WBMS Update
Week of April 8, 2024
6th & 7th graders will arrive at 1:15 PM and attend their 6th & 7th hours.
Bus Transportation will be provided. Students should ARRIVE at their BUS STOP by 12:30 PM for the adjusted pick up.
There will be asynchronous work/Canvas assignments for 6th & 7th graders to complete for their morning classes.
No lunch will be served for 6th & 7th graders.
8th graders will attend school for a full day on Tuesday, April 9th. The PSAT test covers math & language arts. All 8th graders in Michigan take the PSAT test. More information will be shared with 8th grade parents via email. Watch for the details coming to your email account.
WBMS YEARBOOK ORDER Website is CLOSED
Yearbooks are delivered in JUNE.
At that time, a limited number of books will be on sale for $60, in the main office.
Follow up from last week...
Student Safety
Student safety is always our chief concern. We take all threats seriously and will continue to partner with public safety to provide a safe and secure learning environment.
We appreciate your support and concern for the safety of all of our students. We thank the parents who have reached out to provide feedback and details to help us debrief the events that occurred on April 2nd.
On April 3rd, we took time during our first class of the day to provide space for our students & staff to talk about what happened. We created a series of slides to facilitate a guided discussion, focused on the restorative model: What happened? Who was impacted? How do we make things right and move forward?
Our school psychologist, mental health specialist, counselors and all support staff were available on April 3rd, and continue to be available, to help students process the event, feel safe & move forward.
If you have questions about this or anything else at WBMS, please feel free to contact us.
We are here to help.
Mrs. Carson, Mr. Evans & Mr. Gardner
WBMS Administration Team
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
NJHS or other students seeking opportunities to help out...
Lego League @ Sheiko meets on Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00
Help supervise the 3rd grade Lego League Teams
Thursday, April 11th
Thursday, April 18th
Interested??? Email: Mrs. VanNostrand shahenda.vannostrand@wbsd.org
8th Graders will attend...
All 8th Graders & the 7th Grade Theater, Musical Theater & Choir Students - April 25th 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The West Bloomfield High School Theater Department is performing Mamma Mia! Mr. Moore has arranged for ALL 8th graders & the 7th grade theater, musical theater & choir students to attend a sneak preview of Mamma Mia on April 25th. There is NO PERMISSION SLIP required. If you choose for your child to be exempt from the field trip, please email our attendance secretary: antoinette.morton @wbsd.org .
Tickets for the WBHS production of Mamma Mia! are available for purchase as of March 28th on the website https://wbhstheatrearts.ludus.com. The show dates are April 25-27th at 7pm and one ASL interpreted matinee on Sat, April 27th at 1pm. All WB student tickets are only $5! All WBMS 8th grade students are invited to the Sat matinee at 1pm for no cost at all. This show stars Carley Law and Emelia Duffield, as well as features the Scotch Elementary student Thea Maher. Please consider supporting the high school theatre department, and just great theatre in general, by booking tickets today! They are selling fast! We hope to see you there!
Questions: email wbhstheatreprograms@gmail.com
Clear the Halls & Arrive Ready to Learn
Hall Sweeps
There will be at least two hall sweeps per week.
What happens in a hall sweep?
Administrators & support staff will gather the students who did not make it to class on time.
1st - Warning & Communication Home
2nd - 1 week (5 days) of Recess Detention
3rd - 1 week (5 days) of Recess Detention & Parent Meeting
4th - 1 week (5 days) of recess detention & Saturday detention
There will be 1 Saturday detention per month
In alignment with PBIS, students who are not caught in any of the hall sweeps for the month will receive a reward during lunch.
SNACK LINE and STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Thank you for your help!
ALL Students MUST use their school ID for purchases at the snack line.
Thank you to parents who utilized the website to deposit funds.
Remember that school lunches are FREE this year. Every student receives a school lunch for FREE. Therefore, in order to manage the size of the snack line, students must go to the main lunch line FIRST to get their school lunch OR show that they've brought a lunch from home.
Students will not be able to use cash in the snack line.
Students are able to make cash deposits during breakfast ($3.00 minimum) OR parents deposit funds online (no fee).
Parents can make deposits online and that will help us move the line faster.
Students must have their WBMS Student ID to purchase from the snack line.
Students should also be reminded that if they do not have a cold lunch from home they should get a school lunch first. We are encouraging the students to eat their primary lunch prior to buying snacks.
WBSD Nutrition Department Website
The snack line will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday during lunch.
To register for an account and add student(s):
- Go to the Family Portal website https://westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud/
- Click "My Account"
- There are how-to assist videos to assist you
- You will need your student's ID# (found in PowerSchool)
- If you get a "needs approval" message, circle back later as those exceptions will be cleared
- You can also apply for fee or reduced meal benefits on the Family Portal if you think you are eligible
If you are already registered for an account and you are locked out, you will need to reset your account:
- Go to the Family Portal website https://westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud/
- Click "My Account"
- Type your email address in Username
- Click "Reset" below the paraphrase box
- Go to your email & ge tthe link to reset your account within 20 minutes
LOST & FOUND
The Lost & Found is located in the vestibule of the Auditeria. Remind your student to look for their missing items.
Eye glasses are kept in the main office. Check the windowsill for glasses.
Project Bracelet
Important Info. for 8th Grade Parents
8th Grade Sweatshirts
Every year we offer all 8th graders an opportunity to purchase an 8th grade sweatshirt
The link for orders is: https://parrotwear.com/wbms28
Upcoming Dates
Next LATE START is April 3rd
Late Start Dates
Late Start at WBMS, class will begin at 9:20 am.
Bus routes will operate one hour later than normal.
Remaining Late Start Dates:
- Wednesday, April 24th
Wednesday, May 8th
Wednesday, May 22nd
Other Important Dates
April 9th- 8th Grade PSAT Testing, 6th & 7th Grade arrival at 1:15
May 8th - Orchestra Concert
May 13th - Dodgeball Tournament (Student Council)
May 15th - Volleyball Tournament
May 17th - Spirit Week Dance
May 28th - 8th Grade Cedar Point Trip 7:15 a.m. departure
May 31st - 8th Grade Dance
June 5th - 8th Grade Promotion- 6:00 PM
Tentative Dates & Times for 2024-25:
- Bridge 6 Monday (7/29) - Friday (8/2)
- 6th Grade Orientation Tuesday (8/6) 9am-12pm
- 6th Grade Parent Orientation Tuesday (8/6) 7pm-8pm
- New Student Parent Orientation Wednesday (8/7) 7pm-8pm
Lacrosse Event
Saturday, April 27th
Calling all WB 3-8th graders for KIDS DAY Saturday, April 27th hosted by WBHS Boys Lacrosse. Free Lacrosse tee shirts for the first 100 registered Girls and Boys. Join us at the WBHS Athletic Field Saturday, April 27 and cheer for our teams. The JV game starts at 10:30am and the Varsity Game starts at 12 noon. Following the Varsity game, Meet and Play Lacrosse with the high school team members on the WBHS Athletic Field.
Sign early up for West Bloomfield Lacrosse Tee shirts generously donated by Drs. Robert and Sundus Goodman of Maple Orthodontics located in West Bloomfield. Don't miss out on a great time and your free WB Lacrosse swag.
Free admission for Students showing your school spirit wearing their WB Lacrosse Tee.
Sign up now for a great time!!
Girls Lacrosse Opportunity
This is a middle school girls program in Auburn hills that requires NO prior experience, and will offer payment plans or work with families on the financial side of things. It would be a great way to get girls introduced to the game in a no pressure environment.
Practices start the week of April 8.
WBMS Sports
Please reach out to Mr. Evans at jermaine.evans@wbsd.org with questions about sports schedules, Final Forms, etc.
Overview
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)
All registration takes place on the Final Forms website (see button below)
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 (see button below for blank form)
Signatures on forms by students and parents
Sign the Middle School Athletic Contract (one form per sport, see button below)
***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.
WBMS PTO
Dairy Queen Fundraiser:
We will be having another Dairy Queen Blizzard Fundraiser in April.
Orders can be placed and paid for online. Click on the link below
west-bloomfield-middle-school-pto.square.site
We will be taking orders through April 16th.
The DQ Blizzards will be delivered to the students during the lunch period on April 24th.We also have a non-dairy option.
To place orders for multiple children, add the first one to cart, then go to the cart and click "add more items".
You must include their name and grade.
Thank you for supporting the PTO!
Fun Day Volunteer Sign UP Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADA92AABFAC70-47181031-wbms
Fun Day is our end of year event that we put on for the students. There will be fun obstacle courses, carnival games, sports, food and much more. Parents, we need your help to make this day special for our children. We need volunteers at different stations throughout the day. Please consider volunteering. We have half day slots and full day slots.
Staff Appreciation Day Sign Up Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADA92AABFAC70-47135851-staff
Staff Appreciation Week is May 6th through May 10th. We have activities set up each day to celebrate our beloved Teachers and Staff, but we need your help to make it a success. We are having a snack day on Wednesday May 8th. We are asking parents to bring in various snack items and beverages. Please sign up for one of the slots available and deliver your item by May 6th to the main office. We are also putting together gift bags filled with our teachers favorite things. We have included some gift cards and money slots. If you would like to sign up to bring a gift card please turn it in to Fran in the main office to be put in the safe. Thank you in advance for your participation.
May 6th-10th Staff Appreciation Week
Monday: Catered Breakfast
Tuesday: Catered Lunch
Wednesday: Snack Day
Thursday: Treat Day
Friday: Teachers Favorite Things (Snack Day)West Bloomfield Middle School PTO
2023-2024 School Year Officers
President, Sherri-Anne Wynter
Vice President, Monique Williams Esq
Treasurer, Renai Mayle
Secretary, Amanda Oliver
PR, Terri Hoyer Compton
Quick Links:
Donut/Bagel Sales Volunteer Sign Up Genius
Donut/Bagel Sales Google Calendar Friday Series
WBMS PTO Events Sign Up Genius - Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards
General PTO Meeting Presentation
** We have openings on our PTO Executive Board, INTERESTED ???
please email: wbmslakerspto@gmail.com
WBMS Attendance Line- to report absences: 248-865-4482
Reminders
Follow WBMS on Social Media
Twitter, Instagram & FaceBook
Twitter:
@wbmsiCenter
@wbmslakers
@wbloomfieldschool
@miss_weiner
@LindsayDershem
@therealepap (WB Sports)
@kchewins
@belliwbms
@hannakimwrites
@emzwaller
Instagram:
@wbms_lakers
FaceBook:
Join the WBMS PTO Group
Lanyards & IDs
- Students are required to wear their lanyard and student ID all times.
- New lanyards and IDs may be purchased in the main office: $2 for lanyard, $5 for ID
West Bloomfield Middle School
David Gardner, Principal: david.gardner@wbsd.org
Jermaine Evans, Assistant Principal: jermaine.evans.wbsd.org
Cindy Carson, Assistant Principal: cindy.carson@wbsd.org
Dean of Student Services
Haley Barnes, haley.barnes@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-middle-school
Location: 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI
Phone: 248-865-4480