Mr. G's Weekly Updates- "Stay Connected!" |
|
|
Happy Friday, WUE Students and Families,
Today marks our last day before break—and our final school day of 2025. I hope the past four months have been a positive and rewarding experience for your students. When we return in January, I look forward to continuing the strong momentum we’ve built together.
Enjoy a wonderful break, and I hope you receive one of the most meaningful gifts of all this year: quality time with family. Whether you’re playing a board game, watching a movie, or simply spending time together, remember to choose family.
One other gift that I hope you take advantage of is the Weekly Warrior! Make sure you check out all of the things coming up in January.
Take care, and thank you for staying connected with us.
Mr. G
|
|
|
PERFECT ATTENDANCE WINNERS: NOV & DEC 2025 |
|
|
|
CHECK OUT SOME OTHER WINNERS FROM DECEMBER! |
|
|
|
Click below to access the WUE 5th Grade Camp website where you can find all of the information on camp, and how you can sign up your student!
CLICK HERE!
|
|
|
Two upcoming opportunities for parents and guardians to learn more about the impact of technology on children and gain practical strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home. |
|
|
Technology is an everyday part of childhood, influencing how students learn, communicate, and connect with the world around them. As these influences continue to grow, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District remains committed to partnering with families to support students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being.
This January, WBSD will offer two opportunities for parents and guardians to learn more about the impact of technology on children and gain practical strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home.
The Anxious Generation: Live Virtual Panel Discussion
January 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Virtual
WBSD counselors, social workers, and administrators will lead a live virtual panel discussion centered on the themes of The Anxious Generation. Panelists will explore the unique pressures facing today’s children and teens, including anxiety, social media, and screen use. Families can expect practical guidance, expert insight, and time for questions focused on fostering balance, resilience, and healthy technology use at home. A link to join the virtual event is linked on the QR code above.
Screenagers: Movie Screening
January 27, 2026 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Movie begins at 6 p.m. | Panel Discussion at 7 p.m.
Woodhaven High School
Families are also invited to attend a free screening of Screenagers at Woodhaven High School. This documentary takes a closer look at how screen time impacts children’s learning, attention, friendships, and overall well-being. The film offers research-based strategies to help parents set boundaries, encourage healthy habits, and start meaningful conversations about technology use. Please RSVP to save your spot with the QR code above.
WBSD encourages families to attend one or both events as part of our shared commitment to supporting students in a rapidly changing digital world. By working together, we can help children develop balance, resilience, and positive relationships with technology.
|
|
|
STUDENT CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
|
|
|
|
Yeti Ski Club is here! If you have a 6th Grade Student who is interesting in joining this club, please click the link below for all of the details! Physical flyers can be picked up in the Main Office.
CLICK HERE!
|
|
|
|
The Warrior Charity Club is a new opportunity for students at WUE to get involved in giving back to the community run by Mrs. McCollum. Open to all students, the club partners with local organizations like the Woodhaven Kiwanis Club to complete service projects throughout the year. Our goal is to make a positive impact by doing projects every 1-2 months. If your child is interested in joining, they can sign up to receive updates and notifications by filling out this Google Form.
Encourage your student to get involved and help make a difference!
|
|
|
PARENT CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
|
|
|
SIGN UP TO BE A WUE DOG HERE!
If you are a dad, grandpa, or uncle or a positive male in one of our student’s lives, we encourage you to sign up to be a WUE Dog here at our school. Similar to the WATCH Dog program, we are looking for some amazing men to come in and walk the halls, play at recess, and just be a positive influence to our students. If you are interested in being a WUE Dog, click here and follow the steps to sign up. Also, if you volunteer, you get a really cool WUE Dog shirt as a gift from us! |
WUE DOG STORE
Also, If you are signed up to be a WUE DOG and you want some EXTRA gear. You can get it right here at the WUE DOG store. Remember, we have a free t-shirt for you, but if you want other items, feel free to purchase.
ORDER HERE: https://letloverule.com/wue_dogs/shop/home |
|
|
COUNSELING & SOCIAL WORK CORNER
|
|
|
Welcome to Woodhaven Upper Elementary! We are excited to be your child’s counseling team this year. While we work closely together, we will be splitting students alphabetically.
Mrs. Klaas - Last Names A - H
Ms. Littleton- Last Name I-Me
Mrs. Kanagawa - Last Names Mi-Z
Mrs. Shockley works at the front of the counseling office as our Counseling/Attendance Administrative Assistant. If you have any attendance questions, she will be your contact.
|
|
|
BIRTHDAYS - We ask you to consider NON-FOOD treats such as pencils, stickers, or small trinkets. However, If you choose to provide a food treat, please observe the following...
Treats must be provided for ALL students in the class.
All treats must be store-bought in the original packaging material and individually wrapped. NO BAKERY CUPCAKES!
All treats must have labels identifying the ingredients used to make the treats.
Please note that individual classrooms may prohibit certain items due to health or food allergies
Please know that whether a treat is sent in or not, we will be sure to make each student feel very special on their day!
Birthday treats should be arranged with your child's teacher at least a couple of days in advance.
|
|
|
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
We are committed to our goal of every student being in the classroom and ready to learn every day! Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves.
Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
|
|
|
|
|
DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES:
|
|
|
|
The main goals for the WUE Parking Lot are to: ensure all students and drivers are safe and protected as they are dropping off and picking up and that we can get vehicles in and out as quickly and safely as possible.
In order to obtain those goals we need everyone to be on the same page and do their part. If we all work together and follow the information below we can make sure the mornings and afternoons are as stress free as possible. Thank you for doing your part!
|
|
|
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE WUE PARKING LOT TUTORIAL VIDEO IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY :) |
|
|
If you are in need of before or after school care, please reach out to April at: astandish@discoverchampions.com |
|
|
|
|
Lunches:
All families are encouraged to complete the Education Benefits Form for the Michigan School Meals Program. Families that qualify for free and reduced meals are eligible for additional benefits including discounts for pay to play, access for computer WIFI, college application fees, and standardized testing fees.
|
|
|
|
Bus routes can be found on the transportation website by clicking HERE. |
|
|
STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK LINK:
|
|
|
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION :)
|
|
|
New District App:
We encourage all students and families to download the new WBSD app, so you can stay in touch with the schools that your family is connected with. Just search Woodhaven-Brownstown SD, MI in your app store.
|
|
|
|
|
