WEEK OF DECEMBER 2, 2024

WUE UPDATES WITH MR. GURGANUS

Happy Wednesday WUE Students and Families!

We hope you all have a great Thanksgiving Break! Next week starts our 15 days of giving and much more so make sure you check out everything below. On Thursday of next week, we will also be having a Lions Celebration Day to get ready for Thursday Night Football, so we are asking students to wear their Lions’ gear and colors on Thursday.

Coats for Students:
If your child needs a coat for the winter, please see the information below on how you can get one for them for free.

Picture Retakes:
We have picture retakes on Wednesday. If your child needs their picture taken because they were not here or because the picture did not turn out like you hoped, they will take that picture on Wednesday. Place orders at schoolpictures.com and enter the code: AA7803Fall24

15 Days of Giving Celebration:
At the WUE, December is all about giving. Below you will see a calendar of all of the different giving opportunities that we will have available in December. From Toys for Tots to the Woodhaven Animal Shelter, we are focusing on giving here at the WUE. Watch this video right here for more details on the event and how you can get connected.

5th Grade Camp:
We have information meetings coming up about 5th grade camp. See below for the dates and times for your House.

Connection Opportunities for Students:
Check out the section below for information on some great ways for your students to get connected.

Warrior Gear for the Holidays:
Lastly, don’t forget to get your Warrior Nation Gear just in time for the Holiday. The store closes on December 2nd! Use this link here to access the online store. https://letloverule.com/wue/shop/home

Along with those items, if you are interested in getting a Warrior Big Chain Necklace, complete this form and someone will connect with you, so you can get on. These make great stocking stuffers and are only $30. Quantities are limited, so make sure you order asap! https://forms.gle/HMJZBHa9gcKALxdz6

Have a great weekend and as always, if you need anything at all please let me know!
Mr. G

15 Days of Giving at the WUE!

Need a coat?...

Vote for the November's Staff Members of the Month!

Click the link to vote for November's staff members of the month! Voting ends on December 1st!

5th Grade Camp Information!

We will be having information meetings for 5th Grade Camp in December.
Houses A & B will have their meeting on Mon Dec 2nd at 7pm.
Houses C & D will have their meeting on Mon Dec 16th at 7pm.
These are not mandatory meetings, but a great way to gain more info on end of the year camps.

This Month's Winners at the WUE!

UPCOMING EVENTS

DECEMBER 2024

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.

CLUBS & CONNECTIONS

STUDENT CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES

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!

Check out the Warrior Charity Club Newsletter Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqqtlh9b94v207-FvcHNCK3Quaoi3ONFr47Pq9i1HKA/edit?tab=t.0

6th Grade Yeti Ski Club!

Click here for more info on this amazing club!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VuLUeA-Bnh71txzSy2CuVvacj9Hv1-d/view

PARENT CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES

SIGN-UP HERE!

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

THIS WEEKS' WUE DOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COUNSELING & SOCIAL WORK CORNER

Welcome to Woodhaven Upper Elementary! We are excited to be your child’s counseling team this year. We were both previously School Counselors at Patrick Henry Middle School and are excited for this new adventure.

Additionally, we both have 5th grade students at home with us so we understand the developmental stage of this age group. While we work closely together, we will be splitting students alphabetically.

Mrs. Klaas - Last Names A - K
Mrs. Kanagawa - Last Names L - 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.

Maria Klaas, Last Names A - K
klaasm@wbsdweb.com
734-789-8852

Betsy Kanagawa, Last Names L - Z
kanagae@wbsdweb.com
734-789-2880

Melanie Shockley, Counseling and Attendance Administrative Assistant
shocklm@wbsdweb.com
734-362-6100 x. 1110

RESOURCE SECTION

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.

Drop off & Pick Up Details

WATCH THE DROP OFF AND PICK UP TUTORIAL VIDEO HERE!

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!

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.

Please note that students who reside in households that do not qualify for free or reduced meals due to income will still receive free school meals in the 2024/25 school year.

YOU CAN FIND WHAT IS FOR LUNCH EVERY DAY BY CLICKING HERE!

Bus routes can be found on the transportation website by clicking HERE.

WUE BUILDING MAPS

Hello WUE Families, The school district has a great safety system (Zonar) for our transportation systems that can be used by you the parent/guardian. Use the link below to access all of the information you need! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y1sQDwYdgmFs8lHOh3agCYxi0dgAwUgQgg6Kv6EGRwc/edit?usp=sharing

WUE SUPPLY LIST

STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK LINK

You can access the WUE Parent and Student Handbook right here!

DAILY SCHEDULE BY HOUSE

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.

WEEKLY WARRIOR NEWSLETTER