Gudith Elementary School

📣 We're Hiring! The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team! 💜If you love working with students and want to make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Come be a part of the WBSD family and help shape the future—one student at a time. ✨📚 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3d35h52f #WhyWBSD #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers #MakeADifference

Check out the April Edition of the Grizzly News! https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/gudith-elementary-school/newsletters/april-newsletter

📚 Join us for the final "The Anxious Generation" Book Study Discussion! Whether you've been part of the journey or want to jump in now, we’d love to have you! 🗓 When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7 PM 📍 Where: Woodhaven High School 📖 What: A discussion on The Anxious Generation—exploring the impact of social media on children’s mental health with parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators. Light refreshments and small appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly! https://tinyurl.com/2p9unwrt #WhyWBSD #TheAnxiousGeneration #ParentEngagement #MentalHealthMatters

Let's get ready for school! The latest episode of the Warrior Way Podcast features GSRP teacher Jennifer Danosky and Young Fives teacher Kara Hool as they talk about some of the things that families can be doing at home to prepare students for when they come to school in the fall! Remember, GSRP, Young Fives and Kindergarten enrollment is happening now! Listen to the episode here https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1952155/ or on Spotify, Tune-In or many other podcast platforms!

📚 March is Reading Month! 📚 The Kindergarten Team at Gudith Elementary—Mrs. Weitzel, Mrs. Machlik, and Mrs. Outland— love books by Mo Willems! 🎉 🐘 Why Mo Willems? "His books are filled with learning adventures, play, problem-solving, and the sharing of friendship—perfect for our young readers!" From Elephant & Piggie to Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, these stories bring laughter and important life lessons to the classroom every day! What’s your favorite Mo Willems book? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️ #MarchIsReadingMonth #WBSDReads #WhyWBSD

Summer EBT is Back! What are SUN Bucks? SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries. Who Should Apply? Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly. APPLY HERE: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer! Where to Find the Application: This application is available online! Deadlines: Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025. https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

🎲 Family Fun & Learning at Gudith! 🍕📚 Last night, families from our Title 1 program gathered for Title 1 Family Game Night at Gudith Elementary! 🎉 Families enjoyed pizza and learned how to play Shut the Box and other engaging math strategy games. 🏆✨ Each family went home with their own Shut the Box game, dice games, math counter games, and deck of card games—plus all the supplies needed to keep the learning going at home! 🎲🃏🔢 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of fun, food, and family connections! 💜 #WBSD #GudithElementary #FamilyGameNight #MathFun

Luck was in the air at Gudith Elementary yesterday! 🍀🌈 Our kindergarten students got into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a day full of magical learning and fun! They: 🌈 Crunched numbers with a Taste of the Rainbow math activity 💧 Watched colors blend in a Walking Rainbow water experiment 🥦 Enjoyed a Green & Healthy party to top it all off! So many shenanigans, so much learning, and a whole lot of fun! ☘️✨ #LuckyToLearn #StPatricksDay #GudithElementary

📖 March is Reading Month! 📖 Meet Mrs. Bardoni, Special Education teacher at Gudith Elementary! 📚 Favorite Book: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline ✨ "This book highlights Indigenous culture and tells a captivating story with strong female and child heroes!" 📖 For younger readers: The Imposter by Kelly Collier 🐴 "A funny book about family, love, and embracing who you are!" 📚 What book taught you an important lesson? #MarchIsReadingMonth #WBSDReads #WhyWBSD

REMINDER: (As IF students need a reminder!) Spring Recess is coming up next week! School resumes on March 31.

Check out the March editoin of the Grizzly News~ https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/gudith-elementary-school/newsletters/march-newsletter

Youth Dance Team Classes are forming NOW! The deadline to register is April 4th, or when all the spots are filled. This program is open to students in first through sixth grades. If you have questions, please email lintonc@wbsdweb.com

🔔 Time to Spring Forward! 🔔 Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead tonight before you go to bed! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Longer days & more sunshine ahead! ☀️Let’s make sure everyone is on time for school and activities on Monday!

🎙️ The Warrior Way Podcast: Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences In the latest episode of The Warrior Way podcast, Superintendent Mark Greathead speaks with Wegienka Elementary Principal Michelle Briegel about how parents can make the most of their elementary parent-teacher conferences. They share helpful tips, key questions to ask, and ways to collaborate with teachers for student success. Listen now here https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1908972 or on Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Sirius, or at mywbsd.org!

Tomorrow is Buddy's Pizza dine out night (dine-in, delivery, or carryout) If using the app or online ordering (not 3rd party), please use the promo code GIVEBACK. For every order that is recorded being with us, we will get back 20%.

Just a reminder. - When dropping off students, park in the parking lot and walk your student across the crosswalk or use the "Kiss and Go" at the curb. Please do not drop off your student in the parking lot

🖍️ March is Reading Month! 🖍️ Meet Mrs. Weitzel, a Kindergarten teacher at Gudith Elementary! Her favorite book is Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. 💜 "We all have the power to create our own stories using our imagination!" ✨ What’s a book that sparks your creativity? #MarchIsReadingMonth #WBSDReads #WhyWBSD

March Lunch Menu

The Woodhaven Theatre Company would like to share their love of theatre with the elementary students of the WBSD with our annual Drama Llama Day. Each year, the WTC hosts students grades Young 5's through 4th grade for a day of workshops, games and performances at WHS on Saturday, April 26th. Final day to register is March 18. Use the QR code or register here: https://tinyurl.com/3vuvsj2y

The Woodhaven Theatre Company would like to share Love of Theatre with the elementary students of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District with our annual Drama Llama Day. Each year, the WTC hosts students in grades Young 5's through 4th grade for a day of workshops, games, and performances at WHS.