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School Update 3/15
Important Dates
March 18- Spring Picture Day - see flyer below
March 20- PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m. iCenter
March 23-31 - Spring Break
April 3- Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)
April 24- Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)
Front Page News
Spring Photos Monday (OPTIONAL)
📸Spring Picture Day - Monday March 18th📸
Lifetouch is visiting us for Spring Picture Day on Monday, March 18th during the first half of the day. Only students with orders or who have pre-ordered or have an order form with payment will be photographed. Optional Spring Photos can be ordered using the order form sent home with students or by going to the Lifetouch website and ordering online. Order Code EVTMKWRFG
Summer Camp Enrollment Opening Monday!
Our Community and Enrichment Department will be opening up registration for Summer Camp on Monday, March 18th. See the info below from the district newsletter.
SUMMER CAMP Location: Doherty Elementary School If you need to make Summer Plans as soon as possible check out these camps:
5 weeks
July 1 - August 2, 2024
Registration Opens the week of March 18
Parking and Pickup Reminders
As the weather improves some families may elect to park in adjacent neighborhoods to park and walk up at dismissal. We are committed to being good neighbors to the surrounding homes adjacent to Doherty.
- Park only on the street
- Do not block mailboxes or fire hydrants
- Drive at or below posted speed limit (25 mph)
Doherty Teacher and Support Person of the Year 2024
Doherty 2024 Teacher of The Year - Tina Polhamus
Doherty 2024 Support Person of the Year - Lisa Reed
Shamrock Shake Family Dance
WBSD Community Education 2024 Summer Camp
At this time the location and duration of Summer Camp is to be determined.
Please complete this form and we will notify you as we secure a location and dates. THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT IN SUMMER CAMP. THIS IS AN INQUIRY FORM ONLY.
From Doherty's School Social Worker Mrs. Schwartz:
💙 Doherty PTO 💙
Chipotle Fundraiser
Don't be a 'fool' Grab Chipotle on April 1st to support the Doherty PTO.
Visit the Haggerty Road location in Commerce.
Updates from Specials
🆓 SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INFORMATION 🆓
- Students may elect to pack a lunch from home OR order a Free Lunch
- One breakfast and one lunch permitted per student per day
Families who have previously received breakfast and lunch assistance or are currently in a difficult financial position need to fill out the application by clicking the blue button below. There are a variety of important resources that are tied to that application, including Blessings in a Backpack, grant funding, etc. The applications are confidential and should be filled out each year for your students. The goal of completing the forms is to provide extra support for those students who need it.
Capturing Kids Hearts Resources
Each month classrooms will focus on a different character trait through our Capturing Kids Hearts framework. Below you will find a family newsletter that introduces the character trait of Empathy!
BUILDING INFORMATION
📲Student Absences📲
Save the Doherty Safeline # in your phone: 248-865-6002
Leave a message on the Doherty Safeline if you're child will not be attending school.
School Bell Times 2023-2024 SY
Outdoor Recess Reminder: Stay ready for the weather!
All students will participate in outdoor recess with their class on a daily basis when the weather meets the minimum feels like temps. Students will only be excused from recess when a doctor's note is provided for medical reasons.
Start time 9:10 a.m.
Dismissal time 4:02 p.m.
Late Start Time: 10:10 a.m.
Half-Day Dismissal time: 12:12
Carline Reminders
- Please use crosswalk or sidewalk by the basketball courts.
- Please remain in your vehicle. A staff member will help your student(s) out of the car.
- Neighborhood parking.
Important WBSD contacts:
Nutrition Services
- 248.865.6733
Contact Nutrition Services with any questions regarding lunch accounts, free and reduced lunch applications or account set up.
Jake Sutton Transportation General Manager
Jake Sutton, General Manager
jake.sutton@wbsd.org
Durham School Services, West Bloomfield
3340 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324
Phone: (248) 865-3680
- Bethany Helka
Kids Klub Secretary
(248) 865-6468
bethany.helka@wbsd.org
Frequently Asked Questions/Building Info
❔Frequently Asked Questions- We will add more as they come in! ❔
🚌How do I find out where my bus stop is and when the bus picks up and drops off?
The transportation department routes all students eligible for bussing throughout the summer and will mail that information directly to families in mid-August. Other information about transportation is available on the WBSD Transportation website including School Of Choice Shuttle requests.
🔒How does the school keep the building secure throughout the day?
The exterior doors and main entrance are ALWAYS locked at Doherty. All visitors must access the building by being admitted through our main office. Unscheduled visitors are not permitted and guests are accompanied at all times while in the building. We are also equipped with video surveillance and frequent patrols from the West Bloomfield Police Department.
🥜Is the school nut-free?
The school is not nut-free but classrooms are. Any snack consumed in the classrooms must be nut-free. Parents of students with severe allergies should contact the office before school starts.
🎉Can we send in cupcakes, cookies or birthday cake to celebrate my child's birthday?
At this time our district and building policy is to not celebrate birthdays with treats, baked goods, candy, or food of any kind. Elementary teachers will recognize students on their special day in special ways.
✨Will the students go outside for recess all year long?
All Doherty students will participate in outdoor recess when safe and weather permits. Outdoor play is important for a child's social and physical development. Parents are encouraged to acquire various weather-appropriate gear for their student to wear during recess. Students are outside for recess unless there is heavy rain, thunderstorms/lightning or the 'feels like' temperature is below 10* Fahrenheit.
👟How should my child dress for school daily?
Doherty students will play, and use various learning materials and art mediums on a daily basis. They will also foster independence outside on the playground and in the cafeteria. Their clothing should be comfortable, weather-appropriate and ok to get a little dirty sometimes. Closed toe, well-fitting athletic style shoes are strongly encouraged for both safety and practicality.