Shark Tales Weekly Update
Sheiko Elementary: March 1, 2024
PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Dear Sheiko Families,
My heart is so full this week. We had such an amazing author "live" zoom with author Don Tate last night. Today, our fifth graders got to go and see Aladdin at the high school. My husband, Chris and I will be there tonight if you are planning on going!
Our fourth graders presented the most fabulous wax museum I have ever seen to parents, third grade classes, and each other. It was beyond AMAZING! We have so many talented students, and so much to be proud of!
This week's "Big Announcement" is about our Piston's tickets. We NEED to sell 30 more tickets to earn our free assembly and $500 for our school. Please keep asking your friends and family to go to LIttle Caesar's Arena for the March 17th game! The information is included in this newsletter.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Goooooooooooooo Sheiko Sharks!
Blaine McDowell
IMPORTANT DATES AND LINKS
Thursday, March 7th- 7:30pm Mystery Reader Zoom see link below
Wednesday, March 13th - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm
Thursday, March 14th- 7:30pm Mystery Reader Zoom see link below
Friday, March 15th- Family Bingo Night doors open at 6:00pm
Sunday, March 17th- Pistons Event 3pm
Thursday, March 21st- 7:30pm Mystery Reader Zoom see link below
Thursday, March 28th- DURING SPRING BREAK 7:30pm Mystery Reader Zoom see link below
March 23rd - 31st - Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, April 3rd - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm
Friday, April 5th- PTO Spring Fling Dance 6-8pm
Wednesday, April 24th - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm
Wednesday, May 8th - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm
Thursday, May 16th - 4th grade Music Concert 5:30pm
Wednesday, May 22nd - LATE START -school starts at 10:10am, dismissal is 4:02pm
Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, June 5th- Field day
Thursday, June 6th- Half day dismissal is 12:12pm
Thursday, June 6th- 5th Grade Promotion, more information to follow
Click here for the district calendar.
THANK YOU!
We are thankful to our community for the successful passage of the WBSD Operating Millage. Your commitment to our district has made a significant impact, ensuring that we can continue to provide the necessary support to our dedicated staff, maintain and enhance our vital programs, and, most importantly, foster the growth and success of our incredible students.
RECESS FUN!
4th Grade Wax Museum
DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR PISTONS TICKETS!
IMPORTANT LINKS FOR
RISING 6TH GRADERS
Greetings to our WBMS Rising 6th Grade Families,
We hope this email finds you well. We are so excited to help prepare you & your student for the 2024-25 School Year!
Please find this special edition newsletter to help you get more acquainted with WBMS: Explore the West Bloomfield Middle School. Please complete this Google Form to have your student considered for STEAM electives. (for in-district families) We have a page on our website dedicated to our rising 6th Grade Families. Please remember that the Google Scheduling Form is due Wednesday, March 6th.
In Partnership,
The West Bloomfield Middle School Administration Team
FREE LACROSSE CLINIC
All 3rd - 8th grade students are invited to participate. Meet the WB High School Coaches and some of the Varsity Boy and Girl players. All equipment is provided.
Monday, March 4th 5:45-6:45 pm WBMS Gym
Wednesday, March 6th 5:45-6:45 pm WBMS Gym
Friday, March 8th 6:00-7:00 pm WBMS Gym
Registration is required. Sign up for one or more days using this link: https://forms.gle/RgmNasgphzPhk3Ac9
LAKER NATION
Sheiko Sharks had a great time cheering on our all-state WBHS girls basketball game last Friday night!
NEWS FROM OUR SPECIALS CLASSES
iCenter Update: MARCH IS READING MONTH- HAPPY READING!
Art Update
ART- MS. TUCKER
5th Grade- We have practiced color shading and we are beginning our optical illusions.
4th Grade- Is making great progress on color theory. We are continuing our color compositions.
3rd Grade- Is complete on drawing and outline our sea life drawings. We are ready to paint next week.
Music Update
MUSIC- MRS. VIRTA
This week we have focused on using our best singing voices. Some songs we've sung include "Count On Me" and "Treat People with Kindness". Ask your student if they can sing a verse!
In addition, we have started a unit on bucket drumming. We have learned four different ways to make sounds with our buckets: bass (top), side, rim and click.
STUDENT SURVEYS
To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for the future of their choice, we are looking for their feedback.
In the month of March 2024, WBSD will be administering surveys to all of our students. We have partnered with Panorama Education to conduct our student surveys and they prioritize safeguarding student privacy by keeping all responses confidential. Our K-2nd grade students will take a paper and pencil survey with age appropriate questions while students in 3rd-12th grade will provide their feedback electronically. The WBSD administration and teaching staff will review student responses with the goal of identifying school-wide and district trends and then respond with programming and improvements to our culture that supports student learning.
If you are interested in learning more about the student surveys, you can view them by clicking on the links below. The student surveys are expected to only take about 20 minutes of their time.
Should you have any questions or concerns about these surveys, please feel free to contact your child’s principal.
K-2nd Grade Survey 3rd-12th Grade Survey
If you would like your child to opt out of taking the Panorama survey, please click here.
FLAG FOOTBALL
RENEWED JR. PROGRAM
All WBSD 3rd grade students were a part of a program called Renewed Jr. which is designed to provide children with tools for dealing with stress and other emotions. The program focuses on how to cope with difficult emotions, positive ways to address feelings, healthy and unhealthy relationships and helpful communication skills. Renewed Jr. is sponsored by the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition.
SUMMER CAMP INTEREST
WBSD Community Education 2024 Summer Camp
At this time the location and duration of Summer Camp is to be determined. Please complete the 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.
Parent Summer Camp Interest Form
If you need to make Summer Plans as soon as possible check out these camps:
WBSD REDISTRICTING NEWS
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:
- Welcoming Caregivers to a New Elementary Building:
- Doherty and Sheiko - April 9
- Gretchko and Scotch - April 11
- Students Meet the Principal:
- Doherty and Sheiko - April 4
- Gretchko, Roosevelt and Scotch - April 5
- Student Mingle Field Trip:
- Rising K/1st Grade - April 26
- Rising 2nd/3rd Grades - May 10
- Rising 4th/5th grades - May 14th
- Preparing all Families for Launch
- At Doherty and Sheiko - May 8
- 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.
Do you know about our Sheiko Facebook page? We would love for you to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225210744201191
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Week 14
Weekly SEL Family Activity:
What makes you happy? As a family, create a list of things that make you feel happy. If you start to feel sad, frustrated, or angry, look at this list to help you see the happy things.
PTO NEWS
PTO meetings will be in person and you can zoom in.
Please join us at 7:00pm on:
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
This will be our link for all future dates: https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/4211617208
Our spring fling dance will be on Friday, April 5th from 6-8pm. We hope to see you there!
SAVE THESE DATES!
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Winter is upon us and students should be dressed for outdoor recess. Students are outside for recess unless there is heavy rain, thunderstorms/lightning or the 'feels like' temperature is below 10* Fahrenheit.
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!
SICK POLICY INFORMATION
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.
BRIDGES MATH PROGRAM
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
MARCH LUNCH MENU
DISTRICT CALENDAR/SAFELINE PHONE NUMBERS
About Us
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