Link to District Calendar

April 3- Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)

April 18 - Doherty PTO Multicultural Family Night (event info here)

April 24- Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)

April 24 - Half Day 12:12 Dismissal

May 8- Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)

May 22- Late Start (Doherty will start at 10:10)

May 27- No School Memorial Day

May 31- Doherty Field Day

June 6 - Half Day 12:12 Dismissal

June 7- Half-Day 12:12 Dismissal Student's Last Day

Many thanks to all of the countless Guest/Mystery readers who shared their time and love of a book with all of the Doherty students during the month of March. Below is just a fraction of the grown ups who visited and read aloud to a class.

Keep reading together Doherty Families!

As the weather improves some families may elect to park in adjacent neighborhoods to park and walk up at dismissal. We are committed to being good neighbors to the surrounding homes adjacent to Doherty.

• Park only on the street
• Do not block mailboxes or fire hydrants
• Drive at or below posted speed limit (25 mph)

Don't be a 'fool' Grab Chipotle on April 1st to support the Doherty PTO.

Visit the Haggerty Road location in Commerce.

Recently 2nd grade students brought home a "Coping Skills Bag" that is filled with items to handle big emotions. This Coping Skills Bag, sponsored by The Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition and funded by Vibe Credit Union, includes a Coping Skills Choice Board and a few items students can use to help calm down and express emotions in healthy ways. The items in this bag help to ground children in the present moment, give a sense of control, and trigger positive, healthy thoughts.

During stressful situations, it is difficult (especially for children) to make healthy, positive choices to calm down. The Coping Skills Choice Board allows them to pick which coping skill they want to use to calm down.

The items in the bag are just a few options to decrease stress and return to a positive, well-being state. Feel free to add additional items to the bag.

The mission of the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition (GWBCC) is to build community partnerships to reduce high risk behaviors including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, to help ensure that our youth may grow to their greatest potential.

If you would like to learn more about the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition and/or make a donation-you can visit their website www.gwbcoalition.org

• Students may elect to pack a lunch from home OR order a Free Lunch
• One breakfast and one lunch permitted per student per day

Families who have previously received breakfast and lunch assistance or are currently in a difficult financial position need to fill out the application by clicking the blue button below. There are a variety of important resources that are tied to that application, including Blessings in a Backpack, grant funding, etc. The applications are confidential and should be filled out each year for your students. The goal of completing the forms is to provide extra support for those students who need it.

Save the Doherty Safeline # in your phone: 248-865-6002

Leave a message on the Doherty Safeline if you're child will not be attending school.

All students will participate in outdoor recess with their class on a daily basis when the weather meets the minimum feels like temps. Students will only be excused from recess when a doctor's note is provided for medical reasons.

Start time 9:10 a.m.

Dismissal time 4:02 p.m.

Late Start Time: 10:10 a.m.

Half-Day Dismissal time: 12:12

• Please use crosswalk or sidewalk by the basketball courts.
• Please remain in your vehicle. A staff member will help your student(s) out of the car.
• Neighborhood parking.

• 248.865.6733

Contact Nutrition Services with any questions regarding lunch accounts, free and reduced lunch applications or account set up.

Jake Sutton, General Manager
jake.sutton@wbsd.org

Durham School Services, West Bloomfield
3340 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324
Phone: (248) 865-3680

• Bethany Helka
  Kids Klub Secretary
  (248) 865-6468
  bethany.helka@wbsd.org

🚌How do I find out where my bus stop is and when the bus picks up and drops off?

The transportation department routes all students eligible for bussing throughout the summer and will mail that information directly to families in mid-August. Other information about transportation is available on the WBSD Transportation website including School Of Choice Shuttle requests.

🔒How does the school keep the building secure throughout the day?

The exterior doors and main entrance are ALWAYS locked at Doherty. All visitors must access the building by being admitted through our main office. Unscheduled visitors are not permitted and guests are accompanied at all times while in the building. We are also equipped with video surveillance and frequent patrols from the West Bloomfield Police Department.

🥜Is the school nut-free?

The school is not nut-free but classrooms are. Any snack consumed in the classrooms must be nut-free. Parents of students with severe allergies should contact the office before school starts.

🎉Can we send in cupcakes, cookies or birthday cake to celebrate my child's birthday?

At this time our district and building policy is to not celebrate birthdays with treats, baked goods, candy, or food of any kind. Elementary teachers will recognize students on their special day in special ways.

✨Will the students go outside for recess all year long?

All Doherty students will participate in outdoor recess when safe and weather permits. Outdoor play is important for a child's social and physical development. Parents are encouraged to acquire various weather-appropriate gear for their student to wear during recess. Students are outside for recess unless there is heavy rain, thunderstorms/lightning or the 'feels like' temperature is below 10* Fahrenheit.

👟How should my child dress for school daily?

Doherty students will play, and use various learning materials and art mediums on a daily basis. They will also foster independence outside on the playground and in the cafeteria. Their clothing should be comfortable, weather-appropriate and ok to get a little dirty sometimes. Closed toe, well-fitting athletic style shoes are strongly encouraged for both safety and practicality.