WBSD Weekly Update

We would like to give a HUGE thank you to all of the WBSD teachers who are REAL HEROS! We can't agree more with a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, she said ”next to parents they (teachers) are the most important people in our communities.” Check out your school newsletter or the WBSD Facebook page for photos of the celebrations across the District.

Here's a video montage from the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Click here to view. A thank you to Max Cool Gamer Columbus, WBMS student for creating the collage.

Richard (RJ) Card, is the current Diversity Chair of EARTH Club and newly elected president for the 2023-2024 school year! RJ will be speaking at the Michigan Climate Action Summit on Friday, June 2, at Oakland University. The EARTH Club, Literary Garden Club, and Honors American Literature classes will also be attending the summit.

Today, community volunteers and leaders enjoyed an Awards Breakfast at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. They celebrated the many unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to improving our community. To view the recording of the event, click here. Congratulations to
Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Treasures Honor Roll

• Julie Beaty
• Katie Palazzolo

Volunteer Service Award

• Rene Kubiak
• Jennifer Graham

Youth Volunteer Leadership Award

• Lexie Lafata

Jeff Leib Lifetime Leadership Award

• Amy Hughes

Jack Freed Emerging Leader Award

• Scott Long

Optimist Club of West Bloomfield Be Like Bob Scholarship

• Lexie Lafata and Laurin Unaegbu

Rotary Club of West Bloomfield STRIVE Scholarships

• Khalil Durant and Makayla Abrams

Keego Harbor Optimist Club Essay Winners

• Daniella Aldabbagh, Persia Arghavani, and Graham Kubiak

WBSD Board of Education approved the recommendation of Blaine McDowell to serve as the next principal of Sheiko Elementary School.

Blaine has been a member of the WBSD community for many years, having taught at Sheiko Elementary School and most recently serving as the Dean of Students at West Bloomfield Middle School. Blaine is an outstanding educator who is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Her passion for education, strong communication skills, and collaborative approach will be invaluable as she leads our Sheiko school community.

If you do not have a PowerSchool account you must create one by May 26, 2023. Please contact your school if you need assistance. Visit https://www.wbsd.org/parents/powerschool for more info.

The school was recognized due to its focus on relationships and rigorous and relevant academics that impact students, according to a press release from the West Bloomfield School District.

West Bloomfield Middle School is one of 30 Model Schools from across the United States that will share best practices at ICLE’s 31st annual Model Schools Conference, which is scheduled for June 25-28 at Orlando World Center in Florida. Read the full C&G article here.

WBMS hosted the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance, Youth Recognition Awards Ceremony. Families celebrated their acts of kindness, concern for others' well-being, and self-growth. Congratulations to the 40 students that were recognized. Keep it up! Thank you for making a difference in our schools and in the community!

We are so proud of WB Pentathletes! They played with such heart and great sportsmanship! Congrats to all of the participants and the medal winners:

Carter Adnson (Kindergarten) - Gold Medal (14 points)

Liam Arghavani (1st Grade) - Gold Medal (14 points)

Riley Diep (Kindergarten) - Gold Medal (14 points)

Beckett Krull (1st Grade) - Gold Medal (14 points)

Eleonora Duvnjak (1st Grade) - Silver Medal (13 points)

Karam Ftayeh (1st Grade) - Silver Medal (13 points)

John Radbata (Kindergarten) - Bronze Medal (12 points)

Rowan Helton (Kindergarten) - Honorable Mention (11 points)

Zoey Rhodes (Kindergarten) - Honorable Mention (11 points)

Thank you to all of our parent coaches, teachers, and parents!

Thank you to Henry Ford West Bloomfield for hosting the Stop the Bleed workshop with our WBHS students. We appreciate the real world training and instruction.

The Oakland Schools Career Readiness team visited Mrs. VanNostrand's 5th graders at Sheiko Elementary. They learned about pulmonologists as part of the Health Science sector of careers. Students created lungs and earned a stethoscope pin once they created functioning lungs. WAY to go Sharks!

Seniors from the WBHS Choral Department picked the theme Pop2K to perform at the annual Spring Concert. Each class chose and prepared songs and dances from 2000-2023. The concert included solos and small ensembles as well. The concert closed with a tribute to the choir seniors of 2023.

Unforgettable views from on top of Rockefeller Center, behind the scenes at Wicked, up close and personal workshop with the cast of Hamilton, another workshop with the cast of MJ the Musical, and many, many, steps on the streets of NYC.

Thank you to all of the chaperones for the making lifelong memories with WBMS students.

Noah Arbit honored West Bloomfield Lakers Figure Skating team with a State of Michigan Tribute Emma Waibel accepted the award for the team. Congratulations on winning the MIFS (Michigan High School Figure Skating) State Championship! More information here.

FOUR school records at the Farmington invite last weekend! Congratulations Lakers!

Tennis, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and more! Check out the Athletic calendar here and enjoy the weather with The Lakers!

Please take a moment to answer the following questions to help us better serve your child. School meals are highly regulated by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services. All food that is served to the students must comply with state guidelines. Thank you in advance for your time. Complete the Food Service Survey here.

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Nicole has two children at WBHS. Congratulations, Nicole! Click here to read the Detroit Free Press article.

Check out this amazing video featuring our passionate WB teachers and students. Feel free to share it with a family with a rising Kindergartener.

At WBSD our core values are centered around Portrait of a Graduate, where we teach students to become great communicators, collaborators, critical thinkers, and contributors, empowering them for life ahead.

Book Lists

· Mother’s Day (Kids)

· Mother’s Day Movies

· Jewish Characters (Teen)

Westacres Garden in a Jar

Monday, May 15 from 6-7 p.m.

Westacres Branch Activity Center

Start your very own garden in a mason jar! For ages 6-12 years. Registration required at http://catalog.wblib.org/iii/calendar/month.

Westacres Drop-In STEAM
Tuesday, May 16 from 1-3 p.m.
Westacres Branch Activity Center

Explore and learn with hands-on STEAM activities! For ages 3-10 years. No registration required.

YA Saturday Craft: Terrarium

Saturday, May 20 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Create a scene from nature on a miniature scale using the provided container and supplies. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required at http://catalog.wblib.org/iii/calendar/month.

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