Sheiko's Back to School Update

Hello Sheiko Families,

I just wanted to personally thank you to much for coming to Popsicles with the Principal on Wednesday! It was an AMAZING event, and I am so grateful for all of your love and support. It really means the world to all of us!

Every week we will have a "Big Announcement". This week our big announcement is about car line. You will enter on the Orchard Lake Road side of the building and loop around the building to the "playground side" of the building. You will make two lines until it merges into one.

If you didn't get your "car line" sign tonight, your child will get it on the first day of school. For the first day, give your last name. This will help our car line run as efficiently as possible. Your child will enter and exit the car on the driver's side. This is very important for safety. Your child may exit the car when you get to the sidewalk.

You must make a right hand turn onto Commerce - also important for safety. If you have not filled out the transportation form, please do so by tomorrow so that we can be ready for Monday. Most students will ride the bus to their home or to West Bloomfield High School. Again, we recommend that your student(s) follow their dismissal plan from day one for the smoothest transition.

Again, thank you for all of your support!

Blaine McDowell, Principal

Please join us on Sunday night at 7 p .m. for a back-to-school story time with Mrs. McDowell. Put on your jammies, grab your favorite snack, and your favorite blanket or stuffed animal! Should be lots of fun! Can't wait to see you!

Join Zoom Meeting https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/4211617208 Meeting ID: 421 161 7208

We would love for our students to design a logo on a 8 1/2" X 11 piece of computer paper with these requirements:

1 - Use the words "Dream Big" on the logo.

2 - Outline the drawing part of the design with a black marker.

3 - The theme colors are hot pink, neon blue, neon green, and yellow.

4 - We are focusing on a growth mindset and resiliency.

5 - Turn in your entry to Mrs. McDowell's office by Friday, September 6th.

6 - Every entry wins a prize from Mrs. McDowell's "Basket of Happiness"!

7 - The design winner will have their logo printed on our banners, flyers, and newsletters!

Would you like to be included in our PTO Directory? Please fill out this form September 30th. This is great for learning your child's classmates names, parties, and playdates!

What other great events would you like to see at Sheiko? Fill out this form to let your voice be heard?

Also, please join us in person or virtually for our PTO meetings at 7 p.m. New this year! We will have FREE childcare at every meeting provided by our WBHS NHS students!

- September 17th - In person only. We will have Mrs. McDowell's famous brownies, raffles, and you can meet other families. Childcare will be provided by NHS helpers from WBHS. Come join us in the cafeteria!

- October 15th

- November 12th

- January 21st

- February 11th

- March 18th

- April 15th

- May 20th

Hello Sheiko Laker Families!

Our PTO has graciously put together a back-to-school fundraiser. You can click the link in the picture and then TYPE IN SHEIKO PTO to add our school so we get the 20% back. The fundraiser is open from now through the end of October.

The link is here too: https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support Shipping is free! Thank you so much for your support!

Every form you need to fill out for the start of the school year and links to key departments are all on the Back 2 School Central page under the Parents dropdown menu on the district website wbsd.org.

• Click the Nutrition button if your child has an allergy or you might qualify for free/reduced lunch. We encourage families to continue to apply for meal benefits online at westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud (more information on that is in an article below). These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.
• Click Transportation for the handbook and bus tracker. Additional forms were posted August 1.
• Go to PowerSchool to update your address or preferred language for communication. This is required by the first day of school!
• Find the 2024-25 calendar and bell times all in one place.

It is critically important that we have updated contact information for you in the event of an emergency. WBSD has the ability to call, text and email - please make sure you're signed up for all options. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Free & Reduced Lunch forms have a new name - still important to fill out

The new school year has opened in meal magic so we are ready for free and reduced applications to start coming in. We are serving free meals under Michigan School Meals again this year, but we still need all families to complete an application. The free and reduced meals application is now called the "Education and Nutrition Benefits Application." This is because it is tied to other benefits that families may receive such as Summer EBT. These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.

Here is an FAQ letter answering Frequently Asked Questions. All of our applications are taken 100% online.

Our special dietary needs form is also posted online. This needs to be filled out and returned to nutrition services for any students that may have severe medical food allergies. Thank you!

Join us for our first ever Community Movie Night, Friday, 9/6 at 6 p.m. on the West Bloomfield High School football field. $3 cash/each person supports the school activity fund and concessions profits will benefit the athletic department. Bring a blanket or a chair and watch Lyle with our Laker Nation in our largest outdoor classroom (thank you for the bond that made our scoreboard possible).

At Sheiko Elementary, we love our parent volunteers! Starting September 16th, we will have our "Mileage Club" back for our students! This is where students enjoy running or walking outside, and then they earn "tokens" to keep on a metal ring on their backpack. It is a super fun way to enjoy exercising and hanging out with friends at recess! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA9AB28A6F85-49060440-mileage

Thank you to our very own West Bloomfield Coalition and LaFontaine for sponsoring this anti-bullying assembly for our students on September 11th. Mr. Peace is a tradition at Sheiko, and we can't wait to hear his message again this year!

Miss Beck's Class

Mrs. Tarnacki's Class

Mrs. Quinlan's Class

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Check out these great quotes about our schools!

"Sheiko Elementary is truly a place where young minds blossom and futures begin to take shape. Under the dedicated leadership of Principal Blaine McDowell, the staff at Sheiko foster a nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally, academically and socially. In addition to receiving a well rounded education, my children were also awarded opportunities in leadership and gained a considerable respect for diversity." - Sheiko Parent

"Each one of my girls have started Kindergarten and from day one, couldn't wait to step foot back in the building the next day, and every day that followed from there on! They still look forward to seeing everyone each time we are at the school and share their favorite moments and stories of everyone often. The impact you have left is immeasurable and something that could never be replaced. I owe so much of who they are to you all and have never taken for granted just how lucky we have been to have such a wonderful team leading them on their learning journey in life!" - Gretchko Elementary Parent

The principal, James Scrivo, is truly dedicated to achieving student growth not only academically but socially as well. The teachers and support staff continue to impress me and are so thoughtful and truly care about my children! - Scotch Elementary Parent

"We have had such a great experience with West Bloomfield Preschool Academy. I am beyond grateful for everyone who has shown my daughter so much love this year. I could not have asked for a better experience for her!" - Preschool Academy Parent

Read more online at niche.com or write one at https://www.niche.com/k12/survey/

• August 21, 4-6 p.m. - Popsicles with the Principal
• August 25th, 7 p.m. - Join Mrs. McDowell for a back to school read aloud on Zoom! https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/4211617208
• August 26th - Our first day of school! Students can enter the building at 7:55 and need to be in their classroom at 8:20.
• August 29th - Family Fun Night at WBHS! Come join us for activities at 5 p.m. and stay for the game at 7 p.m.
• August 30th-Sept. 2nd - No school for staff and students
• Sept. 3rd - Classes Resume