Gudith Elementary School

Gudith Elementary School

 

Grizzly News

FEBRUARY 2026

 
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Welcome to the halfway point of the academic year! This month we celebrate Black History Month, our 100th Day of School and IT is finally starting to stay light a bit longer on my drive home. (YAHOO). February is a time for magical learning in the classroom when our students begin to hit their stride and “get it.”

As the cold weather continues, we stress the importance of students wearing the appropriate winter outerwear. Our goal is to have children go outside for recess whenever possible because outdoor play is not just FUN, it is also good for them. According to health experts, children who play outside are happier, healthier, and stronger.

Children should come to school and ride the bus wearing a jacket, gloves, scarves, boots, etc. Students go outdoors for recess when it is above 20 degrees.

There are a couple of things that are super important as we wrap up this month, so please check them out below! 

Finally, click below for communication from the WBSD centered around the soon-to-be vacant superintendent position. WBSD Superintendent Search

24/25 School Hours

Drop Off 8:55 AM

Start Bell 9:00 AM

Dismissal Bell 3:45 PM

Half-Day Dismissal 12:00 PM

Students should not be dropped off before 8:55 AM unless enrolled in our Champions Before School Program.

Breakfast will be in the cafeteria beginning at 8:45 AM

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CHECK OUT THE 2026-2027 WBSD CALENDAR!

 
 

EVERY DAY COUNTS - ATTENDANCE MATTERS

What you need to know
Attendance Counts
Every Day Counts
Attendance Letter

We love celebrating our students’ birthdays and making them feel special! To keep our classroom safe, healthy, and inclusive for all children, we will no longer be accepting food or edible birthday treats. Instead, we will celebrate birthdays in fun, non-food ways — such as:

The birthday child is wearing a special crown

The class will sing the birthday song

Choosing a favorite book to bring from home/or choosing one in our class to be read aloud

Please know that we will be sure to make each student feel very special on their day!

The temperatures have dropped, and the weather will start getting cold very soon. Please make sure your children have proper attire for the cold temperatures. We will be going outside unless temperatures are below "feels like" 20 degrees or the weather is hazardous (ice or large amounts of snow) on the playground. Proper attire is required to play in the snow (hats, boots, and gloves). We will be going outside, even if it is snowing.

If your child needs assistance in obtaining warmer clothing, coats, hats, mittens/gloves, etc, don't hesitate to get in touch with the main office at 734-783-5386

PTO News

We would like to thank all of our Gudith families for their tremendous support of our FABULOUS Trunk or Treat Event. Please consider helping out our PTO. They do a lot for our school and could use a few volunteers to help with various events. You do not need to come to all of the PTO meetings to be a volunteer. They are looking for individuals who can help once or twice per year.

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School store
 
Spirit Day
 
Candy bar bingo

FREE Breakfast and Lunch for ALL

 
Feb Lunch Menu 1
Feb Lunch Menu 2

Michigan Healthy School Meals Program

The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is excited to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students starting this new school year, thanks to the Michigan Healthy School Meals Program.

As a household, you are responsible for completing the Educational Benefits Form (EBF).

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR

 
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WELCOME VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS!

Volunteers ARE WELCOME in the building this year. All volunteers must have a current i-Chat background check on file in the main office. This background check must be done yearly and is good for all students in the district.

I - Chat forms can be found here

WBSD Visitor/Volunteer Management System

Please have your ID with you when you come to visit us!

Our number one priority at Gudith is the safety of our students, staff, and visitors. To make our building safe, we have installed a Visitor Management System. Each time a visitor or volunteer arrives, they are required to immediately report to the main office to scan their identification and receive a visitor's/volunteer badge before they are permitted to enter.

The visitor management system is used to verify the identity of a visitor, keep track of check-in and check-out times, and print custom visitor labels. It also provides a consistent system to track visitors and volunteers across the district.

 

ID Needed
Feb Culinary Club
 

Parents, you now have the ability to access Parent Connect and edit your phone number, email address, and emergency contact information. Address changes will still continue to be processed at the Board of Education.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/LKMSHq

Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/XqVYyH

Here's a quick instructional guide - Parent Connect Updates

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WBSD Technology 1:1 Program

At WBSD, we are committed to providing equitable access to technology. By equipping each student with a high-quality device, we hope to strengthen learning and engagement by fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication beyond the classroom. To learn more about the 1:1 Technology Initiative review the links below.

1:1 Device Care and Use Handout Click here

1:1 Frequently Asked Questions Click Here

Technology Protection Plan Click Here

Social and Emotional Learning

Kindness In The Classroom

The Kindness in the Classroom program includes 6 kindness concepts focusing on responsibility, respect, caring, inclusiveness, integrity, and courage. We encourage you to take a look a the free lessons on the website - www.randomactsokindess.org so you can follow along with what our students are learning in the classroom.

Integrity
Filling our homes with integrity
Showing Integrity
Integrity Calendar

The Zones of Regulation ("The Zones")

Gudith Staff and Students will be participating in The Zones of Regulation curriculum, which are lessons to help them gain skills in the area of self-regulation. Self-regulation is defined as the best state of alertness of both the body and emotions for a specific situation. The lessons and learning activities are designed to help the students recognize when they are in the different zones as well as learn how to use strategies to change or stay in the zone they are in.

Ways to stay connected
Gudith Elementary

Gudith Elementary School

Email: martint@wbsdweb.com
Website: https://www.mywbsd.org/ges
Location
: 22700 Sibley Road, Brownstown, MI 48193, USA
Phone: 734-783-5386
Facebook: facebook.com/GudithElementary