The Sheiko Weekly Update

Hi Sheiko Lakers!

What a great turnout at Curriculum Night—thank you to all of our families for coming out to support our students and staff!

Our BIG announcement this week is about our Fund Run coming up on Thursday, September 26th! This weekend, we’re kicking things off with a fun challenge—the class with the most students registered will win cider and doughnuts for their class on Monday! 🍎🍩

Stay tuned for the official schedule, which will be coming out soon.

Thank you for all you do to make Sheiko such a special place!

Gooooooooooooo Lakers!

Warm regards,

Blaine McDowell

September 10th - LATE START

September 16th - PTO meeting

September 23rd - NO SCHOOL

September 26th - FUND RUN

• Please see our District Sick Policy. Students should be medication and symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
• If your student should be absent for any reason, please use the SAFELINE attendance messaging line at 248-865-6372.
• If there is a change in dismissal or an early pick up for any reason, please call the MAIN OFFICE line at 248-865-6370. We understand that last minute changes may occur, please call our main office with any dismissal changes prior to 2:30 pm. Early dismissal will not granted after 2:30pm. These changes can not be left on our attendance line or via email as they may be missed.

West Bloomfield Parents & Guardians,

In the upcoming weeks, students in grades K-10 will participate in the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth Assessment for Math and Language Arts. Each school and teacher will be communicating when your child will take the assessment. We need your help in ensuring that your child takes the assessment seriously, gives his/her very best, and is well rested for the assessment. Please read the information linked below so that we can work together to maximize this assessment experience.

WBMS Leveled Up Math Families,

We want to share an important update regarding late start days for the 2025–2026 school year at WBMS. On late start days, middle school begins later due to professional development. For our leveled-up math students, this means that they will report to their assigned elementary school for the day. The same applies if classes are canceled for any reason.

Students will still be responsible for completing the assignments posted by Ms. Parsell and Mr. Perpich on CANVAS. These tasks are expected to be completed asynchronously, ideally during the scheduled math time at the elementary school.

The first three late start dates are as follows:

• September 10

• October 15

• November 12

Sale Dates: 8/11/2025 - 9/16/2025

25% off all merchandise

Take a peek inside the new Sheiko! We are so grateful to our community and school district for building us such a beautiful, state of the art building!

Sheiko Elementary

Picture Day Date(s): October 09, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTJPKZ37

Please remember not to conduct any drills on your picture days.

Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only.

Want an easy way to connect with other Sheiko families for playdates, homework help, and birthday parties? Be sure to sign up for the Sheiko School Directory! The directory is a great resource to build community and stay in touch. Only families who sign up will be included, so don’t miss out.

Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiwYJNaV_uZl31lqikfupM4RiBQ-q7cGO4iw1J9lCxQpjbg/viewform

1) Back to School Central

For all returning families, new families do not need to complete this, you must go into PowerSchool with a parent account and complete the back to school process. Please click here to go to the WBSD Back to School page. Click on "forms" and "general forms" to get to the right place.

2) Ichat Volunteer Form

Do you love to volunteer in the classroom, for parties, PTO events, and field trips? Please be sure to fill out this iChat form and a copy of the front of your driver's license. You can turn this in any time to heather.ritter@wbsd.org or the main office, and we will get it turned in for you. Please allow 5 days for approval.

3) 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 the 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.

Fueling Kids’ Futures–One Meal at a Time!

Parents of WBSD students can apply to receive six non-perishable meals each Friday of the school year. The goal of Fueling Kids' Futures is to make sure no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to the families. For the application, click here. Any student enrolled in the program for the 24/25 school year will automatically be enrolled for the 25/26 school year and does not have to fill out an application.

Save the Date: the major fundraiser for Fueling Kids' Futures is Trivia Night Friday, November 7, 2025

On November 4, 2025 voters will be asked to consider replacing the current Sinking Fund millage, which is estimated to remain at the current 1.1552 mill levy, and extend the levy from 2027 to 2036. This levy provides approximately $3.2 million annually to fund:

• Facility and infrastructure improvements
• Safety and security measures
• Technology devices and infrastructure

For more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

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