Glitter & Sprinkles, oh my!
Students in Mrs. Weitzel's kindergarten class were treated to the wonder of Grinchmas with special treats, crafts and of course How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie.
Check out the December edition of the Grizzly News! https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/gudith-elementary-school/newsletters/december-grizzly-news
"Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!"
We know students love "snow days," but did you ever wonder how the decision is made? Listen to the new episode of the Warrior Way Podcast HERE - Weathering the Storm: Inside WBSD’s School Closure Process to learn more. https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1782681
Happy Thanksgiving to our WBSD Families!
The WBSD has a great safety system, Zonar, for our bus transportation system that can be a great tool to be used by parents.
- Watch a demo video for the new Zonar MyView app here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IPVdnZPnSs
- Download the Zonar MyView app in your device’s app store.
WBSD’s Code is: WOO9929 (This is letters “W” and “OO” not numbers)
- Login to your Parent Connect and find your child’s bus route information under the Transportation tab.
If you would like to use the additional feature, the Z-Pass, you may request one by scanning the QR code or filling out this document - https://tinyurl.com/ydkj6s2p
For more information, check out your school's weekly principal communication for more on Zonar.
Gudith Elementary students in Mrs. Weitzel's kindergarten class disguised their turkeys for Thanksgiving!
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Outland's class recently read the book "Duck for President" and got into the election spirit with ballots, voting stickers and finally the results: Duck won as president over Farmer!
At Gudith Elementary School, students in Ms. Bardoni's class were working on fine motor skills recently by making “fuzzy haired monsters.” Students used a fork and paint to make markings/streaks, added googly eyes, and glitter! There are so many unique monsters!
Check out the November Grizzly News!
https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/gudith-elementary-school/newsletters/november-grizzly-news
Check out this creativity from the Gudith Elementary staff pumpkin decorating contest!
Check out the amazing things happening at Gudith Elementary School next week for Kindness week October 21-25, 2025 - One Kind Word is the theme with different activities each day of the week.
The latest episode of the Warrior Way Podcast is now live! Listen for everything you need to know about Homecoming Week Festivities! Go Warriors! Special thanks to our guests, WHS Principal Jay Vesperman, Student Council Advisor Siham Konstantinidis and WHS students Alyssa and Austin.
https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1699522/
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. At Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, we understand the importance of mental health and are committed to supporting our community. That's why we've partnered with Care Solace to provide complimentary, confidential mental health care coordination services. If you or a loved one needs support, Care Solace is here to help. Contact them at 888-515-0595 or visit www.caresolace.com/wbsd.
Need help navigating the new WBSD website? Here are some tips in this week's addition of Tech Tip Tuesday from our IT Department.
Today is World Smile Day!
If someone smiles at you, you’re bound to smile back. A smile often expresses a feeling, encouragement to someone, or serves as a greeting. If you don’t smile enough, #WorldSmileDay is the perfect day to start.
7 Benefits of Smiling
Improves mood
Lowers blood pressure
Relieves stress
Betters relationships
Boosts the immune system
Relieves pain
Increases life expectancy
In partnership with "Thru the Game," The Guidance Center is offering a three-part webinar series focused on youth mental health. On October 9th, we will discuss the topic of sports and its impact on mental health in our youth. It will feature former USA Olympian, Ben Pinelman, who will talk about his own personal experience and be available to answer questions. Please register online at guidance-center.org/sports or use the QR code.
Wellness Wednesday: Sensory Rooms Edition 🧘♀️
Our new sensory calming rooms at each of our schools are designed to provide students with a safe space to de-stress and focus. Learn more about how we’re creating environments that support all learners!
COUNT DAY IS TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, October 2! Let’s make it COUNT!
As a reminder, the State of Michigan requires public schools to take an official count of student attendance on two designated days each school year (one in October and the other in February).
WBSD Parents - Check out this Parent Tip Tuesday from our IT Department. Check out these SMART & STRONG Online Tips for your family.
Welcome October! 🎃
The school year is in full swing, and October brings so much excitement to our schools! Stay tuned for upcoming events, including Fall Festivities, community enrichment programs, performing arts concerts, athletics and PTO meetings, just to name a few! If you haven’t downloaded our WBSD app, make sure you do and check out all the events going on in the district. You can view events, share them and even add them to your own digital calendar.
