WBMS Family Update Week 8

The WBMS main office is open this week: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM

248-865-4480

Administrative Assistants:

Colleen Marshall: colleen.marshall@wbsd.org

Antoinette Morton: antoinette.morton@wbsd.org

Fran Seleski: francine.seleski@wbsd.org

We will be having our 1st round of the Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 22nd in your advisory classes!

Check out the slides HERE to see the different rounds for the Spelling Bee.

Use the study list attached to help you prepare. This list is used for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

• October 9th: Word lists will be emailed out to all students to study.

• October 22nd: Complete the qualifying round of the spelling bee in your advisory class. This is NOT optional, however you can choose not to advance to the school championship round.

• October 26th: Students advancing to the school championship round will be announced.

• November 4th: School Championship round after school; continues until 1 student remains and becomes the winner!

• March 13th: SCRIPPS Regional Spelling Bee at Oakland Schools.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Hanna Kim at hanna.kim@wbsd.org.

Good luck spellers!

Congratulations to Jordyn Suber, an 8th-grade student at WBMS, on being selected to perform in the children’s cast of The Nutcracker presented by the Grand Rapids Ballet. She was cast as the Chinese Dragon and Rifle (part of the Battle Scene). Jordyn will perform at the Detroit Opera House during Thanksgiving weekend.

Is your student shining within an after school activity, organization, or sport?
Send your photo and a short write up to Mrs. Carson: cindy.carson@wbsd.org.

We could use more parent volunteers, please consider signing up for a time slot.

We currently have 0 volunteers for the clean up crew.

WBMS PTO is sponsoring our Fall Ball

Save the Date:

Friday, October 30th

6-8 PM

$5 CASH Admission at the door

West Bloomfield Middle School
Performing Arts Entrance

ONLY WBMS students and designated chaperones will be allowed to enter

Student ID is required
WBMS Student Code of Conduct Applies

Parent Chaperones/Volunteers are Needed

Please sign up Here

There are also spaces for students to sign up.

NJHS students who need volunteer hours are encouraged to sign up.

Costumes are optional

Activities will be set up in the gym, as well as music/dancing in the Auditeria

Concessions will be for purchase

Water $1

Pop/Gatorade $2

Cider $2

Pizza Slice $3

Chips/Pretzels $1
Donuts $2
Candy $2

Parents: Please RSVP for your student
to indicate their attendance.

We would like to have an estimate of how many students are planning to attend.

Thank you.

This week in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), students are focusing on understanding their feelings and choosing constructive ways to respond using the Mood Meter. The Mood Meter helps students map their feelings by looking at the relationship between their energy level (vertical axis) and how pleasant an emotion feels (horizontal axis).

Here is a summary of what students are exploring and practicing this week:

• Recognizing Key Moments: Students are discussing how the Mood Meter is especially valuable right before reacting (such as snapping or shutting down), during conflicts, when feeling overwhelmed, or before high-stress events like tests and presentations. Pausing to name what is happening internally empowers students to choose their next step instead of letting emotions control their choices.
• Analyzing Real-World Scenarios: In small groups, students examine everyday situations—such as failing a quiz after studying hard, being left out at lunch, feeling shaky before presenting, or seeing a rude post online. For each scenario, groups identify the likely emotions, locate them on the Mood Meter quadrant, and select an effective coping response.
• Matching Coping Strategies to Specific Moods: Students are learning that coping strategies are not one-size-fits-all. For example, deep breathing works best for high-energy emotions, physical movement helps activate low-energy emotions, and talking to a trusted person helps when feelings feel heavy or stuck. Other strategies explored include positive self-talk, journaling, listening to music, and asking for help.

Core Takeaway: The Mood Meter allows students to connect their energy levels with their pleasantness, giving them a reliable set of coping tools to draw from depending on where they land on the grid

Orders are placed ONLINE only, directly through Parrot Spiritwear. NO orders are taken at the school.

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER

We love seeing our WBMS families showing their LAKER pride and supporting our students at athletic events! Please remember that the same expectations apply at WBMS athletic events as they do when our middle school students attend WBHS events.

Students must be supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the event. The supervising parent/guardian must be listed on the student’s PowerSchool account. Athletic events are not drop-off events for middle school students.

Thank you to our parent community for understanding the importance of working together to provide a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for everyone. We appreciate your partnership and support!

Student Spectators MUST leave the school and return with their parent/guardian to attend the event. Student spectators are not allowed to remain unsupervised on school campus between dismissal and the event.

Monday, October 19th

4:15 PM - WBMS Green Volleyball vs. Royal Oak - AWAY🏐🏐

4:15 PM - WBMS White Volleyball vs. Derby - HOME🏐🏐

4:15 PM - WBMS Cross Country League Championship - Beverly Park 🏃

Tuesday, October 20th

4:15 PM - WBMS Cross Country Tournament -Cranbrook - AWAY 🏃

Wednesday, October 21st

4:15 PM - WBMS White Volleyball vs. Anderson MS - HOME🏐🏐

4:30 PM - WBMS Football vs. South Hills - HOME 🏈

Thursday, October 22nd

4:15 PM - WBMS Green Volleyball vs. Berkshire - AWAY🏐🏐

Friday, October 23rd

Cross Country Banquet 🏃🎉

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.

Each advisory class has a scheduled recess as part of a rotation which includes: iCenter, Outdoor/ Track and field, Indoor Gym activities, and Board Games in the classroom.

A wide variety of activities are set up in the iCenter for our students to interact and engage with each other. We encourage social interaction and collaboration through shared experiences.

Review the grade-level guidelines for middle school students, including where and when personal devices may be used and stored. Please note that updated state law restricting personal wireless device use during instruction takes effect beginning in the 2026–27 school year.

ORDER HERE:

https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=25753

WBMS school code is 25753

The price will increase according to the following schedule:

$45, October 1- 31

$50, November 1- December 31

$55, January 1- March 31

$60 for yearbooks that are not pre-ordered. First come first serve.

If you are a West Bloomfield School District Employee, you will receive a special discount. Please DO NOT pre-order through the website. You will have the opportunity to pre-order with Ms. Fran in the main office. Your price is $30 and you must pre-order by March 1st for this special employee pricing. Thank you. (If you submitted an online order, no worries. Just email Mrs. Carson to let her know)

Year round spirit wear site: https://1stplace.sale/115952

Please contact us at wbmslakerspto@gmail.com with any questions : )

Thank you,

Lindsay, Kelly, Luci and Krystal

Athletic Night Information - Slide Deck

Athletic Schedule for 2026-27

FINAL FORMS LINK

Video tutorial for Final Forms

If your student plans to participate in WBMS Athletics during the fall, winter, or spring season, please take a few minutes to review the important information attached.

Completing these requirements early will help ensure your student is ready for tryouts and practices.

Please watch this space for updates.

Please note some clubs require registration

through WBSD Community Education and there may be a registration fee.

We are excited to see our students shine!!

Visit Michigan League of Academic Games for more information about the games.

Participation in Academic Games competition will require registration through Community Education.

Ms. Maeva Le Colas: maeva.lecolas@wbsd.org

Mrs. Joanna Graham: joanna.graham@wbsd.org

Dr. Crystal Jabiro: crystal.jabiro@wbsd.org

Complete this Google Form if you are interested in joining- Space limited to 25 students.

Mr. Aaron Blatt: aaron.blatt@wbsd.org

Ms. Hanna Kim: hanna.kim@wbsd.org

Mrs. Rachel Hamilton: Rachel.Hamilton@wbsd.org

Ms. Fatimah Muhammad: fatimah.muhammad@wbsd.org

Ms. Andrea Cole: andrea.cole@wbsd.org

Questions? Contact Coach Chris: wbrobotics2020@gmail.com"

Robotics is a Community Education Program, registration is required.

Coach Chris Haines: wbrobotics2020@gmail.com

Staff Liaison: Ms. Andrea Cole: andrea.cole@wbsd.org

Sarah Emerson: sarah.emerson@wbsd.org

Ms. Gabrielle Baker: Gabrielle.baker@wbsd.org

Mr. Brendan Brice: Brendan.Brice@wbsd.org

Dr. Joann Manetta: joann.manetta@wbsd.org

Spanish Club Membership Update

Thank you to all of our students who showed interest in joining the Spanish Club! We are excited to announce that our membership list has been finalized.

At this time, we have reached our maximum capacity and are unable to accept additional members. Finalizing the membership list allows us to make sure we have enough craft materials and snacks for all members during our club meetings and special events.

If you were not able to join this time, we would love to have you consider joining us when new membership opens in January 2027!

¡Gracias! Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm for the Spanish Club!

November 2 at 3-3:45 pm

November 17 at 3-3:45 pm

December 10 at 3-3:45 pm

¡Hasta pronto!

Kelsey Chewins: Kelsey.chewins@wbsd.org
Andrea Henry: andrea.henry@wbsd.org

Mrs. Laura Cowell: Laura.Cowell@wbsd.org

LINK to the Registration Form

Within the efunds payment portal, please indicate the style
according to the image above, letter = A, B, C, D, E, F, or G

and the size: Youth Large, Adult S, M, LG, or XL

Each style has the available sizes listed. NOT all sizes are available for every color.
Please note the youth large and adult small are identical in size.

Dear Parents of West Bloomfield School District Students,

If your child is a student (3 to 26 years of age) in the West Bloomfield Schools, s/he can also participate in the 2026-27 Fueling Kids’ Futures–One Meal at a Time (previously known as Blessings in a Backpack) program. This program sends six non-perishable meals home each Friday of the school year. Its goal is to make sure that no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to you.

To enroll in this program, please fill out the form below and return it to your school office or email it to katherinesheiko@hotmail.com. This registers your child/ren in the Fueling Kids’ Futures–One Meal at a Time program and alerts us to any allergies they might have. The first bag of food will be sent home in mid September. Any student enrolled in the program for the 25/26 school year will automatically be enrolled for the 26-27 school year and does not have to fill out an application.

Application for Fueling Kids Futures

If your student misses their bus they should report to the office to call you. Students ring the doorbell and will be allowed to enter the main office.

An administrative assistant is in the office until at least 4pm to let students inside the building.

Please spell the first and last name and provide the reason for absence.
Email documentation (doctor notes) to Antoinette.Morton@wbsd.org

If you call after school hours, your student's attendance will be updated the next school day.

If your student's pick will be different for the day, please call the school main line before 2pm.

Bus protocol - Students are not allowed to ride a bus unless they are assigned by transportation.

Extra riders for the buses we will need to confirmed 24 hours before the student is to ride with another student.

AT THIS TIME........NO GUEST/EXTRA RIDERS, THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• October 19: 7:00 PM - WBMS Orchestra Fall Concert - at WBHS 🎻🪉

• October 21: Picture Retake day at WBMS
• October 30, WBMS Fall Ball, 6-8 PM
• November 3: No School
• November 11: Late Start