WBSD Weekly Update

WBSD will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Please note the district weekly newsletter will switch to a bi-weekly distribution routine during summer break. The temporary shift of distribution will begin the week of June 24 and will remain in place until Aug. 12.

We are pleased to announce the Laker of the Month is Michelle Walker, one of our dedicated Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teachers. Michelle was nominated by Mary Jane Steffes, who has witnessed firsthand Michelle's unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership.

Michelle's dedication goes far beyond her regular duties. She is always accessible to families, offering support, answering questions, and providing updates on their children's progress. Michelle's commitment is evident in her early arrivals and late evenings spent lesson planning, always aiming to create engaging and effective small and large group activities that adhere to the high-scope curriculum.

Michelle truly embodies our school's mission statement, which is to support each student's needs by providing opportunities, experiences, and educational tools for their journey. She ensures that children of all backgrounds or cultures feel safe and supported.

IXL offers individualized and unlimited practice for Math (K-5), aligned with our curriculum. I am thrilled to remind you that IXL is available for free from home over the summer for WBSD students.

This summer, we challenge you to have your child use IXL for at least 30 minutes daily. Each skill takes about 15 minutes, so completing two skills a day can lead to significant growth! My own children will be doing this over the summer as well. Of course, we want kids to relax, play outside, and spend time with family and friends as well, but dedicating a small portion of the day to academics will have an impact on their academic progress.

Your child’s Spring NWEA Math score has been uploaded to IXL, creating a personalized study plan tailored to their needs. To access IXL:

1. Visit IXL Sign-in

2. Click "Sign in with Clever"

3. Select "Log in with Google"

4. Use the student’s WBSD Google email account
   
   

If you have trouble accessing your child's school email account, please email katherine.law@wbsd.org. You can view this slide deck if you would like to view step-by-step instructions for accessing your child’s personalized study plan in IXL.

Also, please ensure your child reads for 20 minutes a day, independently, with a buddy, or with a parent/family member.

In partnership,

Dania H. Bazzi, PhD

Superintendent

Thursday, August 15, 2024:

8th Grade Orientation for Students & Parents 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Parent Meeting for Returning Families:
Thursday, August 15, 2024: 7-8 p.m. in the Auditeria

Friday, August 16, 2024:
7th Grade Orientation for Students & Parents 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024:
6th Grade Orientation for Students & Parents 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
(also make-up date for 7th & 8th graders)

Parent Meeting for 6th Grade Parents & New Families:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024: 7-8 p.m. in the Auditeria

The orientation events will be an open format for students to do the following:

• Walk your schedule with a family member
• Lifetouch Professional Photograph for School ID & Yearbook Photo
  (photo ordering will be online or fill out a form on-site)
• Pick up your new lanyard, ID & student planner
• Purchase a Yearbook
• Pre-Order your House Photo
• Purchase WBMS Spirit Wear

Athletic Information Night:

Thursday, August 22, 2024: 7-8 p.m. in the GYM

Students and families will attend together, anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.on their designated grade level day. This will also be a great time to walk around the building to find student’s classes and to practice opening their lockers.

On Orientation Day: Students will get their planners, schedules, and lockers, as well as take their school pictures and receive their school ID and lanyard. They will need to bring each of these items with them to school each day, beginning with our first day on August 26th.

The building will close at 3 p.m. each day. Please plan to spend approximately 45 minutes collecting your materials and touring the building, with your student. We are excited to see you in August!

For the WBHS Jump Start schedule and more information, use this link.

Students 13 and older are able to access their PSAT and SAT scores through the College Board website:

https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home

Students should have been instructed to create an account when preparing for the assessment. For those students 13 years and older that did not create an account, they do so for free at www.collegeboard.org.

Check out more photos here of your bond dollars at work!

• Gretchko Elementary Playground
• Scotch Elementary Playground and Magnet Classroom
• Transition Center at WBHS
• Kitchen at WBHS
• Scoreboard at WBHS

To view the 2024-25 Calendar, which includes the start and end times for schools next year, Click Here. All start and end times remain the same except for Sheiko which will be on the center tier time schedule (8:20 a.m. start, 3:12 p.m. dismissal) while at the temporary location.

WBSD offers before and after care. Use this link to register!

• WBSD Employment Opportunities
• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library

For work permit procedures and directions, click here.

As you head out on day trips, staycations, vacations, or other summer fun, send us your pictures (bonus points for wearing WBSD gear!) and we’ll share them with our community. Have fun, stay safe, and upload here.