WBSD Weekly Update

• March 17: Regular Board Meeting, 7 p.m., WBHS iCenter
• March 18: Oakland Early College Informational Webinar
• March 24-28: Spring Break

Full Calendar Here

The WBSD elementary teacher librarians have created a districtwide March is Reading Month Calendar of activities for families to participate in if they choose. We hope they keep up the Pine Tree reading for grades 1-5, and the 100 books to read for Kindergarten!

West Bloomfield Schools would like to provide important information about our District-wide program for academically curious and imaginative students entering the third grade, the Magnet Program at Scotch Elementary School. This unique program is designed to meet the specific needs of the highly motivated learner in a rigorous multi-age class community. Students are placed into flexible groups of third, fourth, and fifth graders that vary with the curriculum taught. Students have an opportunity to stretch the boundaries of learning in a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Please visit our Magnet section of the District website for more information
• Letter to Second Grade Families about the WBSD Magnet Testing Process

We are about to begin teaching sex education with the resource The Puberty Workshop in our 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes, taught by your child’s classroom teacher. This program of instruction was approved by the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education. As a parent, you have several rights:

• You must be notified prior to instruction on sex education and/or HIV/STI prevention.

• You may preview the curriculum and materials by: Attending the optional Reproductive Health Preview meeting scheduled for April 9th at 6:30 pm via Zoom with Amy Quinn, Elementary Curriculum Consultant and SEAB co-facilitator. Please confirm here if you are coming to this optional video preview session.

• Those who do not wish their child to participate must fill out the 2025 Updated WBSD Sex Education Exemption Form

Tieast Leverett speaks to prominent women in business and community leadership positions, uncovering their journey to success and capturing their wisdom for girls and women to achieve their own dreams and successes in 2025 and beyond! You'll be sure to see some familiar faces!

Online stores close April 7th….orders will be in by April 14th.Will be available for pick up at WBHS or delivered to any school building (please specify) in WB! Do not pay for shipping- choose Store Pick Up!! Questions? Contact Liz Shaw elizabeth.shaw@wbsd.org

Oakland Early College Info Night Webinar

3/18/2025, 7 p.m., Webinar - email morrison.borders@wbsd.org for the link
At Oakland Early College, we do school differently; through our partnership with Oakland Community College, we provide an early middle college experience where OEC students are simultaneously enrolled in high school and college classes at no cost to families. All students in 9th through 11th grade whose families reside in Oakland County can apply. Here, students earn transferable college credits, up to an associate's degree, that will follow them to a four year university. There is also an option to earn a work certificate through one of OCC’s many programs. All students are supported by our tenets of college, culture, community, and connection in a small and diverse school community while they progress through our five year high school program. Learn more at our webinar March 18.

WBHS theatre students enjoyed mentoring the WBMS musical theatre students during their run of Freaky Friday. They were excited to help backstage, give direction notes during rehearsals, model theatre etiquette, and encourage the students to do their best. Congratulations to the middle schoolers on their fantastic show!

• Girls Basketball Regional Finals Tonight
  

  Come out to Lapeer High School and support our Girls Basketball team as they play Clarkston for the Regional Championship. Game time 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 through the GoFan Link here. Go Lakers!
  

• Football Popcorn Fundraiser Begins March 12th

• Shop Laker spirit gear here.

• All Teams Schedule
  
  Photo: 2024-25 Lakes United Hockey wrapped up a wonderful season on the ice!

All Lunch Menus are located on the Nutrition Services page, use this link.

Did you know Laker Opportunity Center is open to all students in Michigan ages 16-22? Help us share with students who are behind in credits and interested in a different path to a diploma, with the flexibility of online learning and the support of real WBSD teachers.

• Accounts Payable Assistant
• Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services
• Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Support Services
• Summer School Middle School English Language Development Teacher
• Three Summer School Middle School English Language Arts Teachers
• Three Summer School Middle School Math Teachers
• Summer School Middle School Resource Room Teacher

Please share our Job Postings with your friends and family.

• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• Oakland County Parks
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library
• West Bloomfield Youth Assistance

The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. To qualify, caddies must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.

Scholarship applications are accepted at the beginning of an applicant’s senior year of high school, as well as from college freshmen.

Book Lists

• Pine Tree (Youth)
• Women’s History (Youth)
• Inspiring Women (Teen)

March 11 from 7-8 p.m.

Main Library – Meeting Room
Spend an evening with Sarah Weeks, the author of more than sixty youth and middle grade novels including Glamourpuss, Oggie Cooder and So B. It. Sarah will speak about her chapter books and novels as well as her writing process. She will also answer questions from the crowd.

For Grades 3-8. Registration Required

Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/sarah-weeks-author-visit-8470

Thursday, March 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Main Library - Youth Activity Center
Investigate and explore ecosystems by learning about the processes of various types of precipitation and how its movement of water to soil helps the life cycle of plants and animals. Students will also build an ecosystem to take home.

For Grades 3-5. Registration Required

Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/build-your-own-ecosystem-intermediate-8628

Bus Tracker has been deactivated, so please join the 1,313 families already enjoying the advanced features of BusZone. An additional 213 have downloaded the app but not finished the set up process so they are not getting notifications.

To sign up you'll need to:

• download the app
• use our district code 4079WBSD
• know your student ID number from PowerSchool
• for elementary routes you need to know the route number and school name
• be sure to set up both AM and PM routes
• take advantage of the push notification feature.

Need help? Contact: Tanja Thomas, General Manager, Phone: (248) 865-3682 or email tathomas@durhamschoolservices.com. We use your feedback to improve the sign up materials and services available. For example, based on feedback we are excited to announce we will be adding information on the midday routes after spring break!

The sunshine whispers spring is near, but the chill in the air reminds us winter is still here!

Spring Break Camps for K-5th families:

• 1/2 Day Mad Science Camp, More Info Here
• Full Day Multi-Sports Camp, More Info Here
  
  

Summer Camp

• More info coming soon! Direct parents here to fill out a short interest form.