Dolphin Tales
School Update 10-20
Important Dates
October 25 - Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)
October 27- Doherty/Sheiko Trunk or Treat (see flyer below)
November 7- No School for Students
November 8- PTO Meeting
November 14 - Evening Conferences - K-5
November 17- Half Day/Afternoon Conferences all levels
November 22-26 Thanksgiving Break
November 29 - Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)
December 13 - Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)
December 23 - Jan 7 - Winter Break
Front Page News
From Doherty's School Social Worker Mrs. Schwartz:
🤝Trunk Or Treat Volunteers Needed- Click below 🤝
Congrats to our Top 3 Earners for the Doherty Dash!
📲Student Absences📲
Save the Doherty Safeline # in your phone: 248-865-6002
Leave a message on the Doherty Safeline if you're child will not be attending school.
Label Everything!
Please take a moment to label your child's common items like water bottles, lunch boxes, shoes, boots, jackets, backpacks, etc. Many of the students have nearly identical items and labeling them is the very best way to keep their items out of the lost and found!
Updates from Specials
💙 Doherty PTO 💙
Thank you to the Doherty Dash Prize Sponsors!
🆓 SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INFORMATION 🆓
- Students may elect to pack a lunch from home OR order a Free Lunch
- One breakfast and one lunch permitted per student per day
Families who have previously received breakfast and lunch assistance or are currently in a difficult financial position need to fill out the application by clicking the blue button below. There are a variety of important resources that are tied to that application, including Blessings in a Backpack, grant funding, etc. The applications are confidential and should be filled out each year for your students. The goal of completing the forms is to provide extra support for those students who need it.
Trivia Night- Join us in supporting Blessings in a Backpack!
Join us for a night of fun 80's trivia! Click the Flyer to see more info and buy tickets.
Capturing Kids Hearts
Each month classrooms will focus on a different character trait through our Capturing Kids Hearts framework. Below you will find a family newsletter that introduces the character trait of Empathy!
BUILDING INFORMATION
School Bell Times 2023-2024 SY
Start time 9:10 a.m.
Dismissal time 4:02 p.m.
Late Start Time: 10:10 a.m.
Half-Day Dismissal time: 12:12
Carline Reminders
- Please use crosswalk or sidewalk by the basketball courts.
- Please remain in your vehicle. A staff member will help your student(s) out of the car.
- Neighborhood parking.
Important WBSD contacts:
- Anne Stevens anne.stevens@wbsd.org or 248.865.6733
Contact Anne with any questions regarding lunch accounts, free and reduced lunch applications or account set up.
Jake Sutton Transportation General Manager
Jake Sutton, General Manager
jake.sutton@wbsd.org
Durham School Services, West Bloomfield
3340 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324
Phone: (248) 865-3680
- Bethany Helka
Kids Klub Secretary
(248) 865-6468
bethany.helka@wbsd.org
Across the district...
After the Bell Drawing Class
We have a few upcoming classes that might interest your child.
After the Bell Drawing - Wednesdays, October 18 - November 8
After the Bell Drawing - Wednesdays, November 29 - December 20
Click here for more information and to register. Please note the class size is only 12 children. It will sell out.
Have a wonderful day!
Andrea
Math Pentathlon
Frequently Asked Questions/Building Info
❔Frequently Asked Questions- We will add more as they come in! ❔
🚌How do I find out where my bus stop is and when the bus picks up and drops off?
The transportation department routes all students eligible for bussing throughout the summer and will mail that information directly to families in mid-August. Other information about transportation is available on the WBSD Transportation website including School Of Choice Shuttle requests.
🔒How does the school keep the building secure throughout the day?
The exterior doors and main entrance are ALWAYS locked at Doherty. All visitors must access the building by being admitted through our main office. Unscheduled visitors are not permitted and guests are accompanied at all times while in the building. We are also equipped with video surveillance and frequent patrols from the West Bloomfield Police Department.
🥜Is the school nut-free?
The school is not nut-free but classrooms are. Any snack consumed in the classrooms must be nut-free. Parents of students with severe allergies should contact the office before school starts.
🎉Can we send in cupcakes, cookies or birthday cake to celebrate my child's birthday?
At this time our district and building policy is to not celebrate birthdays with treats, baked goods, candy, or food of any kind. Elementary teachers will recognize students on their special day in special ways.
✨Will the students go outside for recess all year long?
All Doherty students will participate in outdoor recess when safe and weather permits. Outdoor play is important for a child's social and physical development. Parents are encouraged to acquire various weather-appropriate gear for their student to wear during recess. Students are outside for recess unless there is heavy rain, thunderstorms/lightning or the 'feels like' temperature is below 10* Fahrenheit.
👟How should my child dress for school daily?
Doherty students will play, and use various learning materials and art mediums on a daily basis. They will also foster independence outside on the playground and in the cafeteria. Their clothing should be comfortable, weather-appropriate and ok to get a little dirty sometimes. Closed toe, well-fitting athletic style shoes are strongly encouraged for both safety and practicality.