Shark Tales Weekly Update

Hello Sheiko Sharks!

From the Oakland County Art Show to the 4th grade "Spring Sing" to the 3rd grade trip to the zoo, I am a very proud principal! The end of the year is a time to reflect on all of the growth of the year, and look forward to new adventures!

This week's "Big Announcement" is about NWEA. Most students have finished their NWEA reading. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will be taking their NWEA math test. If at all possible, please schedule appointments around these days. Please also make sure that your student gets a good night's sleep and that they eat a good breakfast.

We can't thank you enough for all of your support for all that you do! We hope to see you at our end of the year activities!

Goooooooooooooooooo Sheiko Sharks!

Blaine McDowell

• Wednesday, May 22nd - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm

• Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

• Tuesday, May 28-30th - 5th grade Camp Tanuga Trip

• Wednesday, June 5th- Field day

• Thursday, June 6th- Half day dismissal is 12:12pm

• Thursday, June 6th- 5th Grade Promotion, more information to follow

• Friday, June 7th- Half day dismissal is 12:12pm . LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

• Click here for the district calendar.
  

Redistricting Transition Activities and Event Dates:

• Student Mingle Field Trip:
1. Rising K/1st Grade - May 20

• Popsicles with the Principal for the 24/25 school year is: Wednesday, August 21st 4-6pm

For answers to frequently asked questions about this process, please visit the district website - under About Us, click K-5 Redistricting.

Please help us name the hallways in our new Sheiko building. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

It has come to our attention that students are bringing large bags of chips and candy to share during snack and lunch time. Students are not allowed to share food in school for allergy purposes. Please refrain from sending your student to school with large bags of chips and candy. Thank you for your support.

4th Grade Families,

Please be sure to complete the Google Form to select Band, Orchestra, or Choir for your child’s 5th grade Music Special next school year.

The slideshow for the informational webinar is linked here for your convenience. Here is a link to the recording of the webinar. Please review the slideshow for details regarding the program. If you have any questions, please email all of the following staff members:

• Choir: Joshua.Bryzik@wbsd.org

• Band: Karl.Stein@wbsd.org

• Orchestra: Andrea.Cole@wbsd.org

Next Steps

• Due Friday, May 17th: Please complete this form by or before Friday, May 17th.

• May 31st: Confirmation course selection will be provided by May 31st.

• Beginning Friday, August 9th: Begin securing rental

• Rental Website: marshallmusic.com/rentals

• Rental Phone: 248-661-1260

Sincerely,

Scott Long

Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services

Beginning May 6th, K-9 students will participate in the Spring NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth Assessment for Math and Reading. Each school and teacher will be communicating when your child will take the assessment. We need your help in ensuring that your child takes the assessment seriously, gives his/her very best, and is well rested for the assessment. Please read the information linked below so that we can work together to maximize this assessment experience.

Our 4th grade music concert was a great success!

Congratulations to our Math Pentathlon team. Last Saturday was their last tournament and they all did an amzing job!

4th Grade

Hassan Eid - Silver Medal

Cadence Higginbotham

Addison Holly

Pahal Sarada

Caleb Winfield

5th Grade

Zoey Porter

Jeremiah Evans

Lavender Goble - Honorable Mention

Chance Haynes - Gold Medal

For families interested in free nutritious summer meals for their children click the link below to find a site near you.

We are asking all families to use the car line. We have had some close calls with cars squeezing in between buses, and could not get the ambulance into the parking lot when needed, so we want to be sure that the bus loop is clear for safety reasons.

Thank you for your support!

Please use the link below if you are interested in summer learning.

WEEK 22

Weekly SEL Family Activity:

Baking cookies with kids can get a little messy, but who doesn’t like a home filled with smiling faces and the smells of fresh-baked cookies? It doesn’t matter whether it’s snickerdoodles, oatmeal raisin, or simple chocolate chips, spend an entire day just baking. The one who does the most work gets to lick the spoon!

Spring is upon us and students should be prepared for warmer/wetter weather. Please have your student bring extra clothes (pants & socks) to keep in their locker.

Please label everything. It will help eliminate the need for a Lost & Found table.

We are asking that students leave their smart watches at home. They have proven to be a huge distraction to teaching and learning. Students may have phones (but totally not necessary!) as long as they are powered down and in their backpacks. Students will have one reminder to put them away. Otherwise, these items will be turned into the office for parent pick up if they are out.Thank you for your support in this matter!

To protect all children from communicable illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while they are contagious. Students should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please call our Safeline (248-865-6372) if your child will be absent from school. We also have a masking station at the front of the building in which students are welcome to help themselves. For more information regarding the sick policy, please see the attached document.

The West Bloomfield School District uses the Bridges math program. By clicking on the grade below you will find the family letter for the month of May.

Email: blaine.mcdowell@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/sheiko-elementary
Location: 4500 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-865-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225210744201191
Twitter: @BlaineMcDowell