We had a tremendous third week of the 2020-21 school year. As a reminder to students and their families, we now have new required procedures to access Zoom meetings going forward. Please review these instructions to ensure appropriate participation in class meetings going forward.

Have a great weekend, Team WB!

There will be no school on Sept. 28.

The district's instructional team recently shared a Student Login document for families accessing Canvas for the first time. That document is linked below:

• Canvas Login Portal
• Canvas Instructions for Parents and Students
• Canvas Parent Observer Instructions

Additional Canvas resources can be found at www.wbsd.org/canvas.

Food service will be available to all West Bloomfield School District students during the 2020-21 school year. Please see the letter linked below with options for each student learning model.

• Food Service Update for Families - 2020-21 School Year

Please contact Anne Stevens with Nutrition Services questions at anne.stevens@wbsd.org or (248) 865-6733.

Virtually celebrate Apple Island’s 50th anniversary of WBSD ownership with island historian Christy Forhan through new island video, song, and images. Follow the Zoom link below or on the GWBHS website at gwbhs.org/events.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84683158507
Meeting ID: 846 8315 8507

Students eligible for the Free and Reduced Meal Program are also able to receive six non- perishable meals each weekend from the Blessings in a Backpack program at NO cost.

These bags of food will be passed out on Fridays in each child’s classroom for Preschool to grade 5 students, and in the School Office at West Bloomfield Middle School for grades 6 through 8 beginning October 9th.

Lakers on Line and West Bloomfield High School students can pick up their bags of food on Wednesdays at West Bloomfield Schools Nutrition Food Service’s Curb Side Pick Up Line at West Bloomfield High School from 6:30-7:30 am, from 11:30 am-12:30 pm and from 5:00-6:00 pm every Wednesday starting October 7th .

Contact katherinesheiko@hotmail.com to sign up for this program.

West Bloomfield High School Professional Apprenticeship is seeking members of the local community to serve as mentors for students enrolled in West Bloomfield High School’s Professional Apprenticeship Course. Students will work a minimum of three hours per week without pay in exchange for the opportunity to gain further knowledge in their future career area of interest.

If you currently hold a position in the area of law, government, politics, education, business or non-profit and would be interested in serving as a mentor for our 11th and 12th grade students, please email jenifer.rosenwasser@wbsd.org.

West Bloomfield High School Medical Mentorship is seeking members of the local community to serve as mentors for students enrolled in West Bloomfield High School’s Medical Mentorship Program. Students will shadow/work a minimum of 30 hours per semester without pay in exchange for the opportunity to gain further knowledge in their future career area of interest.

If you currently hold a position in any area of health care, biomedical, research or non-profit and would be interested in serving as a mentor for our 12th grade students contact Christen.sturgill@wbsd.org

Little Lakers Virtual Preschool is going Live! West Bloomfield Preschool Academy is offering a virtual option for preschool students. Families may register for 3, 4, or all days if the week. Little Lakers will be taught by a district preschool teacher and use the HighScope curriculum.

Contact Laura at 248-865-6457 for more information to register for virtual preschool!

Please see the attached flyer below for information on how to watch live action of Lakers Athletics for events in our Gymnasium and Stadium. Here is the link for our school page for the NFHS Network:

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-bloomfield-high-school-west-bloomfield-mi

The Parents and Teachers of the International Academy (PTIA) present:

CULTIVATING MENTAL HEALTH

in the Era of COVID-19

Webinar featuring Dr. Gretchen Moran Marsh

Wednesday, September 30

7:00-8:00PM

Topics Covered:

• Learn the different ways the pandemic is affecting people.
• Learn about the different components of depression and anxiety.
• Learn the tips and tricks on how to persevere through this unpredictable time.

Part of their mission at the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is to collect and preserve the history of our four communities. This history is made by you: your stories; your challenges; and your experiences. These things connect and bind us together as a community.

This month they'd like to collect your School Memories! Follow the link below to submit your stories!

Submission link: https://forms.gle/hg3JckxQ6mnBaU6B8

Contact Cory Taylor, Office and Activities Coordinator with any questions or comments.
(313) 549-3545, cory@gwbhs.org

Online Learning Resources for K-12 Students for Homework, Study and Test Prep

• BrainFuse Online Tutors for K-12 students with live homework help from 4-10 PM (except holidays).
• Support for ACT, PSAT, SAT and AP exams, including study guides and online practice tests that offer instant scoring and personalized recommendations for improving scores.
• Information experts at the Library available to help students in person and by phone, email and text message.

Back to School Reading List

As summer ends and kids begin the new school year, it is important for them to keep their

reading and reading comprehension skills sharp. These themed lists focus on titles about

current events and student life.

Grab & Go Service

• Come into the buildings and browse circulating collections.
• Select materials to enjoy at home and pick up materials you’ve placed on hold.
• Ask for reader’s advisory or reference assistance.
• Use self-check stations to check out materials.
• Leave the building after about 45 minutes inside.
• Building occupancy is limited to 25% capacity.
• Masks are required in the buildings.

Curbside Service

• Parking Lot Pick-Up curbside service is available at both the Main Library and Westacres Branch.
• The Main Library Drive-Up window is also open.

Virtual Service

• Enjoy the latest eBook and eAudiobook titles
• Watch movies and TV shows
• Listen to albums and singles
• Read more than 3,600 magazines
• Keep up with news from national and international newspapers
• Use the Learning Resource Center to match what you want to learn with resources for preschool to high school students, as well as adults

No other use of building spaces will be available during Phase 2.

• Study spaces and computers are not available at either building.
• Frequently touched surfaces such as toys and play equipment, vending machines and water fountains are not be available.

Renew or request a library card

Ask at the Main Library Reception desk or the Westacres Branch Circulation desk. You can also

continue to renew or request a library card on the Library’s website.

Start your adventure with Pack 101! We'll be having a short hike and scavenger hunt to learn about what Cub Scouting has to offer. Cub Scouts is open to both boys and girls in grade K though 5. If your home school is Doherty or Sheiko, then Pack 101 is for you!

When: Wednesday, September 16th.

Time: Stop by anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

Where: Woodland Hills Nature Park

Questions?: Contact us at wbpack101@gmail.com

• Employment Opportunities

• New Middle School Updates

• GWB Historical Society Events

• WB Township Library News and Events

Preparing our students to be their best IN and FOR the world!

Email: daniel.durkin@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org
Location: 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6420
Facebook: facebook.com/WestBloomfieldSchools/
Twitter: @wbloomfieldschl