Good afternoon,
We are right in the middle of a near perfect day for Field Day. We have some tired Y5-1st grade Gators right now and we will have some soggy 2nd through 4th grade Gators this afternoon. We will try and post videos and pictures to the Yake Facebook Page (click here) throughout the day. Please join me in thanking Mr. Crane for putting on some amazing field days over the years. He definitely helped create lasting memories for our Gators. With that being said, please click on the link below to learn more about our last week of school. With the Fun Run, the excellent attendance BBQ, the 4th grade breakfast and graduation, we still have some fun and special events left on the calendar.
https://app.smore.com/n/zqemg
In our newsletter, you will also find links to the 2026.27 building calendar and suggested school supply lists for the upcoming school year. I will send out a mid-summer set of Gator Bites that will include more information about the upcoming school year.
Thank you for taking some time to read our Gator Bites throughout the year. I hope that you and your Gator(s) had a great year!
I hope that you and your Gator(s) have a great last week of school and a wonderful summer break.
Tim Podlewski
We are right in the middle of a near perfect day for Field Day. We have some tired Y5-1st grade Gators right now and we will have some soggy 2nd through 4th grade Gators this afternoon. We will try and post videos and pictures to the Yake Facebook Page (click here) throughout the day. Please join me in thanking Mr. Crane for putting on some amazing field days over the years. He definitely helped create lasting memories for our Gators. With that being said, please click on the link below to learn more about our last week of school. With the Fun Run, the excellent attendance BBQ, the 4th grade breakfast and graduation, we still have some fun and special events left on the calendar.
https://app.smore.com/n/zqemg
In our newsletter, you will also find links to the 2026.27 building calendar and suggested school supply lists for the upcoming school year. I will send out a mid-summer set of Gator Bites that will include more information about the upcoming school year.
Thank you for taking some time to read our Gator Bites throughout the year. I hope that you and your Gator(s) had a great year!
I hope that you and your Gator(s) have a great last week of school and a wonderful summer break.
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
We are down to our last week and a half of school. Yet, we aren't slowing down. Take a peek at our Gator Bites for more information about events and activities taking place the rest of this school year. You will learn more about field trips, our always fun Field Day (please see the notes about appropriate dress and sunscreen), the Super Mile, Yake Family Dinner Nights at The Princess Mediterranean Grill, the Excellent Attendance BBQ, the 4th grade Breakfast & Graduation and more.
You will also find a copy of our first draft of our 2026.27 building calendar and a link to suggested supply lists for the upcoming school year. We share the lists early on as the sales seem to pop up earlier and earlier every summer.
https://app.smore.com/n/a4cdsz
Please enjoy peeking at our newsletter and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
We are down to our last week and a half of school. Yet, we aren't slowing down. Take a peek at our Gator Bites for more information about events and activities taking place the rest of this school year. You will learn more about field trips, our always fun Field Day (please see the notes about appropriate dress and sunscreen), the Super Mile, Yake Family Dinner Nights at The Princess Mediterranean Grill, the Excellent Attendance BBQ, the 4th grade Breakfast & Graduation and more.
You will also find a copy of our first draft of our 2026.27 building calendar and a link to suggested supply lists for the upcoming school year. We share the lists early on as the sales seem to pop up earlier and earlier every summer.
https://app.smore.com/n/a4cdsz
Please enjoy peeking at our newsletter and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
Our Gators should be home and ready to enjoy the extended Memorial Day weekend. When we come back on Tuesday, we will be down to our last 2.5 weeks of school. Please click on the link below to learn all about events and activities taking place as we wrap up the 2025.26 school year. By clicking on the link below, you will learn more about our new Instagram account, our 3rd & 4th grade choir concerts in the WHS auditorium, field trips, including the 3rd grade trip to Lansing and the 4th grade trip to the Howell Nature Center, Field Day, the Super Mile (the last one with Mr. Crane), our Excellent Attendance BBQ, the 4th grade Breakfast & Graduation, and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/ytcwg
Don't forget that the first draft of our 2026.27 building calendar is included in this newsletter.
Please enjoy reading our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend! Special honor, love and appreciation for any observing & remembering loved ones on Monday.
Tim Podlewski
Our Gators should be home and ready to enjoy the extended Memorial Day weekend. When we come back on Tuesday, we will be down to our last 2.5 weeks of school. Please click on the link below to learn all about events and activities taking place as we wrap up the 2025.26 school year. By clicking on the link below, you will learn more about our new Instagram account, our 3rd & 4th grade choir concerts in the WHS auditorium, field trips, including the 3rd grade trip to Lansing and the 4th grade trip to the Howell Nature Center, Field Day, the Super Mile (the last one with Mr. Crane), our Excellent Attendance BBQ, the 4th grade Breakfast & Graduation, and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/ytcwg
Don't forget that the first draft of our 2026.27 building calendar is included in this newsletter.
Please enjoy reading our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend! Special honor, love and appreciation for any observing & remembering loved ones on Monday.
Tim Podlewski
Good Evening,
This is Mr. Podlewski writing to remind our families that we will have a half day of school tomorrow, with a noon dismissal to begin our Memorial Day weekend. We will not have school on Monday, which is Memorial Day.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Every year, on the last Monday in May, Americans observe Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a holiday that commemorates those who have died in battle while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Memorial Day is for us to remember and honor American Soldiers who have given their lives for our country.
So, though the long weekend is wonderful and I hope our Gators have lots of fun, please take a moment to think about the brave men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives in defense of our country. May the sacrifices they made never be forgotten.
With that said, I will look forward to seeing all of my Gators when they return for a full day of school on Tuesday morning.
Thank you, and have a great evening.
Mr. Podlewski
This is Mr. Podlewski writing to remind our families that we will have a half day of school tomorrow, with a noon dismissal to begin our Memorial Day weekend. We will not have school on Monday, which is Memorial Day.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Every year, on the last Monday in May, Americans observe Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a holiday that commemorates those who have died in battle while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Memorial Day is for us to remember and honor American Soldiers who have given their lives for our country.
So, though the long weekend is wonderful and I hope our Gators have lots of fun, please take a moment to think about the brave men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives in defense of our country. May the sacrifices they made never be forgotten.
With that said, I will look forward to seeing all of my Gators when they return for a full day of school on Tuesday morning.
Thank you, and have a great evening.
Mr. Podlewski
Reminder: Friday, May 22 is a half day for all students and Monday, May 25 is no school in remembrance of Memorial Day.
Good afternoon,
As we reach the midpoint of May, our calendar really fills up. Please click on the link below to learn about all of the events and activities as we move into the last four weeks of the school year. In reviewing our Gator Bites, you will learn more about upcoming field trips, including the Y5 & Kindergarten trip to the Detroit Zoo, the 3rd grade trip to Lansing, the 4th grade trip to the Howell Nature Center, and more. You will also see a first draft Yake Building calendar for the 2026.27 school year, information about the 3rd & 4th grade music concerts taking place at WHS, the Excellent Attendance BBQ, the 4th grade Breakfast & Graduation and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/5y3h7
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
As we reach the midpoint of May, our calendar really fills up. Please click on the link below to learn about all of the events and activities as we move into the last four weeks of the school year. In reviewing our Gator Bites, you will learn more about upcoming field trips, including the Y5 & Kindergarten trip to the Detroit Zoo, the 3rd grade trip to Lansing, the 4th grade trip to the Howell Nature Center, and more. You will also see a first draft Yake Building calendar for the 2026.27 school year, information about the 3rd & 4th grade music concerts taking place at WHS, the Excellent Attendance BBQ, the 4th grade Breakfast & Graduation and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/5y3h7
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
The WB RISE meeting is coming up on Monday, May 18. The Guidance Center will be sharing information on supports and resources for families. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP if you're planning to attend. https://tinyurl.com/2pfsn7u4
Come out and support the Warriors on Wednesday, May 20th starting at 4:30 PM!
Bring your family and friends for a fun night of softball and baseball featuring:
⭐ Warrior Trade Pop-Up Shop
⭐ Giveaways
⭐ Run the Bases After the Game
⭐ Great Community Atmosphere
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Warriors! We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Bring your family and friends for a fun night of softball and baseball featuring:
⭐ Warrior Trade Pop-Up Shop
⭐ Giveaways
⭐ Run the Bases After the Game
⭐ Great Community Atmosphere
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Warriors! We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Don't forget to join us for our next Yake Family Dinner Night coming up this Wednesday at BW3's all day. This is an extra fun dinner night as 20% of your total bill, including beverages will go back to out PTO. Be sure to show the attached ticket when ordering in or dining out on Wednesday.
Thank you for enjoying some good food with some great families while supporting our PTO at BW3's this Wednesday night (kids night).
Tim Podlewski
Thank you for enjoying some good food with some great families while supporting our PTO at BW3's this Wednesday night (kids night).
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
We appear to have a great afternoon ahead of us for the Fun Run. Big "Thank you!" to our PTO for working to put on the Fun Run and for taking care of our teachers and staff members all week long. Our staff members, families and Gators really make Yake an extra special school. With that noted, please click on the link below to learn more about events coming up through May and June. In our Gator Bites, you will learn more about our Yake Family Dinner Night at BW3's on Wednesday, as well as having an opportunity to meet our new Superintendent, Matt Salah at 5:45 p.m. that evening during our last PTO meeting of the year. You will also learn about upcoming field trips, field day, our Excellent Attendance BBQ and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/5dx9b
I will have the first draft of our 2026/27 building calendar and suggested supply lists coming soon.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
I hope that all of our families have a great Friday, an excellent weekend and a wonderful Mother's Day!
Tim Podlewski
We appear to have a great afternoon ahead of us for the Fun Run. Big "Thank you!" to our PTO for working to put on the Fun Run and for taking care of our teachers and staff members all week long. Our staff members, families and Gators really make Yake an extra special school. With that noted, please click on the link below to learn more about events coming up through May and June. In our Gator Bites, you will learn more about our Yake Family Dinner Night at BW3's on Wednesday, as well as having an opportunity to meet our new Superintendent, Matt Salah at 5:45 p.m. that evening during our last PTO meeting of the year. You will also learn about upcoming field trips, field day, our Excellent Attendance BBQ and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/5dx9b
I will have the first draft of our 2026/27 building calendar and suggested supply lists coming soon.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
I hope that all of our families have a great Friday, an excellent weekend and a wonderful Mother's Day!
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
I hope that your month of May is off to a great start! Please click on the link below to learn more about events taking place the rest of this year. Please note that we have three deadlines coming today. 1. ThinkStretch orders muct be placed by the end of the day today. A link to the form can be found in our Gator Bites. 2. Teacher Requests must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. today. Any requests submitted after 3:00 p.m. this afternoon will not be considered. 3. We are down to one spot left in our Kinder Lit program.
With those deadlines noted, please peek at our Gator Bites to learn more about Bike & Roll to School on Wednesday, the Gator Family Fun Run on Friday, field trips, Arts, Beats & Eats, 3rd & 4th grade music concerts at the high school and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/mpase
As always, please take a moment to peek at our Gator Bites and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
I hope that your month of May is off to a great start! Please click on the link below to learn more about events taking place the rest of this year. Please note that we have three deadlines coming today. 1. ThinkStretch orders muct be placed by the end of the day today. A link to the form can be found in our Gator Bites. 2. Teacher Requests must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. today. Any requests submitted after 3:00 p.m. this afternoon will not be considered. 3. We are down to one spot left in our Kinder Lit program.
With those deadlines noted, please peek at our Gator Bites to learn more about Bike & Roll to School on Wednesday, the Gator Family Fun Run on Friday, field trips, Arts, Beats & Eats, 3rd & 4th grade music concerts at the high school and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/mpase
As always, please take a moment to peek at our Gator Bites and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
🎉 Countdown to Preschool
Big milestones start here! 🎉
GSRP Preschool through the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District begins September 21, 2026, and we’re excited to meet our newest learners!
If your child turns 4 on or before September 1, now is the time to complete the GSRP interest form.
💻 Sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
Tag a friend who has a future preschooler! 💜
Big milestones start here! 🎉
GSRP Preschool through the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District begins September 21, 2026, and we’re excited to meet our newest learners!
If your child turns 4 on or before September 1, now is the time to complete the GSRP interest form.
💻 Sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
Tag a friend who has a future preschooler! 💜
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear school colors and carry a walkie-talkie!
Today is National School Principal's Day, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate the 13 dedicated leaders who guide our schools every single day.
Whether they are navigating hallways, supporting our teachers, or cheering on our students from the sidelines, these individuals are the heartbeat of our district. Their leadership ensures that WBSD remains a place of growth, safety, and inspiration.
To our Team: Thank you for your tireless energy, your late nights, and your unwavering commitment to our kids. We appreciate everything you do!
Help us celebrate! Give a shoutout to your favorite principal in the comments below.
#SchoolPrincipalsDay #LeadershipTeam #EducationHeroes #DistrictPride #ThankAPrincipal
Today is National School Principal's Day, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate the 13 dedicated leaders who guide our schools every single day.
Whether they are navigating hallways, supporting our teachers, or cheering on our students from the sidelines, these individuals are the heartbeat of our district. Their leadership ensures that WBSD remains a place of growth, safety, and inspiration.
To our Team: Thank you for your tireless energy, your late nights, and your unwavering commitment to our kids. We appreciate everything you do!
Help us celebrate! Give a shoutout to your favorite principal in the comments below.
#SchoolPrincipalsDay #LeadershipTeam #EducationHeroes #DistrictPride #ThankAPrincipal
Good afternoon,
Please click on the link below to take a look at our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. I can't believe we move into the month of May next Friday. The Upcoming Dates of Note are quite long as I have added all of our dates through the rest of the school year. In our newsletter, you will learn all about these events and more. Big events coming up include our continued M-STEP testing, Teacher Appreciation Day/Week, Bike & Roll to School Day, the Gator Family Fun Run, Arts, Beats & Eats, 3rd & 4th grade choir concerts in the Woodhaven High School Auditorium and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/qp8u5
As always, please take a peek at our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Please also note that any Teacher Requests submitted after 3:30 p.m. next Friday, May 1st will not be accepted.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Please click on the link below to take a look at our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. I can't believe we move into the month of May next Friday. The Upcoming Dates of Note are quite long as I have added all of our dates through the rest of the school year. In our newsletter, you will learn all about these events and more. Big events coming up include our continued M-STEP testing, Teacher Appreciation Day/Week, Bike & Roll to School Day, the Gator Family Fun Run, Arts, Beats & Eats, 3rd & 4th grade choir concerts in the Woodhaven High School Auditorium and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/qp8u5
As always, please take a peek at our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Please also note that any Teacher Requests submitted after 3:30 p.m. next Friday, May 1st will not be accepted.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
💜 Strong Start, Bright Future
A strong start makes all the difference. 🌈
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District GSRP Preschool program helps children build confidence, independence, and foundational skills that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
📍 Available at all WBSD elementary schools
🗓 Program begins September 21, 2026
Ready to learn more? Complete the interest form today:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
We can’t wait to welcome our newest little Warriors! 💜
A strong start makes all the difference. 🌈
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District GSRP Preschool program helps children build confidence, independence, and foundational skills that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
📍 Available at all WBSD elementary schools
🗓 Program begins September 21, 2026
Ready to learn more? Complete the interest form today:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
We can’t wait to welcome our newest little Warriors! 💜
TONIGHT is the night - Kindergarten Orientation for incoming Young Fives and Kindergarten students at all elementary schools. We hope to see you at 6 p.m. at Bates Elementary, Erving Elementary, Gudith Elementary, Wegienka Elementary and Yake Elementary schools.
Good afternoon,
I hope that our Gators enjoyed our Fun Run kick-off this morning. I definitely need to work on my sprinting. Please take a few moments to review our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. You will learn more about upcoming field trips, M-STEP testing, Kindergarten Orientation for the Classes of 2039 & 2040 (Young Fives), Bike & Roll to School Day, the Gator Family Fun Run, Arts, Beats & Eats & more. Don't forget that Teacher Requests for the 2026.27 school year are due on May 1st, no exceptions!
https://app.smore.com/n/bnq9y
Thank you for peeking at our Gator Bites. I am super excited to meet our new kindergarten & Young Fives Gators on Thursday Night. Every new class brings energy and excitement as they become a part of the Yake community.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
I hope that our Gators enjoyed our Fun Run kick-off this morning. I definitely need to work on my sprinting. Please take a few moments to review our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. You will learn more about upcoming field trips, M-STEP testing, Kindergarten Orientation for the Classes of 2039 & 2040 (Young Fives), Bike & Roll to School Day, the Gator Family Fun Run, Arts, Beats & Eats & more. Don't forget that Teacher Requests for the 2026.27 school year are due on May 1st, no exceptions!
https://app.smore.com/n/bnq9y
Thank you for peeking at our Gator Bites. I am super excited to meet our new kindergarten & Young Fives Gators on Thursday Night. Every new class brings energy and excitement as they become a part of the Yake community.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
Please take a moment to click on the link below to learn more about our upcoming events during the rest of April and leading into May. The newsletter has lots of information, including a flyer for our Yake Family Dinner Night at Applebee's on Wednesday. Remember to mention Yake Elementary School when dining in or carrying out (online orders aren't allowed), our Teacher Request Policy and application (due May 1st), Take Your Child to Work Day (with a link to the permission slip to excuse the absence), Kindergarten Orientation on April 23rd, Bike & Roll to School Day, the Gator Family Fun Run, Arts, Beats & Eats, & more.
https://app.smore.com/n/ga1w7
Please note that families must request a ThinkStretch Workbook to receive one this summer. A link to order the free (to WBSD families) workbook can be found in the Gator Bites.
Please take a moment to review our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Please take a moment to click on the link below to learn more about our upcoming events during the rest of April and leading into May. The newsletter has lots of information, including a flyer for our Yake Family Dinner Night at Applebee's on Wednesday. Remember to mention Yake Elementary School when dining in or carrying out (online orders aren't allowed), our Teacher Request Policy and application (due May 1st), Take Your Child to Work Day (with a link to the permission slip to excuse the absence), Kindergarten Orientation on April 23rd, Bike & Roll to School Day, the Gator Family Fun Run, Arts, Beats & Eats, & more.
https://app.smore.com/n/ga1w7
Please note that families must request a ThinkStretch Workbook to receive one this summer. A link to order the free (to WBSD families) workbook can be found in the Gator Bites.
Please take a moment to review our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
I hope that our Gators and their families are excited about the upcoming Spring Break. The break is a nice chance to rejuvenate as we prepare for the home stretch of the school year. Please click on the link below to learn about upcoming events including Yake Family Speed Puzzle Night, Yake Family Dinner Night at Applebee's, Kindergarten Orientation and more. You will also find links to opportunities like the Jim Bigham Elementary Track Championships & Drama Llama Day. Additionally, you will find information about our Teacher Request Policy, the Teacher Request Form (due by May 1st) and the Take Your Child to Work Day permission slip.
https://app.smore.com/n/esbv5
I know we have quite a bit packed into this newsletter. Please take a moment to review and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. If you know of any families interested in Yake for kindergarten or young fives in the fall, please feel free to share the newsletter and links. Particularly for families looking at Yake as their Building of Choice, they need to get registered ASAP. I am more than happy to speak with any prospective families and/or schedule building tours if they are interested.
Have a good weekend and a great Spring Break! I will look forward to seeing all of my Gators when they return to school on Tuesday, April 7th.
Tim Podlewski
I hope that our Gators and their families are excited about the upcoming Spring Break. The break is a nice chance to rejuvenate as we prepare for the home stretch of the school year. Please click on the link below to learn about upcoming events including Yake Family Speed Puzzle Night, Yake Family Dinner Night at Applebee's, Kindergarten Orientation and more. You will also find links to opportunities like the Jim Bigham Elementary Track Championships & Drama Llama Day. Additionally, you will find information about our Teacher Request Policy, the Teacher Request Form (due by May 1st) and the Take Your Child to Work Day permission slip.
https://app.smore.com/n/esbv5
I know we have quite a bit packed into this newsletter. Please take a moment to review and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. If you know of any families interested in Yake for kindergarten or young fives in the fall, please feel free to share the newsletter and links. Particularly for families looking at Yake as their Building of Choice, they need to get registered ASAP. I am more than happy to speak with any prospective families and/or schedule building tours if they are interested.
Have a good weekend and a great Spring Break! I will look forward to seeing all of my Gators when they return to school on Tuesday, April 7th.
Tim Podlewski
✏️ Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
🎒 Is your little one ready to learn, grow, and make new friends?
If your child turns 4 years old on or before September 1, they may qualify for GSRP Preschool through the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District!
Our program focuses on:
✨ Early literacy
✨ Social-emotional growth
✨ Learning through play
✨ Kindergarten readiness
💻 Start the process by completing our interest form:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
Let’s get your child’s educational journey started!
🎒 Is your little one ready to learn, grow, and make new friends?
If your child turns 4 years old on or before September 1, they may qualify for GSRP Preschool through the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District!
Our program focuses on:
✨ Early literacy
✨ Social-emotional growth
✨ Learning through play
✨ Kindergarten readiness
💻 Start the process by completing our interest form:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
Let’s get your child’s educational journey started!
