WBSD Update
A weekly update from the West Bloomfield School District
February 7, 2020
TONIGHT is the night! The West Bloomfield Educational Foundation is hosting their fabulous Casino Night TONIGHT at Edgewood Country Club starting at 7 p.m. This fundraiser is the foundation's largest event each year and is the primary source of fundraising for the educator grant program.
Tickets are available now at www.wbef.org/casino-night. Tickets are also available at the door.
We hope to see you there!
Middle School Transition Parent Presentation
For more information, visit the district website.
Important Reminders
February 10 - Early Release Day for all Schools
February 17-18 - Mid-Winter Break - No School for Students or Staff
February 24 - Early Release Day for all Schools
March 2 - Early Release Day for all Schools
Shout Outs!
WOW Wednesday!
Shout out to the Abbott MS students who recently used their WOW Wednesday time this week to create blankets for sick children.
Youth in Government Day
WB Figure Skating
Schools of Choice/STEAM Application Window now OPEN
Abbott students recognized by Keego Harbor Optimist Club
1st - Brianna Gjergji
2nd - Dylan Fernando
3rd - Shayne Champa
The winners will be recognized at the Keego Harbor Optimist Club breakfast on Feb. 26, 2020.
11 WBHS senior student-athletes commit to participate in college athletics
- John Paul Ayar - Hockey, Oakland University
- John Beal - Baseball, Henry Ford College
- Brett Bradley - Football, Saginaw Valley State University
- Ethan Bunch - Football, Northwood University
- Matthew Elliot - Sailing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Sam Hughes - Football, Kalamazoo College
- Vincent Lafata - Golf, Adrian College
- Byran McCormick - Football, Ferris State University
- Steven McCotter - Hockey, Saginaw Valley State University
- Chandler Swoope - Football, Grand Valley State University
- Jason Williams - Football, Ferris State University
WBTC offers Valentine's Day baskets for sale!
WBTC students have been working hard to create Valentine’s Day baskets. You can order via; email, phone call or through interoffice mail. Cash or check must be included in interoffice orders.
Each basket includes; 8oz soy wax Rose candle, Love Spell goat milk soap, Conversation Hersey Kisses, reusable basket and a special Valentine’s Day card.
Cost: $15.00 - Cash or check (write to WBSD)
WB Band/Orchestra Trivia Night - Feb. 13
The West Bloomfield Band Boosters and Orchestra Boosters are proud to team up to benefit instrumental music across the West Bloomfield School District!
Get a team of up to 4 members together and join us for an evening of fun and trivia on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at The Lodge Grill and Bar in Keego Harbor. Space is limited, so buy your tickets soon! (Tickets are for teams; a few individual tickets are available. Those not on a team will be assigned a table.)
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Trivia games will run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Event ends at 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Lodge Grill & Bar in Keego Harbor
Purchase tickets on the WB Bands webpage.
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams! Also featuring a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and the chance for teams to buy “mulligans” and clues!
Sponsorships and prize donations are welcome.
Abbott MS presents "Shrek Jr."
Performances:
Feb. 28 - 7 p.m.
Feb. 29 - 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a big bright beautiful world as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.
GWB Community Coalition Gala
Community Resources
WBSD Innovation Extravaganza!
Spring Break Day Camp
Census 2020
Community Links:
- Oakland County Health Flu Information/Resources
- Oakland County Health Novel Coronavirus Information/Resources
- MDE Parent Survey
- WB Sailing Team - Spring Parent Meeting
- WBHS Leo's Fundraiser to create Inclusive Social Opportunities for Students with Special Needs
- WB Community Ed Spring Break Camp 2020 Registration
Connect with Us!
Email: daniel.durkin@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org
Location: 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6420
Facebook: facebook.com/WestBloomfieldSchools/
Twitter: @wbloomfieldschl