WBSD Update
A weekly update from the West Bloomfield School District
WBSD Weekly Update - Nov. 13
We will continue to follow the data and monitor trends as we evaluate our next steps moving forward as a district. It remains our goal to do what is best for the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and their families.
Next week marks Parent/Teacher Conferences in our district and we certainly have a lot of be proud of when it comes to the growth of our students.
Mask Up, Stay Safe, Save Lives.
C2C Return to Learn Second Semester Information webinar - Nov. 17
WBSD ZOOM BACKGROUNDS FOR REMOTE LEARNING
Greetings Team WB,
As we transition to remote learning through Nov. 27, we wanted to provide staff and students with district and building branded Zoom backgrounds for instructional times, class meetings and more to help students and staff feel comfortable with leaving webcams on for instruction.
Find official instructions from Zoom on how to add these backgrounds to your Zoom account.
Surprise for Ms. Newman at Oakland Early College!
Have you heard? Mrs. Newman is retiring next month, and the Parent Involvement Team (PIT) is looking for families to share memories and photos from their time at OEC!
Please submit your family’s memory to pitcrewsurprise@gmail.com by November 20,
2020.
- ONLY one submission per family.
FOOD SERVICE FOR REMOTE LEARNERS
No cost meals are available for curbside pick up to all children in the community. Each child will receive:
7 breakfast AND lunch meals
Please pre-order meals on the West Bloomfield School District Food Service page or at this linked form
Pick up sites:
West Bloomfield HS main entrance (4925 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield)
Pick-up day: Wednesday or by special arrangement
Times: 11:30am-12:30pm or 3:30pm-4:30pm or by special arrangement
Roosevelt Elementary main entrance (2065 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor)
Pick-up day: Wednesday
Time: 1100am-1:00pm
Please contact Nutrition Services for special arrangements or questions at anne.stevens@wbsd.org or 248.865.6733.
Blessings in a Backpack will also be distributed at both sites during these times. Contact Katherinesheiko@hotmail.com or at (248) 521-0074.
UNITED WE WALK 2021 VIRTUAL BUTTON DESIGN CONTEST
Do you enjoy drawing? Your artwork could be the inspiration for the Annual United We Walk Celebration on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
You must include the following:
THEME: Everyone Can Be Great Because ANYONE Can Serve
*A graphic or photo
*Artwork must be 3 inches in diameter (see the back for actual size)
*Consider contrast, balance, and value
*Artwork must be original, hand-drawn or digital
*Eligible contestants K-12th graders
DEADLINE: Friday, December 6, 2020
SUBMIT TO: Jennifer Graham - Jennifer.Graham@wbsd.org
WBSD VIRTUAL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - NOV. 2-15
The West Bloomfield School District will be hosting a VIRTUAL Scholastic Book Fair running Nov. 2-15. Book fair links for each of our elementary schools are listed below:
Support our Elementary Schools: 25% of your purchase goes directly back to the school.
Lakers Online families, please consider shopping through your home school. Use the above school links to Shop Online.
ALL purchases are shipped directly to your home. *FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
Vote Donovan Edwards - 2020 Michigan High School Mr. Football
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? Voting for the 2020 Michigan High School Mr. Football contest - sponsored by Hungry Howies – is On!
To vote, select our very own Donovan Edwards from the list at the link below and cast your vote!!
Voting is limited to once every 3 minutes, so please refresh your browser after the allotted timeframe to cast another vote! Vote early and often!
WBSD Chromebook Accident and Loss Protection
Please click HERE for information on accident and loss protection for district issued Chromebooks. Please contact Allyson Dewar at allyson.dewar@oakland.k12.mi.us for more information or if you have questions.
Watch Live Lakers Athletics Through the NFHS Network
Please see the attached flyer below for information on how to watch live action of Lakers Athletics for events in our Gymnasium and Stadium. Here is the link for our school page for the NFHS Network:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-bloomfield-high-school-west-bloomfield-mi
Oakland Together COVID-Relief Microgrant Initiative
For more information and to apply, visit the link below:
Parent Connect Call - Telehealth Nov. 18
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Family Center) is the statewide, parent-directed center within Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). The mission of the Family Center is to support and connect Michigan families of children and youth with special health care needs, provide family-centered leadership throughout Michigan’s health care settings, and partner in the decision making process within the systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs.
The Family Center is excited to offer a series of free Virtual Parent Connect Calls twice monthly. the next Call is scheduled for Wednesday November 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm EST. The topic for this event is Telehealth and Marcia Franks from Children’s Special Health Care Services will be speaking.
Canvas Login Information
Additional Canvas resources can be found at www.wbsd.org/canvas.
WB Rotary Team Turkey 2020
West Bloomfield Rotary Club once again will deliver fully-cooked Thanksgiving meals to deserving families in Oakland and Macomb counties on Thanksgiving Day. Show your Thanksgiving spirit. Here's how you can help:
- Donate toward food expenses
- Volunteer to deliver meals (DRIVERS ARE NEEDED!
To Learn More, Donate or Volunteer to Drive, visit: https://www.rotaryteamturkey.org
NOW ENROLLING! - GSRP in WBSD
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is an income based state-funded (free) preschool program for children four years old by September 1st. GSRP is held at at Scotch and Sheiko Elementary on MT THF. All applicants must meet income guidelines. Contact Laura Poxon at laura.poxon@wbsd.org or Kathi Luthe at kathi.luthe@wbsd.org to see if you qualify or call Collette Goestenkors at (248) 865-6466.
Openings are still available for all full-day and half-day preschool programs at ACS and Sheiko Elementary! All West Bloomfield preschool programs utilize the HighScope curriculum.
Little Lakers Virtual Preschool
Contact Laura at (248) 865-6457 for more information to register for virtual preschool!
Staff Shoutout - Jennifer Graham, Lakers Online
Community Resources
WB Township Library Information
Reading Lists
Homework Resource
Looking for appropriate information to help with at home learning? Watch this video tutorial on World Book Kids from one of our information experts, Ms. Carrie. Ms. Carrie is a librarian
at the Westacres Branch.
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-12)
November 23 @ 4 PM on Zoom
Whether you are a seasoned gamer or new to D&D, join us for some fantasy adventure and roleplaying.
Register to receive connection details
Virtual Nelson’s Wildlife Safari (All ages)
November 19 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom
Learn about animals both big and small from around the world with Nelson "The Animal Guy" in this interactive program.
Register to receive connection details
Virtual Rock ‘N Read (Ages Birth-5)
November 18 @ 10:30 AM on Zoom
Rock the morning away with books, fingerplays and music in this interactive storytime while imparting early literacy skills and cognitive growth.
Register to receive connection details
Virtual Tinkercad (Grades 6-12)
November 14 @ 10 AM on Zoom
Follow along as an object is created in an online 3D design program, which will then be printed on the Library's 3D printer.
Register to receive connection details
The West Bloomfield Township Main Library and Westacres Branch are open for Phase 3 services.
In Phase 3, our priorities continue to be the health and safety of staff, users and the community at large and providing convenient access to collections of materials in all formats. An additional goal of Phase 3 is providing access the Library’s public computers, scanners and printers, equipment that we recognize not everyone in our community may have at home. Please see the Library’s website for the latest updates and temporary hours.
Renew or request a library card
Ask at the Main Library Reception desk or the Westacres Branch Circulation desk. You can also continue to renew or request a library card on the Library’s website.
Connect with Us!
Email: daniel.durkin@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org
Location: 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6420
Facebook: facebook.com/WestBloomfieldSchools/
Twitter: @wbloomfieldschl