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PARKS & REC Fall/Winter
2021
CITY OF WOODHAVEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PHOTO : Local youth
enjoying the Woodhaven’s Recreation Department Facility
ITY DIRECTORY
CITY OF WOODHAVEN
COMMUNITY GROUPS
GOVERNMENT
AYSO
Patricia A. Odette Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4900 Jeff Harris City Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4932 Kristie Keene City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4903 Jeffrey Daigneau Treasurer & Finance Director . . . . 734-675-4913 Tim Neighbors Director of Public Service . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4919 Tim Rooney Director of Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . 734-675-4926 John Tackett Director of Building & Planning . . . . . . 734-675-4930 J.P. Cacciaglia DDA & Economic Development . . . . . 734-675-4959
TEXT 734-512-8219 ayso205.org
CITY COUNCIL Randy Odette Mayor Pro Tem Preston Adabie Member Don Belcher Member J.C. Moczydlowsky Member Darrel Penix Member Jan Skiles Member
RECREATION DEPT 23101 Hall Rd. | woodhavenrec.activityreg.com
DOWNRIVER SENIOR OLYMPICS PHONE 734-675-4926 downriverseniorsolympics.org
JAYCEES PHONE 734-284-3861 mijaycees.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF WOODHAVEN Paul Elsey PHONE 734-771-0552 woodhavenkiwanis.net
MARLINS SWIM CLUB PHONE 734-675-4926
Tim Rooney Director of Parks & Rec trooney@woodhavenmi.org
NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL
PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4926
PHONE 248-454-9700 michiganflagfootball@hotmail.com
WOODHAVEN POLICE DEPT 21869 West Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183
WOODHAVEN MOOSE 966
Robert Toth Chief of Police
Ed Armiak
DISPATCH DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4906
PHONE 734-671-6800 lodge966@mooseunits.org
WOODHAVEN FIRE DEPT Michael Clark Fire Chief
WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN ROTARY CLUB
OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4818
rotary6400.org
WOODHAVEN ANIMAL CONTROL
WOODHAVEN GARDEN CLUB
21860 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183
Rita Busdecker PHONE 734-672-6436
23040 West Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183
Becky Eicher Animal Control Officer beicher@woodhavenmi.org PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4956
WOODHAVEN DDA
DOWNRIVER LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
J.P. Cacciaglia DDA & Economic Development Exec.
downriverlax.org
PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-675-4959
33RD DISTRICT COURT
WARRIOR ELITE JR. FOOTBALL
19000 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183 | 33court.com PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-671-0201
PHONE 734-771-4495 warrioreliteathleticclub@gmail.com
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welcome WE ARE ONE COMMUNITY Dear Woodhaven Residents, We hope you had a fun and enjoyable summer. The recreation staff was thrilled to be able to offer programs and services again on a regular basis. The ballfields were filled with kids all summer, the community center was buzzing with senior citizen activities and the school park sites were active Monday through Friday with hundreds of school age children enjoying a multitude of activities. As we turn to the wonderful fall season in southeast Michigan, the department will be offering many new and time honored indoor and outdoor programs. Our goal is to continue building and expanding recreation offerings with a focus on promoting activities that are fun and healthy. There is a famous quote that reminds us of the importance of recreation, “The most successful people I know create superior results yet still maintain a balance among work, family, and recreation in their lives.” The parks and recreation department staff members are honored to serve the residents and committed to working hard to provide quality programs, services and facilities. If you don’t see a program or activity in this guide, we invite you to visit our website at woodhavenmi.org. To register for a class or activity, please visit woodhavenrec.activityreg.com. Please let us know what you think of the service and how we can continue to improve.
T im Tim Rooney | Recreation Department Director | trooney@woodhavenmi.org
HALLOHAVEN
At the Woodhaven “Spooky” Community Center
SAT., OCT. 23 • 10 AM - 1 PM Costume Parade ( 10:00 AM ) Trick or Treat Village ( 10:15 AM ) Petting Farm ( 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ) Animal Shows ( 10:45 AM & 12:45 PM ) Comedy Magic Show ( 11:05 AM & 11:50 PM ) PLUS… Electric Train Rides, Crafts & Balloon Twisting Refreshments available!
23101 HALL RD., WOODHAVEN • 734-675-4926
City-wide
GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 Register your home as the place to be for all the great fall sales! Note: Residents may pick up maps on Friday, September 17, at the Woodhaven Community Center. Maps will also be available on Saturday, September 18, in the outdoor map holder. Fee: Woodhaven residents may register for $5 at the Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Rd. Information: 734-675-4926
SANTA’S
Annual
TREE
LIGHTING
FRI., DEC. 3 • 6 PM START Join with us to Celebrate the start of the Holiday Season. Starts at 6:30 pm with a Parade led by the Woodhaven Marching Band from the Fire Station to the Community Center. Activities include a Reindeer Display, Ice Sculpture Exhibit, Children’s Crafts, Musical Performances featuring the High School Choir, and the Woodhaven Senior Citizen’s Club’s ‘Famous Bake Sale’, visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Special Fireworks Display! Don’t forget your camera!
Mailbox Located at the City of Woodhaven Community Center! (23101 Hall Rd.)
Children may drop off their letters to Santa and receive a reply if it is received between November 22 and December 13, 2021. Make sure the child’s name and complete address with zip code are included and are legible. Sponsored by Woodhaven Kiwanis Club and Woodhaven Parks & Recreation.
Location: Woodhaven Community Center Fee: FREE event Everyone welcome!
HOME
DECORATING Contest
SUPPER with
SANTA
THURS., DEC. 9 • 6:30 PM Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, salad, beverage and a holiday treat will be served for dinner. And each child will visit with Santa and receive a special gift! Decorate your home for the holidays and help us light up the City of Woodhaven. The Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven will choose four homes that best display the holiday spirit! Note: Judging will take place the week of: of… Monday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 5
Time: 6:30-8 PM Location: Woodhaven Community Center Fee: $10 Resident, $12 Non-Resident (Children under 2 FREE) Space is limited. Register early! Note: Call 734-675-4926 for further info
After School – Science NASA: The Academy of Future Space Explorers (Ages 5 – 12) Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers. This program takes children on a voyage of discovery as they learn about our solar system, space technology and the science behind flight. Students will also build awesome take-home projects including a stereoscopic viewer to check out 3D Space Images, a spacewalk mission challenge, a cosmic disk flyer all used to continue their astronaut in training adventures at home. Days
Dates
Times
Location
Young Rembrandts
TUES
9/21-10/26
3:35-4:35 PM
BATES
Learn to Draw! (Grades 1st – 5th)
WED
9/22-10/27
4:00-5:00 PM
YAKE
THURS
9/23-10/28
3:35-4:35 PM
ERVING
The leaves are changing and so are Young Rembrandt’s classes. Fall back into place with these exciting new drawings of a colorful rainbow giraffe, every kid’s dream – a treehouse, a not so haunted mansion and the Eiffel Tower. You won’t want to miss these sessions! Join us for stress-free drawing fun today! Days
Dates
Times
MON
9/20 -10/25 3:40-4:40 PM
BATES
WED
9/22 -10/27 4:10-5:10 PM
YAKE
TUES
9/21-10/26
ERVING
3:40-4:40 PM
Location
Instructor: Young Rembrandts Fee: $78 (in district); $83 (out of district)
Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing! (Grades 1st – 5th) Does your child love to use their imagination? If so, they will love Young Rembrandt’s cartoon classes. Our students will draw expressive cartoon characters based on animal, sports and holiday themes. Jump on board and give your child the wonderful experience of a Young Rembrandt’s drawing class. Days
Dates
Times
Location
MON
11/8-12/13
3:40-4:40 PM
BATES
WED
11/3-12/15
4:10-5:10 PM
YAKE
TUES
11/9-12/14
3:40-4:40 PM
ERVING
Instructor: Young Rembrandts Fee: $78 (in district); $83 (out of district)
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Instructor: Mad Science Instructors Fee: $100 W Children will engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, and receive educational science-themed items that reinforce the concepts they have learned. W Kids receive an educational science-themed take-home item and experiment card at the end of every class to extend the educational impact of our program.
Junior Running Program (Grades 2nd – 5th) The Woodhaven Parks & Recreation Department Running Program is offering a cross country running program for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District youth in grades 2nd – 5th. The program provides training, education and healthy competition in a fun and safe environment! Our experienced coach and program volunteers are dedicated to helping participants of all ability levels reach their goals. The coaching staff will instruct participants in the areas of training techniques, diet, and running form in addition to distance training runs in preparation of the cross country season meets. Participants will be registered to run in several cross country races. Please note, while a parent/guardian is not required to stay for practices, we do require a parent/ guardian to transport their child to and from races. NOTE: Schedule will be provided to parents/guardians at our mandatory parent meeting – 6:30 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 7th, at Civic Center Park – South Pavilion (red roof).
After School – Sports Program
Junior Running Program continued Parents/Guardian must submit registration form, program fee and completed physical at the Parks & Rec. Dept. Days
Dates
Times
Grades
T, TH
9/7-10/21
4:30 - 5:30 PM
2nd-5th
Location:
Register for the program at the Woodhaven Community Center (23101 Hall Rd.); practices are at Civic Center Park Instructor: Kim Sparrow-Cameron, coordinator/coach Fee: $65 – participants will also receive a t-shirt W Required: quality running shoes (in good condition); proper running attire; and participants are asked to bring a full water bottle to each practice W Call 734-675-4926 for additional information
The students will have an opportunity to discover various sports each week, such as basketball, wiffleball, soccer, kickball, dodgeball and others. With an emphasis on large group games designed to challenge children of various ages and abilities, as well as individual skill development, we strive to instill confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a life-long love of sports. SESSION 1 ( K-3rd Grade ) Days
Dates
Times
Grades
WED
9/15-10/20
3:45-5:15 PM
K-3rd
SESSION 2 ( K-3rd Grade ) Days
Dates
Times
WED 11/3-12/15 3:45-5:15 PM ( No class on November 24 )
Grades K-3rd
Youth Dodgeball Dodgeball helps develop balance, hand-eye coordination and reflex skills. The activity also teaches the basic fundamentals of catching and throwing along with participation and teamwork. It is a game in which players on one team try to eliminate players on another team by hitting them with low impact gator skin balls. Officiated games plus tournaments at end of session. SESSION 1 ( Grades 4th & under ) Days
Dates
Times
Grades
TUES
9/21-10/26
4:15-5:45 PM
4th & under
SESSION 2 ( Grades 4th & under ) Days
Dates
Times
TUES 11/9-12/14 4:15-5:45 PM ( No class on November 2 )
Grades
MON
9/20 -10/25
3:45-5:15 PM
4th & 5th
SESSION 2 ( Grades 4th & 5th ) Days
Dates
Times
Grades
MON
11/8-12/13
3:45-5:15 PM
4th & 5th
Location: Bates Elementary School Instructor: Brad Ray, Bates Physical Education Instructor Fee: $40 (in district); $45 (out of district)
After School – Youth Tennis
Times
Grades
TUES
9/21-10/26
6 -7:30 PM
5th-8th
SESSION 2 ( Grades 5th-8th )
TUES 11/9-12/14 6 -7:30 PM ( No class on November 2 )
Times
(Grades K – 5th)
Dates
Times
Dates
4th & under
Days
Dates
Days
Grades
SESSION 1 ( Grades 5th-8th )
Days
SESSION 1 ( Grades 4th & 5th )
Grades 5th-8th
Location: Yake Elementary School Instructor: Tom Crane Fee: $40 (in district); $45 (out of district)
Children will learn the fundamentals of tennis with the Quick Start Program. Fun, Fitness and Family! Tennis: “The Sport of a Lifetime”. Days
Dates
Times
Location
WED 11/10 -12/8 3:45-4:45 PM ( No class on November 24)
ERVING
MON
11/15-12/6
4:15-5:15 PM
YAKE
TUES
11/16 -12/7
3:45-4:45 PM
BATES
Instructor: John Sheets and USTA certified staff Fee: $60 (in district); $65 (out of district) W Equipment will be provided.
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Skyhawk – Soccer Tots
Basketball Program
Class will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the class your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sport skills preparing them for the playground or league play! SESSION 1 Days
Dates
Times
Ages
MON
9/20-10/18
4-4:45 PM
3-5
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
Times
Ages
MON
11/1-11/29
4-4:45 PM
3-5
Location: Erving Elementary School Instructor: Skyhawk Staff Fee: $70 (resident); $75 (non-resident)
Skyhawk – Basketball Fundamentals Class will focus on respect, teamwork and responsibility each session with a ‘skill of the day’, and progress into drills and games, making for an unforgettable class experience for your young athlete. After 5 sessions of passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding you’ll see why this is such a popular program. Days
Dates
Times
Ages
MON
9/20-10/18
5 - 6 PM
3-5
Location: Erving Elementary School Instructor: Skyhawk Staff Fee: $90 (resident); $95 (non-resident)
Days
Dates
Times
Grade
SAT
1/15-2/26
8:30-9 AM
1ST & 2ND
Location: Fee:
Patrick Henry Middle School $50 (in district); $55 (out of district) - includes t-shirt
Youth Basketball League 3rd - 4th grade division teams and 5th - 6th grade division teams will be determined by which elementary school the participant is attending or attended in 5th grade.
Important Registration Notes W Wegienka and Gudith Students: Register through Brownstown Recreation Department W Bates, Erving and Yake Students - Register through Woodhaven Parks and Recreation Department NOTE: Practices start week of January 10, 2022. Practices will be held each week at our various school gyms. The typical practice will last between 1 to 1.5 hours during the hours of 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Season Kick-Off Meeting
This engaging, skill‐based program is designed to keep kids active with a blend of basketball instruction and physical education. Boys and girls will improve several fundamental basketball skills including ball handling, dribbling, body positioning and shooting. Participants will come away with new ways to practice their skills and excited for their next step in basketball. Days
Dates
Times
Ages
MON
11/1-11/29
5 - 6 PM
8-10
Location: Erving Elementary School Instructor: Skyhawk Staff Fee: $90 (resident); $95 (non-resident)
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The focus of this instructional program is skill development, the rules of the game and most importantly having fun! Fundamentals and simple game strategy will be taught throughout the program. The program begins with a one hour skills clinic followed each week with a half hour of instruction and a half hour of games.
Youth Basketball League
Skyhawk – Basketball Class
8
(Grades 1st & 2nd)
Coaches will meet with their players. Staff will provide information on league rules, practice schedules and game schedules and team rosters. BOYS & GIRLS Days
Dates
Times
Grades
SAT
1/8
9 AM
3rd-4th
SAT
1/8
10 AM
5th-6th
Location:
Patrick Henry Middle School Gym
* Youth Basketball League info continues on page 9
* Youth Basketball League info continued from page 8
Youth Basketball League
Youth Karate Programs Ninja Skillz
Game Schedules NOTE: Schedule is based on final registration numbers, league director reserves the right to adjust start times. GAME TIMES - Girls Divisions Days
Dates
Times
Grades
SAT
1/8- 3/12
11 AM
3rd-4th
SAT
1/8- 3/12
12 NOON
5th-6th
GAME TIMES - Boys Divisions
Ninja Skillz is a Martial Arts program that targets the stages of development in a manner that adapts to their social and intellectual curiosity while at the same time building skills that set them up for success. With that said a structured program introducing basic skill-based training in Martial Arts has proven to be very successful. By understanding the stages of development of 4 and 5-year olds, we were able to select 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the program: Focus, Teamwork, Control, Memory, Balance, Discipline, Fitness, Coordination. SESSION 1
Days
Dates
Times
Grades
Days
Dates
Times
Ages
SAT
1/8- 3/12
10 AM
3rd-4th
THURS
9/16-10/21
6-6:30 PM
4-5
SAT
1/8- 3/12
1 PM
5th-6th
Times
Ages
Location: Fee: Note:
Various elementary school gyms $65 (in district); $70 (out of district) - includes jersey for participant There is a 10 player maximum per team. The Recreation Dept. reserves the right to close registration based on enrollment
W Registration ends January 4, 2022 W Late Registration – there will be a $10 late fee for participants registering during the late registration period W Those registering late will be placed on teams to balance rosters
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
THURS 10/28-12/9 6-6:30 PM ( No class on November 25 )
Location: Fee:
4-5
Woodhaven Community Center
$35 (resident); $40 (non-resident)
Karate Skillz This program takes Martial Arts training to a whole new level! We use elements of traditional Martial Arts curriculums to build skills that are appropriate for 6 to 12-year-olds. Our program targets their stage of development in a manner that nurtures their social and emotional stability while building skills that set them up for success. Your child will learn and grow at a pace that is not too easy, nor too challenging and the program will equip your child with skills they’ll utilize in throughout their life. SESSION 1
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SPECIAL NOTE We need volunteer coaches for our Youth Basketball League (Boys/Girls). If you would like to coach a team, please come to the Parks & Rec. Dept. Office to complete a Coach’s Registration Form (volunteers will be subject to a background check).
Days
Dates
Times
Ages
THURS
9/16-10/21
6:45-7:30 PM
6 -12
Times
Ages
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
THURS 10/28-12/9 6:45-7:30 PM ( No class on November 25 )
Location: Fee:
6 -12
Woodhaven Community Center
$35 (resident); $40 (non-resident)
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Children’s Yoga
Family Yoga
This 45 minute class will be offered outside with weather permitting (building available if needed) This class will teach focus through breathing and relaxation techniques your child can use for self-regulating big emotions and calming. You and your child will experience games, songs, stories and activities in an age-appropriate setting.
NOTE: Adults will participate with their child during class and must remain with the class.
Days
Dates
Times
Ages
WED
9/15-10/20
6:30 - 7:15 PM
3-7 yrs
Location: Bates Elementary Outside/Gym Instructor: Kelly Sieloff, Certified children’s yoga teacher Fee: $90 W Please bring a yoga mat for each participant
Baby & Me Yoga This 30 minute class will create a space for bonding time for grown up and baby as well as meeting others with young children. We will explore infant massage techniques, baby friendly yoga poses, music and baby games in a fun and engaging environment. You will learn ways to incorporate meditation, breathing and calming techniques into your daily routines. Days
Dates
Times
Ages
THURS
9/16 -10/21
9:30 -10 AM
6 mos - Walking
Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor: Kelly Sieloff, Certified children’s Yoga teacher Fee: $90 W Please bring yoga mat, water bottle and blanket for baby
Yogi & Me This 30 minute class will create a space for bonding time for grown up and child as well as meeting others with young children. We will explore age appropriate yoga poses and games through music and balance in a fun and engaging environment. You will learn ways to incorporate meditation, breathing and calming techniques into your daily routines. Days
Dates
Times
THURS
9/16 -10/21 10:30 -11 AM
This 45 minute class will be offered outside with weather permitting (building available if needed) This class will teach focus through breathing and relaxation techniques you and your child can use together for self-regulating big emotions and calming. You and your child will experience partner poses and games, songs, stories and activities together in a fun and engaging environment. Days
Dates
Times
Ages
WED
9/15-10/20
5:30 - 6:15 PM
2 -10 yrs
Location: Bates Elementary Outside/Gym Instructor: Kelly Sieloff, Certified children’s Yoga teacher Fee: $120 (up to 2 adults and 2 siblings, ages 2-10); additional siblings, ages 2-10, are $5 each W Please bring a yoga mat for each participant, water bottle
Play Groups Explore, Move and Groove together as we build community, sharpen skills and foster development. In this playgroup we will focus on social/emotional, fine motor skills (small muscle) and gross motor (large muscle) skills through playful interactions. We will explore music, art, movement and sensory activities in a fun and engaging environment. PLAY GROUP 1 Days
Dates
Times
Ages
TUES
9/14 -10/19
9:30 -10:15 AM
15-24 mos
Ages
PLAY GROUP 2
Ages
Days
Dates
Times
Walking - 2 yrs
TUES
9/14 -10/19
10:45-11:30 AM 2- 3 yrs
Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor: Kelly Sieloff, Certified children’s Yoga teacher Fee: $90
Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor: Kelly Sieloff, Certified children’s Yoga teacher Fee: $90
W Please bring yoga mat and water bottle
W Please bring yoga mat and water bottle
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Learn to Swim Programs Welcome to the City of Woodhaven Learn to Swim Program for you and your family. All of our swim classes are taught by highly trained and/or certified water safety instructors. We use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program to provide the highest quality instruction. Our primary goal is to teach all participants to swim to the best of their ability in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
Level 3 – Stroke Development Builds on skills learned in Level 2 by providing guided practice and prepares participants for Level 4. SESSION 1 Days
Dates
Times
MW
9/8- 9/29
6:30 PM
Parent-Child Aquatics
SESSION 2
American Red Cross Parent-Tot Aquatics familiarizes young children to the water and prepares them to learn to swim. This course gives parents safety information.
Days
Dates
Times
MW
10/4- 10/27
6:30 PM
SESSION 1
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Days
Dates
Times
MW
9/8- 9/29
5 PM
SESSION 2
Objective is to build confidence in the strokes learned in previous levels and to improve other aquatic skills. By the end of Level 4, the student will have been introduced to all strokes and will work toward mastery of front and back crawl.
Days
Dates
Times
SESSION 1
MW
10/4- 10/27
5 PM
Days
Dates
Times
MW
9/8- 9/29
7 PM
Level 1 – Intro to Water Skills The student will continue to gain comfort in the water and will learn water safety. SESSION 1 Days
Dates
Times
MW
9/8- 9/29
5:30 PM
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
Times
MW
10/4- 10/27
5:30 PM
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
Times
MW
10/4- 10/27
7 PM
Level 5 – Stroke Refinement DEEP WATER LESSONS INCLUDE THESE GOALS/BENCHMARKS: Front and back crawl for 100 yards; breaststroke and sidestroke for 50 yards; elementary backstroke for 75 yards; racing starts and flip turns for all strokes. The Level 5-Stroke Refinement program also includes preparation for participants to join a swim club/team and stroke technique drills.
Level 2 – Aquatic Skills
SESSION 1
The student will move towards solidifying fundamental water skills to become a competent swimmer.
Days
Dates
Times
MW
9/8- 9/29
7:30 PM
SESSION 1 Days
Dates
Times
SESSION 2
MW
9/8- 9/29
6 PM
Days
Dates
Times
MW
10/4- 10/27
7:30 PM
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
Times
MW
10/4- 10/27
6 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool Instructor: Blake Bannon Fee: $57 (Session 1); $65 (Session 2)
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Woodhaven Senior Club
!
If you are a Woodhaven resident, and 62 or older, there is a world of opportunity waiting for you at the Community Center! nity Center! You can join the Woodhaven Senior Club, which has a wide variety of activities to choose from. Bocce Ball, Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; Lunch Bunch outing
one Monday per month; card games every Tuesday; Bingo on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays as well as on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; Bunco on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays; and one Friday per month is “Movie Day” at the Center too. Senior Club Business Meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and the Senior Social catered luncheon is on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Outside of the scheduled events listed above, you can enjoy many other travel excursions and activities that change in variety each month, such as: Plays, Casino Trips, Museums, Tours, Dinners, Movies, Feather Bowling, winery visits, ice cream shops, and the list goes on, and on! We even have our own 23 passenger bus which is utilized for our excursions, and it helps keep costs down. Trips and new activities are announced at the Business Meeting each month and are open to the Club members for 2 weeks. If the trip has not filled up in those 2 weeks, it is then opened to the public. Don’t miss out on these wonderful opportunities to meet new friends and experience new adventures! NOTE: For Club registration and info, please contact the Senior Coordinator at 734-675-4926.
Bocce Ball
Bunco Days
The Bocce Courts and equipment will be made available every Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. for those interested in playing. You don’t need a partner to play. NOTE: Weather permitting
Come for the fun! We have the game tables ready for some old fashion Bunco. You will enjoy this classic game in the climate controlled community center. Many dining room table tops have shown the love from friendly Bunco games over the years. Be a part of this friendly competition.
Days
Dates
Times
MON
April through October
9:30 AM
Location: Fee:
Community Center Bocce Ball Courts FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older
Morning Exercise Drop-In Exercise videos are easy to follow, specifically designed for the active, older adults. Participants experience an exciting hour of calorie burning and energizing movements. NOTE: Participants are encouraged to seek the advice of their physician before beginning any exercise program. Days
Dates
Times
TU TH
Year-round
10 AM
Location: Fee:
12
Woodhaven Community Center FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older
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Days
Dates
Times
1ST & 3RD THURS
Year-round
12:30-3 PM
Location: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older
Octoberfest Luncheon The menu includes traditional Bavarian and German food. Apple strudel will be served for dessert. Guests will enjoy live music. Days
Dates
Times
FRI
10/15
12 NOON
Location: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center $12 per person (must be purchased in advance)
W Register at Woodhaven Community Center
Holiday Party
Adult Fitness & Sports
Let’s get together for Holidays Fun! We plan to send you off into the holiday week with a full Friday afternoon of games, live entertainment and Ugly Sweaters. Be sure to dress in your favorite holiday apparel.
Important Registration Note
NOTE: Be creative! Prizes awarded for (3) ugliest sweaters. Days
Dates
Times
FRI
12/17
12 NOON
Location: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center $10 per person (must be purchased in advance)
Woodhaven on Wheels Senior Citizen Transportation 9 AM - 4 PM Mon. thru Thurs.; Reservations: 734-231-6987 Woodhaven on Wheels is a curb-to-curb transportation service for Woodhaven residents aged 62 and over.
Location:
Service area is the entire City of Woodhaven with the borders of: (East) W. Jefferson Ave.; (West) Telegraph; (North) Northline Rd.; and (South) Vreeland Rd.
W Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance W Persons riding on the van must sign an injury waiver card prior to use after they prove eligibility. The Woodhaven Department of Parks & Recreation waives all responsibility for any injury a person may incur while being transported.
Meals on Wheels Hot meal is delivered to your home five days-a-week (mornings) as part of Wayne County’s nutrition services program. Service is available to qualifying persons 62 and older. W Call 734-259-7584 to apply for this program W Holiday meals may also be provided by completing the paperwork given to you by our driver
W Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Families are considered residents for Adult Fitness Programs
Aqua Fitness Looking for a good workout, but concerned about stress on your joints? Try our aqua fitness class! Great for all ages and abilities. It is aerobic exercises performed in the shallow end of the pool, using the water as resistance. Aqua Fitness helps build cardiovascular stamina, strength, balance and flexibility. It also helps burn body fat and increase circulation to help heal muscle abd joint injuries by placing resistance on your muscles yet has a fraction of the stress and strain on your body. Days
Dates
WED 9/15-11/10 ( No class on November 3 )
Location: Instructor: Fee:
Times
Wks
6:30-7:15 PM
8
Brownstown Middle School Pool
Sue Michetti $40 (resident); $45 (non-resident) $7 (drop in)
Zumba Zumba® is a fusion of Latin and International music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba® utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. SESSION 1 Days
Dates
Times
Wks
W For info contact Liquid Nutrition at 734-727-7357
MON
9/13 -10/25
6 - 7 PM
7
Emergency Food Assistance Program
SESSION 2
The City of Woodhaven, in conjunction with Wayne County, offers the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for individuals who qualify and are also residents of Woodhaven. W Food distribution through TEFAP takes place the 4th Tuesday of each month, 9 am-11 am W Registration for this program will be done the first day of participation W Please call 734-675-4926 for more information
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
MON
11/8 -12/20
6 - 7 PM
7
Location: Instructor: Fee:
Community Center – Senior Wing
Katie Snyder Per session - $35 (resident); $40 (non-resident); $7 (drop-in)
W Bring a small towel and water!
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Zumba Gold
Get Fit with the Hits
Perfect for active adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. Improve your health from the inside out as you energize your body and mind. Learn exciting new moves like salsa, merengue and cumbia. The movements and pace are modified but we keep all the flavor and excitement of the party! The results are amazing. Now you can get groovin’ at a pace that’s just right for you.
All fitness levels are invited to “GET FIT WITH THE HITS”! These easy to follow movement combinations, set to some awesome tunes, are taught in a low impact format with opportunities to ‘pick it up’ if you prefer. Challenge your muscles with resistance tubing (supplied by the instructor) or bring your own light weights. No floorwork. Complete your workout with a relaxing stretch. Class is taught by an expert instructor with loads and loads of experience.
SESSION 1
SESSION 1
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
THURS
9/9-10/28
6- 6:45 PM
8
TUES
9/7-10/26
6:30-7:15 PM
8
SESSION 2 Days
Dates
THURS 11/4 -12/16 ( No Class on November 25)
Location: Instructor: Fee(s):
Times
Wks
6- 6:45 PM
6
Sue Michetti Session 1: $40 (resident); $45 (non-resident) Session 2: $30 (resident); $35 (non-resident)
Learn to line dance with Connie! Clear instruction and easy to follow lessons. No experience is necessary! No partners are needed! You will be exercising and having fun while learning the latest line dances. Better yet, the line dancing will enable you to learn balance, rhythm, timing, poise and posture. Join us for dancing and fun! SESSION 1 Days
Dates
Times
Wks
THURS
9/16 -10/21
7- 8:30 PM
6
Times
Wks
7- 8:30 PM
6
SESSION 2 Dates
THURS 10/28-12/9 ( No Class on November 25)
Location: Instructor: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center
Connie Mullen Per session - $30 (resident); $35 (non-resident); $7 (drop-in)
W Please note that class time on Thursday, December 2nd, will be from 7:30 to 9:00 PM
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Woodhaven Community Center
Session 1 - $40 (resident); $45 (non-resident); $7 (drop-in)
SESSION 2 Days
Community Center
Line Dancing
Days
Location: Fee:
Dates
Times
TUES 10/16-12/14 6:30-7:15 PM ( No Class on November 2 & 9 )
Location: Instructor: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center
Sue Michetti Session 2 - $25 (resident); $30 (non-resident); $7 (drop-in)
Wks 5
Yoga
Cardio Drumming & Toning
Beginning to Lower Intermediate
Beginning to Lower Intermediate Yoga taught with safety, mindfulness and goal oriented physical improvement. Learn to safely and strategically develop movement you can use in other classes and modify physical stressors of your life. Students may be asked to sit, stand, kneel, lay and modify at times. SESSION 1
Cardio Drumming is a full body workout. We move to the rhythm of music using drum sticks, yoga ball and a bucket. We will also focus on toning using light hand weights. No experience is needed. Cardio Drumming is great for all fitness levels. NOTE: Kits available for purchase from instructor SESSION 1
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
TUES
9/14-10/19
7- 8:15 PM
6
MON
9/13-11/1
6:30-7:30 PM
8
SESSION 2
SESSION 2
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
Days
Dates
Times
Wks
TUES
11/2 -12/7
7- 8:15 PM
6
WED
9/15-11/3
6:30-7:30 PM
8
Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor: Dr. Ellen M. Lazar, D.C., RYT200 $40 (resident); $45 (non-resident) Fee: W Instructor will be available after class – from 8:15-8:30 p.m. – to do some varied goal-oriented work. W You MUST bring YOUR OWN YOGA MAT and a minimum of two (2) towels is required for your personal use/safety
W Support equipment available for use on a first come basis. W Equipment will NOT be sanitized – the instructor expects students to use one clean towel to contact all bolsters, one for personal sweating, and return all equipment
SESSION 3 Days
Dates
Times
Wks
MON
11/8-12/27
6:30-7:30 PM
8
SESSION 4 Days
Dates
Times
Wks
WED
11/10 -12/29
6:30-7:30 PM
8
Location: Instructor: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center
Maria Marquoz Per session - $40 (resident); $45 (non-resident); $7 (drop-in)
W Please bring a large bucket, yoga ball, light hand weights W Price for drum kit: $25 (includes bucket, ball and sticks)
Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient exercise which embodies China's most profound concepts and principles of health and movement. It includes moderate weight bearing and cardiovascular exercise. Practiced regularly, Tai Chi Chaun will improve your flexibility, strength, and fitness. Days
Dates
Times
Wks
TUES
9/14-11/16
10 -11 AM
10
Location: Instructor: Fee:
Woodhaven Community Center
John Molnar $50 (resident); $55 (non-resident)
W Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat rubbersoled shoes with good support
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RENTAL INFO Woodhaven facilities:
WOODHAVEN • COMMUNITY CENTER The Woodhaven Community Center opens and closes as per prior arrangements made in the office:
23101 HALL RD (734-675-4926)
FRIDAY . . . . . . . 2 p.m. to 12 Midnight SATURDAY . . . . 8 a.m. to 12 Midnight SUNDAY . . . . . 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Please contact the Woodhaven Recreation Department to determine if the date you wish to reserve is available. If the Woodhaven Community Center Hall or Woodhaven Park Pavilion is available on your preferred date, you will be asked to register in person at the Recreation Department office. NOTE: You must be a Resident of Woodhaven to reserve the Woodhaven Community Center. W Reservations must be confirmed 30 days prior to reservation date w/ rental fee paid in full at that time. W Security Deposit is non-refundable if a cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the event RENTAL FEES
LARGE HALL
KITCHEN
STAGE
150 person capacity for Large Hall; 10 hour maximum per event
ONLY available to a Licensed Caterer
Under no circumstances is the stage to be moved by the rental party
Saturday & Sunday . . . . $350 Reduced Friday Rate . . . . . . . . . . $275 Security Deposit . . . . . . $275
Includes use of Kitchen, Appliances, and Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . $125 Reduced Friday Rate . . . . . . . . . . $100
Usage Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
DEPOSIT: The required security deposits are due upon application and may be forfeited if cancelled with less than six (6) months notice of cancellation. CANCELLATION: If rental is cancelled six (6) months prior to the date of your rental, the security deposit will be refunded. If less than six months notice is given for cancellation, then the security deposit will be forfeited.
WOODHAVEN • PARK PAVILION
24135 HALL RD (734-675-4926)
Reservation requests for the Park Pavilion begin the first Monday in April for Residents, and the first Monday in May for Non-Residents. W Pavilion opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. W NO Fires; NO Alcoholic beverages; and NO parking on the grass. W The Rental Party of this agreement hereby waives any and all claims against the City of Woodhaven, its agents or employees and assumes the responsibility of defending any claims of third parties as a result of rental party’s conduct. W There will be a non-refundable fee to reserve the Park Pavilion on a Saturday or Sunday. RENTAL FEES Parties of LESS than 200 people . . . . . . . . $40 ( Resident) . . . . $65 ( Non-Resident) Parties of MORE than 200 people . . . . . . . $60 ( Resident) . . . . $85 ( Non-Resident) W The pavilion fees are applicable to all groups/organizations wishing to use the Park Pavilion. There will be no waiving of these fees. W No staked tents or inflatables without prior approval of Woodhaven Rec. Dept. Renter will be held liable for any damage to underground utilities due to staking of such tents or inflatables.
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Our School District ABOUT
WBEF Today it’s more important than ever to come together as a community — which is what the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation is all about: Community. Founded on the premise that it takes an entire community to support education, the Foundation was created to provide an avenue for businesses and members of our community to contribute to the education of our children — and to strengthen the future of our school district. With funds it raises through donations and special events, the WBEF has awarded more than $260,000 in grants over the past nine years to district teachers for creative and exciting educational opportunities. In addition, some of the awardwinning school programs the WBEF have funded include School/Parent Partnerships, FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics, Elementary Reading Initiatives, Teen Entrepreneur Software and No Child Without a Lunch. Please consider donating to the Foundation. Our community thanks you!
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Dear Woodhaven-Brownstown School District families, health advisory group, partnering with the Downriver We are thrilled to welcome our students back to Guidance Center to provide all staff with a mental the classroom for in-person learning this fall and to health toolkit and introducing new SEL platforms for see our student-athletes on the playing field throughout all students. the year. While we are proud of the results we achieved In November 2015 and again in May 2021, Woodtogether during the difficulties of the past two school haven and Brownstown residents supported the school years, we believe the best learning district by approving two bond issues experience for students is in the classthat have and will continue to allow room, where they can develop relaus to maintain our hard-earned status tionships, cultivate social skills and as a destination district. We continue receive direct instruction from eduto implement improvements at all our cators. schools, including replacing outdated As we look forward to the 2021-22 infrastructure, enhancing athletic faschool year, we remain committed to cilities and upgrading technology for being RELENTLESS in the academic students and staff, among other import growth and social-emotional health upgrades. of our students. On Friday, August To date, our district has received 27, 2021, the Wayne County Health nearly $2 million in one-time COVIDDept. issued an emergency order 19 relief funding. This critical funding making the use of facemasks a reis being used for support programs quirement in all K-12 schools in Wayne and resources to help students as County. As such, masks are required they navigate the long-term process Mark Greathead of all students, staff, and visitors, reof recovering from the impact of the Superintendent gardless of vaccine status, for all pandemic – resources that include grades pre-K through 12, in all WBSD buildings. Masks PPE, new teacher hires to support student learning will be required on buses, as mandated by the De- and smaller class sizes and software upgrades for partment of Transportation. virtual learning, SEL training for all staff, hot spots for We know the pandemic has been challenging for students learning online and more. many of our families and school district can and Thank you for being a RELENTLESS partner in your should play in supporting students’ mental health. child’s education. We look forward to seeing your Thus, we’re implementing several new social-emotional child in our classrooms on September 7th for the first learning initiatives this fall, including creating a mental day of school. l
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DONATING The WBEF participates in the “Amazon Smile” program, which means that when you shop through Amazon, you can select the Foundation as your charity of choice. A percentage of sales then goes to support the WBEF. To learn more, visit:
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SCHOOL MESSENGER We use an emergency notification system called School Messenger to communicate general school information. Visit our website at mywbsd.org to learn about School Messenger’s new features, such as a guardian “opt-in” and “opting-in” to receive the communication by phone or text and to sign up for School Messenger.
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
THE DESTINATION FOR EXCELLENCE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ABOUT
CARA PIMER President
Being Digital
MIKKI BERTIN-KELSAY Vice President
ROB HARRIS Secretary
JENNIFER PADGETT Treasurer
BRUCE BURKE Trustee
SHANNON BAUER-PERRY
In today’s busy world, the need to stay connected has become part of daily life. It’s become especially important for parents who need to stay in touch with their children – not only about their social lives, but also about their scholastic lives. To that end, our district has a number of ways to stay in touch electronically with our students, our parents, and our community. First, of course, is our newly designed district website: mywbsd.org This site hosts core district information, as well as links to every school and program within our community. Drop downs and clickable links can put you in touch with whatever program or service you need. But our digital footprint doesn’t end with our website. Parents can use our special parent portal to check the status of their students’ progress in real time.
Trustee
LAURA BERRY Trustee
ADMINISTRATION MARK GREATHEAD Superintendent
MICHAEL BELCHER Director, Contract Services
To get started, ask your student’s school office for login information – or please call the district office at 734-783-3300. We also have an engaging mobile presence that provides yet additional layers of real-time communication. First, you can follow us on Facebook by searching for “Woodhavenbrownstown School District.” Next, you can follow our hashtags on Twitter at: #WhyWBSD and @WBSDStrong and on Instagram at WBSDRelentless. We also use Instagram accounts – via school specific social media platforms, so check with your school.
GREG ROBERTS Director, Human Resources
JOSHUA SMITH Director, Finances
STACY VESPREMI Director, Curriculum
MATTHEW SALAH Director, Special Education
JOSHUA SATTERFIELD Director, Technology/Integrated Instructions
BUILDINGS BATES ELEMENTARY 22811 Gudith Rd., Woodhaven 734-692-2217
CHERIE GODFREY Principal
ERVING ELEMENTARY 24175 Hall Rd., Woodhaven 734-692-2212
CATERINA BERRY Principal
GUDITH ELEMENTARY
Finally you can download the district’s app (right) and gain access to everything you need right at your fingertips. l
22700 Sibley Rd., Brownstown 734-783-5386
THOMAS MARTIN Principal
WEGIENKA ELEMENTARY 23925 Arsenal Rd., Brownstown 734-783-3367
MICHELLE BRIEGEL Principal
ABOUT
YAKE ELEMENTARY
Maple Grove Virtual School Since 20212, our district has offered an alternative to our traditional high school: Maple Grove Virtual School. A completely online high school, Maple Grove offers a full slate of courses designed to get any student through to graduation. Students enrolled in Maple Grove not only complete courses at their own pace, but they're also able to take AP courses that grant college credit. To date, more than 150 students have graduated from Maple Grove.
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In addition, our staff offers face-to-face and digital support to each student. Students in Maple Grove who want to pursue vocational training can also enroll in the DCTC program (see story below). Besides the non-traditional student, Maple Grove is an ideal fit for home-schooled students whose parents otherwise need to get their own state-approved lesson plans and programs.
16400 Carter, Brownstown 734-692-2230
TIMOTHY PODLEWSKI Principal
BROWNSTOWN MIDDLE 20135 Inkster Rd., Brownstown 734-783-3400
ANDREW CLARK Principal
PATRICK HENRY MIDDLE 24825 Hall Rd., Woodhaven 734-362-6100
ROGER GURGANUS Principal
WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL 24787 Van Horn, Brownstown 734-783-3333
MATTHEW CZAJKOWSKI Principal
MAPLE GROVE VIRTUAL SCHOOL Online Learning Center 734-789-2064
PHIL SHORT Assistant Principal
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Getting your Child started ABOUT
ENROLLING To register your child for school, you must complete the pre-enrollment online. Click on “enroll” on the district’s website, mywbsd.org, and follow the instructions. Once the enrollment has been processed by our enrollment specialists, you will receive an email to schedule an appointment to turn in the required documentation to complete enrollment. This meeting will take place at the Administration & Board of Education Offices at:
24821 Hall Rd Woodhaven, MI 48183 734-783-3300 Required documents: Required documents: •• Original Original Birth Birth Certificate Certificate Immunization Record Record •• Immunization Valid Michigan Michigan Identification Identification •• Valid •• Proof Proof of of Residency Residency IEP/504/Health Documents Documents if if •• IEP/504/Health applicable applicable Proof of Residency: Residency: Proof of •• Owners Owners provide provide one one of of the the folfollowing: Mortgage Mortgage Statement, Statement, lowing: Property Statement, CurCurProperty Tax Tax Statement, rent DTE DTE bill, bill, Water Water bill, bill, or or rent Cable bill bill Cable •• Renters Renters provide provide one one of of the the folfollowing: Rental Rental agreement agreement lowing: signed and and dated, dated, Month-toMonth-tosigned Month Month rental rental agreement, agreement, RenRental receipt receipt showing showing landlord’s landlord’s tal name, address address and and phone phone name, About Kindergarten Kindergarten & & Young Young 5’s: 5’s: About •• A A health health appraisal appraisal form form must must be completed completed by by your your child’s child’s be doctor and and turned turned into into the the doctor school school by by the the first first day. day. A waiver waiver is is needed needed if if your your child child •• A turns 5 5 years years old old between between SepSepturns tember tember 2 2 and and December December 1.1. Kindergarten & & Young Young 5 5 Waiver: Waiver: Kindergarten If your your child child is is turning turning 5 5 years years •• If old old between between September September 2 2 and and December 11 of of this this year, year, comcomDecember plete the the Waiver Waiver Form, Form, which which plete also also can can be be downloaded downloaded online. online. On our our site, site, you you also also can can access access On information information about about our our free free and and reduced lunch lunch program. program. reduced
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
In education, everything begins at the beginning – and today, that “beginning” is earlier than ever. Studies have shown that the earlier a child enters a structured educational environment, the better she will do in later grades. To help give their youngsters a leg up on their education we have a number of early childhood development programs aimed at doing just that:
Each of our elementary schools — Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegienka, and Yake are Young5/K-5 educational facilities dedicated to developing a community of independent and productive lifelong learners. We are proud to announce that Erving and Wegienka Elementary Schools were Bates named reward schools by the MDOE 22811 Gudith Rd in 2019. Woodhaven, MI We’re a group of neighborhood 734-692-2217 schools — with many of our students Godfrey walking from nearby homes and the Cherie Principal rest receiving district transportation services or are driven by their parents. Our schools are self-contained communities in which our parents know our staff, our staff knows our students Erving 24175 Hall Rd — and we work together to create a Woodhaven, MI bright future for every child. 734-692-2212 Our students have consistently performed well on state and other stan- Caterina Berry dardized tests. Our students also excel Principal in classroom learning and the desire to succeed — while maintaining good citizenship and developing quality interpersonal skills. Gudith Each of our schools offers All-Day 22700 Sibley Rd Kindergarten and a full day of classroom Brownstown, MI 734-783-5386 study aligned with state standards — with an emphasis on literacy and based Thomas Martin on a demanding,comprehensive cur- Principal riculum that’s focused on college/career readiness. We also offer: • Interactive whiteboards throughout each school Wegienka 23925 Arsenal Rd • 1 to 1 devices for district students Brownstown, MI State-of-the-art computer equip• 734-783-3367 ment and labs • Intervention programs with a liter- Michelle Briegel acy specialist in each school Principal • Guided Reading Libraries for Leveled Instruction, K-5 • Social Workers in each school • Robust program offerings in the arts, physical education and technology Yake • Active Student Councils 16400 Carten Woodhaven, MI Math Expressions – a research• 734-692-2230 based math program In addition, each of our schools offers Timothy Podlewski a number of building-wide programs, Principal events and activities designed to engage, motivate and reward our students for their efforts. All of this is supported by and experienced and caring teaching staff in each school, with many bringing additional experience from other facilities. Finally, each school provides a complete special education program for those who have specific learning disabilities or challenges. Here is a brief list of other activities in which our students and staff participate: • Individualized instruction via our supplemental academic support staff • Reading and Math Family Nights • Art and Music Family Nights • Kindergarten Orientation • After-school STEM enrichment • Before and after-school childcare (available) • Free/reduced price lunch (to those who qualify)
• First, our all-day kindergarten program is available in all five elementary schools. • Our Young Fives kindergarten program is designed for younger children whose parents feel they are not yet ready for traditional kindergarten. • Head Start is a preschool for income-eligible 3 and 4 year old children. • Early Head Start is a free educational program for expectant mothers, infants, and toddlers. • Early Childhood Special Education preschool is for children 3-5 years old who qualify for services under an individual Educational Plan. • TOTE/Early On – the Teaches Our Tots Early program provides early intervention special education home visits for children up to 3 years old with moderate to severe developmental delays. • Great Start Readiness – which is a free preschool program for 4-year-olds who have identified risks for academic difficulties and/or meet low-income requirements For more information on these programs, please call: 734-7833322 or 734-783-3300.
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Special Education Nearly 1,000 eligible special education students in our district receive a broad spectrum of education services that include: Academic and psychological assessments, speech and language services, teacher and behavioral consultant services, social work services, nursing services and attendance in out-district programs, among other services. Our programs are supported by a team of more than 100 certified professionals and para-professionals. Finally, our special education students are provided the greatest access to our curriculum. To learn more, call our office: 734-783-3322.
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THE DESTINATION FOR EXCELLENCE ABOUT
Our Middle & High Schools OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS Our two middle schools are designed to help our students transition smoothly from elementary to high school grades by providing interim steps along the way. Brownstown Middle School is home to our 6th and 7th grades; while Patrick Henry Middle School is an 8th-9th grade educational Brownstown facility. 20135 Inkster Rd Both schools are dedicated to Brownstown, MI continuing the process of nurtur734-783-3400 ing independent and productive Andrew Clark life-long learners. Principal Our middle school students have consistently performed well on state and other standardized tests. On a day-to-day basis, our students also excel in classroom learning — while maintaining good Patrick Henry 24825 Hall Rd citizenship and developing quality Woodhaven, MI interpersonal skills. 734-362-6100 Making this system work are the experienced and dedicated Roger Gurganus teachers we have in our class- Principal rooms – many of whom bring additional experience from other facilities to their classrooms. Each school offers a curriculum and technology support designed to meet the needs of each grade level — and they share some common features:
WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL Woodhaven High School is a 10th-12th grade educational facility that completes the process of developing independent and productive life-long learners. Although we’re a major high school, we act like a smaller school; a place where our parents know our staff, our staff knows Woodhaven our students — and we work toHigh School 24787 Van Horn gether to create a bright future Woodhaven, MI for every individual. 734-783-3333 For students to achieve future goals, our exceptional teaching Matthew Czajkowski staff provides both theoretical Principal and hands-on instruction, offering a complete educational experience. As a result of this level of professionalism, our students have consistently performed well on state and other standardized tests. Academically, WHS — which was named a Reward School in
• Leading-edge technology throughout each building • 1 to 1 devices for students district wide • Computer labs • Teleparent home and online communication systems • Foreign language experience • Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) programs • Guidance counseling services In addition, the two schools offer a variety of elective classes in the areas of technology, theatre arts, choir, band and art. As a perfect companion to their classroom work, students can participate in a wide variety of extracurricular programs: track, cross country, swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, football, wrestling and cheerleading. Our middle school students are involved in a number of community projects, including food and clothing drives and various fundraisers. Both schools offer a number of building-wide programs, events and activities designed to engage, motivate reward students for their efforts: • Educational field trips • Student Council • National Junior Honor Society • Robotics/STEM activities • Cyber Safety programs Finally, both schools provide a complete special education program for those who have specific learning disabilities or challenges.
2016 by the state of Michigan — offers a full day of classroom study aligned with state standards, with an emphasis on literacy and based on a demanding, comprehensive curriculum that’s focused on college/career readiness. We also offer: • Leading-edge technology throughout our building • 1 to 1 devices for students district wide • Seven computer labs and interactive white boards in classrooms • Large science classrooms that include lab areas • Online learning options • Multiple opportunities for AP courses • NCAA-approved courses • A credit recovery program • Project based learning zone • Online parent-student/classroom information • State of the art athletic facilities In addition, our students can participate in a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities.
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Our Schools & DCTC In order to get a jump on the kinds of jobs that may be available to them after they graduate, many WB students take advantage of one of the most unique programs in the nation: The Downriver Career Technical Consortium (DCTC). Founded in 1965, the DCTC offers a way for local districts to share vocational education programs. Today, the DCTC consists of nine local districts that share more than 32 programs.
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Woodhaven High School is home to courses in business management, dental technology, finance, marketing, graphics communications, welding and cosmetology. Many DCTC programs offer college credit, some offer state licensure, most provide math and visual and applied arts credit and some provide science credit. To learn more about how your student could benefit from a DCTC enhanced experience, visit: dctc-cte.org
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COLLEGE BOUND In 2016, the WBSD partnered with Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) to offer an Early/Middle College (EMC) program. ECM is a blend of high school and college courses leading to a tuition-free associate degree while still in high school. We are proud to announce that one student has successfully earned EMT certification and at the end of the 201920 school year, 26 students will have successfully earned their high school diploma as well as an associate degree. We are proud to report that, to date, the WBSD program is WCCCD’s largest EMC program. Our students are taking full advantage of this unique opportunity, and the EMC program is one of the district’s greatest successes.
In the ninth and 10th grades, students take both district and college courses at the same time, with the latter taught by college staff at PH Middle School and WHS. In 11th and 12th grades, students take courses at WHS and on the college’s Taylor campus. The student would finish up his or her college degree courses the first year out of high school and then receive both a high school diploma and an associate degree. In addition to the free tuition, the district provides books, fees and supplies to all students. If accepted into the program students and their parents will attend an orientation prior to actually joining the program. To learn more, contact Curriculum Director Stacy Vespremi at:
734-789-2349
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DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
FRI Aug 27 THURS Sept 2 FRI Sept 10 FRI Sept 17 FRI Sept 24 FRI Oct 1 FRI Oct 8 FRI Oct 15 FRI Oct 22
Taylor High School Lincoln High School Naperville North High School Edsel Ford High School Allen Park High School Trenton High School HOMECOMING Roosevelt High School Southgate Anderson High School Carlson High School
LOCATION
TIME
AWAY AWAY HOME HOME AWAY HOME AWAY HOME HOME
7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM
LOCATION
TIME
DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
THURS THURS TUES THURS MON TUES THURS TUES THURS MON
Taylor High School Edsel Ford High School Trenton High School Lincoln Park High School Grosse Ile HS/MS Roosevelt High School Allen Park High School Carlson High School Southgate Anderson High School OPEN - DL League Meet @ Allen Park OPEN - DL League Meet/Rainout Make-up Date OPEN - MHSAA Regional (7th, 8th or 9th)
Sept 2 Sept 9 Sept 14 Sept 16 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept 28 Sept 30 Oct 4
FOOTBALL BOYS JV DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
THURS WED THURS THURS THURS THURS THURS THURS THURS
Taylor High School Lincoln High School Naperville North High School Edsel Ford High School Allen Park High School Trenton High School Roosevelt High School Southgate Anderson High School Carlson High School
Aug 26 Sept 1 Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 23 Sept 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21
HOME HOME AWAY AWAY HOME AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY
7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM
LOCATION
TIME
HOME HOME – AWAY HOME – HOME – AWAY
7 PM 7 PM TBA 7 PM 7 PM TBA 7 PM TBA 7 PM
LOCATION
TIME
FOOTBALL FRESHMAN DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
THURS WED THURS THURS THURS THURS THURS THURS THURS
Taylor High School Lincoln High School OPEN Edsel Ford High School Allen Park High School OPEN Roosevelt High School OPEN Carlson High School
Aug 26 Sept 1 Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 23 Sept 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21
SOCCER BOYS VARSITY DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
WED MON WED MON WED MON WED MON THURS WED FRI MON TUES
Southgate Anderson High School Edsel Ford High School Taylor High School Roosevelt High School Lincoln Park High School Carlson High School Allen Park High School Trenton High School Riverview High School MHSAA Pre-Districts MHSAA Pre-Districts MHSAA Districts (Oct 20, 22) MHSAA Regionals (Oct 30, Nov 1)
Aug 25 AUG 30 Sept 1 Sept 13 Sept 15 Sept 20 Sept 22 Sept 27 Sept 30 Oct 13 Oct 15 Oct 18 Oct 26
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AWAY HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY AWAY AWAY AWAY
6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6 PM TBA TBA TBA TBA
TUES
Oct 5
WED
Oct 6
LOCATION
TIME
HOME AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY HOME HOME AWAY AWAY AWAY
4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM TBA
AWAY
TBA
AWAY
TBA
LOCATION
TIME
TENNIS BOYS JV DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
THURS THURS TUES THURS MON TUES THURS TUES THURS
Taylor High School Edsel Ford High School Trenton High School Lincoln Park High School Grosse Ile HS/MS Roosevelt High School Allen Park High School Carlson High School Southgate Anderson High School
Sept 2 Sept 9 Sept 14 Sept 16 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept 28 Sept 30
AWAY HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY AWAY HOME HOME
4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM
SOCCER BOYS JV DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
WED MON WED MON WED MON WED MON THURS
Southgate Anderson High School Edsel Ford High School Taylor High School Roosevelt High School Lincoln Park High School Carlson High School Allen Park High School Trenton High School Riverview High School
Aug 25 Aug 30 Sept 1 Sept 13 Sept 15 Sept 20 Sept 22 Sept 27 Sept 30
LOCATION AWAY HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY AWAY HOME AWAY
TIME 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM
SOCCER CO-ED MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
TUES Sept 28 THURS Sept 30 TUES Oct 5 THURS Oct 7 THURS Oct 14 TUES Oct 19 THURS Oct 21 TUES Oct 26
Lincoln Park Middle School Woodrow Wilson School Davidson Middle School Allen Park High School Lincoln Park Middle School Woodrow Wilson School Davidson Middle School Allen Park High School
LOCATION
TIME
HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY
4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
THE DESTINATION FOR EXCELLENCE * VOLLEYBALL / FRESHMAN Continued from previous column
VOLLEYBALL GIRLS VARSITY DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
TUES Sept 21 THURS Sept 23 TUES Sept 28 THURS Sept 30 TUES Oct 5 THURS Oct 7 TUES Oct 12 THURS Oct 14 SAT Oct 16 SAT Oct 23 SAT Oct 30
Lincoln Park High School HOME Trenton High School AWAY Taylor High School AWAY Southgate Anderson High School HOME OPEN – Allen Park High School AWAY Carlson High School HOME OPEN HOME Ann Arbor Skyline AWAY News Herald @ Lincoln Park AWAY Ann Arbor Huron High School AWAY (AA Huron Invitational) MHSAA Districts (Nov 3, 4, 5, or 6) AWAY MHSAA Regionals (Nov 11) AWAY
7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM TBA 7 PM 7 PM TBA TBA TBA TBA
MON THURS
Nov 1 Nov 11
TBA TBA
VOLLEYBALL GIRLS JV DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
THURS TUES THURS SAT TUES THURS THURS TUES THURS TUES THURS TUES THURS SAT
Canton High School HOME OPEN HOME OPEN HOME Program Cup AWAY Edsel Ford High School HOME News Herald @ Lincoln Park AWAY Roosevelt High School AWAY Lincoln Park High School HOME Trenton High School AWAY Taylor High School AWAY Southgate Anderson High School HOME OPEN – Allen Park High School AWAY JV Quad Invite: HOME Gabriel Richard Catholic High School Riverview High School St. Mary Catholic Central High School Woodhaven HS/MS Carlson High School HOME OPEN – Ann Arbor Huron High School AWAY
TUES THURS SAT
Aug 26 Sept 7 Sept 9 Sept 11 Sept 14 Sept 16 Sept 16 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept 28 Sept 30 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 9
Oct 12 Oct 14 Oct 23
LOCATION
TIME 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM TBA 5:30 PM TBA 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM TBA 5:30 PM TBA
5:30 PM TBA TBA
VOLLEYBALL FRESHMAN DAY/ DATE SAT THURS TUES THURS SAT TUES THURS TUES THURS TUES THURS TUES THURS SAT
Aug 21 Aug 26 Sept 7 Sept 9 Sept 11 Sept 14 Sept 16 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept 28 Sept 30 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 9
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
Ann Arbor Skyline AWAY Canton High School HOME OPEN HOME OPEN HOME Program Cup AWAY Edsel Ford High School HOME Roosevelt High School AWAY Lincoln Park High School HOME Trenton High School AWAY Taylor High School AWAY Southgate Anderson High School HOME OPEN HOME Allen Park High School AWAY JV Quad Invite: HOME Gabriel Richard Catholic High School Community High School St. Mary Catholic Central High School Woodhaven HS/MS
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
TBA 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM TBA 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 4 PM 4 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM TBA
TUES THURS FRI SAT
Oct 12 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 23
Carlson High School OPEN News Herald @ Lincoln Park OPEN (Quad)
HOME HOME AWAY HOME
5:30 PM 5:30 PM TBA TBA
SWIMMING GIRLS VARSITY DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
THURS
Tri-Meet: Flat Rock Community Schools New Boston Huron High School Taylor High School Woodhaven HS/MS Flat Rock Community Schools Carlson High School Trenton High School Allen Park High School (Downriver Classic) Edsel Ford High School Riverview High School Tri-Meet: Monroe High School Wayne Memorial High School Woodhaven HS/MS Allen Park High School Roosevelt High School Allen Park High School (DL Diving Prelims) LP/SG Co-Op League Meet (Nov 3, 4, 5) Trenton High School (DL/Dive Prelims) Trenton High School (DL Prelims) Trenton High School (DL Swim & Dive Finals) OPEN - MHSAA Diving Regional OPEN - MHSAA State Finals (Nov 19, 20)
Sept 9
TUES Sept 14 THURS Sept 16 THURS Sept 23 SAT Sept 25 THURS Sept 30 THURS Oct 7 TUES Oct 12
THURS THURS FRI
Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 22
TUES WED WED
Oct 26 Nov 3 Nov 3
THURS
Nov 4
FRI
Nov 5
THURS FRI
Nov 11 Nov 19
LOCATION
TIME
HOME
6 PM
AWAY AWAY AWAY AWAY
6 PM 6 PM 6 PM 10 AM
HOME AWAY HOME
6 PM 6 PM 6 PM
AWAY HOME AWAY
6 PM 6 PM 6 PM
HOME AWAY AWAY
6 PM TBA TBA
AWAY
TBA
AWAY
TBA
AWAY AWAY
5 PM TBA
CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS/BOYS VARSITY DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
TUES TUES THURS
Sept 21 Oct 5 Oct 21
TBA TBA TBA
FRI SAT
Oct 29 Nov 6
Jamboree #1 Hosted by Carlson AWAY Jamboree #2 Hosted by Edsel FordAWAY Jamboree #3 DRL Meet HOME Hosted by Woodhaven MHSAA Regionals (Oct. 30) AWAY MHSAA State Meet AWAY
TBA TBA
VOLLEYBALL GIRLS 7TH & 8TH GRADE DAY/ DATE
OPPONENT
MON WED MON WED MON WED MON WED WED MON WED
Hoover Middle School Boyd W Arthurs Middle School Davidson Middle School Allen Park Middle School Lincoln Park Middle School Woodrow Wilson School Shumate Middle School West Middle School - Taylor Hoover Middle School Boyd W Arthurs Middle School Davidson Middle School
Sept 20 Sept 22 Sept 27 Sept 29 Oct 4 Oct 6 Oct 11 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 25 Oct 27
LOCATION AWAY HOME HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY AWAY
TIME 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM
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