Sheiko Summer Update

Hello Sheiko Lakers!

I hope everyone is soaking in the last few weeks of summer! Things are coming along nicely in our new location at 3380 Orchard Lake Road. It is so exciting, and things are coming along nicely. We have the most AMAZING staff, who are pouring endless hours into their classrooms to get it ready for your children.

Popsicles with the Principal is almost here! We can't wait to see you any time between 4 and 6 p.m. We have TONS of free books to give away so bring a bag to take books home. We will also have information about Kids Konnect, the West Bloomfield Public Library, Nutrition Services, and Transportation.

Our West Bloomfield National Honor Society students will be here to give you a tour of the building. We do ask that you do not go into classrooms because teachers are busy getting everything ready for the first day! After that, you will go to the cafeteria. Many teachers will be here to greet you, and if you would like to bring school supply donations, that would be awesome! Finally, come meet me at the playground for a popsicle! So fun!

We have over half of our school that has responded to our transportation form. Hooray! If you could please do this by Thursday, August 22nd, we would be so thankful!

Thanks so much,

Blaine McDowell

Would you like to be included in our PTO Directory? Please fill out this form September 30th. This is great for learning your child's classmates names, parties, and playdates!

What other great events would you like to see at Sheiko? Fill out this form to let your voice be heard?

Also, please join us in person or virtually for our PTO meetings at 7 p.m. New this year! We will have FREE childcare at every meeting provided by our WBHS NHS students!

- September 17th

- October 15th

- November 12th

- January 21st

- February 11th

- March 18th

- April 15th

- May 20th

Hello Sheiko Laker Families!

Our PTO has graciously put together a back-to-school fundraiser. You can click the link in the picture and then TYPE IN SHEIKO PTO to add our school so we get the 20% back. The fundraiser is open from now through the end of October.

The link is here too: https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support Shipping is free! Thank you so much for your support!

Every form you need to fill out for the start of the school year and links to key departments are all on the Back 2 School Central page under the Parents dropdown menu on the district website wbsd.org.

• Click the Nutrition button if your child has an allergy or you might qualify for free/reduced lunch. We encourage families to continue to apply for meal benefits online at westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud (more information on that is in an article below). These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.
• Click Transportation for the handbook and bus tracker. Additional forms were posted August 1.
• Go to PowerSchool to update your address or preferred language for communication. This is required by the first day of school!
• Find the 2024-25 calendar and bell times all in one place.

It is critically important that we have updated contact information for you in the event of an emergency. WBSD has the ability to call, text and email - please make sure you're signed up for all options. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Free & Reduced Lunch forms have a new name - still important to fill out

The new school year has opened in meal magic so we are ready for free and reduced applications to start coming in. We are serving free meals under Michigan School Meals again this year, but we still need all families to complete an application. The free and reduced meals application is now called the "Education and Nutrition Benefits Application." This is because it is tied to other benefits that families may receive such as Summer EBT. These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.

Here is an FAQ letter answering Frequently Asked Questions. All of our applications are taken 100% online.

Our special dietary needs form is also posted online. This needs to be filled out and returned to nutrition services for any students that may have severe medical food allergies. Thank you!

At Sheiko Elementary, we love our parent volunteers! Starting September 16th, we will have our "Mileage Club" back for our students! This is where students enjoy running or walking outside, and then they earn "tokens" to keep on a metal ring on their backpack. It is a super fun way to enjoy exercising and hanging out with friends at recess! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA9AB28A6F85-49060440-mileage

Thank you to our very own West Bloomfield Coalition and LaFontaine for sponsoring this anti-bullying assembly for our students on September 11th. Mr. Peace is a tradition at Sheiko, and we can't wait to hear his message again this year!

Miss Beck's Class

Mrs. Tarnacki's Class

Mrs. Quinlan's Class

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Check out these great quotes about our schools!

"Sheiko Elementary is truly a place where young minds blossom and futures begin to take shape. Under the dedicated leadership of Principal Blaine McDowell, the staff at Sheiko foster a nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally, academically and socially. In addition to receiving a well rounded education, my children were also awarded opportunities in leadership and gained a considerable respect for diversity." - Sheiko Parent

"Each one of my girls have started Kindergarten and from day one, couldn't wait to step foot back in the building the next day, and every day that followed from there on! They still look forward to seeing everyone each time we are at the school and share their favorite moments and stories of everyone often. The impact you have left is immeasurable and something that could never be replaced. I owe so much of who they are to you all and have never taken for granted just how lucky we have been to have such a wonderful team leading them on their learning journey in life!" - Gretchko Elementary Parent

The principal, James Scrivo, is truly dedicated to achieving student growth not only academically but socially as well. The teachers and support staff continue to impress me and are so thoughtful and truly care about my children! - Scotch Elementary Parent

"We have had such a great experience with West Bloomfield Preschool Academy. I am beyond grateful for everyone who has shown my daughter so much love this year. I could not have asked for a better experience for her!" - Preschool Academy Parent

Read more online at niche.com or write one at https://www.niche.com/k12/survey/

• August 21, 4-6 p.m. - Popsicles with the Principal
• August 25th, 7 p.m. - Join Mrs. McDowell for a back to school read aloud on Zoom! https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/4211617208
• August 26th - Our first day of school! Students can enter the building at 7:55 and need to be in their classroom at 8:20.
• August 29th - Family Fun Night at WBHS! Come join us for activities at 5 p.m. and stay for the game at 7 p.m.
• August 30th-Sept. 2nd - No school for staff and students
• Sept. 3rd - Classes Resume