Multilingual Newsletter May 2025

Multilingual Family Update

May 2026

Welcome to the final WB Multilingual Parent Newsletter for the 2025–2026 school year. This quarterly newsletter includes important and educational information for our multilingual Laker families.

Summer Parenting Tips for Student Success

Below, you will find suggested activities and tips to help prevent summer learning loss and support your child’s continued learning and language development throughout the summer.

Summer Reading

Encourage your child to continue reading and writing over the summer by visiting your local library and participating in reading activities and programs.

Visit the WB Public Library or your local library to sign up for an exciting Summer Reading Program!

Did you know the West Bloomfield Public Library offers summer reading programs for students and English language development classes for adults? Click the link below to view the library's calendar to view the event details. The library is located at: 4600 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48323

IXL For Reading and Math Practice

Encourage your elementary school child to practice math skills over the summer by using IXL for just 20-25 minutes each day. To get your child's access account information, reach out to your child's classroom or ELD teacher. Click below for more information:

Aleks for Grades 6-11

For students in grades 6–11, encourage your students to practice with ALEKS, an online math program that provides personalized lessons and practice based on each student’s skill level.

Multilingual Learner's Spotlight & Student Voice

West Bloomfield Middle School

Our middle school multilingual learners are building their writing, critical thinking, and communication skills while learning how to clearly express and defend their ideas.

Sheiko and Gretchko

Our multilingual learners at Sheiko and Gretchko pictured below are using Connect, our new ELD curriculum resource, to build academic language skills through interactive and meaningful learning experiences.

Scotch Elementary

Scotch multilingual learners write about places and include clear topic sentences, details with verbs of being or having, and a closing sentence.

West Bloomfield High School

We are proud to highlight our multilingual learner, Angie Rodriguez, as she shares an original poem she wrote. Through creativity, voice, and language, our students continue to demonstrate their growth, talents, and unique perspectives. Click the link below to view the poem.

2026 Youth Assistance Recognition Awards

Congratulations to our students who were nominated for the Youth Assistance Award for their hard work, dedication, perseverance, and positive contributions to their school communities.
Click on the video below to watch the ceremony.

Michigan Seal of Biliteracy Recognitions

Congratulations to our WBHS students who received the Seal of Biliteracy from MDE and were recognized for their achievement during the Honors Senior Convocation on May 21, 2026.

Rohin Sharrow-Spanish

Patricio Ignacio Carreno Rodriguez-Spanish

Jordan Dyment-Spanish

Anton Tykholiz-Russian

Anton Tykholiz-Ukranian

Neissa Marcelin-French

Multilingual Parent Connections Night

Thank you to all of the parents and families who attended our Parent Connections Night. We had a wonderful turnout, and we are grateful to the many community organizations that came to support our families by sharing information about the services and resources they provide. Families also enjoyed fun cultural activities such as Japanese calligraphy, arts & crafts, and henna tattooing.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our community partners for attending and supporting our families:

The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce

West Bloomfield School District Mental Health Specialist, Ms. Rita Yousif

West Bloomfield Adult Education

Lighthouse Youth Organization

West Bloomfield Township Public Library

West Bloomfield Parks + Recreation Commission

May Cultural Celebrations

May is Multilingual Diversity Month

Check out this video celebrating multilingual diversity month from West Bloomfield High School.

May is Recognized as Chaldean American Month

Michigan officially recognizes May as Chaldean American Month, honoring the rich history, culture, language, and contributions of Chaldean Americans across our state. Michigan is home to one of the largest Chaldean communities in the country, and we proudly celebrate the impact Chaldean families have made in education, business, healthcare, public service, and our local communities. We are grateful for the cultural and linguistic diversity our Chaldean multilingual students and families bring to our schools each day. (Chaldean Community Foundation)

Dr. Farqad Alfatlawy and Mrs. Darlene Bahri attended a multilingual engagement liaison meeting and educational field trip at the Chaldean Community Foundation. The visit provided educators and liaisons from Oakland Schools with opportunities to learn more about the Chaldean culture, community resources, and culturally responsive practices that support multilingual students and families.

Check out their website to get more information on the resources they provide to our community: https://www.chaldeanfoundation.org/state-of-michigan-officially-recognizes-may-as-chaldean-american-month/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Summer School Information

Invitations for elementary and middle school summer learning were individually sent to families whose students were recommended for participation. At the elementary level, registration has closed. For middle school and high school students, the registration window is still open. Please contact your child’s ELD teacher for assistance with completing the registration forms and for additional information regarding summer learning opportunities.

High School Summer School Registration Information

Community Resources

Free meals in your community to help kids and teens stay healthy this summer.

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