and check out all the events going on in the district. You can view events, share them and even add them to your own digital calendar.

Weekly Warrior Athletics Round Up for the week of September 30 - October 5

The Brew Crew is BACK ! Students in the Brew Crew in Mrs. Ray's class prepare coffee, tea, "Woo Tea Purple Tea", lavender lemonade, and hot cocoa and sell the items to staff at Woodhaven High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each student has a job from punching punch cards, taking care of the cash box, pushing the coffee cart and more. The Brew Crew has also gone on field trips to the City of Woodhaven municipal offices and Brownstown Police Department to name just a few. The group is always looking to connect more with our community too!

It's International Podcast Day! Did you know that the WBSD has their own Podcast? Check out The Warrior Way at https://media.rss.com/thewarriorway/feed.xml or wherever you listen to podcasts. It’s also available on mywbsd.org and on RSS.com

Things are heating up in Graphics Class at Woodhaven High School as students began the process of designing and screen printing 4-color shirts. Graphics 2 students have been learning the screen printing processes and teamwork as they work together to create images and the final product.

Now Hiring: Paraprofessionals Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference? Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is looking for dedicated paraprofessionals to join our team. Key Responsibilities: -Support students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive environment. -Help maintain a positive and organized classroom atmosphere. -Provide one-on-one or small group support to students. -Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources. -Build strong, positive relationships with students and staff. Interested? Click here https://tinyurl.com/55htuaer or view the district website for more details. Join us in shaping the future of our students!

WBSD families came together recently to learn more about fire safety from the Brownstown Fire Department in conjunction with the district's Early On TOTE Program. Families with children birth through five years old are invited to connect in these activities. The next event will be Storytime at the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library from 5 to 6 p.m. on November 7. Families should RSVP on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4gsVBDF_ROZ-mDVH1KhjyiTubmJLcVG8QwBeyIsX_53ZQQw/viewform

Appointment times are still available to register your student for the Heart Check this Saturday.

Please see the attached letter from WBSD Superintendent Mark Greathead.

If you have a child who is birth to fives years old, and live in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, you may want to check out our Free Music Group at Brownstown Community Center! The group meets every other Wednesday, and each class is designed to promote language, motor, cognition and social skills in infants and toddlers through music. The next class is Wednesday, September 25. This program is in partnership with our Early On and Tote Programs.

WBSD Families, Please see the attached letter from Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy regarding School Threats.

Weekly Warrior Athletics Game Plan for the week of September 23-28.