WBSD Update
A weekly update from the West Bloomfield School District
January 24, 2020
Families with students starting kindergarten in the fall of 2020 are invited to visit all three of our kindergarten elementary schools during the district's Kindergarten Showcase! Families will have the opportunity to tour the building, meet staff and learn more about the benefits of kindergarten in the West Bloomfield School District.
The dates are locations are listed below, each session will start at 6:30 p.m.
- Jan. 28 at Roosevelt Elementary
- Jan. 29 at Doherty Elementary
- Jan. 30 at Gretchko Elementary
For more information, visit www.wbsd.org/kindergarten.
In preparation for our Kindergarten Showcase, we asked our current crop of kindergarten experts about their experiences in kindergarten so far. When you watch the video below, you will see that their answers didn't disappoint.
The 2020 Schools of Choice and STEAM application window runs from Jan. 13 to Feb. 11. Apply anytime during the application window and join us on Team WB!
Important Reminders
January 27 - Normal day of school for all students. The school day ends at your building's normally scheduled time.
February 3 - Early Release Day for all Schools
February 10 - Early Release Day for all Schools
February 17-18 - Mid-Winter Break - No School for Students or Staff
February 24 - Early Release Day for all Schools
Congratulations!
Deeana Chant - UWW Button Design WinnerDeeana Chant from Roosevelt Elementary was recognized as the United We Walk Button Design Contest winner for 2020! | WBHS All-State Jazz Choir students The All-State Jazz Honors Choir recently honored the following students from WBHS: Chloe Bowyer, Faith Moore & Joshua Turner! | WBHS All-State Orchestra The All-State Orchestra recently honored Daniel Lee from WBHS! Daniel is a ninth grade viola player at WBHS. |
Deeana Chant - UWW Button Design Winner
Deeana Chant from Roosevelt Elementary was recognized as the United We Walk Button Design Contest winner for 2020!
WBHS All-State Jazz Choir students
WBEF Casino Night Tickets on sale NOW
Tickets are available now at www.wbef.org/casino-night.
Schools of Choice/STEAM Application Window now OPEN
WBTC offers Valentine's Day baskets for sale!
WBTC students have been working hard to create Valentine’s Day baskets. You can order via; email, phone call or through interoffice mail. Cash or check must be included in interoffice orders.
Each basket includes; 8oz soy wax Rose candle, Love Spell goat milk soap, Conversation Hersey Kisses, reusable basket and a special Valentine’s Day card.
Cost: $15.00 - Cash or check (write to WBSD)
GWB Community Coalition - Resiliency Puzzle - Jan. 29
This one-session program is for parents of elementary school-aged children and provides a
model for how parents can help kids develop the skills needed to cope with adversity, allowing them to persevere and succeed. Parents will come away with concrete suggestions that EMPOWER kids to be resilient.
*Program is free, space is limited - registration required.
Questions? call 248-928-4942 or email: lberkey@gwbcoalition.org
Are you looking to make a change in 2020? Why not make a difference in the lives of children each day? Join us on Team WB and help educate our students to be their best IN and FOR the world!
Community Resources
WBSD Innovation Extravaganza! This is a district-wide showcase for community members to attend. The Innovation Extravaganza will showcase student learning and our Portrait of a Graduate. | WBSD Kindergarten Showcase Join us on Jan. 28-30 to learn more about kindergarten in West Bloomfield. Visit www.wbsd.org/kindgarten for more info! | Census 2020 Stand up and be counted in the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census on April 1, 2020. Visit 2020census.gov for more information! |
WBSD Innovation Extravaganza!
WBSD Kindergarten Showcase
Census 2020
Check out our district and building calendars in order to stay up to date on all events going on in our district!
