WBSD Weekly Update

Tuesday, November 1 - NO SCHOOL for Students
Tuesday, November 8 - NO SCHOOL for Students and Staff

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Update filled with news and notes from across the WBSD.

Students at WBHS celebrated Halloween by painting jack-o-lanterns and feasting on cider and donuts.

Huge shoutout to WBHS Laker Sailing Team for earning 2nd place in the state this past weekend! Way to go Laker Nation!

The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education recognized Joshua Kremer with a Star Certificate last week. Mr. Kremer is a social studies teacher at West Bloomfield High School and has been part of the West Bloomfield family for 24 years. His commitment to colleagues, students, and West Bloomfield is commendable. Everybody wins in West Bloomfield when we have teachers like Josh.

Congratulations to Jalen Jackson - Senior at WBHS! Jalen demonstrates all of the qualities of an exceptional student both inside and outside the classroom. He was nominated by Mr. Glinz and Ms. Marshall.

Every month the Superintendent and the Board of Education will recognize one WBSD student for academic excellence. In addition, the student must be dedicated to their studies, clubs and organizations, and exhibit qualities of a role model. Students will be nominated by WBSD staff and administration each month.

Last call for Senior All Night Party and Lawn Sign Discounted Packages $120. Packages on Sale during all lunches, LAST DAY is Monday, October 31. Make Checks Payable to WBSANP OR Venmo @SANP2023-WB noting your child's first and last name.
Prices increase to $150 starting November 1.

Mrs. Finneran’s English Language Development students extended their lessons by practicing yet another language…coding! The EL STEAM Team of Maria Lopez-Barrera and Frances Palomino-Neyra worked before and after school to compete in the Sphero Global Challenge. Maria and Frances, with the help of student-coaches Mauricio Lopez-Barrera and Luca Palomino-Neyra, completed three missions and the results were out of this world. The EL STEAM Team was named a Finalist in the Sphero World Championship!

Interested in learning more about the Board of Education Candidates? Click here to watch individual Q&A videos. Thank you to the students at Oakland Early College for preparing, recording, and moderating the video interviews. All Board of Education Candidates were provided an opportunity for an interview.

Does your child enjoy drawing? Their artwork could be the inspiration for the 29th Annual United We Walk celebration on Sunday, January 15, 2023. For inspiration and details, use this link

WBHS Band program was honored to attend the University of Michigan's 125th Annual Band-O-Rama Concert, featuring the Michigan Concert Band, Symphony Band, and Marching Band! It was a great evening of music, and we were thrilled to watch WBHS Class of 2022 alumnus and John Philip Sousa recipient, Arthur Yang, perform with the Michigan Marching Band. The students also had the opportunity to meet the University of Michigan Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Courtney Snyder, and the Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. John Pasquale.

The WBHS Laker Express will be performing the National Anthem!

Skill Development, Drill Work, Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, Individual Defensive Technique, and Modified Gameplay.
Co-ed for Grades 1-3 from 9-10 a.m.
Co-ed for Grades 4-6 from 10-11 a.m.

Led by WBSD Teacher & Coach Jeremy Denha. More information here.

Math Pentathlon teaches and reinforces basic math concepts and skills, stimulates creative thinking, develops spatial and logical reasoning, and good sportsmanship. To view the Math Pentathlon Parent Info Meeting video, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yck75rj2

Do not wait to register!!!
K-1: Starts December 8, on Thursdays at Gretchko 4:30-5:30 p.m.

4-5: Starts November 7, on Mondays at Scotch 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

6-7: Starts November 3, on Thursdays at WBMS 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2mwbyxhd

The community is teaming up to support the families of the Oxford High School tragedy.

DECA is participating in a Community Service Project for MDA. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $800 to send one child to MDA summer camp this summer. Link to the donation page

On December 6, WBHS students will be participating in a day of service to furnish a home in Detroit for a family who has been homeless with Humble Designs. The goal is to raise $3,500. Link to the donation page

Book Lists

· Halloween (Kids)

· Halloween Movies (Kids)

· Spooky Reads (Teen)

Spooktacular Drop-In Craft

Saturday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Main Library Youth Activity Center
All Ages

Drop by the library to make Halloween crafts! Costumes are welcome. No registration required.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday, November 4 – Sunday, November 6

Main Library Meeting Room
This sale includes books, movies, and more for all ages at reduced prices. Friends members can attend the preview event from 7-9 p.m. on Friday for first pick of the used book sale. You can join at the door. On Saturday, the sale opens to the public from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday is bag sale day; drop by from noon to 3 p.m. to fill a bag of books for $5. All funds go to support library initiatives.

Do you have a newsworthy story to share? We want to share your wonderful stories with the rest of the community! Please share with us what is happening with your child(ren) and our staff. We would love to hear about your events and activities including awards, honors, good deeds, and accomplishments. Help us share your success stories in art, music, scholastics, athletics, drama, debate, and more. We look forward to sharing your news! Submit a story here.

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