WBSD would like to thank everyone who joined us for Family Fun Night at WBHS and at the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the new WBMS. It has been a WONDERFUL start of the school year! Thank you for bringing your families to join in these celebrations.

Monday, September 26 - ALL Schools are CLOSED for students and staff. Enjoy the long weekend! For those of you celebrating the holiday, we wish you a Happy Rosh Hashanah! We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 27.

If you are interested in listening to the Board of Education Candidate Forum, click here to view the recording. Community members had the opportunity to pose questions to the candidates. The Candidate Forum was conducted by the League of Women Voters and students from Oakland Early College.

Kudos to all of the WBSD students that participated in the West Bloomfield Public Library Summer Reading Program. Students logged the time that they spent reading over the summer from June 11 - September 2.

Doherty

Jayven Massa, Vincenzo Clemente, Luciano Clemente, Lincoln Malott, & Charvi Malviya

Gretchko

Mila Davis, Grayson Davis, Terry Bergstrom, John Paul Radbata, & Neil Ramesh

Roosevelt

Julian Massa, Karin Sanada, Aarush Shah, Ella Malott, & Fitzgerald Williams

Scotch

Elizabeth Thiry, Brynn Hoffman, Mariam Simmer, Sidney Jarco, & Emilia Harmala

Sheiko

Adalyn Calvin, Emma Calvin, Francesca Clemente, Evelyn Dunne, & Liam Boyle

WBHS

Malini Kamath, Madison Hanna, Andia Orouji, Chloe Anderson, & Kimberly Luty

West Bloomfield Middle School

Giovanni Massa, Owen Calvin, Benjamin Donnelly, Fabrizio Clemente, & Isabella Hanna

Next week, during Homecoming Week a car will be parked in front of the WBHS tennis courts as a visual reminder that every 51 minutes someone is killed in a drunk driving accident. Thank you to the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition for promoting Drive and Ride Sober!

WBSD understands that parents/families often have questions or concerns that need to be addressed. To prevent frustration and obtain the most effective outcome, WBSD asks that you follow the Chain of Communication sequence listed here on our website.

Many parent/family and community questions are easily answered by communicating directly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situation should first be addressed at the level the initial action was taken, with appeals moving on to the next level in the Chain of Communication. The most effective method of communication is via email and telephone is the next preferable way. We look forward to serving you more effectively in the future!

The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education recognized Jennifer Graham with a Star Certificate last Monday. Jennifer is a third-grade teacher at Sheiko Elementary and a District-wide champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jennifer facilitates community forums and leads active community committees to ensure that all of our students have a voice, a sense of true belonging, and equitable opportunities. She facilitated a community book talk focused on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s book Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community. She is also an active leader of the African American Parent Network, the Juneteenth Planning Committee, and United We Walk. Thank you, Jennifer!

Congratulations to Laci Newmark - 12 Grade, WBHS (Nominated by Mr. Hilbers and Ms. Crewes)

Laci demonstrates all of the qualities of an exceptional student both inside and outside the classroom. Laci was recognized at the September 19 Board of Education Meeting. Students will be nominated by WBSD staff and administration each month.

Scott Long, Johanna Mracna, Kyle Anderson, and Dania Bazzi represented WBSD with a session titled:

Middle Grades New School Design for Safety and Innovation - Directors

Our team discussed how the new WBMS building required more creativity and flexibility in design to meet the current and future needs of students. They also shared how the building was designed to support school climate and culture, attract and retain teaching staff, and promote innovation in teaching and learning.

Book Lists

· Young Chefs (Kids)

· Friends in Our World: Hispanic Friends (Kids)

· Hispanic Heritage Month (Teen)

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Celebrate with us by designing a bookmark showing why you love your library! Residents of all ages are welcome to register for a bookmark design kit. Completed bookmark designs must be submitted by September 30 for consideration. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place designs, and the 1st place winner’s design will be reprinted and distributed by the library.

• Employment Opportunities
• GWB Historical Society Events
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation