Sheiko's Family Update

Hello Sheiko Families,

Wow! What a week - a new building, new friends, new experiences, a much improved car line, a shuttle to Spirit of Grace added, and a power outage! We couldn't have asked for a smoother transition - and we couldn't have done it without you! It truly takes a village!

Every week we will have a "Big Announcement". This week our big announcement is about Family Fun Night! We hope to see you at West Bloomfield High School tonight for lots of free family activities. You will not find me in the dunk tank, but helping at the line from 5-6:30. Then we can cheer on our very own WB Lakers take on Chippewa Valley at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Again, thank you for all of your support!

Blaine McDowell, Principal

We would love for our students to design a logo on a 8 1/2" X 11 piece of computer paper with these requirements:

1 - Use the words "Dream Big" on the logo.

2 - Outline the drawing part of the design with a black marker.

3 - The theme colors are hot pink, neon blue, neon green, and yellow.

4 - We are focusing on a growth mindset and resiliency.

5 - Turn in your entry to Mrs. McDowell's office by Friday, September 6th.

6 - Every entry wins a prize from Mrs. McDowell's "Basket of Happiness"!

7 - The design winner will have their logo printed on our banners, flyers, and newsletters!

Music (Mrs. Virta): This week in music, kindergarten and 1st graders practiced using our singing voices, keeping the beat and playing egg shakers. We sang the storybook, Pete the Cat together, too.

Would you like to be included in our PTO Directory? Please fill out this form September 30th. This is great for learning your child's classmates names, parties, and playdates!

We need your input and feedback for upcoming decision on PTO dues. Please consider filling out this form by September 13th.

Check out this AMAZING spirit wear store! Click on "shop all" and be sure to see all 4 pages! Be prepared to be AMAZED!

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/West%20Bloomfield%20Township/Sheiko+Elementary+School

Also, please join us in person or virtually for our PTO meetings at 7 p.m. New this year! We will have FREE childcare at every meeting provided by our WBHS NHS students!

- September 17th - In person only. We will have Mrs. McDowell's famous brownies, raffles, and you can meet other families. Childcare will be provided by NHS helpers from WBHS. Come join us in the cafeteria!

- October 15th

- November 12th

- January 21st

- February 11th

- March 18th

- April 15th

- May 20th

Hello Sheiko Laker Families!

Our PTO has graciously put together a back-to-school fundraiser. You can click the link in the picture and then TYPE IN SHEIKO PTO to add our school so we get the 20% back. The fundraiser is open from now through the end of October.

The link is here too: https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support Shipping is free! Thank you so much for your support!

Every form you need to fill out for the start of the school year and links to key departments are all on the Back 2 School Central page under the Parents dropdown menu on the district website wbsd.org.

• Click the Nutrition button if your child has an allergy or you might qualify for free/reduced lunch. We encourage families to continue to apply for meal benefits online at westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud (more information on that is in an article below). These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.
• Click Transportation for the handbook and bus tracker. Additional forms were posted August 1.
• Go to PowerSchool to update your address or preferred language for communication. This is required by the first day of school!
• Find the 2024-25 calendar and bell times all in one place.

It is critically important that we have updated contact information for you in the event of an emergency. WBSD has the ability to call, text and email - please make sure you're signed up for all options. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Free & Reduced Lunch forms have a new name - still important to fill out

The new school year has opened in meal magic so we are ready for free and reduced applications to start coming in. We are serving free meals under Michigan School Meals again this year, but we still need all families to complete an application. The free and reduced meals application is now called the "Education and Nutrition Benefits Application." This is because it is tied to other benefits that families may receive such as Summer EBT. These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.

Here is an FAQ letter answering Frequently Asked Questions. All of our applications are taken 100% online.

Our special dietary needs form is also posted online. This needs to be filled out and returned to nutrition services for any students that may have severe medical food allergies. Thank you!

Join us for our first ever Community Movie Night, Friday, 9/6 at 6 p.m. on the West Bloomfield High School football field. $3 cash/each person supports the school activity fund and concessions profits will benefit the athletic department. Bring a blanket or a chair and watch Lyle with our Laker Nation in our largest outdoor classroom (thank you for the bond that made our scoreboard possible).

At Sheiko Elementary, we love our parent volunteers! Starting September 16th, we will have our "Mileage Club" back for our students! This is where students enjoy running or walking outside, and then they earn "tokens" to keep on a metal ring on their backpack. It is a super fun way to enjoy exercising and hanging out with friends at recess! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA9AB28A6F85-49060440-mileage

Thank you to our very own West Bloomfield Coalition and LaFontaine for sponsoring this anti-bullying assembly for our students on September 11th. Mr. Peace is a tradition at Sheiko, and we can't wait to hear his message again this year!

Miss Beck's Class

Mrs. Tarnacki's Class

Mrs. Quinlan's Class

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

• August 29th - Family Fun Night at WBHS! Come join us for activities at 5 p.m. and stay for the game at 7 p.m.
• August 30th-Sept. 2nd - No school for staff and students
• Sept. 3rd - Classes Resume
• Sept. 6th - Family Movie Night at 6 p.m. at WBHS! Bring your blanket or lawn chair and come join us! They are playing "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile"!
• Sept. 11th - Curriculum Night for parents and caregivers
• K & 1 6-6:30
• 2nd & 3rd 6:45-7:15
• 4th & 5th 7:30-8:00
• Mileage Club Volunteer Training (2 sessions, come to either one that fits around your Curriculum Night Schedule!) 6:30-6:45 or 7:15-7:30 - iCenter (A Hallway)
• September 13th - PTO form due