WBSD Update

A weekly update from the West Bloomfield School District

February 21, 2020

Welcome back, Team WB! We hope you had an enjoyable Mid-Winter Break and had a successful week of school.

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Important Reminders

February 24 - Early Release Day for all Schools

March 2 - Early Release Day for all Schools

March 9 - Early Release Day for all Schools

March 10 - No School for Students or Staff

March 16 - Early Release Day for all Schools

March 23 - Normal Day of School for all Students - the school day ends at your building's normally scheduled time

Shout Outs!

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WB Unified Completes Season!

Shout out to our WB Unified Basketball team on completing a successful season! These student-athletes gave it their all on the court and had fun while competing.

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Students prepare for Shrek!

Shout out to the Abbott Middle School performing arts students who are hard at work preparing for their presentation of "Shrek Jr." next week on Feb. 28-29. Visit ShowTix4U.com for more info!

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Jacob Rose earns Chick Evans Scholarship

Shout out to Jacob Rose from Oakland Early College on being named one of the 31 Michigan high school students who were awarded Chick Evans Scholarship!

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WBHS hosts "See Us" program

West Bloomfield High School recently presented "See Us" in conjunction with the school's Mentorship Group and the African American Awareness Club. The program focused on creating a dialogue surrounding a variety of topics through breakout presenters.

Breakout presenters included:

Greg Jones, MSU football alum and Super Bowl Champion - "Growing and Succeeding Despite Your Circumstances"
Prof. Kefentse Chike, Wayne State University - "Learning OUR Story"
Kenyon McElway - "Using Your Creative Gifts"

The day's festivities were kicked off with a keynote presentation from Kalimah Johnson focusing on harnessing your strength.

Around 60 students from Plymouth-Canton Schools were also in attendance for the presentations and offered their experiences during group discussion.

A special thank you to the above student groups, participants and staff members who helped make this event possible!

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WB MIFA team succeeds at State Competition

The West Bloomfield High School MIFA team competed in the MIFA State Theatre Festival at Avondale High School on Feb. 14-15. The team took home the trophy for Third Place in Mainstage Division 1. A number of students also took home individual awards as well:

Superior Awards:

Jack Terpen (Acting)
Olivia Cannella (Student Director)
Meka Johnson and Peyton Capalungan (Set Design)
Noah Baker, Ty Davis, Kyle Gleason, Zuriel Johnson, Meghan McCullough, Melodie Knappe, Maddie Kosh, Meka Johnson and Peyton Capalungan (Set Construction)
Anna Vadella and Kendall Fowler (Sound Design/Effects)
Anna Vadella and Kendall Fowler (Sound Execution)

Excellent Awards:

Alex Isenberg (Acting)
Daniel Wisely (Acting)
Sean Burke, Veronica Lessing and Udo Agomuoh [Stone Ensemble] (Acting)
Janelle McManaman (Lighting Design)
Janelle McManaman, Sophia Mashkevich, Ben Brenner and Jarrett Hazelton (Lighting Execution)
Abby Rose and Chloe Bowyer (Costume Design)
Abby Rose and Chloe Bowyer (Costume Execution)
Alex Isenberg, Maddy Kosh and Melodie Knappe (Program)
Olivia Cannella (Lobby Display)

WBSD Job Postings

Are you looking to make a change in 2020? Why not make a difference in the lives of children each day? Join us on Team WB and help educate our students to be their best IN and FOR the world!

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OEC to host Information Sessions

Oakland Early College is hosting Information Sessions around the community prior to the program's March 1 application deadline. Please consider attending to learn more about the program to see if it is a fit for you and your family. Their meeting date/time/locations are listed below:

Monday, 2/24 - Bloomfield Township Library (7pm)
Tuesday, 2/25 - West Bloomfield Library (7pm)

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Abbott MS presents "Shrek Jr."

Abbott Middle School will be presenting "Shrek Jr." on Feb. 28-29 at West Bloomfield High School. Tickets are available at ShowTix4U.com.

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.

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WB Youth Assistance seeks Award Nominations

WBYA recognizes young people from our community for making positive volunteer contributions every year. Nominations come from schools, hospitals, religious organizations, fire and police departments, and private citizens. Local, county, and state dignitaries participate in recognizing the nominees and making the event very special.

24th Annual West Bloomfield Youth Recognition Ceremony

Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m.

West Bloomfield High School iCenter

4925 Orchard Lake Road

West Bloomfield, Michigan

Submit your nomination today!

Community Resources

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-bloomfield-school-district-innovation-extravaganza-tickets-86714289775

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WBSD Innovation Extravaganza!

This is a district-wide showcase for community members to attend. The Innovation Extravaganza will showcase student learning and our Portrait of a Graduate.

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Spring Break Day Camp

Campers will explore their creative side, exercise and have fun with friends! The week will be filled with special activities, including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, movie day and more!

Register today!