Congratulations to the Class of 2014! - Woodhaven

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Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
Congratulations to the Class of 2014!
Keeping with a new tradition that was started last
year, the Woodhaven High School Class of 2014 was
presented for graduation at home on the Frank H.
Scarton Memorial Field on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
Once again, our beautiful facilities were showcased and
family and friends were able to take advantage of the
extra seating available at the stadium. The weather
cooperated, making back-up plans in case of inclement
weather unnecessary.
For more photos and information concerning the Class
of 2014, see pages 2-3.
Once again, we would like to
thank the residents of the
Woodhaven-Brownstown School
District for your support of our
staff and students.
The renewal of the Sinking Fund again in 2011
provides funding for capital improvements and
upgrades, keeping our facilities updated and in good
repair.
This year’s summer projects included:
 Bates Elementary HVAC replacement of over 25 units
 Bates Elementary energy efficient lighting upgrades in
classrooms
 Security upgrades for Gudith, Wegienka, and Bates
Elementary Offices
 Land surveys for future parking lot expansion and
building projects
 Patrick Henry, Brownstown Middle School, and Yake
Elementary school baseball field renovations
 Cement and asphalt sidewalk replacement and catch
basins in parking lots
 Gudith Elementary one additional classroom
expansion
 Woodhaven High School main gymnasium renovation
(pictured below)
Schools of Choice Deadline is Sept. 5
Our Schools of Choice Program is open for fall
registration until Friday, September 5. We offer
excellent programs from Young Fives and traditional
Kindergarten through high school. We believe our staff,
curriculum, extra-curricular, and facilities are second to
none.
Schools of Choice applications and Kindergarten
enrollment forms are available on our website at
www.woodhaven.k12.mi.us. If you have any
questions about enrollment, please call the
Administration Office at 734.783.3300.
If you are new to our district, you may register
elementary students at the Administration Office at
24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven. Middle school and high
school registration is handled at the respective buildings.
We want to help your child succeed and exceed your
expectations so register today!
Summer 2014
In addition, on August 5, district voters were asked to
renew the current 18 mill Non-Homestead Millage.
Thanks to the support of district residents, the millage
passed by better than a 2-to-1 margin. This is a nonhomestead millage and does not apply to an owneroccupied primary place of residence but does provide $7
million in estimated revenues to the school district.
A big thank you to residents who make up the
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District for your
continued support. Together, we pursue excellence in
our efforts to ensure the best possible education for our
students.
W-B School District
Honor Students Pay Tribute
The Woodhaven High School Class of 2014 held their Honors/Awards Night on May 13 at Woodhaven High School.
Honor students paid tribute to individuals who have had a positive influence in their development as a student.
The following individuals were recognized for the impact they have had on each student’s life (student names are in
parentheses):
Tariq and Nusrat Ashraf (Iqra Ashraf); Michael Mayo (John Bajorek, Abbey Knick, Matthew Weber); Alexandrea
Cochran (Donald and Sharon Cochran); Mary Jones (Adam Czestochowski); Marc Huddy (Matthew Dee, Austin
Scipione); Laurel Kucharski (Nicholas Doran, Melanie Florkowski, Harmanjot Kaur); Marissa Janice (Daena Faustino);
Sean Kelly (Andrea Fouts); Stephen Sharbatz (Rebecca Frederick); Keith Weimer (Nicholas Hinnant, Jordan Thayer);
Taha Qureshi (Raheel Khan); Farat Khan and Mohammed Sabir (Zahrah Khan); Mary Zaleski (Stephanie Liakos); Dan
Mandernach (Hanna Mandernach); John Cummings (Cassidy Murray); Jill Robinson (Dana Murray); Janet Houston
(Sean O’Connell); Steve Ellis (Leah Pletcher, Nicole Robinson) Rick Vaughn (Tarryn Priestly); Robert McMillan (Scott
Sampson); Keith Christnagel (Rachel Smiecinski); Mike Dennisuk (Kevin Tocco); Matt Czajkowski (Steven Tocco);
Qamar and Kausar Virk (Zunaira Virk); Tarran Johnson-Lemieux (Timothy Zagacki).
Meet New A.D. David Fast
At their meeting on
April 7, 2014, the
Woodhaven-Brownstown
Board
of
Education
approved the employment
of David Fast as the
district’s new athletic
director.
David, a Brownstown
resident, is eager to “Be a
Mr. David Fast
Warrior!” He comes to the
WBSD from Southgate Community Schools
where he taught Marketing since 1993. He was
also the DECA advisor and supervised the
student run store.
David stated, “It is a great time to be a
Warrior. I’m very excited about the opportunity
to lead the Woodhaven-Brownstown School
District’s Athletic Department. I have great
passion for the role that athletics play in the
development of young people. My primary
vision will be to create athletic programs that
focus on enhancing the academic, athletic, and
character growth of all student athletes. It is an
exciting time as many projects are underway to
improve school spirit and celebrate our athletic
accomplishments.” He went on to say he is
looking forward to being a part of transforming
Woodhaven athletics into one of the most
respected programs in the state of Michigan.
2014-15 School Calendar-at-a-Glance
Aug. 26-27
Aug. 28-Sept. 1
Sept. 2
Oct. 9
Oct. 16
Oct. 23
Nov. 4
Nov. 14
Nov. 19-21
Nov. 20
Nov. 21
Nov. 26
Nov. 27-28
Dec. 22-Jan. 2
Jan. 5
Jan. 19
Jan. 22
Jan. 29
Feb. 5
Feb. 16-17
Mar. 11-13
Mar. 13
Mar. 19
Apr. 3-10
Apr. 13
May 22
May 25
June 8-10
June 9
June 10
Staff Professional Development Days
Labor Day recess
Students’ First Day (full day)
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades 6-7)
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades 8-9)
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades 10-12)
Election Day - Staff Prof. Dev. Day
No school for students
End of 1st trimester for Grades K-7
Records Day for Grades K-7 - Students 1/2 day
High School exams
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades K-5)
End of 1st trimester for Grades 8-12
Records Day for Grades 8-9 - Students 1/2 day
1/2 day - Staff and Students
Thanksgiving recess
Winter recess
Classes resume
Staff Prof. Dev. Days - no school for students
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades 6-7)
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades 8-9)
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades 10-12)
Mid-winter recess
High School exams
End of 2nd trimester
K-9 Records Day - Students 1/2 day
Parent-Teacher Conferences* (Grades K-5)
Spring recess
Classes resume
1/2 day - staff and students
Memorial Day
High School exams
K-9 Records Day - Students 1/2 day
Last day for Staff and Students - 1/2 day
*Parent-Teacher Conferences are held from 12-3 pm & 4-7 pm.
1/2 day for students during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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We Are Warriors
Commencement Exercises
Woodhaven High School - Class of 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Frank H. Scarton Memorial Field
Brownstown, Michigan
Valedictorian - Matthew Dee
Academic Honor Students
Senior Scholars
ACT + GPA = 1700+ pts.
Matthew Dee, Valedictorian
Abbey Knick, Salutatorian
Iqra Ashraf
John Bajorek
Alexandrea Cochran
Adam Czestochowski
Matthew Dee
Nicholas Doran
Daena Faustino
Melanie Florkowski
Andrea Fouts
Rebecca Frederick
Nicholas Hinnant
Harmanjot Kaur
Raheel Khan
Zahrah Khan
Abbey Knick
Stephanie Liakos
Hanna Mandernach
Cassidy Murray
Dana Murray
Sean O’Connell
Leah Pletcher
Tarryn Priestly
Nicole Robinson
Scott Sampson
Austin Scipione
Rachel Smiecinski
Jordan Thayer
Kevin Tocco
Steven Tocco
Zunaira Virk
Matthew Weber
Timothy Zagacki
Salutatorian - Abbey Knick
The National Anthem was sung by
Dana Murray, Julianne Ray, Taylor
Bennett, and Shardae Moore.
A special performance of class song
“Homeward Bound” was performed
by students and Mr. Steve Ellis to
honor the memory of WHS teacher,
Mr. Adam Reeves.
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WoodhavenBrownstown
School District
24821 Hall Road
Woodhaven, MI 48183
734.783.3300
woodhaven.k12.mi.us
BOARD OF EDUCATION
CARA PIMER, PRESIDENT
MIKKI BERTIN-KELSAY, VICE PRESIDENT
BRUCE BURKE, SECRETARY
ROB HARRIS, TREASURER
CATHY FERRARO, TRUSTEE
JENNIFER PADGETT, TRUSTEE
JAMES ROBBINS, TRUSTEE
ADMINISTRATION
MARK GREATHEAD, SUPERINTENDENT
THOMAS WALL, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
ANDREA STEVENSON, CURRICULUM DIRECTOR
JEFFREY ADAMS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
SHERRY WEISER, TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
SCHOOLS
BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22811 GUDITH ROAD
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
CHERIE GODFREY, PRINCIPAL
734-692-2217
ERVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
24175 HALL ROAD
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
CATERINA BERRY, PRINCIPAL
734-692-2212
GUDITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22700 SIBLEY ROAD
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48193
THOMAS MARTIN, PRINCIPAL
734-783-5386
WEGIENKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
23925 ARSENAL ROAD
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48134
MICHELLE BRIEGEL, PRINCIPAL
734-783-3367
YAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16400 CARTER ROAD
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
TIMOTHY PODLEWSKI, PRINCIPAL
734-692-2230
BROWNSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
20135 INKSTER ROAD
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48174
ANDREW CLARK, PRINCIPAL
734-783-3400
PATRICK HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
24825 HALL ROAD
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
MOLLY MAZEI, PRINCIPAL
734-362-6100
WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
24787 VAN HORN ROAD
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48134
MATTHEW CZAJKOWSKI, PRINCIPAL
734-783-3333
BMS Students Get “Sparky” at WHS
By Heather Setlock, BMS Counselor
A group of Brownstown Middle
School students had a rare
opportunity to visit Mr. Salgat and
his band of welding wizzes at
Woodhaven High School. This is
the second year in a row that Mr.
Salgat has graciously invited
Brownstown
Middle
School
students to have a hands-on
experience while learning about
the welding program.
Students donned some pretty
cool leather coats and masks while
they struck a welding arc to cut
metal. Students also learned how
computers can help weld by using
the district’s C&C plasma cutter.
The WHS students get a loud
shout-out for their outstanding
teaching skills during the visit.
Also, thanks to Mr. Salgat for
promoting the WHS welding
program and, hopefully, sparking
an interest in the vocation for
these boys in the years ahead.
WHS Welding teacher, Mr. Salgat, and his
“welding wizzies” spark an interest in the
welding vocation among Brownstown Middle
School students who were invited to visit the
welding class in May.
Curriculum Director, Mrs. Stevenson, to Retire
C
urriculum Director, Mrs. Andrea Stevenson, will
retire at the end of August following a 36 year
career in public education. She began her career at Grosse
Ile Township Schools where she taught math at both the
middle school and high school. She came to the
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District in 2000,
accepting the position of assistant principal at Brownstown
Middle School. She held that position for four years before
taking over as principal at Yake Elementary School in
2004. She spent the next four years at Yake and was then
promoted to Central Office Administration where she has
Mrs. Andrea Stevenson held the position of Curriculum Director since 2008.
As Curriculum Director for the past six years, Mrs. Stevenson has worked hard to
effectively navigate her way through the ever-changing shifts in curriculum, along
with criteria and procedural changes in state and federal programs.
Mrs. Stevenson was recognized by the Board of Education at their meeting on
August 4. On behalf of the students and staff of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School
District, Mr. Greathead thanked Mrs. Stevenson for her years of service and
dedication and stated, “it will be sad to see you go,” a sentiment felt by many!
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990,
and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District that no
person shall on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or
marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any
program, activity, service or in employment. For information contact the Office of the Superintendent, 24821 Hall
Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183, 734-789-2357.