Woodhaven Upper Elementary

WBSD students were able to participate in a variety of youth athletics camps this summer. Youth Football The Youth Football camp had over 125 campers from 3rd grade through 8th grade.Everyone participated in skill development drills, they worked on offensive position and defensive position fundamentals and finished each day with competitive “Air Force Football” games.Both high school coaching staff as well as 18 high school players lead the camp. Overall, it was a success and the campers had fun! Girls Basketball Over 30 girls participated in basketball camp - 18 were in 6th-8th grades and 14 were 3rd-5th grades. The basketball camp was awesome, coaches worked with the girls at different skill stations, such as shooting, rebounding, agility, passing, and defense. Most of the first day was station work, and the second day was station work plus they got the chance to play against each other. Each participant got a camp T-shirt. Overall, it was a huge success, and we received lots of positive feedback on how everything went. A big thanks to our varsity girls for helping run the stations and helping out with camp participants! Our main aim for the camp was to start to build a culture of girls basketball and Woodhaven. The camp helped these girls to gain confidence in their basketball skill and was a great opportunity for our Varsity girls to show leadership and help mentor them. Softball The softball camp was held outdoors on our state of the art turf field for 3rd-5th graders and 6th-8th graders in two separate sessions. Camp was run by program coaches and players and the 38 participants were taught fielding and hitting. In addition, dance camps were held in late spring and volleyball was available for students as well. We look forward to many more students participating next summer!

Today is the day! Meet us at the park to play tonight! Bring your Think Stretch Workbook to check in. The second WBSD Summer Learning Check-In is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. TODAY, July 17. This check in, and all of our check ins will be held at the Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion located at 23977 Hall Road, Woodhaven. This event will feature the Mad Science demonstration. We hope to see you there!

WBSD residents - it's time to enroll your students for the 2024-25 school year! If you have a child who is five years old, it's time for kindergarten! Go to www.wbsdweb.org and click on Enroll to begin the process and choose an appointment time. Questions? Call (734) 783-3300.

Happy Monday WBSD Community! The second WBSD Summer Learning Check-In is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, July 17. This check in, and all of our check ins will be held at the Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion located at 23977 Hall Road, Woodhaven. This event will feature the Mad Science demonstration. We hope to see you there!

Students in Mrs. Richter's class worked together last week during the WBSD Summer Program to build teen numbers using 10 frame paddles and magnetic counters. Later, the students quizzed each other by building a teen number and having their partner count and say the number.

Dive into Shark Week with these five fascinating facts that highlight the incredible nature and importance of sharks in our oceans. Ancient Predators: Sharks have been swimming in the oceans for over 400 million years, which means they have been around longer than dinosaurs. Their evolutionary success is due to their adaptability and hunting skills. Diverse Species: There are over 500 known species of sharks, ranging from the tiny dwarf lanternshark, which is only about 8 inches long, to the massive whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet or more. Incredible Senses: Sharks have exceptional senses. They can detect a single drop of blood in an Olympic-sized swimming pool and can sense electrical fields produced by other animals using special organs called ampullae of Lorenzini. Regenerating Teeth: Sharks continuously lose and replace their teeth throughout their lives. A single shark can go through tens of thousands of teeth in its lifetime, with some species losing teeth every week. Vital to Ecosystems: Sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the health of marine ecosystems. As apex predators, they help regulate the populations of other marine species, ensuring a balanced and healthy ocean environment. Check out the book Shark Lady in the library, or you can listen to the read-a-long here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKLsovlfuZU

Put those practical skills to use this summer! Math and reading opportunities are all around us, every day. Make sure the literacy and math experiences the students have over the summer are positive ones by creating fun opportunities. Point out the importance of reading or math in everyday life, like when going to the grocery store. Money practice working with money, have students practice giving change or paying for items. Encourage reading different mediums! There are so many free ebooks online, kids magazines and so much more depending on their interests. Plan a trip to the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library or Detroit Public Library. And take the opportunity to read daily and discuss what they’ve read. Encourage participation in things students are interested in, such as art, there are many guided drawing videos and other videos for students online. Find opportunities for writing - consider a journal with students (make a trip to the dollar store together for something special) or maybe create an opportunity for a penpal such as a relative or friend they may not see over summer. Don’t forget good, old-fashioned games or puzzles - Boggle and Scrabble help with vocabulary, or puzzles and other games like checkers for strategy and critical thinking. Teach your child “a new word a day.” See how many times they can use the new word each day.

We love summer because it means warmer weather and more free time to have fun! When taking a break from the sun, or as a part of a morning or evening routine, we recommend integrating reading! Reading for just 30 minutes each day will help students stay on track and be ready to hit the ground running when the school year begins in September.

We hope everyone is enjoying discovering new classes or hobbies this summer with the help of Varsity Tutors. Young Animators Camp and The Art of Drawing are the top picks for this week for both elementary and middle school students. High school students might want to consider the class with Ashley Wong - So You Want to Work in Graphic Design? These classes are free for WBSD students to learn what interests them this summer! https://clever.com/in/wbsd Click the Varsity Tutors icon to access summer enrichment opportunities

Take a listen to the latest episode of the Warrior Way Podcast! In this episode, Supt Greathead has a discussion with Monique Mason and Annie Krueger regarding the EASY school enrollment process! https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1559807/

Check out the lunch options that will be available EVERY DAY in our lunch room. Students do not have to "pre-order" in the morning or take lunch count, they will simply wait in line and then go to the area in the lunch line that has the food option they want for the day. This is very similar to what they do at BMS and WHS.

Our Rev’d up Fun Night for the WUE is coming up on July 16 from 5-9pm. Come on out and have some fun and make sure you preorder your events and food before the event for great discounts! Click the link below: https://shop.revdupfun.com/.../fe4e7229-5283-4ccb-b7bb... Luxury Wrist Bands: Pre Order ($12) at the door ($17). This is for UNLIMITED PLAY on: Ballocity, Laser Tag, Spin Zone, XD Dark Ride and Ropes Course with Zip Line. Game cards: Our PTO receives 50% of these purchases. Pizza and Pop Combo: 2 slices of pizza and a pop for $6! This MUST BE PURCHASED BY JULY 15TH.

School’s out for summer - but make sure you’re following us on our social media platforms. We are most active on Facebook, and we invite you to like and follow our pages for the most up to date information! Are you new to the district? Is your child moving on to a new school? Make sure to follow us! Bates Elementary https://www.facebook.com/bateselementary Erving Elementary https://www.facebook.com/ErvingElementary Gudith Elementary https://www.facebook.com/GudithElementary Wegienka Elementary https://www.facebook.com/Wegienkaelem Yake Elementary https://www.facebook.com/yakeelementary Woodhaven Upper Elementary https://www.facebook.com/woodhavenupperelementary Brownstown Middle School https://www.facebook.com/BrownstownMiddleSchool Woodhaven High School https://www.facebook.com/WoodhavenHighSchool

Today is Independence Day! As the United States’ official birthday, we know many of our community members will be celebrating. Whether going to a firework show or a local parade, we hope you have fun and stay safe.

Today is the day! Meet us at the park to play! Bring your Think Stretch Workbook to check in. The first WBSD Summer Learning Check-In is scheduled for 12-2 p.m. TODAY, July 3. This check in, and all of our check ins will be held at the Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion located at 23977 Hall Road, Woodhaven. This event will feature the Metropark Mobile Program featuring Cold Blooded Creatures. We hope to see you there!

WBSD is excited to partner with Varsity Tutors for Schools to bring our students enrichment opportunities over the summer. Students can login through Clever https://clever.com/in/wbsd and click the Varsity Tutors icon to access summer enrichment opportunities and classes. Every week we will highlight new opportunities for elementary, middle and high school students. While you’re in the application, feel free to search and see what interests your students the most! First up, let’s get right to it! Roblox Coding Camp is the top pick for this week for both elementary and middle school students. Check out Codeverse to begin your coding journey! High school students might want to consider the Secrets of SAT Reading & Writing Class. These classes are free for WBSD students to learn what interests them this summer!

Planning a Vacation or Staycation this summer? Both are a great opportunity to slip in some fun lessons without your students even knowing! Vacation - make vacation a lesson! Involve students in the packing and preparation process like making a list of things they’ll need. Encourage students to keep a journal about their experiences. They can compare and contrast things when they arrive at their destination. Staycation - backyard camping helps with teaching outdoor skills. Building a “camp” or picnic indoors is an opportunity for students to help out, make lists, and discuss things you will need for your adventure. Plan a trip to the park and talk about observations while you’re at the park. Park playdates are an opportunity to help children connect with others and work on their social skills and socialization.

Happy Monday WBSD Community! The first WBSD Summer Learning Check-In is scheduled for 12-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. This check in, and all of our check ins will be held at the Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion located at 23977 Hall Road, Woodhaven. This event will feature the Metropark Mobile Program featuring Cold Blooded Creatures. We hope to see you there!

It's the Warrior Way Podcast Episode everyone has been waiting for: Let's talk about the "WUE" (pronounced 'WOO') Woodhaven Upper Elementary School. Take a listen as Supt. Mark Greathead interviews Josh Satterfield, director of curriculum and Roger Guganus, principal of Patrick Henry Middle School, soon-to-be the new WUE - Woodhaven Upper Elementary. https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1540471/

Need Summer Fun Ideas? Look to the Michigan Learning Channel for activities and resources link to a downloadable workbook for summer! https://www.michiganlearning.org/summerfun/