The Sheiko Weekly Update

Dear Sheiko Families,

We are so proud of our amazing Sheiko students for doing such a fantastic job on the MSTEP this week! Their hard work, focus, and perseverance truly shined. A big thank you to our families for your continued support—especially those who helped make our 5th grade field trip to the African American History Museum such a meaningful experience.

As always, please remember that we are here for you. Whether you need support with field trips, access to resources like Easter Seals, are interested in our male mentoring program for grades 3–5, or want to connect with Ms. Garner, our Student Success Liaison, who runs groups to support student well-being—we are here to partner with you. If you ever have questions about your child’s behavior or disciplinary record, don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. I’m always happy to help.

This week’s Big Announcements:

• April 24: Our 4th graders are headed to the Ford Rouge Factory for an exciting field trip!

• April 25: Get ready to dance! Our PTO is sponsoring the Spring Fling—we can’t wait to see you at this fun-filled family event.

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Have a wonderful weekend, and as always—Goooooooooo Lakers!

Warm Regards,

Blaine McDowell, Principal

APRIL 18TH- NO SCHOOL

APRIL 23RD- LATE START

APRIL 25TH- GLOW PARTY

MAY 7TH- LATE START

MAY 21ST- LATE START

MAY 23RD- FIELD DAY

JUNE 3RD- KINDERGARTEN CONCERT

Be sure to ask your child about our new climbing wall! We want to give a special shout out to our building and maintenance crew for bringing it over from the old Sheiko and installing it for us! The kids had so much fun!

Dear Families of the West Bloomfield School District,

Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Parents, students and school staff all play important roles in this process. To help all of us learn how to make your child's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, we are asking parents and guardians to give us their honest, thoughtful responses.

The survey will be open until April 11. Click here for the parent/guardian survey. If you have multiple children please complete one survey per child.

Scott Long

Assistant Superintendent for Learning Services

Third graders at Sheiko are planting lettuce for students to eat during lunch! Stay tuned! In two weeks, students will be transferring the plants and then harvesting the lettuce! We love having science in action!

Sheiko Elementary

Grades Eligible to Purchase: PRK - 5

Yearbook ID: 14477425

Our Bond dollars at work!

Sheiko's new building is growing fast!

Being part of the PTO isn’t just about meetings—it’s about creating memorable experiences for our kids. Whether it’s organizing exciting events, planning fundraisers, or supporting school programs, there are many ways to help. Plus, kids love seeing their parents at school—it makes them feel special and proud!

Why join the PTO?

• Meet other amazing Sheiko parents
• Help plan fun school events
• Support educational programs
• Share ideas & make a real difference

No matter how much time you can give, every little bit helps! Whether you want to volunteer occasionally or take on a bigger role, we’d love to have you on board.

Thank you!

Spring Break Camps

• 1/2 Day Mad Science Camp, More Info Here
• Full Day Multi-Sports Camp, More Info Here

Summer Camp

• More info coming soon! Direct parents here to fill out a short interest form.

Field Day is Friday May 23rd — and it’s always one of the most fun and exciting days of the year for our students! It’s a day packed with games, laughter, teamwork, and memories they’ll be talking about all summer.

We’re sharing this early so parents have plenty of time to plan ahead and hopefully take time off work if needed. Field Day runs best with lots of helping hands, and we’ll need parent volunteers to help run stations and keep things moving smoothly.

If you’re able to volunteer — we’d love to have you join us and be part of the fun! Sign up via the sign up genius below!

Thank you!!

Download the app for access to a real time bus locator. Check out the Bus Tracker flyer with step by step instructions. Be sure to use our school access code 4079WBSD

For detailed instructions on how to set up the app please see the attachment below.

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.

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