WBSD Weekly Update
Upcoming Redistricting Transition Activities and Events
Redistricting Transition Activities and Events
- Student Mingle Field Trip
- May 10th:
PM: 2nd Grade
May 14th:
AM: 3rd Grade
PM: 4th Grade
May 20th:
AM: 1st Grade
PM: Kindergarten
- Preparing all Families for Launch
- Doherty: May 8th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sheiko: May 8th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Meet at the Abbott location
- Gretchko: May 16th from 6-7 p.m.
- Scotch: May 16th from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Popsicles with the Principal for Families
- All Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 p.m.
We'd love your input. Please share ideas in this Transition Activity Ideas form.
Thank you to the WBHS leadership students (shown here) for helping pack the little Laker pencil pouches for transition activities.
Laker Opportunity Center is our New Alternative High School Program
Laker Opportunity Center offers an alternative learning experience for those that have struggled in the traditional learning environment and need credit recovery. Laker Opportunity Center offers students the opportunity to complete high school and graduate with a diploma. Our school leaders help select the right learning mode for each student. The program is open to all students in the State of Michigan who are 16-22 years old. Learn more on their facebook page or https://www.wbsd.org/lakeroppcenter.
In-Person Cohorts
Students may join an in-person cohort, meeting 2-3 times weekly. Monday & Thursday OR Tuesday & Friday are available, with a Wednesday rotation.
Drop-In
Qualifying students completing coursework from home may qualify for opt-in meet-ups only.
All Online
Qualifying students can learn entirely from home 24/7, communicating with school staff via email and video only. All students must make weekly contact with staff.
For more information please contact Morrison Borders, Principal at morrison.borders@wbsd.org
West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Book Lists
· Friends in Our World – Asian Friends (Youth)
· Friends in Our World - Jewish Friends (Youth)
· May is Mental Health Awareness Month (Teen)
Music from the Movies with Kelly & Darryl: A Piano and Violin Duo
Saturday, May 11 from 2-3pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Enjoy an afternoon concert with Kelly and Darryl Roenicke as they perform as they perform some of the best loved music from familiar movies and musicals including selections from The Hobbit, Star Wars, Harry Potter and The Sound of Music, and some others too.
For all ages, (Family Performance). No Registration Required
Dream Eater Storytime @ Origami Craft with A. Kidd
Thursday, May 16 from 4:30-5:30pm
Main Library Youth Activity Center
Prepare to sprint into summer! Join us for an interactive storytime and craft with local author and children’s librarian A. Kidd. This fun program will celebrate her new picture book, Yasuko and the Dream Eater, a bedtime story which is inspired by a Japanese legend. Enjoy book-related songs and activities, learn about tapirs, and make your own jumping frogs.
For grades K-5, No Registration Required
Mark Your Calendar
May 22 - Late Start
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School
June 5 - Half Day for High School Only
June 6 - Half Day All Levels
June 7 - Half Day - Last Day for Students
For a full calendar, use this link: https://www.wbsd.org/calendar
To view the 2024-25 Calendar, which includes the start and end times for schools next year, Click Here. All start and end times remain the same except for Sheiko which will be on the center tier time schedule (8:20 a.m. start, 3:12 p.m. dismissal) while at the temporary location.
