Autumn Leaves are falling...

Fall is here!

September is already over, and cooler temperatures and more fall-like weather have arrived. It was nice to see so many families at our open house and spend time catching up and hearing about summer and the transition back to school.

Home and school communication is essential, please connect with your child's teacher should you have any questions or concerns. Likewise, teachers will contact you directly if they have any concerns about progress. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and believe that by working together we can create the best possible environment that allows students to achieve success.

As always, don't hesitate to get in touch with the school with any questions or concerns.

It's the perfect time to get outside and explore our natural learning environment. The colors of the trees, pumpkins, and weather are all great topics to discuss with your child. Go get outside and enjoy all Michigan has to offer!

Click here to access a FAQ Parent Guide. Your one-stop quick reference for the upcoming school year!

ATTENDANCE COUNTS!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

WELCOME VISTORS 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.

October Lunch Menus

Do I need to fill out an application to qualify for Michigan School Meals? YES!

As a household, you are responsible for completing the Educational Benefits Form (EBF). Without this information, our district could lose important state and federal funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to.

It's EVERYTHING WBSD!

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

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

All WBSD families will have the ability to protect their students' new Chromebook or iPad from costly repair if damaged for $20 for the school year. If interested please fill out the form via your Parent Connect or click here

1:1 Frequently Asked Questions

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Let's Celebrate!!!

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!

Before/After School Care Provided by Champions

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.

The Zones of Regulation ("The Zones")

Gudith Staff and Student 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.

Morning Line Up and Afternoon Pick Up Procedures

When dropping off and picking up students, we ask you to observe the following safety procedures:

Arrival:

The drop-off lane is open. This is our KISS & GO ZONE. Pull up next to the sidewalk to let your student out of your vehicle from the passenger side ONLY!
If your student needs assistance exiting the car, you MUST park your car in the lot and walk your student to the front of the school to ensure a safe crossing from the parking lot.
Please do not drop off your students in the parking lot or the second lane of traffic. Students should not be permitted to walk past parked or moving cars unescorted.
All students will have outdoor lineup locations marked by teacher names or grade levels. Please refer to the map to find your line-up location. We will line up outside each day except when it is actively raining or the temperature drops below “feels like 20 °”
Students riding the bus will report to their grade level staging area as they exit the bus
Only students needing breakfast will be permitted into the building before the bell.

Dismissal:

All students who are getting picked up will be escorted to their outside staging locations. Parents should pick up their student from these staging areas and escort them to their car
No student will be allowed to leave the sidewalk unescorted.
Do not call your student to your car if you are parked in the main lot
Students riding the bus will be staged in the GYM and escorted to their bus as it arrives.

Early Pick Up

Please come into the office to sign out your student!
Anyone who picks up your child MUST be on your Emergency Contact List.
- You can update your emergency contacts by logging into Parent Portal.
If you must pick up your student early, plan to pick them up prior to 3:30 pm; however, every effort should be made to alleviate this growing issue by honoring the school schedule.

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