Doherty 26-27 School Year

Dear Doherty Families,

As we move through fall, our students have so much to celebrate—from building friendships and strengthening routines to tackling new learning challenges. Behind that growth are daily moments of effort, encouragement, and perseverance that deserve recognition.

With report cards and parent-teacher conferences approaching, we invite you to think about what you would like your child’s teacher to know. A favorite part of the school day, something your child finds challenging, or an insight from home can help guide a meaningful conversation. We look forward to sharing progress, listening to your perspective, and working together on next steps!

Best regards-

Mr. Spitzley

• 10/27 Rescheduled PTO meeting 5:00 PM Room 8C
• 10/29 Fall Celebrations - scheduled by classroom teachers
• 11/3 No School for students
• 11/6 Trivia Night - Fueling Kids' Futures
• 11/10 PTO Meeting
• 11/11 Late Start - 10:00 AM

DISTRICT CALENDAR LINKED HERE

Please join us on Friday, November 6 for a fun night of Fueling Kids' Futures annual Trivia Night Fundraiser.

Fueling Kids' Futures (FKF) is run entirely by volunteers who purchase, pack, and send home six non perishable meals to students each weekend of the school year. This year we are feeding over 225 children a week.

Please consider buying a tickets to the event, being a sponsor for the program, or donating raffle items to be used that evening.

Tickets can be purchased on line at https://www.fuelingkidsfutures.org/events or email katherinesheiko@hotmail.com

The following are our daily bell times and dismissal guidelines:

• 8:00 AM Instruction Starts
• Early dismissal/sign out not permitted after 2:15 PM
• 2:52 Regular day dismissal

• 10:00 LATE START Instruction Start
• 11:02 HALF DAY dismissal time

• Bell Times
• Calendar for 2026-2027
• Family Portal - Online Payments
• Food for Kids (formerly Blessings in a Backpack Information)
• Kids Connect Student Care Information
• Kindergarten Information
• PowerSchool Login
• PowerSchool Account Information
• Safeline/Attendance Information

The Michigan School Aid Budget provides for each student a breakfast and a lunch each school day for the school year.

To ensure your child's access to meals is not interrupted and to help West Bloomfield School District secure critical state and federal funding, we need ALL families to complete the Education & Nutrition Benefits Application (formerly known as the Free & Reduced Meals Application).

Complete your application today at: https://westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud/
If you need assistance or have questions about completing the form, please contact Andrea Grobe at andrea.grobe@wbsd.org

It's quick, confidential, and critical for student support and district funding.

• Your application helps ensure we can continue to provide nutritious meals to all students.
• Funding tied to our free/reduced rate supports far more than meals; it impacts academic programs, technology, and student services.
• Event if you think you may not qualify, completing the form still helps the district.
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If a doctor has determined that your child has a disability, and the disability would prevent your child from eating regular school meals, the nutrition program will make substitutions prescribed by a licensed physician at no extra charge. This includes food and milk allergies. The physician’s statement, including diet and/or substitutions, must be submitted to the nutrition office so appropriate changes can be made.

Tuesday - Chess Wizards

Wednesday - Elementary Drawing

Thursday - Future Lakers Soccer Academy

Friday - Mad Science