Students at BMS participated in a Read-a-Thon last week, which was a fundraiser through NJHS. Students were able to purchase a snack box and read on Friday, November 15, and over $830 was raised for NJHS projects.
Parent Tech Tip Tuesday: Keeping Kids Safe Online - A Parent's Guide to Roblox.
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The Woodhaven Theater Company Fall Play Romeo & Juliet Nov. 21, 22, 23, Adults $10 Students $5. Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHEa-ClZz1I
On Tuesday, November 12th, the WBSD Wellness Committee partnered with Sodexo to host a staff cooking event at WHS. District staff were invited to participate in a class to 'make and take' a healthy charcuterie board. Staff from across the district came together at this event and had a fantastic time. The committee hopes to host an additional event like this in the spring. Thank you to Sodexo for supporting our staff and students with healthy options.
Third grade students from Erving and Wegienka recently visited the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe to learn more from the Wyandot native people. In third grade, students learn about Michigan Native Americans, so this field trip was a great opportunity for students to learn in a very hands-on way. Every year, the Wyandot people, some traveling from Oklahoma and Canada, come to the River Raisin Battlefield to teach our students about their culture.
Our students learned about the music, traditions, government, and family life of the indigenous people and explored how they used natural resources. They had hands-on experiences in a longhouse and wigwam, and they even got to make wampum belts in the newly created Wampum Room.
When students were asked to rate their experience from 1 to 5, many enthusiastically gave it a 10! The beautiful fall weather added to the experience, allowing them to participate in an Indian removal simulation, try using a lacrosse stick, and grind corn into cornmeal the traditional way. The River Raisin National Battlefield team really outdoes themselves each year, and this visit was no exception!
Woodhaven High School DECA students are partnering with Woodhaven Brownstown Rotary with their Warm Coats for Kids campaign. NEW coats are being collected for students who otherwise may not have a coat. This longstanding partnership with DECA and WB Rotary has helped collect hundreds of coats over the years which are then distributed throughout the district for students. Thank you for considering donating a new winter coat for a child!
REMINDER: Tonight at 7 p.m. is the WHS Bands Veterans Concert at Woodhaven High School. If you can't make it, you can watch the livestream of the concert here: https://youtube.com/live/ZuAfV80QLws?feature=share
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, the BMS Service Squad wanted to show appreciation for our first responders. They put together small treat bags with thank-you notes, which were delivered to the Woodhaven and Brownstown Fire and Police Departments, all of whom support BMS. Thanks to a suggestion from students who live in Flat Rock, we even had enough to thank the Flat Rock Police!
Just a reminder that the WHS Girls Basketball tryouts are from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 at Woodhaven High School. Students must have an athletic physical on file to participate.
Erving Elementary Young Fives students celebrated School Resource Officer Villarreal's birthday this week by making him a birthday card, crown and singing "Happy Birthday" to him. Thank you Officer Villarreal for all you do for our students!
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Woodhaven Kiwanis Story Walk at Woodhaven’s Splash Pad Park is updated monthly for families to enjoy the story and outdoors. The club's goal is to support both family activities and childhood literacy. Recently, every Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Young Fives, Kindergarten and First Grade teachers received a copy of “Daniel Goes to Camp” which was also the story of the month on the Story Walk.
Unified Basketball starts soon!. Students who are in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to join as players or as partners. The first practice is 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 25 at Woodhaven Upper Elementary School with a mandatory parent meeting immediately following the practice. Those who are interested must have a valid physical on file to participate.
Reminder: Half day of school for Elementary, Upper Elementary and BMS students on Friday, November 15 for Records Day. Parent Teacher Conferences for Woodhaven Upper Elementary are on Wednesday, November 20 and Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegineka and Yake on Thursday, November 21.
New student artwork from the Wegienka Elementary art studio has been displayed at the Board of Education offices! So many talented students!
At Gudith Elementary School, students in Ms. Bardoni's class were working on fine motor skills recently by making “fuzzy haired monsters.” Students used a fork and paint to make markings/streaks, added googly eyes, and glitter! There are so many unique monsters!
Students in WHS Spanish classes were able to interact with dancers during the Latin Iberian Show and Fusion Latino - Flamenco Show. Around 50 students attended the field trip which was at the Senate Theater in Detroit. Students were able to see two different shows where they showcased different styles of dances and costumes from around the world.
First Grade Students at Wegienka Elementary recently took to the polls for a "Cookie Election" The students voted on which cookie was best, Oreos or ChipsAhoy chocolate chip cookies. They had so much fun making voter ID cards, voting at the "polls" and casting their ballots.
WBSD is hosting a Parent Advisory Group meet up on November 11. Meet our new PAC reps and help us create a better parent community for our students receiving special education support. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by November 7.
Woodhaven High School students were able to spend some time with furry friends from Therapy Dogs International, Chapter 307 recently.
