The Sheiko Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’ve had a fantastic first week back after the break, and I am so happy to see our students back in action! Our "Big Announcement" this week is that NWEA testing starts Monday. Please check your child’s Friday newsletter to see which days your child will be testing.

I’m also excited to share that our school will be hosting a Day of Design for 4th and 5th grade students on Wednesday, February 14th with the theme: "Fall in Love with Your Design." This event will give our students a chance to showcase their creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while learning about sustainability and the importance of reusing materials. If your student is not in 4th and 5th grade, but you have some great materials to donate, your child can drop them off to any 4th or 5th grade classroom.

To make this event a success, we need your help! We’re collecting recyclable materials for the students to use in their projects. Below is the list of items needed:

• Cardboard: boxes, tubes, egg cartons
• Paper: newspapers, magazines, scrap paper, wrapping paper
• Plastic: clean bottles, caps, containers
• Metal: aluminum cans, foil
• Fabric: scraps, old clothes, towels
• Miscellaneous: buttons, string, yarn, rubber bands, bottle caps

Please ensure all materials are clean and safe for handling. Donations will be accepted through February 14th. Thank you in advance for helping us make this a memorable event for our students!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Gooooooooooo Lakers!

Educationally Yours,
Blaine McDowell

JANUARY 16TH- HALF DAY (dismissal at 11:22am)

JANUARY 17TH- HALF DAY (dismissal at 11:22am)

JANUARY 20TH- MLK Jr. DAY- NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 22ND- LATE START (school begins at 9:20am)

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JAN 29th

COST: $5.00

An order form was sent home with all students, please be on the look out for those. There are extra forms in the front office.

IMPORTANT: Forms submitted after 1/17 will NOT BE ACCEPTED and will be returned home.

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.

Hello Sheiko Families,

We are excited and honored to invite you to the 31st Annual United We Walk, celebrating our theme of “Continuing the Dream: Building Bridges of Unity.” This annual event unites neighbors, friends, and families from all walks of life to reflect on our rich heritage, uplift each other’s stories, and work toward an even brighter future for everyone. Your presence would mean so much to us. Together, we’ll celebrate our successes, strengthen connections, and continue paving the way toward understanding and inclusivity. Click Here to learn more, secure your spot, and join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

So, save the date! We can't wait to be at this event together!

Blaine McDowell

Volunteer to be a Reading Buddy

In West Bloomfield, our mission is to support each student’s needs by providing the opportunities, experiences, and educational tools for their journey. As we strive toward this mission, we live by a set of core beliefs, which includes the belief that education is a shared responsibility.

Would you like to be part of this mission by volunteering to help a young reader in first grade? If you are interested, please:

1. Complete the linked volunteer form and submit to michelle.berman@wbsd.org

2. Complete the sign-up form to identify when and where you would like to volunteer as a Reading Buddy.

A Reading Buddy Mentor:

• Gives 30 minutes of time per session with one first grade reader at one of the following elementary schools: Doherty Elementary, Gretchko Elementary, Scotch Elementary, Sheiko Elementary

• Participates one day per week OR two days per month

• Can work in pairs

• Mentors from January 13th to May 30th (can adjust the schedule as needed)

• Receives training, support, and materials.

Reading Buddy Training Sessions

You can attend one of two available training sessions:

• Option #1: Monday, January 6th at 5:30 pm

• Option #2: Wednesday, January 8th at 11 am

More Information

If you would like additional information about the program, please contact any one of the following staff members:

• michelle.berman@wbsd.org

• randi.fogel@wbsd.org

• erin.pawlaczyk@wbsd.org

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.

Sheiko Elementary

Grades Eligible to Purchase: PRK - 5

Yearbook ID: 14477425

CARLINE:

Please keep your child’s sign, with their name on it, on the dashboard until your child enters the car. This will really help us move the dismissal process along. Please remember to make a right hand turn only. Thank you!!!

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