Shark Tales Weekly Update

Happy Friday, Sheiko Sharks!

Wow! What an amazing week! Thank you for coming to Open House! We had a great turn-out. It made my heart so happy to see so many parents in the building. Thank you for supporting our teachers and your students. It really means the world to us.

Our "Big Announcement" this week is that we start our NWEA reading testing on Monday. Please be sure your child does the following:

• Gets enough sleep
• Eats a good breakfast
• Is on time to school
• Brings a snack to school, if possible

Remember, students can enter the building at 8:55. This gives them time to eat breakfast, if needed, and get to class on time. If you can please avoid scheduling any appointments this week, that would also be very helpful. Thank you for all of your support! It is very appreciated.

We wish you a wonderful weekend!

Go Sheiko Sharks!

It's Mumkin & Mumster time! Order these adorable Mums from your favorite Sheiko 5th grader. Don't have a favorite 5th grader, order here from the Sheiko Camp Fund (to benefit all students attending camp) and you can pick-up your order at West Bloomfield Middle School on October 6th! You will be contacted with the pick-up time closer to October 6th. Please use this link: https://app.fundraiseit.org/shop.php?code=1CF23B

SCAN TO ORDER

OR

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVORITE 5TH GRADER!

To protect all children from communicable illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while they are contagious. Students should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please call our Safeline (248-865-6372) if your child will be absent from school. We also have a masking station at the front of the building in which students are welcome to help themselves. For more information regarding the sick policy, please see the attached document.

Have you completed your back to school update? If not, please go to this link to complete it.

Families are required to do this for each child enrolled with WBSD. If you do not know your login and/or password for PowerSchool, please contact your school for assistance, or visit https://www.wbsd.org/parents/powerschool for more information.

Picture day will be on Thursday, October 5th!

Mrs. Virta - MUSIC

This week, students brainstormed what attributes are important for the music activities we do (singing, moving, playing instruments, listening and creating). The students thought of great qualities: kindness, empathy, safety, respect, listening, teamwork and more. Next week, we will put their ideas into a social contract for all to sign, including me.

We began the year practicing our singing skills. We discovered that a round is a song in which voices sing the same melody but begin at different times. We have been singing “Rockin’ Frere Jacques” a two-part round with our classmates.

Mrs. VanNostrand - iCENTER

n the iCenter, book check out has begun. Students will be able to check out books each week. The hope is that they are keeping books for at least two weeks as they begin to read more complex texts. Please be sure your child knows it is ok for books to be left at school or kept at home. We have also explored Canvas, and your student should be able to show you the online book options. One example is Tumblebooks. Be sure to check it out!

Ms. Tucker-Whelan - ART

In art class, we have been painting our river rocks to learn about the "ripple of kindness" to go along with the book, "Each Kindness" that we read as an entire school. We can't wait to show you the finished product. Be sure to ask your child about it!

WBSD Community Education
After the Bell Fall 2023 Offerings at Sheiko Elementary School
Mondays - Drawing with Young Rembrandts, maximum class size is 12. Don't wait to register! Register Here starts on 10/2

Fridays - Karate with True Martial Arts, maximum class size is 15. Register Here starts on 9/29

For questions, please email andrea.frank@wbsd.org

We know the fall days are upon us, but please remember that there are no spaghetti straps, stomachs showing, or super short shorts when the weather is warm.

We are asking that students leave their smart watches at home. They have proven to be a huge distraction to teaching and learning. Students may have phones (but totally not necessary!) as long as they are powered down and in their backpacks. Students will have one reminder to put them away. Otherwise, these items will be turned into the office for parent pick up if they are out.Thank you for your support in this matter!

Dear Parents of West Bloomfield School District Students,

If your child is a student (3 to 26 years of age) in the West Bloomfield Schools, s/he can also participate in the 2023-24 Blessings in a Backpack program. This program sends six non-perishable meals home each Friday of the school year. Its goal is to make sure that no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to you.

To enroll in this program, please fill out the form below and return it to your school office or email it to katherinesheiko@hotmail.com. This registers your child/ren in the Blessings program and alerts us to any allergies they might have. The first backpack of food will be distributed to your child at his/her local school the first week of October.

Please use this link to enroll today.

We are doing a special project in art class to go along with our "Choose Kindness" theme. First, teachers are kicking off the theme by reading, "Each Kindness". There is a part in the story where a rock is dropped in the water and the reader learns about the "ripple effect" that kindness can have in the world. In art class, students will be painting rocks, but we still need more rocks. Please consider donating rocks by using the link below and having the rocks shipped right to Sheiko Elementary! We thank you for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14LJQABAT9MJS?ref_=wl_share

For birthdays, in lieu of treats, you may bring in other items such as stickers, pencils, bookmarks, notepads, flashcards, ect.

Please make sure your student stops by the office to let us know that it is their birthday. They can receive their birthday recognition from the principal.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

If you would like to volunteer in our iCenter please use the link below to sign up!

Sheiko iCenter Volunteer Sign-up https://calendar.app.google/63k5oZT6AvFL5tB37

Please drop off your student by 9:10 to receive the free breakfast. Students that ride the bus can also receive free breakfast. Thank you!

Hello Doherty/ Shieko Team,

My name is Jania Garner, I am the new Student Success Liaison here at WBSD. Currently I have the honor of servicing two amazing teams. I'll be the one in the bright yellow shirt with a "Tool Time" belt on. The goal is to project a happy color with a non- punitive presentation.

I am writing to formally introduce myself and share a bit about how my support role will benefit the team. As the Student Success Liaison, I will be tirelessly working to build and maintain relationships with students. My primary goal is to provide support and guidance through a restorative approach. As I begin facilitating a number of restorative activities to support students. Soon I'll be reaching out to you for a list of students you feel can benefit from the services listed below.

*Proactive student groups (friendship, conflict resolution,confidence)

*Proactive Check In/Check Out with students

*Be present on the playground, arrival or dismissal to assist with students and help to resolve conflict.

*Conduct restorative conferences between students for low level conflict and creating a social contract as a result.

*Being a part of behavior plan creation for students with teacher and admin for strategic check-ins/ proactive skills building.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Best Regards,

Jania Garner

Student Success Liaison

West Bloomfield School District

Dear Families,

We are so excited to announce that every student will receive an 8 week session of yoga provided by the West Bloomfield Coalition. Starting on Thursday, September 14th, our fourth grade classes will have yoga on Thursdays. Mrs. Moss's fifth grade class and Mrs. Kleinstiever's fifth grade class will also have yoga on Thursdays. Mrs. Dinning's class, Mrs. Strutton's class, and Mr. Malisow's fifth grade classes will have yoga on Fridays. All third grade classes will have yoga on Thursdays, starting on Nov. 30th. Please send your child in comfy/stretchy pants on our yoga days! Please see the letter below for more information. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekrFuM0O1lb1W-MR6lyKYcNwSvDOmJVEJkMUUmKB-Tq-Vcbg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Keeping children safe is our greatest priority. All rules and procedures have been developed with safety in mind. Please read carefully and review the map below.

• Monday, Sept. 25th- NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, Oct. 5th - PICTURE DAY!

• Tuesday, Oct. 10th - PTO MEETING

• Wednesday, Oct. 11th - LATE START school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm

• Wednesday, Oct. 25th - LATE START

• Friday, Oct. 27th - TRUNK-OR-TREAT

• School Calendar

Click here for the school calendar.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

There are students in our school that have severe allergies. It is important that any snack or treats brought in are sesame and peanut/tree nut free. This includes products that are made in a facility that processes nuts. Snack/treats CANNOT be homemade, either. Please help by reading the labels before you buy the snack/treat.

Here is a website that you can use when purchasing snacks/treats for your child: https://snacksafely.com. This guide lists many foods that are safe to bring into the classroom (many of them are snacks you might eat within your own home).

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Blaine McDowell

Principal

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Sheiko Elementary receives Federal Title 1 funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. This letter lets you know about your right to request information about the qualifications of classroom staff working with your child and about student assessments given during the school year.

Title 1 schools must meet federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as defined in the ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act). These regulations allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. At any time, you may ask:

• If the teacher meets state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject he/she is teaching.

• If the teacher has received an emergency or conditional certification through which state qualifications were waived.

• What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration.

• Whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional, and if so his/her qualifications.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which was signed into law in December 2015 and reauthorizes the ESEA contains additional parent right to know request options, such as:

• Information on policies regarding student participation in assessments and procedures for opting out.

• Information on required assessments including:

• Subject matter tested

• Purpose of the test

• Source of the required (if applicable)

• Amount of time it take students to complete the test

• Time and format of distributing results

At any time, you may request any or all of the information above from me.

Sheiko staff are fully committed to helping your child develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. We appreciate your support and partnership as work to provide the best education for your child.

Sincerely,

Blaine McDowell

Principal

The West Bloomfield School District uses the Bridges math program. Below, you will find the family letters for Unit 1. Enjoy!

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Evening of Friday, February 2, 2024
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Email: blaine.mcdowell@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/sheiko-elementary
Location: 4500 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-865-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225210744201191
Twitter: @BlaineMcDowell