The Sheiko Weekly Update

Dear Sheiko Families,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! We were so excited to welcome our students back to school this week. It was a joy to see smiling faces in the hallways, and we truly had a great week of learning across all grade levels.

Our Big Announcement is that the semester is coming to an end on January 16th. Please encourage your student(s) to finish strong as we wrap up learning, reflect on progress, and celebrate growth. We are also preparing for NWEA testing, which will begin next week. Your child’s specific testing schedule will be shared in their teacher’s Friday newsletter.

Here are a few additional pieces of information:

Please ensure students are getting a good night’s sleep and arriving to school on time, especially during testing days. Please avoid appointments on testing days.
Encourage your child to do their best and remind them that NWEA is just one way we measure growth.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support—it truly makes a difference.

We are looking forward to a strong finish to the semester and another wonderful year of learning together!

Warmly,

Blaine McDowell
Principal, Sheiko Elementary

January 15-16th HALF DAYS. Dismissal is @ 11:22am

January 19th- NO SCHOOL

February 11th- LATE START. School begins @ 10:20am

February 16th- NO SCHOOL Mid-Winter Break

Today West Bloomfield High School students came to Sheiko to do activities that modeled kindness, respect and unity aligned with our theme, "One Dream, One World, One Walk." Students then participated in a peace walk to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream.

Today Susan Verde read her book "I am Peace" live on Zoom from Mr. Malisow's 5th grade class.

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Sheiko leaders were “caught being kind” right before the break

and were recognized today for their kindness.

Such a great way to kick off 2026!

Hello Amazing Parents & Guardians of Sheiko Elementary:

Your child was given the list of words this week for the Spelling Bee that will take place next month. Classroom teachers will inform you when their classroom Spelling Bee will take place.

Please make sure that your child does practice his/her appropriate grade level words to prepare for the Spelling Bee. The additional word lists were given to each student just in case the class runs out of words during the Spelling Bee and must use additional words.

Jennifer Graham

Sheiko Elementary

Spelling Bee Coordinator

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The Winter 2026 After The Bell season will feature many popular programs. Check out the various courses available.

Monday - Chess Wizards

Tuesday - Mad Science
Thursday - Karate for Kids

Thursday - Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch

Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore

Access Zoom link here

YEARBOOK CODE: 14477426

ORDER DEADLINE: APRIL 26, 2026

Please be sure to order, they will not be sold in the office.

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Thanks to the PTO’s generous support, 34 new books, 30 book-organizing bins, 20 sign holders, and more were added to promote literacy throughout the school. The iCenter looks fantastic!

Student feedback has been wonderful, and the new organization is making it much easier for students to find their favorite book series.