Good evening Sheiko Sharks,

We have had an amazing week of learning here at Sheiko Elementary! This week's "Big Announcement" is about "March is Reading Month". We still have so many exciting reading activities planned at Sheiko, including a PJ and read-in day on Friday, March 22nd. Please continue to have your child read for at least 20 minutes every single day. We hope that you are enjoying the "March is Reading Month" calendar too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Goooooooooooo Sheiko Sharks!

Blaine McDowell

• 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.
  

EVENT TIMING

• DOORS OPEN TO LCA – 1:30 PM
• Sunday, March 17 vs. Miami Heat
• GAME – 3:00 PM – Pistons vs. Heat

FUNDRAISER RESULTS

Congratulations to Ms. Wilson’s classroom for winning the Cash4Class competition! They will be receiving a $100 donation to their classroom and going on the court after the game!

If your child is in one of the following classrooms, please visit PORTAL 6 before the end of halftime to redeem their prize! Please state that you are with the Sheiko Elementary School Fundraiser and give your child’s name! and teacher!

Ms. Wilson

POST GAME SHOT – FOR MS. WILSON’S CLASS ONLY

Go to Portal 9 after the game to go down on the court for the Post Game Free Throw! You will see a voucher on your account to access the court. The voucher can be found with your tickets on the Detroit Pistons App or on Pistons.com/myaccount

ACCESS TICKETS
Your tickets have been uploaded onto your Pistons Account. To access your tickets, please follow the instructions below:

1. Download the Pistons App on your smartphone and access your account

2. Select “Tickets” in the menu bar

3. Select “My Pistons Account”

4. Log in using the same information you used to log-in previously, or the above information.

5. Once in your account, select the game, and then click the transfer button, then the seats you want to transfer, and then enter the person’s name and email.

Or you can go to www.pistons.com/myaccount and log in there.

PARKING
Pre-paid parking ensures you a spot in the lot or garage of your choice. Check out Ticketmaster.com, www.parkwhiz.com or The District Detroit app to secure your parking before you arrive. Most Olympia Development lots are credit card only.

Mrs. McDowell and her pet T-Rex, Dino-Myte were mystery readers for Ms. Glaser and Ms. Quinlan's students. The students enjoyed listing to Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble and laughing with Dino-Myte!

We had a special guest visit Mrs. Graham's room. The students met State Senator Rosemary Bayer, who represents our school district's area. She read a book to the class entitled The Legend of Michigan. She also explained to the class some of the amazing things that she does as a senator.

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.

3rd grade- We are doing the second layer of watercolor on our sea life pictures.

4th grade- We are almost complete with our color theory designs.

5th grade- We are working hard on our optical illusion and shading.

As part of reading month, our school participated in the “One District, One Book" initiative. On March 14, every single class in the building read, "All are Welcome”. What a fun way to have a shared experience!

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:

West Bloomfield Parks and Rec

The Sports Club of West Bloomfield

Farmington Hills Community Center-The Hawk

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:

Parent/Cargivers ONLY Event for New and Returning Sheiko Families at Abbott/Roosevelt

Tuesday Apr 9, 2024 ⋅ 7:15pm – 8:15pm

3380 Orchard Lake Rd

West Bloomfield, 48324

Our April PTO meeting will be from 6:30-7PM at Roosevelt before the parent/caregiver meeting.

We welcome you to join us!

• Students Meet the Principal:
1. Doherty and Sheiko - April 4
2. Gretchko, Roosevelt and Scotch - April 5
• Student Mingle Field Trip:
1. Rising K/1st Grade - April 26
2. Rising 2nd/3rd Grades - May 10
3. Rising 4th/5th grades - May 14th

• Preparing all Families for Launch
1. At Doherty and Sheiko - May 8
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.

Have an idea for a transition activity?

We'd love your input.

Week 15

Weekly SEL Family Activity:

Stay in for the evening, cozy up in pajamas and host a game night marathon! From board games to card games to charades, gaming accommodates every age and skill level!

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

Please join us at 6:30pm on:

• April 9 at Roosevelt Elementary
  
• May 14

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 clotes (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