WBMS Update: May 8, 2023
West Bloomfield Middle School
Design Showcase
Field Trip to Oakland Schools
Students showcased their work
Every family must have a Power School Account
THANK YOU!
Thank you for supporting the BOND proposal, donating items for our PBIS rewards and completing the panorama survey too! We love our families and appreciate your support!
On behalf of the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education, students, and staff THANK YOU for your support of the 2023 Bond initiative! As a result of its successful passage, the District will be able to focus on building a brighter future for our students. If you are interested in serving on the Bond Community Engagement Committee, please email james.stottlemyer@wbsd.org.
Whats Happening at WBMS: May 8th to 12th and beyond!
This week: May 8th to 12th:
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 8th-12th--PTO asks for your help to make this a great week: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044FA4A62BA7F58-west
NWEA:
May 8th, 9th & 10th for ELA Testing
May 11th,12th and 15th for Math Testing
Makeups for English on May 16th & 17th
Makeups for Math on May 18th & May 19th
May 22nd - Last Make-Up Day (if needed)
May 29th: Memorial Day, No School
June 1st: Fun Day (all grades) more information to come soon
5th Grade Band/Strings Concert at WBMS 7pm
June 2nd: Advisory WBHS Theater staff-students register to attend--link to be shared shortly
June 7-9th Middle School Art show (details to come)
June 13th: locker clean out
June 14th Half Day - All Schools
June 14th: Principal Hughes Farewell Retirement Open House 2pm-7pm at WBMS-see link with details below
Additionally 6th grade musical theater fourth and fifth hour classes will be performing Free to Be You and Me together on the WBMS auditeria stage on Wednesday, June 14 at 10:25 A.M. Families are welcome to attend
June 15th Half Day - Student's Last Day
More 8th Grade Dates:
May: Field Trip to Holocaust Memorial Center: May 17 and May 19-see below for field trip permission form and details
June 5th: Cedar Point trip
June 9th: 8th grade dance 6:30 pm, tickets will be $10, dress code TBD
June 13th: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6pm at WBMS in the gymnasium, 2 guests per student, no tickets, dress for students: dressy casual
Fall 2023 Dates for rising/continuing middle school students:
August 22
6th grade orientation
students: 9-noon
parent meeting 7-8pm
August 23
7th and 8th grade
last names A-M
students: 9am-12, and 1pm-3
NEW student parent orientation Aug 23, 7-8pm
August 24
7th and 8th grade
last names N-Z
students: 9am-12, and 1-3pm
Athlete Night 7-8pm
8th Grade Field trip to the HMC
Arrangements have been made for your 8th grade son/daughter to participate in the field trip described below: DATE OF TRIP: May 17th or 19th based on class listed below DESTINATION: Holocaust Memorial Center, West Bloomfield METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION: District Buses COST: there is no cost, admission and transportation are being covered by the district PLANNED DEPARTURE TIME: West Bloomfield Middle School Departure: 9:15 am RETURN: Noon PURPOSE OF FIELD TRIP: Michigan passed a law requiring the teaching of the Holocaust and Armenian genocide and this is in response to that law. INSTRUCTIONS: Return this form (completed) to your math teacher by May 15th. Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o2YldZi2yKY4siBgSWvTC2B-USSWWonZZC_uRnpPJDc/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations!
Our student, Median Bamarhool has been selected to have artwork on display at the Oakland Schools Districts building. The art teachers choose some of the best artwork from this year to feature for the exhibit. This is separate from our WBMS art show where they will also have their work on display at our school.
West Bloomfield artwork is throughout the Oakland Schools Building and families are welcome to come in any day they are open to check it out.
Additionally, Median was selected by the district to have his self portrait painting in the Oakland County Deputy Superintendent's Office!
Art Exhibition: Now until Tuesday, May 30.
Oakland Schools, located at 2111 Pontiac Lake Road , Waterford
Open for visitors Monday – Friday, from 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Volunteer Opportunity for NJHS students
Roosevelt is holding their annual Spring Carnival on May 19th. NJHS members who are interested in volunteering at Roosevelt Elementary can complete the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545a8af23a7f94-roosevelt8#/
2 reminders
1. Clothing must cover shoulders and stomachs
2. Shorts should not be so short that they are distracting or revealing
As a safety reminder please ask your students, while at school:
1. not to prop exterior doors
2. not to open exterior doors to anyone (all people must go through the office to enter the building)
[SWE Detroit] Girls' Engineering Exploration 2023
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Detroit Section is pleased to announce our 15th annual Girls’ Engineering Exploration (GEE) Day on Saturday, June 3, 2023. This year’s open house style event will be held at Keast Commons on Wayne State University's campus from 10AM - 2PM. The free event, with lunch provided, is a part of SWE’s continuous effort to educate girls about the endless career opportunities that the engineering field has to offer.
Registration instructions are included on the flyer and linked here. We will take sign ups through 6/2/23--registrations after 5/19/23 are not guaranteed lunch or a t-shirt.
GEE is open to 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls. Students will be able to do hands-on activities, learn what engineers do, how they use STEM in their jobs, and interact with women in engineering. The event will be held outdoors in an open house style. As such, we are requiring that students be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. There will be resources for parents at each activity station. For any questions, please contact us as SWEDetroitGEE@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
SWE Detroit GEE Committee
Food Services Survey
Your Feedback Is Important
Please take a moment to answer the following questions to help us better serve your child. School meals are highly regulated by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services. All food that is served to the students must comply with state guidelines. Thank you in advance for your time. Complete the Food Service Survey here.
Parking Spaces at WBMS
When you come to the middle school for any reason, please never park in a parking space designated for handicapped persons unless you have the appropriate documentation to do so (hanging tag, sticker). We prefer if you have the authorization that you only using these parking spots if you are picking up who is currently disabled or you are coming into the building.
Additionally, please do not park in areas that are zoned for buses, including in the front parking lot of the school. We have a car loop for parents coming to pick up students, but if you do not want to be in the loop please park your car in a space in the front lot.
The township will begin ticketing and towing persons in violation, but more importantly the availability of these spaces are for the safety and security of our students, staff and parents.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Robotics
R Girl R GRAYT!!!
On Saturday, May 6th, our district's 3 FTC teams participated in an all-girls competition in Ann Arbor, Girls R GRAYT. Our teams consisted of 7 veterans, along with 8 girls news to FTC (including a few 5th grade students). Out of 25 teams, our highest-ranking team finished 14th.
WBMS Student Interviews Coach Alicia Mindlin
In this interview with Dr. Mindlin (Max's mom), what inspired her to become a psychologist, what it is like being a robotics coach, how she went from being co-coach to a head coach, and much more.
Max Cool Gamer Columbus is a WBMS student and is part of the FIRST Robotics Middle School team. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel. Thank you Max!
NY City 2023
Musical theater Students meet with Broadway Actors
Students attended private workshops with Broadway Actors
Lakers of the Week
Amy Gjergji, nominated by Mr. Weingarden - Amy does a great job working with her teammates in my math class. Amy has done exceptionally well in math all year long.
Piper Smith, nominated by Mrs. Lamerato, Mrs. Belli and Mrs. Kreger - Piper is hardworking, conscientious, responsible and respectful. She is a leader in lower blue!
Getting to lunch on time
Safeline--call for absence and/or tardy
248-865-4482
The line is open 24/7
Absences must be excused within 24 hours of the date
Local Resources for Families
Mental Health Resources
Free Mental Health Services:
Oakland University SEHS Counseling Center: http://oakland.edu/counseling/sehs-cc/ or 248-370-2633; email: sehscounseling@oakland.edu
Central Michigan University: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/ehs/unit/cccd/Pages/default.aspx or 989-774-3532
University of Detroit Mercy: https://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/counseling-clinic/index.php or 313-993-1626
OU students only: Oakland University Counseling Center (Graham): 248-370-3465
Free/Low Cost Mental Health Services:
Easterseals Michigan: 248-475-6400
CNS Healthcare services: 248-745-4900
MDHHS website has county by county listings:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_2943_52115-203750--,00.html
Crisis Lines:
National Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255
Text: 741741
Common Ground: 800-231-1127
Macomb Crisis Center: 586-307-9100
Youth Mobile Crisis Unit (Oakland County) for ages 0-21: 877-800-1650
Veteran's Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 press 1
Veteran's text: 828255
Psychiatric Hospitals:
Havenwyck (Auburn Hills, MI): 248-373-9200
Harbor Oaks (New Baltimore): 586-725-5777
Behavioral Center of Michigan (Warren): 586-261-2266
Henry Ford Kingswood (Ferndale): 248-398-3200
Pine Rest (Grand Rapids): 877-242-1879
(several other hospitals, such as Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy, Ascension Providence, and McClaren, have inpatient behavioral health units as well)
Shelters:
Homeless/transitional living shelters throughout Michigan can be located by visiting:
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/michigan.html
For Youth/Runaway:
Oakland County: 800-231-1127
Macomb County: 586-477-1855; 586-415-5101; 586-465-1212
Wayne County: 313-571-4707; 313-463-2000; 313-873-0678
Matrix Off the Street: 313-285-1900/3131-873-0678
Domestic Violence:
Haven (Oakland County): 877-922-1274
Wayne County: 734-722-6800
Hotline: 800-799-7233
chat: thehotline.org
Sexual Abuse Hotline: 800-656-4673
Substance Abuse Services:
Oakland: Oakland Community Health Network: 248-858-1210
Macomb: Macomb County Community Mental Health: 586-469-5275; CARE of Southeastern Michigan: 586-541-2273
Wayne: Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority: 313-833-2500
LGBTQ+:
The Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Affirmations: 248-398-7105
**While many of these are specific to the tri-county area, most have a list of resources in other counties throughout Michigan. You can also contact the United Way by dialing 211 who maintain a significant resource list, not just related to mental health, but also encompassing financial and other needs.
Apps:
Virtual Hope Box
Relax Melodies
Calm
Insight Timer
(there's 100's more, search for Mindfulness, calming, relaxation, mood tracking)
Please remind your students.....
1. be wearing their lanyard
2. have the agenda signed by the teacher with date and time (parents and teachers can easily see when and how often a student is leaving class)
Students must wear their lanyards to gain access to specific assemblies and programs coming up like Fun Day
Lanyards are 2$ in the office (we have given students 1-2 lanyards)
IDs are available in the office for $5 (we have given every student 2 at no cost)
Backpacks are not permitted to be carried unless the locker is broken or there are extenuating circumstances. Broken lockers should be reported to Mrs. Paige in the main office: jazmine.paige@wbsd.org
ONLY students with an assigned GYM class should be using a GYM locker. We will be cleaning out all other materials and placing it in lost and found
Technology Camps for Middle & High School Age Girls
Due to generous grants from the State of Michigan and Corporate Partners, the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is sponsoring one-week technology camps for girls across the State of Michigan that introduce them to computer technologies through hands-on activities in a are fun and engaging way. Each session will engage students in age-appropriate topics ranging from game design, website design and robotics programming.
During the sessions, campers will have an opportunity to meet with professional women and men who work in technological fields and explore the many exciting and rewarding tech careers. Each week-long technology camp includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Here is the link to more information about the camps and how to register https://mcwt.org/programs/list/K-12-Initiatives/CAMP-INFINITY.
Students--how to sign up to see your counselor
The links are set up on the WBMS website.
Go to "Student Life"
Counseling
and click on the proper link to request an appointment.
If a parent needs to see a counselor, please make an appointment by emailing or calling the counselor first. They are not available for drop in meetings.
Your Middle School Administration Team
Jermaine Evans, Assistant Principal
Blaine McDowell, Dean of Student Culture
Lisa Graff, Assistant Principal
West Bloomfield Middle School
Email: Lisa.Graff@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-middle-school
Location: 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-865-4480
Twitter: @WBMSAPGraff