The Sheiko Weekly Update

Dear Families,

As we head into an exciting stretch of the school year, I want to share an important update and a big announcement!

First, we are excited to let you know that Level Up Math students WILL go to the middle school May 4th-6th.. We are proud of their hard work and look forward to seeing their continued progress.

Now for our Big Announcement—NWEA testing begins next week! This is an important opportunity for students to show what they know and demonstrate the growth they’ve made throughout the year.

To help your child feel confident and ready, here are a few helpful tips:

Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days
Encourage a healthy breakfast each morning
Remind them to take their time and do their best
Offer reassurance—this is a chance to show growth, not perfection

Please be sure to refer to your child’s teacher’s Friday newsletter for specific testing dates and additional details.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support! Gooooooooooooooooooo Lakers!

Warmly,

Blaine McDowell

May 4th - 9th- Teacher appreciation week

May 13th - LATE START School begins @ 10:20

May 18th-20th - 5th grade Camp Tanuga

May 22nd - Circus day- sign up today!

May 25th - NO SCHOOL

May 28th - 5th grade band, choir, orchestra concert- see flyer below for details

May 29th - Field day K-2nd 8:15-10:30am 3rd-5th 12:45-3pm

2026 May Lunch Menu

Full Calendar Here
2026-2027Calendar

PLEASE NOTE:

The first day of school will be August 31, 2026

Our NEW BUILDING start time will be 9:10-4:02pm

Our teachers will be treated to:

🌴A tropical breakfast cart with juices & pastries

🍨A build-your-own ice cream sundae bar donated by Yoz Yogurt in West Bloomfield

🧑🏻‍🍳A delicious catered lunch

🍿A fully stocked lounge with snacks & drinks all week

🎁Fun raffles, awesome prizes, gift cards, and more

We truly want our teachers to feel celebrated, appreciated, and completely spoiled because they deserve it ALL.

Check out the flyer and help your child join the fun each day!

Want to go the extra mile? Here is a link to your teacher's favorite things:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KOM4Jjt4Z5MiNtg5-pM0ksX-il-GjPeiUXH4DPI8Ino/edit?usp=drivesdk

DONATE HERE

Please be sure your student wears tennis shoes has a change of clothes and brings a water bottle.

SIGN UP GENIUS

The last day of school is approaching fast. Capture the progress of your student and the moment using our Last Day of School signs. Download the printable version of the Last Day of School 2025-2026 graphic HERE

Posting on social media? Don't forget to use:

#LAKERNATION

#lastdayofschool

Sheiko Families, we want YOUR voice!

The Sheiko PTO just launched a quick parent survey and we would love your feedback! Tell us what you’ve loved, what you want more of, and any ideas you have to make our events and school community even better.

This isn’t one of those surveys that disappears into the void… we truly read every single response and do our best to turn your ideas into real plans and improvements!

It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a BIG difference

Thank you for helping us make Sheiko the best it can be!

PTO SERVEY

Summer Camp Registration Here!

Cirque Among Us is coming to Sheiko for an all-day, school-wide experience where every student participates in hands-on circus activities like juggling, balance, and teamwork. The day ends with a live student performance!

We Need Your Help!!

110 volunteers are needed for the entire day on

Friday May 22nd from 8:00AM-3:20PM

PTO will provide lunch for all volunteers.

Please sign up now and let us know you can help with this fun and memorable event!

Volunteer here

On August 4, 2026, voters in Oakland County, MI, will be asked to consider a new Regional Enhancement Millage to support all public schools in the county and eligible public school academies. A regional enhancement millage is the only mechanism school districts may use to increase per-pupil funding. If the millage passes, every penny generated by this proposal would be distributed to all public school districts and eligible public school academies in Oakland County at an average rate of $781 per student.