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WBMS Update
Week of January 8th, 2024
Updates
Congratulations, Mrs. Carson!
Starting Monday, January 8th, Mrs. Cindy Carson will be joining the WBMS Administrative Team as our new Assistant Principal! Mrs. Carson's office will be located in the main office. She can't wait to visit classrooms and see the wonderful things happening throughout the building.
Congratulations, Mrs. Carson!
Schedule Change Requests - Semester 2
Dear WBMS Families,
As we gear up for the second semester of the academic year, we understand that occasionally there may be reasons for a schedule change. We want to provide you with the necessary information on how to make such requests.
Important Points to Note:
1. Please be aware that schedule changes are rare. We do not accommodate requests for changes based on lunch preferences, classmate preferences, or specific teacher requests.
2. If you find it necessary to request a schedule change, we have a dedicated form for you to submit your request. Please refrain from emailing counselors directly with these requests. The form will help streamline the process and allow us to address changes in the order they are received.
3. The schedule change request form will be open until January 12, 2024. Please make sure to submit your request by this deadline if you have a genuine need for a schedule adjustment.
4. Students should not assume that the schedule is changed immediately upon form submission. Our counselors will use the responses on the form to make changes and will communicate directly with you. Changes will be visible in PowerSchool once processed.
Instructions for Schedule Change Requests: To request a schedule change, please fill out the Schedule Change Request Form, accessible here: WBMS Change Request Form 2024. Ensure that you provide clear and detailed reasons for your request to assist our counselors in addressing your needs.
We appreciate your understanding of the limited circumstances under which schedule changes can be made. Our aim is to ensure the smooth functioning of classes and provide a conducive learning environment for all students. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a successful second semester for everyone.
NJHS Volunteer Opportunity - January 24th
Attention current National Junior Honor Society members!
Kindergarten Roundup is held at WBMS on January 24, 2024. Volunteers are needed to provide childcare. If you are interested and available to attend from 6:30-8:30 PM, you will earn 2.5 hours of credit towards your 10 hours of service. You will assist in the i-Center at WMBS.
Please fill out the Sign-Up Form with your availability to volunteer on this day.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Scheloske
NJHS Advisors
House Party Shoutouts!
Congratulations to Upper Yellow, who were announced to be the winners of the first WBMS House Party! We loved celebrating your hard work with you!
Special shoutouts to Ms. Muhammad, Mrs. Hudson-Jackson, Mr. Adams, Mr. Stration, and our fabulous parent volunteers for supporting the event and making sure everything ran smoothly.
We COULD NOT have done it without you!
Xbox Station
Celebrating with Friends
Minute-to-Win-It
Staff Shoutout - Mrs. Laura Cowell
Mrs. Cowell has been doing some amazing work with her students! Take a look at the social studies artifacts her 7th graders created. Great job, Mrs. Cowell!
Spring Robotics!
Scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign up for Spring Robotics! Meetings will be every Monday and Tuesday at WBHS from 3:30-6 pm starting in mid-January.
Reminders
School Procedures
- Students must have their lanyard and student ID on them at all times.
- Students without IDs will be directed to the homework room for recess.
- New lanyards and IDs may be purchased in the main office: $2 for lanyard, $5 for ID
- Students without their lanyard during Advisory will be assigned an after-school detention
Cell Phones & Smart Watches
- ALL cell phones are to be kept 1) powered OFF, and 2) in lockers
- Smart Watches are not to be used for communication or searching information on the Internet
- If a cell phone is seen or a watch is being used for an unauthorized purpose, it will be confiscated and turned in to the main office
- 1st violation: student pick-up from the main office
- 2nd violation: parent pick-up from the main office
- 3rd violation: parent pick-up from the main office and conference with administration
Backpacks
- ALL backpacks are to be kept in student lockers
- Those with a medical bag exception are the only students permitted to carry bags
- Small purses are also permitted with limits (similar to the size limits permitted for a stadium or arena)
- If students are having trouble fitting their backpack in their locker, items may be removed for the bag to be condensed, or a smaller bag (i.e. drawstring bag) may be recommended.
- If backpacks are found in collaboration spaces or school spaces other than a locker, an after-school detention will be assigned to the student the bag belongs to
Food, Drink, & Gum
- We have individuals with very severe food allergies at our school.
- All food and drinks (other than water) are not allowed anywhere outside the auditeria.
- If a student is asked by an adult to put food/drink away and refuses, it is an automatic after-school detention.
- Gum is also not allowed at West Bloomfield Middle School for healthy and safety reasons.
- If a student is asked by an adult to spit out their gum and they refuse, it is an automatic after-school detention.
Please reach out to our Dean of Student Services, Haley Barnes at haley.barnes@wbsd.org, if you have any questions regarding these procedures.
Thank you for your support of our school procedures!
Updated Fighting Procedures
- 1st violation: 5 day out of school suspension
- 2nd violation: 5 day out of school suspension + meeting with Superintendent prior to return
The expectation is that students are making safe choices and keeping their hands to themselves. WBMS does not tolerate fighting or physical aggression, as it is not a representation of the school culture and climate.
If you have questions about our updated procedures, please contact Mr. Gardner, Mr. Evans, or Ms. Barnes at your convenience.
Thank you for supporting student safety and comfort!
Tardy Procedures
Students that receive 3+ tardies in one school day will be assigned an after-school detention to be served the following day. Calls are sent out in the evening via the ParentLink program.
Please note that if your student receives 8 tardies in a school week, they will receive an after-school detention to be served the following Monday. Attendance reports will be pulled at the end of each week and you will be notified no later than Sunday afternoon.
Additionally, if your child is assigned an after-school detention and does not serve it within the week it was assigned, your child will be assigned an In-School Suspension for the following Monday.
If you have any questions about these procedures, please contact our Dean of Students, Haley Barnes, at haley.barnes@wbsd.org. Thank you!
After-School Event Procedures
We have provided a set of rules and procedures for students who wish to attend after school activities (primarily after school sports competitions). These guidelines outline the process for attendance and the responsibilities of both students and their parents or guardians. Here's a breakdown of the procedures:
Attendance Requirement:
Students who want to attend after school activities must first go home before the event.
Parent or Guardian Escort: (not school dances)
To participate in after school activities, students must return to school escorted by a parent or guardian.
Parents or guardians must be in attendance during the activity. (Participating athletes are excluded from this procedure.)
Alternate Escort:
If a parent or guardian cannot attend and wishes to send the student with another adult, that adult must be listed on the student's emergency contact list.
After School Detention:
Students assigned to after school detention must go home directly after detention ends at 4:15.
Attending Activities After Detention:
Students assigned after school detention who wish to attend after school activities may return to school with an adult, following the same procedure as other students.
Pick-Up Time After Events: (applies to all events including dances)
Students who participate in after school events must be picked up within 30 minutes of the event's end time.
Failure to be picked up within this timeframe may result in not being allowed to attend future after school events.
These procedures are in place to ensure the safety and accountability of students attending after school activities and to establish clear guidelines for their attendance and supervision. It's important for both students and parents or guardians to adhere to these rules to maintain a safe and organized after school program.
8th Grade Sweatshirts
Every year we offer all 8th graders an opportunity to purchase an 8th grade sweatshirt
The link for orders is: https://parrotwear.com/wbms28
International Academy (8th Graders)
The application window is from November 1st to January 29th.
Click on this link for details: https://www.iatoday.org/about-us/prospective-students/okma-campus-prospective-students
See Mr. Levitan for more details or send an email to steven.levitan@wbsd.org.
Project Bracelet
Upcoming Dates
Reminder: Wednesday, January 10th, is a Late Start day.
United We Walk - January 14th, 2024
Mark your calendar for the 30th celebration of West Bloomfield's United We Walk. This year's theme is The King in Me: We Walk in Unity, Equality and Community. Thank you to the nearly 400 elementary students who submitted button designs for the annual contest!
Join us for the walk starting at West Bloomfield Middle School at 1 p.m.
Late Start Dates
Classes on Late Start school days will begin at 9:20 am.
Bus routes will operate one hour later than normal.
Late Start Dates:
Wednesday, January 10th
Wednesday, January 24th
Wednesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 28th
Wednesday, March 13th
Wednesday, April 24th
Wednesday, May 8th
Wednesday, May 22nd
Miscellaneous Dates
January 14th - United We Walk Event @ WBMS, 1 pm
January 15th - No School - MLK Jr. Day
February 2nd - Casino Night @ Glen Oaks Country Club
February 9th - Valentine's Dance
May 8th - Orchestra Concert
May 13th - Dodgeball Tournament (Student Council)
May 15th - Volleyball Tournament
May 17th - Spirit Week Dance
May 28th - Cedar Point Trip (tentative)
May 31st - 8th Grade Dance
Overview
There are no fees to play middle school sports.
We are governed by the state association regarding rules and participation: MHSAA
We compete in the COMSAC league (Central Oakland Middle School Athletic Conference)
All registration takes place on the Final Forms website (see button below)
Things that are required to play:
Complete all forms on Final Forms including:
Basic information
Athletic physical signed by a DR and completed after April 15th 2023 (see button below for blank form)
Signatures on forms by students and parents
Sign the Middle School Athletic Contract (one form per sport, see button below)
***If you played a middle school sport last year, you will have a Final Forms login. Please use that login to sign in, upload a new physical and sign the paperwork. All of the other data, like demographic and contact information will be saved and has rolled over.
WBMS Volleyball
Dear Parents and Students,
As the 2024 volleyball season approaches, we are excited to announce the West Bloomfield Volleyball Team Tryouts scheduled for January 22, 23, and 24. We encourage all interested 7th and 8th graders to participate and showcase their skills.
Here are the key details for the tryouts:
Tryout dates/time:
- January 22: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- January 23: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- January 24: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Post Tryout dates/time:
- On January 25, 7th graders who successfully make the team will remain at West Bloomfield Middle School (WBMS).
Practice Times: 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm
- 8th graders who make the team will be bussed to Roosevelt and should change there for practice.
Practice Times: 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Final Forms: To ensure a smooth process and quick communication, it is imperative that both the parent and student portions of the Final Forms are completed. This includes all necessary information and permissions. Please take the time to fill out these forms before the tryouts begin.
If you have not already done so, you can access and complete the required sections at your earliest convenience.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, as it helps us streamline the administrative process and focus on providing a positive and enriching experience for all participants.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Mr. Evans.
Coaches Information:
Jason Gold (8) : vballjmg@aol.com, jason.gold@wbsd.org
Michael Armstrong (8) : michael.armstrong@wbsd.org
Taylor Strobridge (7) : taylor.strobridge@wbsd.org
Thank you for your commitment to the West Bloomfield Volleyball program. We look forward to seeing the talent and enthusiasm our students bring to the tryouts!
Remaining Seasons
Winter 2 Sports: opens Dec 1st for registration
- Wrestling: 6th, 7th, 8th grade
- Volleyball 7th/8th grade
- Start Date: January 24th
Spring Sports: Opens January 10th for registration
- Track: 6th, 7th, 8th grade
- Start Date: April 24th
Please reach out to Mr. Evans at jermaine.evans@wbsd.org with questions about sports schedules, Final Forms, etc.
WBMS PTO
PTO Fundraiser - Buddy's Pizza January 25th
Come eat at Buddy's Pizza in Farmington Hills on Thursday, January 25th, to support your WBMS PTO!
Click the link below to RSVP.
Upcoming Bagel/Donut Sales
Bagel Sales will resume on Friday, January 12th, 2024.
There will be no donut sales in January.
The next donut sale will be Friday, February 2nd, 2024.
Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, January 24th @ 7 pm in the Staff Lounge
Quick Links - PTO
4th Weds 7pm General PTO Meeting series
Donut/Bagel Sales Volunteer Sign Up Genius
Donut/Bagel Sales Google Calendar Friday Series
WBMS PTO Events Sign Up Genius
General PTO Meeting Presentation
2023-2024 School Year Officers
- President - Sherri-Anne Wynter
- Vice President - Monique Williams Esq
- Treasurer - Renai Mayle
- Secretary - Amanda Oliver
- Public Relations - Terri Hoyer Compton
West Bloomfield Middle School
David Gardner, Principal
Jermaine Evans, Assistant Principal
Cindy Carson, Assistant Principal
Haley Barnes, Dean of Student Services
Email: haley.barnes@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-middle-school
Location: 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI
Phone: 248-865-4480