The Sheiko Weekly Update

Happy Friday, Sheiko Families!

This week’s Big Announcement is that M-STEP scores are coming home! Please check your child’s folder for their report. Here’s a helpful link on how to read and understand the report: M-STEP Family Guide.

Did you know there is a strong correlation between being in the 60th percentile and being proficient on the M-STEP? One of the best ways to help your child grow as a reader is to read together for 20–30 minutes each day. You can also support math growth by practicing math facts at home. Every student has access to IXL for both reading and math, which can be used at home for extra practice—be sure to ask your child about it!

Did you hear about the teachers participating in the Inflatable Race? Be sure to ask your child all about it! This fun event is just one of the many PTO-sponsored activities that bring our staff, families, and students together.

We’re also in the middle of our Tardy Contest! Each grade level has classes competing to see who can have the fewest tardies—and some classes already have zero tardies for the entire month of October! Way to go! Arriving on time helps students start their day successfully: they have time to unpack, connect with friends, grab a free breakfast, and be ready for the first instruction of the day. Please make sure your child enters the building by 8:18 a.m. so they don’t miss out—instruction begins promptly at 8:20 a.m.

Finally, our Costume Parade is almost here! Students are welcome to bring costumes to school on Thursday, October 31. Please remember that costumes must be school-appropriate—no real or look-alike weapons, masks, blood, guts, or gore. The parade will begin at 1:45 p.m. Families are welcome to join us in the gym to watch. If you plan to visit classrooms, you must have an approved iChat. It takes about 48 hours to process, so please turn in your form and a copy of your license by October 24 to be cleared in time for the festivities.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Goooooooooooooooo Lakers!

In Partnership,

Blaine McDowell, Principal

October 24th - TRUNK or TREAT

November 4th - NO SCHOOL

November 12th - LATE START

November 18th - EVENING CONFERENCES- ELEMENTARY

(more info to come)

November 20th - 5th grade Camp Tanuga informational Zoom meeting 7pm https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/86855321116

**Students must be accompanied by an adult who will remain throughout the event**

Pumpkins, decorations (paint, fabric,ect.), cider and donuts provided.

Please bring a box to take home your decorated pumpking!

Last week, Our steel contractor, Men of Steel, held a brief topping out ceremony at Sheiko. This 1,000-year-old Scandinavian tradition marks the completion of the structural framework and celebrates the teamwork and craftsmanship of the ironworkers. It’s also a positive milestone for the future of the building and its occupants.

During the ceremony, the final beam was signed by all attendees and hoisted into place in the southeast corner of the new preschool. Kathy Sheiko and I signed right by each other, which was quite the honor because she was my principal for my first 16 years of teaching! She continues to be my mentor, role-model, friend, and has become family. We are so excited about the progress of our new building!

The students at Sheiko Elementary had a poster design contest in the iCenter with tips to take care of books! Take a peak at the winning designs!

Two amazing authors are coming to our local Schuler Books on 10/25! This is a free event for families and Kelly and Josh are both incredible!! Kids will love it!!

Happy Reading-

Mrs. Donnay

For more information click here

Math Pentathlon, Starts Soon! More info and Register Here
Saturday Morning Basketball, More Information and Register Here
West Bloomfield Wrestling Club, Registration: CLICK HERE

The new Sheiko Elementary Academic Games team has already made its mark on the Michigan League of Academic Games!

Our team attended the September Regional Academic Games tournament and our amazing Lakers earned 3rd place in Team Average, and will be bringing home a trophy to display at Sheiko!

Congratulations for representing our school and our district at the competition! You are the pride of your coach, your principal, your teachers, your school, and your district!

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We always welcome parents/guardians to drop off lunch for their student. However, we will not accept food deliveries for students from vendors. This is a safety issue. If food is delivered from a vendor, your student can pick it up from the office at the end of the school day.

Thank you.

Free school meals are back in the State School Budget! That means that all student can eat breakfast and lunch for FREE!

For additional assistance or questions, reach out to Andrea.Grobe@wbsd.org

Track Your Route!

The Bus Zone App is available for iOS, Android and web and allows families to track their student(s) bus along its route, to and from school. Families will need to have their student(s) ID numbers which are available in PowerSchool in order to log into the app and create an account. Check out the transportation page for details.
As a safety protocol, the Bus Zone app will only allow families to see their student(s) bus route(s) only.
Please download and complete the app: Apple App Store and Google Play

We’ve made it easier than ever to stay connected with the PTO!

Our brand-new Linktree puts everything in ONE easy spot to see fundraisers, event sign-ups, volunteer opportunities, donations, and more.

No more searching for links—just click once and you’re there!

CONNECT HERE!

Fueling Kids’ Futures (formerly Blessings in a Backpack) is back for the 2025–26 school year, providing six non-perishable meals each Friday at no cost to families so children have food over the weekend. The volunteer-run program works with schools to discreetly distribute food bags, with the first distribution on Friday, September 19th. Any family in need is welcome to sign up. Contact Kathy Sheiko at 248-521-0074, katherinesheiko@hotmail.com or CLICK HERE for more information.