WBSD Weekly Update

WBSD hosted the West Bloomfield Parks Veterans Day Heroes Appreciation Breakfast this week at the new middle school.

It was a wonderful morning honoring those that serve and have served our country! Thank you for your time, bravery, and service to our country. Click here to check out the video.

Congratulations and welcome to our two new WBSD Board of Education members, Ashleigh Davis and Wm. Art Holdsworth, as they have made a commitment to serve our school community.

WBSD would also like to thank Dianne Holloway Browne, Brian Dunne, Ken Ferguson, Brandon A. Kalasho, Earnestina Moore, Chris Tucker, Jeremiah Williams, and Sherri Anne Wynter for their willingness to serve our District. Lastly, please join us in thanking Ken Ferguson and Christy Forhan for their commitment to the District and the Board of Education. We are grateful for their service.

As we embark on our Strategic Plan, please take a few minutes to provide your input regarding WBSD Communications. Click here to complete the 2022 Strategic Planning Communication Survey. Thank you in advance for your time!

November 15 - Evening Conferences K-2 & HS Only
November 16 - Evening Conferences MS Only
November 17 - Evening Conferences 3-5 Only
November 18 - Half Day - P.M. Conferences
November 21 - Board of Education Meeting at WBHS
November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break

West Bloomfield High School student Elizabeth Eichbrecht, is a remarkable freshman swimmer. Click here for photos in the Detroit Free Press.

Congratulations to the behind the scenes crew, ushers, actors, staff, families, and volunteers that made the performance possible. The audience was amazed! "All battles are first won or lost in the mind." - Joan of Arc.

To purchase a video recording of Saint Joan production, use this link.

Thank you to the 272 plus guests, sponsors, raffle donors, and the volunteers. Your generous donations and participation allows us to continue the good work of Blessings in a Backpack! The event raised $34,500!!! Thank you for your support!

Math Pentathlon teaches and reinforces basic math concepts and skills, stimulates creative thinking, develops spatial and logical reasoning, and good sportsmanship. To view the Math Pentathlon Parent Info Meeting video, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yck75rj2

Do not wait to register!!!
K-1: Starts December 8, on Thursdays at Gretchko 4:30-5:30 p.m.

More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2mwbyxhd

Book Lists

· All About Art (Kids)

· Middle School Humor (Teen)

· Native American Heritage Month (Teen)

3D Printing: RPG Dice Container
Thursday, November 17 from 7-8 p.m.

Zoom
Create a dice rolling cup and storage container for your Role-Playing Game dice! Learn how to use Tinkercad to create a 3D printed container. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Register at https://wblib.org/services/virtual_registration.php.

International Games Day
Saturday, November 19 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Main Library Meeting Room
Play games of all kinds at the library! Try board games, card games, and video games. Test your gaming prowess with a Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament or join others for a round of virtual reality mini golf. For grades 6-12. No registration required.

Do you have a newsworthy story to share? We want to share your wonderful stories with the rest of the community! Please share with us what is happening with your child(ren) and our staff. We would love to hear about your events and activities including awards, honors, good deeds, and accomplishments. Help us share your success stories in art, music, scholastics, athletics, drama, debate, and more. We look forward to sharing your news! Submit a story here.

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