WBSD Weekly Update

West Bloomfield Middle School has been named a 2023 model school by the International Center for Leadership in Education. WBMS was recognized for its focus on relationships, and rigorous and relevant academics. WBMS is one of 30 schools across the United States that will share best practices in June at ICLE’s 31st Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Fla.

Read The Oakland Press article here.

FACT: Under Michigan law, bond funding must be restricted to capital improvements, such as technology, buses, and facility improvements. Bond funding cannot be used to pay salaries, benefits, or other operational costs.

Learn more at wbsd.org/bond

Check out this amazing video featuring our passionate WB teachers and students. Feel free to share it with a family with a rising Kindergartener.

At WBSD our core values are centered around Portrait of a Graduate, where we teach students to become great communicators, collaborators, critical thinkers, and contributors, empowering them for life ahead.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel encouraged Michigan parents to sign up for the state’s ProtectMiChild Registry in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

ProtectMiChild is a free and secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text, and email. Parents can register their children’s social media handles, phone numbers, and email addresses to block inappropriate ads. Schools and organizations that work with children under 18 can also add their accounts.

We are so thankful for Noelle Essig, WBHS College & Career Center Counselor! She arranged a college tour at Eastern Michigan University for WBHS juniors. They learned about the admissions process, visited a residence hall room, and had lunch in the cafeteria. They also arranged to see some WB alumni too!

Liz Costello, Mentoring Program Coordinator and 2nd Grade Teacher at Gretchko Elementary is spearheading the New Teacher Corner. New WBSD teachers can visit the Teacher Corner to "shop" for supplies that have been donated or purchased by retiring teachers, teachers advancing through the ranks, and our school community in an effort to help with the financial burden of becoming a new teacher. Please contact Liz at elizabeth.costello@wbsd.org to coordinate a financial donation, new or used supply donation, or to simply help out.

A double high five and congratulations to Noelle Borst, special education teacher at WBMS. Noelle was named WBMS ‘Teacher of the Year’ and Oakland County Middle School ‘Teacher of the Year’! Read the West Bloomfield Beacon article, here.

Max interviewed author, Dusti Bowling and discussed what it is like being the Reading Appreciation Program (RAP) author for 2023. She talked about her writing process, what inspires her, the classes she is teaching, and much more. Click here to watch the interview.

Max Cool Gamer Columbus is a WBMS student and is part of the FIRST Robotics Middle School team. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel. Thank you Max!

Kudos to Jennifer Sepetys, social studies teacher at WBHS. She created a course called Positive Psychology. The course is available for all students grades 9-12, designed with the intention to help manage stress and learn coping mechanisms.

Her blog is titled, Students Face Mental Health Crisis, but There's Hope is featured on The Meemic Foundation website. Read more here. Thank you Jennifer for providing a solution and hope.

Urinetown is a hilarious comedic romp with a heartfelt social justice message on April 27, 28, & 29 at 7 p.m. at WBHS. Tickets are $15 ($5 for any WBSD student) and are on sale now at https://wbhstheatrearts.ludus.com. Tickets will also be on sale at the WBHS box office prior to each performance. There are close to 80 students involved in the production in the pit orchestra, stage crew, and costume crew. We hope to see you at the performance!

Check out the Urinetown trailer produced by a WB parent. Click here to view.

Lakers are OAA League Champs with win over Southfield A&T! Goals: Carly L. (2), Parker A., Kennedy F., Evelyn M., Alesha T., Anna M. (2), Sydney L, Ava R., Kennedi A.(2), Katie E. (2)

League record: 5-0

Overall: 8-1

Thursday, April 27, JV 5:30 p.m., and Varsity 7 p.m. against Cass Tech High School. WB Boys Lacrosse will be giving out passes for a Free Bowling Game at Wonderland Lanes for everyone who attends the game.

Saturday, April 29, JV 10:30 a.m. and Varsity at 12 noon is Middle School Family Fun Day! There will be free admission for all middle schoolers and their families. Meet the High School Boys and Girls players and have some fun on the field playing lacrosse after the varsity game.

If you can't attend the games, consider supporting the team by having a great meal at one of our restaurant night fundraisers. This Friday, April 21, Panera at 14 Mile and Haggerty from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 26 Applebee's on Haggerty from 4-9 p.m. Leave the cooking and cleanup to someone else. Just mention the team to make sure we get credit and help out a great group of kids.

Soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and more! Check out the Athletic calendar here and enjoy the weather with The Lakers!

Zoom, Zoooooom! Calling all Classic, Hot Rod, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep, and Exotics cars! Join the WB Robotics Teams on August 13, 2023 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at West Bloomfield High School parking lot. Parking opens at 8:30 a.m. Judging starts at 11:30 a.m. Awards start at Noon.

$15 to register before the event, $20 day of the event

All net proceeds benefit the WBHS Robotics Team. Click here for the entry form

Lots of innovation, fun, mentorship, celebration, and inspiration filled WBMS last weekend! Click here to watch a fun video from the event.

Please take a moment to answer the following questions to help us better serve your child. School meals are highly regulated by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services. All food that is served to the students must comply with state guidelines. Thank you in advance for your time. Complete the Food Service Survey here.

Secondary ELD Parent Meeting: April 24

5:30-6:30 p.m. at West Bloomfield High School, room 118
More info here.

Book Lists

· Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (Kids)

· National Poetry Month (Kids)

· Celebrate Libraries (Kids)

National Library Week

April 23-29
Celebrate National Library Week! Join us throughout the week for special author talks, storytimes, concerts, crafts, and more. We’re even hosting an “Are You Smarter than a Librarian” Trivia Night at the Westacres Branch! Registration is required for some of these events. For more information or to register, visit http://catalog.wblib.org/iii/calendar/month or talk with library staff.

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