The Sheiko Weekly Update

Dear Families,

As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express how thankful I am for our amazing school community. Each day, I am reminded of the kindness, dedication, and enthusiasm that make our school a wonderful place for students to grow and thrive. Thank you for your continued partnership and support—it truly makes a difference.

This week’s BIG ANNOUNCEMENT is about Camp Tanuga! Thank you to all the parents who attended the meeting to learn about this exciting opportunity. For families with a 5th-grade student, your child will bring home the Camp Tanuga information packet and the Hungry Howie’s fundraising kit today. We hope every student can participate in this unique and enriching experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The slide deck and recorded zoom are included in this edition of the S'more.

Looking ahead, a quick reminder that school is in session next week on Monday and Tuesday. We’ll then take a short break and look forward to welcoming students back to the building on Monday, December 2nd.

Wishing you and your family a restful and joyful Thanksgiving!

Gooooooooooooo Lakers!

Blaine McDowell

NOVEMBER 27TH - NO SCHOOL

NOVEMBER 28-29 THANKSGIVING BREAK

DECEMBER 5TH - PICTURE RETAKE

DECEMBER 11TH - LATE START (school begins at 9:20am)

DECEMBER 13TH - PTO WINTERFEST ART AND HOLIDAY SHOP (6pm-8pm)

DECEMBER 23RD- JANURARY 3RD- WINTER BREAK

Kindergarten and 1st grage completed directional drawings of a turkey and pumpkins.

Every spring, the 5th graders at Sheiko Elementary go to Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska, MI. This year’s trip will be May 20th - May 22nd. Students will ride to camp on a Motor Coach transportation bus (with bathroom) and an all inclusive three day/two night camping experience. This is truly an incredible experience for your student, we are very excited to be providing a camp opportunity again this year.

Yesterday we had an informational zoom meeting. If you were unable to attend please use this link to view the recording. https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/rec/share/O0VocsFtjMURiQyhHQl5Cc25kQC57aTk4hSGt2sr1AKvnHuewoZcBzsgjDdnOWu8.qmW6mfpxkjToMfFg

PASSCODE: 54480454

We are finalizing preparation for a new Bus Zone App. Key features

View a real-time, map-based bus locator
Guarantee parent/guardian and student information privacy
Create custom zones for each stop and facility
Send email alerts and SMS messages
Available on smartphones and tablets

Bus Tracker will remain live until we launch Bus Zone in December. Watch for flyers with step by step instructions and our school access code.

We always welcome parents/guardians to drop off lunch for their student. However, we will not accept food deliveries for students from vendors. This is a saftey issue. If food is delivered from a vendor, your student can pick it up from the office at the end of the school day. Thank you.

RESOURCES FOR PARTENTS

Here at Sheiko there are many ways you can be apart of your students day! Please take a look at these opportunities we have for you to volunteer!

Sheiko Elementary

Grades Eligible to Purchase: PRK - 5

Yearbook ID: 14477425

Sheiko Elementary

Grades Eligible to Purchase: PRK - 5

Yearbook ID: 14477425

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.

If you and your child are interested in participating, please join us for a Parent Info Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 7-7:30 p.m. The Zoom meeting is to provide parents with basic information about the FLL Explore Program. Zoom Meeting Link will be provided in the next newsletter.

Click here to view the SUBMERGED Explore Set and here to check out the EXPLORE story.

Program Highlights:
-Students will work in teams of 6, with 1 or 2 parent coaches per team
-Team Meetings will begin in late Jan/early February
-Ten meetings total, plus the LakerBot Event (Showcase Event in April, date TBD).

-One 90 minute in-person meeting per week 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.

The button contest for students in grades K-5 are open now! Please save the date for a wonderful, free community event Sunday, January 19. We start at 2 p.m. with the presentation where our oratorical and button contest winners will be honored. We walk at 3 p.m. (inside West Bloomfield Middle School in inclement weather). And we participate in community service and children's activities after the walk. We hope you will join us that day as we keep the spirit of Dr. King alive. This year's theme is Continuing the Dream: Building Bridges of Unity.

UWW January 19

2 p.m. Program

3 p.m. Walk

Oratorical Contest

Grades 6-12

Button Contest

Grades K-5

see 2-page form on

website for details

Sorry for the inconvience but Bonaventure skate night is cancelled. A new date will be announced soon.

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.