Monday, September 11th
West Bloomfield Middle School
Short Summary for the week
Monday, Sept 11th: picture make ups--students who did not attend August orientation, students who are new to our school, students who never received an ID
Tuesday, Sept 12th: LINK students will meet during Advisory, Football parent meeting: see invite from coaches
Wednesday, Sept 13th: NO after school yearbook meeting, watch for an email from the district regarding NWEA testing, XC yearbook photos, coach will pass out order forms
Thursday, Sept 14th: Grade level meetings during Advisory
Friday, Sept 15th: Constitution Day: events in social studies classes, potential fire drill, grade level meetings during Advisory
Counselor Assignments 2023-24
7th grade: Mrs. Chang
8th grade: Mr. Levitan
Whats Happening at WBMS
Monday, Sept 11th
Picture Make ups (in school) 8:30-noon for those students who missed Jump start in August
September 15th Constitution Day
NWEA
Reading (ELA):
- NWEA in ELA classes 9/18, 9/19, and 9/20
- NWEA make-up testing (in the iCenter) 9/21 & 9/22
Math:
- NWEA in math classes 9/26, 9/27, 9/28
- NWEA make-up testing (in the iCenter) 9/29 & 10/2
Wednesday, October 4th is COUNT DAY
Picture Re-takes Oct 25th 9-11:30am in school (confirmed)
More dates!
8th Grade Dance: May 31
Spirit week Dance: May 17
Volleyball Tournament May 15
Student Council: Dodgeball Tournament May 13
Orchestra Concert: May 8th
Valentine's Dance: February 9
Halloween Dance: Oct 27
Casino Night 2024
NEW LOCATION: Glen Oaks Country Club
Evening of Friday, February 2, 2024
Late Start Days school will start at 9:20 am
Bus routes will operate one hour later than normal.
Wednesday, October 11th
Wednesday, October 25th
Wednesday, November 29th
Wednesday, December 13th
Wednesday, January 10th
Wednesday, January 24th
Wednesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 28th
Wednesday, March 13th
Wednesday, April 24th
Wednesday, May 8th
Wednesday, May 22nd
Student Council: 8th grade CORE Council
Student Council Reps: all grades
Ok2Say
OK2SAY is a student safety initiative available to Michigan students in grades K−12 which enables students to confidentially report potential harm or criminal activities aimed at students, teachers, staff, or other school employees.
The nationally recognized program is run through the Michigan State Police, state agencies, schools, local law enforcement, and community mental health. Tips can be submitted 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
• Telephone: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
• Email: ok2say@mi.gov
• Website: ok2say.com
• OK2SAY Mobile app: Available in the Apple Store or Google Play.
Cashless Meal Service: Snack Line Opens this week!
Students who are free/reduced lunch eligible MUST complete the forms every year.
The system is open and you can create a meal account and complete the free/reduced meal application if you believe your may qualify. (link above)
The governor did sign legislation to bring back the co-vid 19 era of free meals for everyone.
This will include:
One breakfast and one lunch per student (students will still need to swipe their ID for every meal)
A la carte, snack and second meals will be offered for a charge. We will still be cashless so please put money on your student's account if your student would want to purchase an extra lunch or snacks.
New Mass Communication System: Blackboard
The district has moved from Power School Messenger to Blackboard.
What does this mean for our families:
1. the email and phone contact data is still pulled from Power School so we continue to make sure that data is accurate and kept up to date
2. attendance calls will go out through Blackboard (unexcused absences)
3. Blackboard has a feature to over-ride a block in an emergency
4. Blackboard as a text message feature
Lunch Recess in the I-center Sign up
We are so excited to provide you with the link to register for RECESS in the iCenter.
The first day for Recess in the iCenter is Tuesday, September 5th.
The Google Forms are open NOW.
You should plan to complete the Google Form sometime before Monday evening, so that you are all set for Tuesday.
You must know which Lunch you're scheduled to attend.
The form will help to guide you through the process.
You will submit a registration prior to the day you attend recess.
The forms are reset EVERY day by 4:00 PM.
You will have to register daily for the next day.
You decide which days you will attend the iCenter for recess.
Use the link provided for your assigned lunch, it is the SAME link everyday.
Click the link corresponding to your lunch:
Lunch 1 A- Lunch @ 11:32-11:57 & Recess 11:59-12:24
Lunch 1 B- Recess @ 11:32-11:57 & Recess 11:32-11:57
Lunch 2A- Lunch @ 12:28- 12:53 & Recess 12:55-1:20
Lunch 2 B- Recess @ 12:28-12:53 & Recess 12:55-1:20
All the details & expectations are included on the Google Form you will submit.
You must be logged in to your student.wbsd.org account in order to open & submit the Google Form.
Thank you!!
Extra Guest Riders on a district bus
If a student needs to ride a school bus after school that is not the normally assigned bus, the parent must send in a written note at least the day of the change (to be dropped off in the main office where it is signed and logged)
The letter must include:
1. the date
2. both students' names
3. route number
4. signature of parent
The note, if approved, will be signed. logged and returned to the student as a 'bus pass' to allow the student to get on the route at the end of the day.
Library Card Sign-Up Month 2023
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when our West Bloomfield Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card.
From borrowing books, ebooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book club or story time, a library card helps everyone do more of what they enjoy. All without stretching their budget.
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the ALA and libraries work together in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.
There’s something for everyone at the WB Public Library, and signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning for students. It's elemental, really—everyone should have one!
The WB Public Library along with libraries everywhere, continues to adapt and expand services to meet the evolving needs of our community. To sign up for a library card or to learn more about the library’s resources and programs, please visit: https://www.wblib.org/
Allergies
We do have designated tables in the auditeria that are "NUT FREE".
We are a LATEX free school
Medicine at School
This includes, but is not limited to Tylenol, Tums, prescriptions, and Advil. Under no circumstances can a student be in possession of medication without the proper forms on file. Students possessing medication without the forms on file or distributing medication to other students will be subject to discipline following the district's Code of Conduct.
ONLY Emergency medication can be carried by students at school. Both forms below need to be completed for self carry
The snack line re-opens this week!
WBMS Snack List Prices
Flavored Beverages (20 oz) $1.50
Water (20 oz) $1.50
Juice (10 oz) $1.50
Milk $.50
Chips $1.50
Cookies $.50
Congratulations to the members of our Fall Sideline Cheer Team!
Alayah Johnson
Allure Cantrell
Alyssa Stewart
Amari Johnson
Amber Wallace
Ameris Ali
Ananda Hunt
Aubrey Holly
Audrina Spencer
Chelsea Johnson
Chloe White
Dakia Franklin
Feni Diop
Hayley Henderson
Janyia Anderson
Jatifiah Benjamin
Jaidyn McGee
Jordan Burton
Jordan Young
Kamari Gudger
Kennedy Taylor
Kolby Wellons
Langston Spearman
Londyn Penya
Londyn Shannon
Maddison Fordham
Makenzie Fails
Melanie Smith
Myka Williams
Natasha Kammerer
O'lexia Smart
Olivia Gonzales
Quency Flowers
Sayde Edwards
Taylor Hunter
Model UN (United Nations)
The WBMS Model United Nations Team is a club open to all WBMS students. Model UN is a form of debate, in which students represent various countries and characters while seeking to find solutions for international issues. The Model United Nations Team will meet on Thursdays during lunch/recess, starting on October 5th in Miss Weiner’s classroom, room C128 in Lower Yellow. No experience is required and all students are welcomed to join!
WBMS Model United Nations Team
The WBMS Model United Nations Team is a club open to all WBMS students. Model UN is a form of debate, in which students represent various countries and characters while seeking to find solutions for international issues. The Model United Nations Team will meet on Thursdays during lunch/recess, starting on October 5th in Miss Weiner’s classroom, room C128 in Lower Yellow. No experience is required and all students are welcomed to join! You can sign-up to join HERE. If you have questions, please email Miss Weiner at emily.weiner@wbsd.org.
Middle School Cell Phone Procedure
West Bloomfield Middle School (WBMS) has a new cell phone/personal electronic device procedure
Cell phones and all other personal electronic devices must be powered off and out of sight from 7:45 AM - 3:12 PM (including lunch and recess) unless students are given permission from teachers/administration. Students are expected to use the office phone to contact home or parents. Cell phone use is only allowed with teacher/administration approval and only for educational purposes. Students are not allowed to record video/audio or take pictures anytime during the school day unless given permission from a staff member.
1st Violation - Student pick-up from the front office
2nd Violation - Parent pick-up from the front office
3rd Violation - Parent pick-up from the front office and conference with an administrator
Further violations will result in additional consequences determined by an administrator
Gaggle
The WBSD continues its agreement with GAGGLE to support our efforts to keep students in our school safe from harm.
Gaggle is a student safety software that we will begin using on our platforms at the end of January 2023. Over 1,500 school districts across the country utilize gaggle to identify students who may be in crisis so appropriate staff members can contact parents and support the identified student.
Gaggle leverages a powerful combination of best-in-class artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a highly trained content review team to flag concerning content that K-12 students may be ingesting, receiving, or posting using school-provided devices and platforms, including Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Office 365, Google Chat (formerly Google Hangouts), Microsoft Teams, and the Canvas learning management system. The tool is used by more than 1,500 school districts around the country to help identify and protect young children from threats of violence, self-harm, and suicide; child pornography, online predators, and sexual content; cyberbullying or other forms of online abuse; and drug or alcohol abuse.
Key points of this relationship include that only district owned and supported devices and platforms will be reviewed, the most serious content will be identified and shared with parents and the overall goal is the continued protection of all of our WBSD students.
If you have questions about this product or the district’s intentions, please reach out to any of the 3 WBMS administrators.
Math Curriculum Update
Dear Families,
The math educators of WBMS are working hard to help our students keep their math skills sharp and progress them to a point of readiness for their next grade level class by teaching the essential math skills necessary.
Essential Math Skills from our Common Core State Standards of Michigan fall under the following categories, with differentiation occurring based on grade level and class.
Expressions and Equations
Functions
Geometry
Statistics and Probability
Students currently in Honors Algebra are being taught the necessary content to move on to Honors Geometry in the Fall of 2024 and students currently in Honors Geometry are preparing to move on to Honors Algebra 2.
Specifically:
Honors Geometry
Transformations, proofs, circles, 3D Solids, trigonometry, and probability
Algebra
Linear, quadratic and exponential functions, Slope, systems of Equations and Inequalities, Absolute Value, Statistics, Factoring, and the Zero Product Property
8th Grade/Compacted 2
Linear Functions, systems of equations, Transformations, Exponent Laws, Scientific Notation, Pythagorean Theorem, Real Numbers, Cube Roots, Surface Area and Volume
7th Grade/Compacted 1
Integer operations, probability of multiple events, identifying proportional relationships in tables,graphs and equations ,unit rates, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving rational number operations and percents
One-step and Two-step Inequalities and Equations, Percents including Increase and Decrease, Proportions, Simple Interest, Box and Whisker Plots, Problems with Distance, Rate and Time
6th grade
Fractions and Mixed Numbers using all Operations, Order of Operations, Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property, Solving Simple Equations and Inequalities, Ratios and Unit Rates, Percents including Tax, Tip and Discounts, Measures of Central Tendency including Box and Whisker Plots
Middle School Sports
In preparation for the start for the school year and sports we need you to get some things completed before the season begins.
If your student is not planning to play a sport during the upcoming school year, you can just file this email as there is nothing to do.
Let’s start with the basics for middle school sports.
There are no fees to play middle school sports.
We are governed by the state association regarding rules and participation: MHSAA
We compete in the COMSAC league (Central Oakland Middle School Athletic Conference)
There are sports that 6th graders can play and sports all grade levels can play. See below for details.
All registration takes place on the Final Forms website: click here to access Final Forms
Things that are required to play:
Complete all forms on Final Forms including:
Basic information
Athletic physical signed by a DR and completed after April 15th 2023: a blank copy of the form can be found here
Signatures on forms by students and parents
Sign the Middle School Athletic Contract (one form per sport)
Click here for the athletic contract
If you played a middle school sport last year, you will have a Final Forms login. Please use that login to sign in, upload a new physical and sign the paperwork. All of the other data, like demographic and contact information will be saved and has rolled over.
Important Links: Final Forms: http://www.westbloomfield-mi.finalforms.com/
WBSD Athletic website with schedules: https://westbloomfieldathletics.com/
Remaining seasons:
Winter 1 Sports: opens Sept 20th for registration
Swimming: 6th, 7th, 8th grade
Boys basketball: 7th/8th grade
Sideline Cheer for basketball: 7th/8th grade
Winter 2 Sports: opens Dec 1st for registration
Wrestling: 6th, 7th, 8th grade
Volleyball 7th/8th grade
Spring Sports: Opens January 10th for registration
Track: 6th, 7th, 8th grade
Start dates for our sports (cannot start before these dates)
Winter 1 Basketball (Boys)6-Nov-23
Winter 1 Coed Swimming 6-Nov-23
Winter 2 Volleyball 22-Jan-24
Winter 2 Wrestling 22-Jan-24 (there is a club piece that starts earlier see flyer below)
Spring Track 1-Apr-24
Thank you!
The Pre-order site for yearbooks is open
The Pre-order site for yearbooks is open
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
School order number is: 25753 and click 'continue'
you will see a pop up with
YOU HAVE SELECTED
WEST BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL • WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI • JOB# 25753
Click continue
Click "order a yearbook"
and follow the prompts
Order now for $35 until December 31st
The price will go up: January 1-Feb 29 to $40
Finally March 1-April 15 $45
We will also be selling adds--and will notify you when that is set up!
Backpack Procedure
Students are permitted to bring a backpack to and from school. We recommend the smallest backpack, for example a string bag be used or something that is easily foldable.
Backpacks and bags are to be kept in the students’ lockers and not carried from class to class during the day.
Backpacks that do not fit in the lockers can be kept in advisory classes
To assist students with keeping backpacks in lockers we recommend:
Only those things critical to school should be brought to school
Leave toys, and extra clothes/shoes at home
Students should remove things from their backpacks and place items in the locker to allow for the best use of space
We understand that female students may need to carry a small purse during the day with essential items
PTO and the PTO Updated Calendar
We have a wonderful PTO that supports our mission and vision for WBMS.
Welcome the 2023-2024 PTO Officers
President, Sherri-Anne Wynter
Vice President, Monique Williams Esq
Treasurer, Renai Mayle
Secretary, Amanda Oliver
PR, Terri Hoyer Compton
PCN rep, Rene Kubiak
Calendar of Events
September 11th - House Wars BEGINS
September 15th - Bagel Sale with Cream Cheese
September 22nd - Bagel Sale with Cream Cheese
September 29th - Bagel Sale with Cream Cheese
September 27th - General PTO Meeting, Jersey Mike’s Fundraiser & Dairy Queen Money Due
October 3rd - Dairy Queen Delivery (Tues)
October 6th - House Wars ENDS
October 6th - 1st Friday Donut Sale
October 13th - Bagel Sale with Cream Cheese
October 20th - Bagel Sale with Cream Cheese
October 27th - Bagel Sale with Cream Cheese
October 25th - General PTO Meeting
Interested parents can email using this address: wbmslakerspto@gmail.com
Quick Links
4th Weds 7pm General PTO Meeting series
Donut/Bagel Sales Volunteer SignUp Genius
Donut/Bagel Sales Google Calendar Friday Series
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Your Middle School Administration Team
Jermaine Evans, Assistant Principal
Lisa Graff, Assistant Principal
Haley Barnes, Dean of Student Services
West Bloomfield Middle School
Email: Lisa.Graff@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-middle-school
Location: 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-865-4480
Twitter: @WBMSAPGraff