Sheiko Shark Tales, 5/15
A Weekly Update from Sheiko Elementary
PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Dear Sheiko Families,
I hope you're having a great weekend and enjoying the hot, sunny weather! With 5 weeks left, we're looking forward to many exciting end-of-year activities! Please review the important dates below and mark them on your calendars.
The three most important items in this week's newsletter:
- PTO Board Elections: Please read the information regarding potential positions on the PTO Board for the 22-23 school year. If you are interested in serving as a board member or nominating someone to serve as a board member, please complete the google form linked below.
- Penny Wars: Our Penny Wars competition to benefit the Leukemia Foundation starts tomorrow! Please read the information below to find out how your student(s) can contribute with spare change!
- Dress Code Reminders: With the change in weather, please be mindful of the WBSD/Sheiko dress code policy. Friendly reminders are listed below.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Educationally Yours,
Ashleigh Larkin
Email: ashleigh.larkin@wbsd.org
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Week of Monday, May 16th & Monday, May 23rd: NWEA Testing
- May 16th-May 27th: Penny Wars Competition for the Leukemia Foundation (see info below)
- Monday, May 30th: NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, May 31st-Thursday, June 2nd: 5th Grade Camp
- Tuesday, June 14th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lansing
- Wednesday, June 15th: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies, 1/2 day for all students
- Thursday, June 16th: Last day of school, 1/2 day for all students
PTO BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM FOR 2022-2023
General Descriptions of Board Positions
President
Presides at all meetings so the Board of Directors and members and acts as the official spokesperson for the Organization. Responsible for leading the PTO according to its mission which includes partnering with the principal, communicating with the school, PTO and Board and overseeing events, meetings and fundraisers.
Vice President (VP) (can be shared position)
Performs, in the absence or disability of the President, the duties and exercise the powers of the President. The VP works hand in hand with the President to ensure the PTO accomplishes its mission
Fundraising Coordinator (Shared position)
Oversees and plans all fundraising at Sheiko to fund activities and technology for our school, based on the projected budget. This includes tasks such as identifying fundraising opportunities, gathering donations from local businesses and sending thank you notes to sponsors.
Secretary
Attends all meetings of the Board of Directors and members and records all proceedings of the meetings of the Board of Directors and members. The corresponding Secretary gives notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors and members.
Treasurer
Oversees the Organizations funds, the establishment of proper accounting procedures for the handling of funds, and reports on the financial condition of the Organization at all meetings of the Board of Directors and members and at other times as called upon by the President.
General Member
Attends all meetings of the Board of Directors and provides support to other Board members. This person may oversee a special project such as Social Media, Spirit Wear, or Watch Dogs
New members will be elected at the PTO Meeting on June 7th:
Topic: PTO Board Elections
Time: Jun 7, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73039363564?pwd=rXXyPjS8zb9oPh8aVYFR7upC7OIVeo.1
Meeting ID: 730 3936 3564
Passcode: fPDf05
5TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY
Our 5th grade promotion ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, June 15th. We are dividing the classes into two ceremonies in order to promote social distancing and to allow for enough parking. Only two guests are permitted per student. We are in the process of finalizing times/groups and will email them to 5th grade parents this week.
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
With the weather getting warmer, please keep the following dress code rules in mind:
- Shorts/dresses must be at least fingertip length
- Spaghetti strap tank tops are not permitted
- No bare midriffs
PENNY WARS
ABC COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER
Please review the schedule above for our ABC Countdown to Summer spirit days!
It starts this Wednesday. All participation is optional.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
NWEA TESTING SCHEDULE
NWEA Spring Testing starts next week for 3rd and 4th grade. Please see the schedule below to note what specific days your child will be testing:
- Tuesday, May 17th: 3rd Grade ELA
- Wednesday, May 18th: 4th Grade ELA
- Thursday, May 19th: 3rd Grade Math
- Friday, May 20th: 4th Grade Math
- Tuesday, May 24th: 5th Grade ELA
- Wednesday, May 25th: 5th Grade Math
SHEIKO/DOHERTY DETROIT TIGERS OUTING
Sheiko Elementary Information
Email: ashleigh.larkin@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org/sheiko
Location: 4500 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225210744201191/
Twitter: @SheikoLarkin