The Sheiko Weekly Update

Good Evening Sheiko Families,

Thank you so much for all of your generous donations to our school. This year's Fund Run was like no other! We are so thankful for the time and effort that you have put into our fundraising this year. The money will allow us to host many family events such as our upcoming Trunk-or-Treat. PTO is also sponsoring our kindergarten and first grade classes to go see Peter Pan at WBHS, to name a few!

This week's "Big Announcement" is about our fourth grade students having a presentation from Office Crider on October 5th called, "OK2Say". It is a very valuable presentation with "life topics".

Topics Addressed:

• Introduction to OK2SAY and How the Tipline Works
• Talking to a Trusted Adult
• Tattling vs Reporting
• Recognizing Rude, Mean, and Bullying Behaviors
• Effective Responses to Bullying and Cyberbullying
• Online and Offline Safety & Dangers of Internet Predators
• Ways to Help a Friend

Below is more information and an opt out form if you do not want your child to participate. If you do not want your child to participate, please fill out the form and email your child's teacher and Mrs. McDowell.

Parental Guide to OK2SAY

Parent Notification and Opt-Out Form

We hope you have a wonderful weekend! Gooooooooooo Lakers!

Blaine McDowell, Principal

• October 8th - Picture Day! see info below
• October 14th - Late Start
• November 3rd- No School
• November 11th- Late Start

If you need to pick your student up early, please call ahead and we can have them ready for you: (248) 865-6370.

All early releases and change in dismissal plans must be done before 3:30pm.

OFFICE & PHONE HOURS ARE 9AM-3:45PM

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Starting Monday, 9/28/2026 students are only permitted to be designated as "walkers" if your primary residence is within a 1-mile radius of the school. If you live outside this 1-mile zone, your child must be picked up via the car line or ride their assigned school bus.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our dismissals safe and organized!

Unscheduled visitors coming to the building will not be permitted to enter past the front office. Drop-in visitors will not be allowed to enter the building without a pre-scheduled appointment. We will continue this approach in an effort to maximize safety and security while minimizing disruptions to learning.

Volunteers, both parent/community volunteers (Reading Mentors, Watch DOGS, classroom volunteers, etc.) as well as student mentors in programs such as the professional apprenticeship, are permitted under the following circumstances:

• They must have approval from the principal and teacher before volunteering.
• Interested volunteers must also complete a volunteer form and provide a copy of their driver’s license/ID to the school’s office staff upon request. Once completed, the paperwork is forwarded to HR for a background check (ICHAT).

• iCHAT background checks are still required for all non-student volunteers.

Thank you to all of our Sheiko families for making our FunD Run a success!

The students had an amazing time!

Collaboration is the key to success!

Please use the button below for all of our PTO information and events!

Science Olympiad is committed to:

• Developing hands-on, standards-aligned STEM content with industry and education partners
• Providing volunteers and mentors a platform to share subject-matter expertise in relevant STEM topic areas
• Creating opportunities for student teamwork, problem solving and collaboration
• Recognizing outstanding achievement by students and teachers
• Encouraging diverse students to enroll in STEM courses
• Building a strong STEM workforce

Please join us for a VIRTUAL (Zoom) parent meeting about Science Olympiad October 1st 7-8pm

A flyer was sent home with students. If you are interested in attendening please complete the form and have your student turn it into their teacher.

Hello 5th grade orchestra families!

My name is Ms. Kang, I am your child's orchestra teacher. It has been a wonderful first couple of weeks with students thus far. We have already learned a lot!

Please click the link below to view our first Orchestra Newsletter. There are many important items in this newsletter including the Concert Dates for this school year!

CLICK HERE

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time!

Best regards,

Ms. Kang

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. Any student enrolled in the program for the 2025/2026 school year will automatically be enrolled for the 2026/2027 school year and does not have to fill out an application.

The Sheiko Academic Games team is hard at work preparing for their first Academic Games tournament this Saturday!

If a student will not be attending school for part or all of the day, parents/guardians must call the safeline: (248) 865-6372.

If your student arrives at 9:01 or after, please park and walk your student into the main office. You will need to sign them into the front office.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we work together to ensure a safe, smooth, and successful start to the school year. For additional transportation information, please visit:

West Bloomfield School District Transportation Department

PLEASE USE CODE: 4079WBSD when you download the app.

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