The Sheiko Weekly Update
Sheiko Elementary: April 17, 2026
PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Dear Sheiko Families,
We had another great week of learning, and I’m excited to share a couple of important updates with you!
📣Big Announcement #1: Report Cards
Report cards were emailed home on Wednesday. Please take some time to review them with your child—this is a great opportunity to celebrate growth, reflect on progress, and set goals for the remainder of the year. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.
📣Big Announcement #2: We Want Your Feedback
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we truly value your input. We want to know what is working well for your child and your family, as well as areas where we can grow. Your feedback helps guide our decisions and ensures we continue to provide the best possible experience for our students. Please use this link for the Family Survey. Family Survey
Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support.
Goooooooooo Lakers!
In partnership,
Blaine McDowell
IMPORTANT DATES
April 17th - PTO Carnival Dance Party 6-8pm
April 26th - Last day to order the yearbook (link in newsletter)
May 4th - 9th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13th - LATE START School begins @ 10:20
May 18th-20th - 5th Grade Camp Tanuga
May 25th - NO SCHOOL
May 29th - Field Day K-2nd 8:15-10:30am 3rd-5th 12:45-3pm
PLEASE NOTE:
The first day of school will be August 31, 2026
Our NEW BUILDING start time will be 9:10-4:02pm
CARNIVAL PARTY TONIGHT!
PBIS PIZZA LUNCH
LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOK ORDERS
YEARBOOK CODE: 14477426
ORDER DEADLINE: APRIL 26, 2026
Please be sure to order, they will not be sold in the office.
NEWS IN SPECIALS
NUTRITION FUN
Chef Jesse came to talk to all the kids about the lettuce, tomatoes, and basil that he grew to provide healthy vegetables at lunch!
STEAM
First grade students learn about UV rays with beads!
PTO PARENT SERVEY
Sheiko Families, we want YOUR voice!
The Sheiko PTO just launched a quick parent survey and we would love your feedback! Tell us what you’ve loved, what you want more of, and any ideas you have to make our events and school community even better.
This isn’t one of those surveys that disappears into the void… we truly read every single response and do our best to turn your ideas into real plans and improvements!
It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a BIG difference
Thank you for helping us make Sheiko the best it can be!
APPRECIATION WEEK!
SUMMER CAMP
DON'T MISS CIRCUS DAY!
Cirque Among Us is coming to Sheiko for an all-day, school-wide experience where every student participates in hands-on circus activities like juggling, balance, and teamwork. The day ends with a live student performance!
We Need Your Help!!
110 volunteers are needed for the entire day on
Friday May 22nd from 8:00AM-3:20PM
PTO will provide lunch for all volunteers.
Please sign up now and let us know you can help with this fun and memorable event!
Join Us for a Night of Community Connections!
All K–12 families are invited to our Community Connections Night on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at West Bloomfield Middle School! Come explore valuable family resources, connect with local organizations that support multilingual families, and discover services available in our community. This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together—we hope to see you there! Please RSVP using the button below.
PTO INFORMATION
We’ve made it easier than ever to stay connected with the PTO!
Our brand-new Linktree puts everything in ONE easy spot to see fundraisers, event sign-ups, volunteer opportunities, donations, and more.
No more searching for links—just click once and you’re there!
SAVE THE DATE
SHEIKO IS HERE TO HELP
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SCHOOL DAY INFORMATION
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