The Sheiko Weekly Update

Dear Sheiko Families,

We have an exciting Big Announcement this week—our author visit on May 12th! We are thrilled to welcome our featured author, Kelly DiPucchio, to Sheiko Elementary. In preparation for her visit, students have been reading several of her books during iCenter classes. Be sure to ask your child about what they’ve been learning and their favorite stories!

A few important reminders for the week:

• Late Start on Wednesday: Doors will open at 9:55 a.m., and students should be in their seats and ready to learn by 10:20 a.m. Please note that breakfast is not served on late start days, as lunch begins at 10:55 a.m.
• Student Council: We’re looking forward to another great week of leadership opportunities for our student council representatives.

There are so many ways our students can shine as Laker Leaders! Thank you for your continued support in making Sheiko such a special place for our students.

Gooooooooooooooo Lakers!

Warmly,
Blaine McDowell
Principal

May 13th - LATE START School begins @ 10:20

May 18th-20th - 5th grade Camp Tanuga

May 22nd - Circus day- sign up today!

May 25th - NO SCHOOL

May 28th - 5th grade band, choir, orchestra concert- see flyer below for details

May 29th - Field day K-2nd 8:15-10:30am 3rd-5th 12:45-3pm

• 2026 May Lunch Menu

• Full Calendar Here
• 2026-2027 Calendar

PLEASE NOTE:

The first day of school will be August 31, 2026

Our NEW BUILDING start time will be 9:10-4:02pm

On May 15th, we will have Power Putty on sale during bagel sales. The cost is $1.00. Putty will be put in backpacks and taken home. The putty was made by The Inspiration Station at WBHS, a small microbusiness where self-contained students create and sell products.

Thank you for your support of their small business!

Thank you to our amazing Sheiko PTO for sponsoring our BMX assembly today!

Be sure to ask your child about it!

Please be sure your student wears tennis shoes has a change of clothes and brings a water bottle.

LUNCH CHOICE FOR CIRCUS DAY

1 - Muffin, Cheese Stick, yogurt, fresh fruit bagged lunches

2 - NutButter Sando, cheese stick, yogurt, fresh fruit bagged lunches.

Cirque Among Us is coming to Sheiko for an all-day, school-wide experience where every student participates in hands-on circus activities like juggling, balance, and teamwork. The day ends with a live student performance!

We Need Your Help!!

110 volunteers are needed for the entire day on

Friday May 22nd from 8:00AM-3:20PM

PTO will provide lunch for all volunteers.

Please sign up now and let us know you can help with this fun and memorable event!

May 18th is the big day! Here are just a few important reminders:

• Arrival is 6:30am at the back of the building.
• The buses will leave promptly at 7am.
• DO NOT BE LATE. The buses will not wait and it will be up to parent/guardian to take them to camp. No refunds will be given.
• All belongings must be labled with students name.
• NO ELECTRONICS
• All medication must be checked into the office before Friday, May 15th
• Please download the Photo Circle App.
• Use this join code: https://join.photocircleapp.com/C11TP8NXMJ

The last day of school is approaching fast. Capture the progress of your student and the moment using our Last Day of School signs. Download the printable version of the Last Day of School 2025-2026 graphic HERE

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Sheiko Families, we want YOUR voice!

The Sheiko PTO just launched a quick parent survey and we would love your feedback! Tell us what you’ve loved, what you want more of, and any ideas you have to make our events and school community even better.

This isn’t one of those surveys that disappears into the void… we truly read every single response and do our best to turn your ideas into real plans and improvements!

It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a BIG difference

Thank you for helping us make Sheiko the best it can be!

On August 4, 2026, voters in Oakland County, MI, will be asked to consider a new Regional Enhancement Millage to support all public schools in the county and eligible public school academies. A regional enhancement millage is the only mechanism school districts may use to increase per-pupil funding. If the millage passes, every penny generated by this proposal would be distributed to all public school districts and eligible public school academies in Oakland County at an average rate of $781 per student.

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!

Email: blaine.mcdowell@wbsd.org

Website: https://www.wbsd.org/sheiko-elementary
Location: 3380 Orchard Lk Rd West Bloomfield, 48324
Phone: 248-865-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225210744201191
Twitter: @BlaineMcDowell