WBSD Weekly Update
Dear Team WB,
As we welcome the arrival of spring, I wanted to wish you a wonderful and restful spring break. This is the time of year when the days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and we begin to see new growth all around us. I hope that our students, families, and staff members are able to take some time to enjoy the beauty of this season and recharge before the final push to the end of the school year.
I also want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for this community and your support throughout the year. Our community and our families play a crucial role in the education and development of our students, and your involvement and support are greatly appreciated. Our school community is made up of many different people, but we all share a common goal to provide our students with the best possible education and opportunities. This community is a special place and I continue to be impressed by our students’ creativity, energy, and passion.
As we look ahead to the final months of the school year, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our students. We have important events and activities planned, and I know that our students will continue to achieve great things as they work hard to pursue their goals. I encourage you to stay involved in your child’s education, attend school events and meetings, and to communicate with your child’s teachers and administrators. Together, we can ensure that our students have the support and resources they need to succeed.
On behalf of myself, the Board of Education, and the entire West Bloomfield School District, we wish you a wonderful Spring Break. Please take some time to relax, recharge and enjoy the new season with your loved ones. Thank you for all that you do for our school community. I look forward to our continued work together. We cannot wait to see you on Monday, April 3 when classes resume.
In Education,
Dania H. Bazzi PhD
Superintendent
Attention WBSD Families
We value student feedback and voice. In order to gain a better understanding of our students' experience in our schools and as a part of our Strategic Plan, we will survey students in grades 3-12 through the Panorama platform. Our survey window will be from April 10 - April 21. If you completed the opt-out form in the fall, then your student(s) will not be given the survey. Additionally, please watch your email for a WBSD Family feedback survey, we want to hear from you too!
Mystery Readers
Oakland Early College (OEC) students made a surprise visit to Sheiko Elementary School. Each OEC student read a book, shared their experiences at OEC, and what their plans are for the future. Dream big Sheiko Sharks!
To hear what our students have to say about OEC, click here.
WBHS Chemistry Club - Did you know?
The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) program is a chemistry competition for high school students. The program has four tiers: Local, National, Study Camp, & International.
The sub-group has been studying in a different room while club members enjoy chemistry activities lead completely by a fabulous executive board of six seniors.
They have been competing since 2015 and have had 3 students compete at the National level over the years. There is a ceremony, honorary presentation dinner and small monetary reward for those students who compete nationally.
Peace Begins with Me Assembly
On the first day of spring, our Sheiko Sharks hosted a Peace Begins with Me assembly. Students of the eight languages represented on the Peace Pole read “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in their native/family language. All videos are posted on WBSD YouTube channel, click here.
WB in the D
The West Bloomfield School District Jazz Ensemble had the pleasure of visiting the historic Motown Museum. The students enjoyed a fulfilling afternoon touring and learning about the original recording studios, the rich history of Detroit music, and many legends including the Jackson 5, the Supremes, Berry Gordy, and MANY more. A huge shout out to, Jesse Sacks, for working so hard to provide wonderful learning opportunities for our students! Go Lakers!
Did you get your tickets to Urinetown yet?
The WBHS Theatre Department proudly presents the musical comedy, Urinetown on April 27, 28, & 29 at 7 p.m. at WBHS. Tickets are $15 ($5 for any WBSD student) and are on sale now at https://wbhstheatrearts.ludus.com. Tickets will also be on sale at the WBHS box office prior to each performance. There are close to 80 students involved in the production in the pit orchestra, stage crew, and costume crew. We hope to see you at the performance!
WBMS Wrestling finishes with 14 Top Four Placers
WBMS traveled to Royal Oak High School for their last competition of the season. The Lakers took 26 wrestlers to compete in the League Tournament which consisted of eleven teams. The Lakers had 14 wrestlers finish in the top four, 7 of which took home gold medals! This was a great way to end such an amazing season. We would like to congratulate Bryan Valentin on finishing this season undefeated with a perfect record of 15-0, all of which he scored bonus team points!!
Gold Medal Winners: Bryan Valentin, Carson Acree, Christian Zimnicki, Hunter DeGrand, Leath Hadeed, Bryce Coburn, and Mauricio Rodriguez
Silver Medal Winners: Achilles Spaulding, Cole Marshall, Eva Zimnicki, and Christian Ausi
Bronze Medal Winner: Josue Martinez
4th Place: Aristotle Spaulding and Brett Coburn
This season was filled with tons of great wrestling and camaraderie. A special thank you to all of our amazing wrestling parents, none of this is possible without all of your support. GO LAKERS!!
Lakers Boys Basketball
Congrats to Arnette Jordan on being voted Coach of the Year in OAA White, well deserved!
This Just In
Zach Hilbers is named the new Varsity Head Football Coach for the Lakers, for more information click here.
Lakers Girls Basketball
Read The Oakland Press article here from the game last Friday at MSU. They had a wonderful season!
Free Introduction to Lacrosse Clinic
Monday, March 27 from 6-7 p.m. at WBMS in the Middle School Gym
6-8th Grade Boys and Girls sign up here.
Girls Varsity Soccer
Lakers kick off the season with 7-2 win vs Kettering, read more here.
Track & Field Fundraiser
Thank you for your support! #LakerNation
Click here to support.
WBHS All-Time Leading Scorer in Ice Hockey - Ryan Denawetz
Senior Ryan Denawetz has had quite the high school hockey career. As a 4 year Varsity player and 2 year captain, Ryan tallied 49 goals and 48 assists for 97 career points, which now puts his name atop of the West Bloomfield Hockey Record Books.
Ryan played an important role on the team each year. As a natural winger, we asked him to move outside his comfort zone many times to play different positions during important parts of tight games. He never doubted any decisions that were made and often capitalized from foreign parts of the ice.
Ryan’s most memorable moment during his 4 year career was this season when he buried 2 goals in a 4-3 overtime win against rival Bloomfield, marking the first time in his career that he beat them.
Off the ice Ryan has excelled even more. Carrying his 3.9 GPA with him, he plans to attend Kent State University next year in their Aeronautics and Professional Pilot Program as a Merit Scholar.
We’re sad to see Ryan graduate, as he will create a huge void in our lineup, but we are very excited to see what the future has in store him! Congrats to Ryan and the Denawetz family for an outstanding 4 years!
Interview with Mrs. Carson, WBMS iCenter Teacher Librarian
In this interview, they talk about Robofest, the different robotics levels, why Mrs. Carson joined robotics, season highlights, what Mrs. Carson's roles have been in the district, her education, and more.
Max Cool Gamer Columbus is a WBMS student and is part of the FIRST Robotics Middle School team. Max has interviewed local tv and radio personalities. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel. Thank you Max!
WBSD Community Education Spring Break Offerings
Sunset Theatre Company presents Trolls World Tour
Sing - Act - Dance for ages 7 - 14
March 27 - March 31 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Scotch Elementary School
Click here for more information and to register.
Sports Camp with Emily Hubbard and RJ DeGrendel
Dodgeball - Basketball - Kickball - Floor Hockey Grades 2-5
March 28 - March 30 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Roosevelt Elementary School
Click here for more information or see the attached flyer.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN ALL WEEKEND!
For questions please contact andrea.frank@wbsd.org
West Bloomfield Public Library
Book Lists
Amazing Alphabet (Youth
March Madness (Youth)
Spring Break Activities
Drop by the West Bloomfield Main Library or Westacres Branch anytime this week to play with our play areas and toys, pick up books, or socialize at a library program!
Scribble Day Storytime
Monday, March 27 from 11-11:45 a.m.
Main Library Youth Activity Center
No registration required. For ages 0-5.
Creative Crafts
Tuesday, March 28 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Main Library Youth Activity Center
No registration required. For all ages.
Westacres Building Blocks
Wednesday, March 29 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Westacres Branch Youth Activity Center
No registration required. For all ages.
