Shark Tales Weekly Update

Happy Friday!

We had a wonderful week of learning! Third grade students have been busy doing animal research to prepare for their upcoming trip to the Toledo Zoo. The fourth grade students went to the DSO and heard a wonderful performance from our fifth grade band and orchestra students. The fifth grade students also had an AMAZING visit at the middle school this week too.

This week's "Big Announcement" is our upcoming concert at West Bloomfield High School at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th. ALL fifth grade students will be singing, or performing with our fifth grade band or orchestra. We cannot wait to see you there!

Have a fantastic, restful weekend!

Goooooooooooooo Sheiko Sharks!

Blaine McDowell

• Wednesday, May 8th - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm

• Thursday, May 16th - 4th grade Music Concert 5:30pm (see flyer below for information)

• Wednesday, May 22nd - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm

• Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

• Tuesday, May 28-30th - 5th grade Camp Tanuga Trip

• Wednesday, June 5th- Field day

• Thursday, June 6th- Half day dismissal is 12:12pm

• Thursday, June 6th- 5th Grade Promotion, more information to follow

• Friday, June 7th- Half day dismissal is 12:12pm . LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

• Click here for the district calendar.
  

Hello Families,

Your voice is important to us. Please fill out the following survey, today is the last day. Thank you!

Fourth grade students had a great opportunity to see our fifth grade band and orchestra students in action! They are really looking forward to their band and orchestra opportunities next year when they are in fifth grade!

West Bloomfield Elementary Families,

By now, you should have received your child’s final elementary placement for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, this placement letter was also sent home with students in their backpacks yesterday. Please feel free to reach out to the office staff if you have questions about your child’s placement. We are planning a lot of activities and events to help with this transition.

Redistricting Transition Activities and Event Dates:

• Student Mingle Field Trip:
1. Rising K/1st Grade - May 20th
2. Rising 2nd- Grade - May 10th
3. Rising 3rd/4th Grades - May 14th

• Preparing all Families for Launch
1. At Doherty and Sheiko - May 8th @ 5:30pm-6:30pm *Sheiko families meet at the Abbott/Roosevelt location
2. At Gretchko and Scotch - May 16

• Popsicles with the Principal for Families (dates in August TBD)

For answers to frequently asked questions about this process, please visit the district website - under About Us, click K-5 Redistricting.

We are looking for a lunch and recess monitor from now until the end of the year on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11-2. We would love to have you!

Monday - You make us BLOOM - Bring a flower to your teacher, this can be fresh, faux, or handmade.

Tuesday - COLOR them happy - Wear your teacher's favorite color.

Wednesday - My Teacher's a TREAT - We will stock the teacher's lounge with their favorite snacks - A Sign up Genius donation link can be found below!

Thursday - Superhero's EAT too - PTO supplied lunch for the staff.

Friday - Thanks are in the CARDS - Bring your teacher a card to express a thank you for how he/she has impacted your school year. This can be purchased or handmade. The kids can also bring cards for any staff members that they would like to show appreciation to as well.

Sheiko 4th grade students were able to attend the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's educational concert series. The series explored "feelings" through the art of orchestral music.

Hello Parents and Caregivers,

Sheiko student art work will be on display at The Oakland Schools Building 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48328 . If your child's work is chosen, you will be receiving a letter. This is an art show for kindergarten to high school for the West Bloomfield School District. Each art teacher in the district chooses 15 pieces of art to exhibit at the show.

There will be a reception on May 13 from 4:30 to 7:00. Families can view the art work at this time. If you can not make this time the building is open daily from 8:30 to 4:00 Monday to Friday. The show will be taken down May 30th and students will receive their work back at school. West Bloomfields artwork will be shown on the first floor only. If you have any questions I can be reached at Tamra.Tucker-Whelan@WBSD.org

Thank you so much

Ms. Tucker

Art teacher Sheiko Elementary and Scotch Elementary

We are asking all families to use the car line. We have had some close calls with cars squeezing in between buses, and could not get the ambulance into the parking lot when needed, so we want to be sure that the bus loop is clear for safety reasons.

Thank you for your support!

We have an amazing opportunity to bring a new wellness and fitness program to our 3rd-5th grade students during recess called, Mileage Club. Mileage Club is a walking and running program that will be offered a few days a week during recess this spring. Students are encouraged to walk or run with friends during their recess time to earn small Toe Tokens and have fun!

A parent volunteer is needed to assist students in logging their laps, keeping track of student QR code lanyards, caring for the Mileage Club equipment and, most importantly, being an encouraging face as students take their laps. The parent volunteers are needed approximately 2.5 hours twice a week during the lunch/recess periods from 11:30-1:50.

Please email Mrs. McDowell at blaine.mcdowell@wbsd.org to express your interest in being a part of this amazing program for our kids. Mileage Club is sponsored by Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (LKO) in West Bloomfield.

Apply here for the WB Youth Assistance Camp and Skill Building Scholarship! Parents/Guardians of applicants will be notified within two weeks of eligibility after the completion of this application. Please apply three weeks prior to the start of the camp/program to ensure payment of the scholarship is received by the camp/program before its start date. Please email info@wbyouthassistance.org if you have any questions.

The purpose of the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance (WBYA) Camp and Skill Building Scholarship is to offer enrichment opportunities to economically disadvantaged children between the ages of 5 - 17 years old. This application can be used for the following:

• Summer Camp
• Skill Building/Workshop
• Educational and Enrichment Activity

Process and Guidelines:

• Application must be completed and submitted to West Bloomfield Youth Assistance.
• The recipient must reside in the West Bloomfield School District.
• WBYA will award scholarship money on merit and a first come, first served basis while funding is available, and until all available funding is exhausted.
• Families may apply for more than one program per child. However, the maximum awarded is $250 per child per calendar year.
  
• WBYA agrees to cover ninety percent (90%) of the total cost, while families are responsible for the remaining ten percent (10%).
• Please apply three weeks prior to the start of the camp/program to ensure payment of the scholarship is received by the camp/program before its start date. WBYA will pay the program provider or vendor directly. Funding for scholarships is limited, as is the number of students able to attend each camp/program, so please apply as early as possible.
• Applications must be accompanied by a copy of the determination letter (or email) sent to the Parents/Guardians of the applicant(s) by the Food Service Department or State for free/reduced price meals.
• If the scholarship is accepted and not used, or the applicant is a no-show for the camp or program, then the applicant must contact WBYA to let the organization know the reason(s). The applicant may apply for a different program using the same application form (subject to Board approval).
• Families are encouraged to submit a thank you letter and/or a drawing/photo of the applicant at the activity, to share with WBYA Board. If the family chooses to remain anonymous, WBYA will accept the notes without identifying features.

WBHS Alum, Semaj Morgan
Football Camp by the Champ at WBHS

Ages 6-14

WEEK 20

Weekly SEL Family Activity:

Watch old movies! Check out the movies you have (or find some online) and have a family movie night. You could even make some popcorn. Enjoy!

PTO meetings will be in person and you can zoom in.

Please join us at 6:30pm on:

• May 14th- THE LAST MEETING

This will be our link for all future dates: https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/4211617208

Spring is upon us and students should be prepared for warmer/wetter weather. Please have your student bring extra clothes (pants & socks) to keep in their locker.

Please label everything. It will help eliminate the need for a Lost & Found table.

We are asking that students leave their smart watches at home. They have proven to be a huge distraction to teaching and learning. Students may have phones (but totally not necessary!) as long as they are powered down and in their backpacks. Students will have one reminder to put them away. Otherwise, these items will be turned into the office for parent pick up if they are out.Thank you for your support in this matter!

To protect all children from communicable illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while they are contagious. Students should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please call our Safeline (248-865-6372) if your child will be absent from school. We also have a masking station at the front of the building in which students are welcome to help themselves. For more information regarding the sick policy, please see the attached document.

The West Bloomfield School District uses the Bridges math program. By clicking on the grade below you will find the family letter for the month of March & April

Email: blaine.mcdowell@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/sheiko-elementary
Location: 4500 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-865-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225210744201191
Twitter: @BlaineMcDowell