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School Update 11/19/2021
Principal Update - Mr. Spitzley
Doherty Families,
As we approach the Thanksgiving break we wanted to wish you a safe and enjoyable break. Below is our schedule for the upcoming week.
Monday 11/22- Full day of School
Tuesday 11/23- Full day of School
Wednesday 11/24- No School
Thursday 11/25- No School
Friday 11/26- No School
Mantras
We have recently begun our digital announcements for our classes to view a few times a week. As a part of those announcements, we have been sharing the Mantra of the day. I'd like to share those with families so you are aware. This week we covered:
- Be Positive
- Mistakes are proof that you are trying!
Have a great week,
Mr. Daniel Spitzley
Hearing and Vision Screening
Vision Screening for 1st grade will take place the week of February 14th.
COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
The holiday travel season is quickly approaching, and we want to make you aware of recently updated CDC guidance on travel and keep you informed about the West Bloomfield School District’s practices for students and employees that travel.
Domestic travel: The CDC recommends that you not travel until you are fully vaccinated (two weeks after your dose of an accepted single dose vaccine or two weeks after your second dose of an accepted two-dose series). If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, you should follow CDC’s recommendations for people who are not fully vaccinated, which include getting tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel and staying home to self-quarantine for a full seven days after travel. If you don’t get tested, the recommendation is to stay home and self-quarantine for ten days after travel. In addition, unvaccinated travelers should avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether tested or not.
All travelers should self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, and isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms. The West Bloomfield School District does not require a quarantine period after travel within the United States.
International travel: The CDC recommends that you not travel internationally until you are fully vaccinated (two weeks after your dose of an accepted single dose vaccine or two weeks after your second dose of an accepted two-dose series). When you travel to the United States by air, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before you board your flight. The CDC recommends that all international travelers get tested 3-5 days after returning to the United States, and that unvaccinated individuals stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven days after travel, even if you test negative at 3-5 days.
If you do not get tested, the recommendation is to stay home and self-quarantine for ten days after travel. All travelers should monitor themselves for symptoms, and isolate and get tested if symptoms develop. The West Bloomfield School District does not require a quarantine period after international travel.
Even though quarantine is not required after travel at this time, it is imperative that we all do our part to keep our schools and community safe. Please use good judgment, monitor yourself for symptoms after travel, and stay home if you are not feeling well.
Doherty's Book Fair was OUTSTANDING!!
Thank you for an OUTSTANDING Book Fair Doherty Families!!!
Our sales, prior to tax, were just under $12,500. This book fair earned just over $6000 in FREE Books & Materials for Doherty School!
That is just phenomenal!! Doherty students were so excited about shopping for their books.
We are super excited about our Principal Pick, "Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon". Mr. Spitzley will be hosting the Read-Aloud on Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:30 PM.
HERE IS THE ZOOM LINK
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96298727247?pwd=VEkyWjIrWWgzWW9yMWFpd2ZzQithUT09
All Doherty students & siblings are welcome to watch the read-aloud.
144 Principal Pick Books were sold, 46 of those were "gifted" to super awesome Doherty kids! If your child brought home a copy of the book with a special gift note, that is due to the wonderful families who bought an extra one to share.
In addition to that, we were able to award 20 additional books as gifts and each classroom teacher will be receiving a copy of the book to keep at school.
Thank you for supporting the JOY of Reading!
Enjoy all the great books that you'll be reading together!
-Mrs. Carson
Doherty iCenter Teacher
Mrs. Cindy Carson
Information and Technology Specialist
West Bloomfield School District
Doherty Elementary School
Twitter: @carsonteach
Doherty Picture Re-Take Day
Art Class Website
Mrs. Hanifi has created a blog to showcase what students are learning in art class! Please take a moment to check out what your student(s) are learning!
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU
Capturing Kids Hearts!
Our CKH theme for November is Teamwork!
What is Teamwork?
Teamwork is the ability to work in unity with others towards a common goal. For us to learn how to become team players, it is important that we learn to listen, encourage our peers, and allow and invite others to contribute their talents and skills.
Why focus on Teamwork?
- Teamwork improves communication: Teamwork helps us improve our verbal and non-verbal communication skills, conveying that we care and a relevant message.
- Teamwork builds interpersonal awareness: Growing a great team requires us to first build strong relationships through better understanding ourselves and others.
- Teamwork celebrates diversity. Teamwork thrives from diverse ideas that come from a mixture of different genders, cultures, expertise, experience, and problem-solving approaches.
Canvas Log in Instructions
SCHOOL TIMES
Start Time: 8:25 AM
End Time: 3:17 PM
** If you drop your child off in the morning, please know that the earliest you can drop off is 8:05 AM. Our doors do not open until 8:10AM.
** If you pick up your child in the afternoon, please know that our carline closes at 3:40 PM. After 3:40 PM, if your child is not picked up, he/she will be sent to Kids Klub. Kids Klub will charge their drop-in rate under these circumstances.
Absent Safeline
Changing Dismissal Plans
West Bloomfield's Do Not Photograph Form
W.B. Early Release Wednesdays!!!
Please mark your calendar, below are the Early Release dates for September and October.
December 8
District News
Bus Tracker App Reminder
As a reminder, Durham Transportation, our district’s transportation partner, offers a helpful bus tracking app for West Bloomfield families. The Bus Tracker app is available for iOS, Android and web and allows families to track their student(s) bus along its route, to and from school.
Families will need to have their student(s) ID number(s) which are available in PowerSchool in order to log into the app and create an account. As a safety protocol, the Bus Tracker app will only allow families to see their student(s) bus route(s) only.
If you have any questions, please consult the Bus Tracker instructions and visit the Bus Tracker webpage on the Durham Transportation website for more information and to download the app.
We hope the use of the Durham Transportation Bus Tracker app will help better inform our families of slow downs and delays in the bus pick up and drop off times. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we navigate the first days of this new school year. We value the importance of consistency and safety in our transportation offering to families.
If you have any questions or would like more information, call our Transportation Offices at (248) 865-3680.
Blessings in a Backpack Application - 2021-22
If your child qualified for the Free and Reduced Meal Program last year or this year, s/he can also participate in the Blessings in a Backpack program. This program sends six non-perishable meals home each Friday of the school year. Its goal is to make sure that no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to you.
If your child is going to school Face to Face, s/he will get his/her bag of food at his/her local school. If your child is enrolled in Lakers on Line, please indicate that on the form and we will contact you on food pickup arrangements.
After the Bell Classes
Please see the attached flyers for additinal information and registration for two Community Ed after School offerings.
Young Rembrandts - Drawing Class- Mondays, Sept. 27th thru Nov 15th, from 3:17pm-4:27pm
Karate For Kids- Fridays, Oct 1st-Nov. 5th from 3:17pm-3:55pm
Math Pentathlon
K-7TH: Math Pentathlon
Strengthen Math Skills, Encourage Creative Thinking and Develop Problem Solving Techniques
BEGINS IN NOVEMBER!!! If you missed the Parent Info Zoom, CLICK HERE.
REGISTRATION INFO
Doherty Elementary Information
Email: daniel.spitzley@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org/doherty
Location: 3575 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DohertyFamilies/
Twitter: @SpitzleyDoherty