What an amazing week of learning and leadership!

Today, our high school students presented to all of our 3rd-grade classes as part of the "Voices of Equity" presentation. Be sure to ask your child about what they learned!

We also celebrated our Laker Leader Pizza Party, where one student from each class earned a special lunch with me for turning in the most Laker Leader tickets in January. Their dedication to leadership and kindness is truly inspiring!

To top it all off, our 5th-grade band, orchestra, and choir put on a fantastic concert. Their hard work and talent were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder!

And now for our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT—our Pistons Game is this Sunday! We can't wait to find out which class sold the most tickets. The winning class will enjoy a hot chocolate party with me! Thank you for your incredible support in making this event a success.

I cannot tell you how much your partnership means to us. Your involvement helps make our school a wonderful place where students grow, learn, and lead. Thank you for all you do, and I hope to see many of you at the game!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Goooooooooooooooooooooo Lakers!

Blaine McDowell

P.S. Ask your child who was on the roof this morning to celebrate the kindergarteners 100th day of school!

FEBRUARY 17th-18th - Mid-Winter Break

FEBRUARY 26TH- LATE START (school begins at 9:20am)

MARCH 12TH-LATE START (school begins at 9:20am)

MARCH 24TH-28TH- Spring Break

Please be reminded that parents/caregivers are expected to be at the bus stop in the afternoon. If there is not an adult at the bus stop, the child will be brought back to school for parent pick up. If a child is returned to school three or more times, this could result in loss of bus transportation, and we don't want that to happen. In addition, students may not walk to a convenience store, for example, and wait for a parent or caregiver. The bus driver needs to see that the parent/caregiver is present. Thank you for keeping all of our Sheiko Lakers safe!

This week in music, all grades learned about the duo, Black Violin. They are two artists who play the violin and viola. We listened to their version of "Believer".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4n0BJhoMBU

Here are a few other activities:

Mrs. Snead's class sing the Sheiko school song and Mrs. Dornfried's class singing about Martin Luther King Jr.

Attention 1st - 3rd Grade Parents

FIRST Lego League EXPLORE makes learning STEM and coding skills fun! All skill levels are welcome!

STUDENT SEASON THEME: Using creative thinking and LEGO technology to explore the layers of the ocean as they “sea” into the future.

Click here to view the SUBMERGED Explore Set and here to check out the EXPLORE story.

Program Highlights:

• Team Meetings will begin February 13, 2025
• Ten meetings total, plus the LakerBot Event (Showcase Event on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. - noon at West Bloomfield Middle School
• One 90 minute in-person meeting per week on Thursdays at Doherty, Gretchko, Sheiko, and Scotch directly after school
• Each school will have 1 "Teacher Leader" as a facilitator, however, we will need 1-2 parent volunteer for every 6 students to help coach teams. The number of volunteers will determine the number of teams we will offer. Guarantee your child's participation by volunteering to coach.
• Email andrea.frank@wbsd.org for questions. Online registration is OPEN.

Sheiko Elementary

Grades Eligible to Purchase: PRK - 5

Yearbook ID: 14477425

Download the app for access to a real time bus locator. Check out the Bus Tracker flyer with step by step instructions. Be sure to use our school access code 4079WBSD

For detailed instructions on how to set up the app please see the attachment below.

Parents of WBSD students can apply to receive six non-perishable meals each Friday of the school year. The goal of Fueling Kids' Futures is to make sure no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to the families. For the application, click here.

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