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February 23, 2024
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A Message from the Principal
Hello Families,
Students brought home their field trip permission slips today. Please be sure to review, sign and return if you would like your child to participate in our visit to Detroit Historical Society. A big thank you to our Scotch PTO for providing the funds for this trip to allow all students to attend at no cost!
As you know, the district is working on the elementary student and family transition activities. This is to assist in making the transition to four K-5 elementary schools more successful for all. You can Click here to view the schedule.
Also, please share your ideas for additional transition activities. While there is no guarantee all recommendations can be accomodated, we will do our best to ensure students, staff and families feel supported through this change.
Lastly, Wednesday, February 28th is a late start with school beginning at 10:10 a.m.
Kindly,
James Scrivo
Important Scotch Dates
WEDNESDAY, FEB 28TH
Late Start - School begins at 10:10 a.m.
THURSDAY, FEB 29TH
Basketball IMPACT Assembly
FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST
Spring Picture Day - Only those who purchased
5th Grade Field Trip to the production of Aladdin Jr. by WBMS theater students
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH
5th grade field trip to Detroit Historical Society
THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH
4th grade field trip to Detroit Historical Society
FRIDAY, March 8TH
3rd grade field trip to Detroit Historical Society
SCOTCH SHOWCASE
WBHS Girls Basketball Community Night!
PTO Spirit Wear - 50% off! Order Today!
WBSD Bridges Math
Below are informative parent handouts for our Bridges Math Units for the month of February.
Spring Picture Day - March 1st
Picture Day is coming on Friday, March 1st!
School Name: Scotch Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Friday, March 1
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID: EVT4DRGSD
Say Cheese!
Our yearbook team is looking for photos! Scroll through your roll and please share class photos to yearbookscotch@gmail.com with the information listed above. We appreciate you!
WBSD Community
The renewal of our operating millage is on the ballot Tuesday, February 27th. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please remember to exercise your right to vote, and be aware that four of our schools are polling locations:
West Bloomfield Middle School
Doherty Elementary School
Gretchko Elementary School
Scotch Elementary School
We have a separate entrance and exit for those voting in our schools. School will be open and in session.
What is the difference between a bond and an operating millage?
A bond proposal is how a public school district asks its community for authorization to borrow money to pay for capital improvements. Voter-approved bond funds may be spent on projects described in the proposal. Funds raised through the sale of bonds cannot be used on operational expenses such as employee salaries and benefits, school supplies, and textbooks. Bond funds must be kept separate from operating funds and must be audited by an independent auditing firm.
An operating millage is just that - funds for day to day operations. The WBSD operating millage pays for:
Teachers
Counselors
Social Workers
Bus drivers
Mental health programs
School safety
Educational programs
Here is a graphic (click to enlarge) that summarizes the key points of this ballot proposal:
This is not a tax increase. This is a renewal of an existing millage.
This makes up approximately 17% of our annual operating budget.
The non-homestead millage proposal is only for non-homestead properties, like commercial, business, rental properties, vacant land, and second-home property owners. This portion does not impact primary residences.
There is an Operating Millage Renewal FAQ on the district website that contains facts about the ballot proposal.
Paid for by: West Bloomfield School District, 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324
WBMS Equestrian Team
Spots are limited; to sign-up for the Evaluation or for questions, please contact Kelly Robrahn at: robrahnfam@gmail.com
Nominate Today and Save the Date
West Bloomfield Youth Assistance Annual Youth Recognition Awards
WBYA recognizes young people from our community for volunteer service, personal growth, and personal leadership. Nominations must be submitted through this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScgxWmLszaZX.../viewform
-or- by sending an electronic copy to connie@wbyouthassistance.org.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, March 14, 2024.
WBSD Community Education
Families, please fill out this form for summer camp planning
Scotch Contact Information
Main Office Phone: (248) 865-3280
SAFELINE to report an Absence: (248) 865-3282
Website: Scotch Elementary School Website
COMMUNITY RESOURCES: www.wbsd.org.