WBSD Weekly Update

June 19 from 10 am-2 pm at the Civic Center Campus, all ages, free and registration not required

Enjoy FREE food (while supplies last), a coloring station, writing workshop and face painting. Ice cream provided by 44 scoops. This event is sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

Free entertainment lineup:

• 12 pm: Nanou Djiapo African Drum & Dance
• 1 pm: Motor City Dance Factory
• 1:20 pm: WBHS Players: Musical Theatre Acts

Participants are encouraged to visit programming hosted by the West Bloomfield Public Library next door at 4600 Walnut Lake Rd.

Library programming includes:

• Celebrate Juneteenth with Storyteller Ms. Gwen at 11 am
• The History of Juneteenth at 1 pm

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 growth.

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

Students and families will attend together, anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.on their designated grade level day, listed below. 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.

UPDATE

• 6th Grade: August 20th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• 7th Grade: August 21st, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• 8th Grade: August 22nd, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  
  

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. Join us for the West Bloomfield Middle School Orientation for the 2024-2025 school year. We are excited to see you in August!

Thank You!

In Partnership,

WBMS Administration

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

• 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

Brandon is a Detroit PAL & West Bloomfield Alumni. Not only has he solidified being an Under Armor All American, he's also an Army All American. This highly anticipated camp will be for all positions ages 6-13 where they'll learn the fundamentals of football, unique drills, and most importantly, tons of fun. Registration form, 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.