WBSD Weekly Update

Exciting news from WBSD FIRST Tech Challenge Team, Husky Super Dabbers, coached by parent Chris Haines. The team took home a 2nd place Inspire Award, and a 1st place Connect Award. As the 2021-22 season comes to an end, they are thinking about the future and are in need of coaches, mentors, and as always, sponsors. Let us know if you are interested!

The final Math Pentathlon Tournament was held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Stoney Creek HS for students in grades 4-7. Students represented WBSD with sportsmanship and perseverance!

The 4th & 5th graders who represented Division III were:
Roosevelt: Selim Amin - 4th Grade **Silver Medal** and Nathan Sokoli - 4th Grade

Scotch: Elizabeth Arghavani - 5th Grade, Michael Bakkal - 5th Grade, Becca Barber - 5th Grade **Bronze Medal**, Sachika Cobb - 4th Grade, Tiana Djokic - 5th Grade, Kelly Myles - 5th Grade **Silver Medal**, Gabe Reamer - 4th Grade, and Alek Tisher - 4th Grade

Sheiko: Neil Dhoot - 5th Grade

Team Coaches:

Ms. Allison Pargoff - 4th Grade Teacher (Scotch), Lucy Barber - Parent Coach, Rene Kubiak - Parent Coach, and Michelle Sokoli - Parent Coach

The 6th & 7th graders who represented Division IV were:

West Bloomfield Middle School: Owen Calvin - 6th Grade, Brenden Doyle - 7th Grade, Graham Kubiak - 6th Grade **Silver Medal**, Allison Laz - 7th Grade **Silver Medal**, Dominic Peterson - 6th Grade, Eliza Sokoli - 7th Grade **Honorable Mention**, and Jaeden Watts - 7th Grade **Silver Medal**

Team Coaches: Mrs. Kara Wolcott - Middle School Math Teacher, Lucy Barber - Parent Coach, Rene Kubiak - Parent Coach. and Michelle Sokoli - Parent Coach

We also had two Middle School students receive recognition for their determination and long-term involvement in competing in all 4 Math Pentathlon Divisions and for being a Pentathlete who played all 20 Math Pentathlon games:

7 Year Award Augusta Louise McAnulty Award - Jaeden Watts

8 Year Award Delbert Detwiler Award - Eliza Sokoli

Congratulations!!! The next Math Pentathlon season will start back up again during the next school year in November. If you have any questions or would like to know how to get involved (students or teachers), please contact Rene Kubiak at bacholzky21@sbcglobal.net.

A community-centered event commemorates Juneteenth National Freedom Day in West Bloomfield is on June 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Bloomfield High School, this is a rain or shine event featuring music, kids games, storytelling, classic Corvettes, and performances by WBHS jazz band, visual arts, and drama students plus much more. The event is free and open to the public with dozens of vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs. Partners include WB Police and Fire, the WB Township Library, Henry Ford Health, and WB Parks & Rec. Refreshments donated by Busch's, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Panera.

The Project SEARCH, competitive employment rate was 64.49% for interns. Currently, the employment rate is 84.77%. The current overall employment rate globally for Project SEARCH is 74%. This is one of the highest percentages for employing adults with disabilities.

Congratulations to Leah Mattise on a job well done!

August 17, 2022

Morning Session - Senior Jump Start

Afternoon Session - Junior Jump Start

August 18, 2022

Morning Session - Sophomore Jump Start

August 19, 2022

Freshmen Orientation and Jumpstart will both take place on 08/19/22, as detailed below:

Incoming Freshmen with Last Names A-L

Morning Jumpstart

Afternoon Freshmen Orientation

Incoming Freshmen with Last Names M-Z

Morning Freshmen Orientation

Afternoon Jumpstart

August 22, 2022

Make-Up Jumpstart Day (All grade levels)

Times will be communicated closer to the date.

West Bloomfield Rotary Club is the sponsor of the West Bloomfield Interact Club. The club met at Marshbank Park in West Bloomfield to wrap up the year and select officers for next year.

Making WBSD Proud!!! The Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership is dedicated to improving the learning of all students, elevating the education profession, enhancing the leadership skills of teachers, and fulfilling the vital role of public education. Congratulations to the following teachers:

2022 Galileo Graduates:

Stephanie Nafso, Scotch Elementary, Megan Neeb, WBMS, and Kara Wolcott, WBMS

New Galileo cohort for 2022-2024:

Jennifer Mlutkowski, WBHS, Emily Weiner, WBMS, Taylor Carroll, Roosevelt, and Kelsey Chewins, WBMS (not pictured)

For nearly four decades, The Detroit News has saluted a group of Michigan’s best and brightest high school students in the spring of their senior year. Partnering with CATCH — Sparky Anderson’s Charity for Children — they call it the Outstanding Graduates program.

Congratulations to Oaklandy Early College student Adedoyin Adebayo! She was a recipient of the Science category scholarship, The Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate Awards.

Greater West Bloomfield volunteers give their time, talent, and personal resources on a daily basis without regard for recognition or promotion. The MI Week event celebrated and recognized individuals and organizations that serve our community year-round.

Dr. Gerald Hill - Dr. Seymour Gretchko Youth Advocate Award and Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Treasures Honor Roll Award
Sonja James - Jack Freed Emerging Leader Award
Anna Gorczyk - Youth Leadership Volunteer Award

Matthew Gordinier & Anjali Natarajan - West Bloomfield Interact Club - Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Treasures Award

Kamala Nayan Mallubhotla - Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Treasures Award

Cynthia Hill - Lifetime Achievement Award

Kathy Sheiko - Lifetime Achievement Award

Freshman Slade Moore started the second game of the DH and once again was phenomenal in what was the clinching victory for the league. Moore went 4 strong innings, allowing just 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 4 and junior ace Logan Pikur pitched the final 3 innings, striking out 6 to complete the sweep. The Lakers bats came alive, pounding out 15 hits with Joe Jakubiak going 3-4, 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. Zach Mathews, who was a rock behind the plate, also went 3-4 with a double, 2 runs scored and an RBI, Adrian Epps went 2-5 with a huge 3 run home run in the 6 run seventh inning, Max Bowers going 2-4 with 2 RBI’s and Jaxon Stapf driving in 2 more with a key base hit. Congrats Lakers- well done!

Updated OCHD -19 COVID guidance as of 3/15/22

Post surge recovery phase

ISOLATION

If you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms (vaccinated or unvaccinated)

• Monitor for symptoms for 10 days AND

• Isolate for 5 days

• Can return to school on day 6 IF

• Symptoms are improving AND

• Can/will wear a well-fitted mask for day 6-10 OR

• Stay home for 10 days IF

• Symptoms do not improve

• Unable to wear a mask

If you have a fever, stay home until you are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

QUARANTINE

• Exposed at home/household/community (vaccinated or unvaccinated)

• Wear a mask for 10 days post exposure

• Monitor for symptoms for 10 days

• Test 3-7 days after exposure and/or if symptoms develop

• School exposure (vaccinated or unvaccinated)

• Consider wearing a mask for 10 days

• Monitor for symptoms for 10 days

• Test if symptoms develop

If your student has possible COVID-19 symptoms, tests positive for COVID-19, or has had known COVID-19 exposure, please reach out to your student’s campus prior to sending them back to school for further guidance.

If you are interested in volunteering, THANK YOU, and please complete the Volunteer Form

We would love to feature our WBSD 2022 senior class and their accomplishments with their own "Senior Spotlight" social media post. If you or your senior would like to be highlighted, complete this quick form: https://tinyurl.com/4chpcu98 Please be patient for your submission to appear.

Congratulations Class of 2022!

Book Lists

· Fun with Shapes & Colors (Kids)

· Spring and Summer Sports (Kids)

· Teen Captivity Thrillers (Teens)

Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Save the date! Celebrate the launch of the library’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program with a kickoff full of music, animals, games, and more for all ages. For all ages. This event may be canceled if there is inclement weather. To ensure a 4 p.m. completion time, the cut-off time for lines will be 3:30 p.m. No registration required.