Dolphin Tales
Week of May 19th
Newsletter Overview
Upcoming Events
Live Virtual Yoga on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11 AM
Wednesday, May 19 On-Demand Specials: Art, Mrs. Hanifi
Monday, May 31st: No School
June 10th and June 11th: Half Day Details
Book Fair Begins May 24th!
Headlines
Scholastic Book Fair at Doherty--all of the details you need to know
Attention 2nd Grade Families: Nominations for PTO at Sheiko
Reminder: Communicate Dismissal Change Notifications
Support Opportunities
WB Student Academic Support--Tutoring Available
- Technology Support
Free Meals Still Available
Enrichment Zone
DOHERTY FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM
Operations
Accessing Report Card Grades in PowerSchool
Technology Help
2021 Summer and Fall Planning/Programming Link
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Tools Link
COVID Safety Protocols Link
Parking Lot Procedures Link
Canvas Details Link
To-Do List
To-Do List (All Items Have More Details in Newsletter Articles)
- On-Demand Specials for Wednesday, May 19th: Art, Mrs. Hanifi
- Optional Live Virtual Yoga for Wednesday, May 19th at 11 AM.
- Review Book Fair Details (begins May 24th)
- Principal Pick Pre-Orders Due By or Before May 24th
Wednesday Live Virtual Yoga: Wednesday at 11 AM
Ms. Taylor looks forward to seeing you all this Wednesday at 11 AM for another session of live virtual yoga.
There are only TWO live virtual yoga sessions left, so be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity.
- May 19th
- May 26th
Once again, thanks to the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, Taylor will be leading her live virtual yoga session this Wednesday and every Wednesday at 11 AM.
Your child can access the Zoom link for Taylor's yoga on his/her teacher's Canvas page OR the specials Canvas pages.
Specials On-Demand Lesson for Wednesday, May 19th: Art, Mrs. Hanifi
Each week, our children can engage in one on-demand specials activity that is loaded in Canvas for them. The specials focus will rotate each week.
This week, the focus will be ART. If you need help accessing ART materials, please contact Mrs. Hanifi. Her email is sophia.hanifi@wbsd.org.
Below is the schedule for the remainder of On-Demand Specials Lessons on Wednesdays:
- 5/26: Physical Education
- 6/2: iCenter
- 6/9 Music
Monday, May 31st: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
Half Day Details for June 10th and June 11th
- Cohort B students attend in-person instruction during normal cohort time (12:36-3:17 PM)
- Cohort A students do NOT attend in-person instruction
- Cohort A students attend Zoom Specials at normally scheduled times
- Huyghe and Polhamus students attend for PM half-day (12:36-3:17 PM)
Friday, June 11th: Cohort A In-Person
- Cohort A students attend in-person instruction during normal cohort time (8:25-11:05 AM)
- Cohort B students do NOT attend in-person instruction
- Cohort B students attend Zoom Specials at normally scheduled times
- Huyghe and Polhams students attend for AM half-day (8:25-11:05 AM)
Scholastic Book Fair at Doherty!
Your Steps to Book Fair Success!
- Take time to view the titles available at this year's book fair by clicking on the link below, "Featured Titles at Book Fair"
- Create an e-Wallet account for your child by clicking on the link below, "Set Up E-Wallet" OR send in money on your child's assigned Book Fair day (see schedule below)
- Consider Pre-Ordering The Principal Pick (see details below)
- Consider donating books to a teacher through the Teacher e-Wallet (see details below)
Book Fair Shopping
Throughout the week of May 24th, we will have Book Fair shopping opportunities. During this time, students can purchase their books. Below are the days in which students will have the chance to purchase their books at Doherty.
Our children can bring money to school on this specific day, or they can have money loaded on their e-Wallet. When they visit the Book Fair on their assigned day, they can use their money or e-Wallet account to purchase books.
I recommend the following:
- If you are sending your child in with money, please send the money inside an envelope that is labeled as follows: Book Fair, Child's Name, Teacher Name
- If you have an e-Wallet account set up, you can send a note that is labeled as follows: Book Fair e-Wallet, Child's Name, Teacher Name
Monday, May 24th: 2nd Grade Students
Tuesday, May 25th: 1st Grade Classes
Wednesday, May 26th: Family Shopping Opportunity
If you would like to visit our Book Fair on Wednesday with your family to make a purchase, please sign up below.
Click Here for Family Shopping Sign-UpThursday, May 27th: Students from Crowe, Griffin, Metzenthin
Friday, May 28th: Students from Kilano, Samuilow, Huyghe and Polhamus
Principal Pick Pre-Order
- Complete the Principal Pick Pre-Order Form (attached at the end of this newsletter). Send in form with money by or before Monday, May 24th.
- Be Ready for Awesomeness! Each student that purchases the Principal Pick will get a special surprise from Mr. Long AND they will be invited to a Zoom Read Aloud of the book with Mr. Long on Tuesday, June 1st at 8:30 PM.
Teacher E-Wallets
Show a Doherty teacher your appreciation with helping them add books to their classroom library. Simply click on the eWallet link for the teachers you would like to donate to and add funds to their eWallet. The teachers will be able to spend their donated funds at the Book Fair! Thank you so much for helping our teachers build their classroom libraries!
Mrs. Carson
iCenter: Account For Students in Need
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630289
Mrs. Hanifi
Art
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630348
Mrs. Grinnell
PE
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630347
Mrs. Kutsick
Music
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630343
Ms. Huyghe
K-2
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630358
Mrs. Polhamus
K-2
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630360
Mr. Crowe
K+/K
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630340
Mrs. Griffin
K
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630338
Mrs. Kilano
K
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630335
Ms. Metzenthin
K
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630334
Ms. Samuilow
K
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630331
Mrs. Baeten
1
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630282
Ms. Beiber
1
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630298
Mrs. Miller
1
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630294
Ms. Valentine
1
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630301
Mrs. Hawley
2
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630324
Ms. Joynt
2
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630326
Mrs. Karagosian
2
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630329
Mrs. Romano
2
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630305
Ms. Rosenzweig
Social Work
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630352
Mrs. Goldstein
ELL
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630357
Ms. Horn
Psychologist
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630363
Mrs. Walton
Special Ed.
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630354
Mrs. Messell
Speech
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630356
Mrs. Reed
Reading Support
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630477
Mrs. Boruta
Reading Support
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=2630480
If you would like to donate to a Doherty Student in need, please use this link HERE to do so! Thank you once again for your generosity and support!
In the Know with the PTO
Our PTO Board
Also the best way to find out Doherty PTO info is on our Liketree site linktr.ee/dohertypto
Our PTO Board is truly amazing. They embody what we are all about in the Doherty Family, and they always do what is best for our kids and staff. The PTO board includes:
Nicole Calvin, Vice-President
Sesilee Langs, Secretary
Renai Mayle, VP Of Fundraising
Joann Manetta, VP Of Committees
Attention 2nd Grade Families: Nominations for PTO at Sheiko
Elections for the 2021/2022 Sheiko PTO Board will be held during the last PTO meeting on May 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm via zoom.
If you have a child that will be at Sheiko next year, you can nominate yourself or someone else. Many positions can be shared. Please see the attached form for General Descriptions of Board Positions.
How to Get Nominated
If you are interested in running for a position, here is what you need to know.
- You (or someone else) may submit your nomination prior to the meeting or during the meeting.
- Self-nominations are permitted.
- If you want to run for a position but are unable to attend elections, you may still be nominated and added to the ballot.
- You are welcome to prepare a statement of your interest and qualification to be discussed at the meeting prior to voting.
Please complete the bottom portion of the PDF form that is attached at the end of this newsletter and return it to the school or email your nomination to the PTO email address: sheikosharkspto@gmail.com
Reminder: Keeping Our Kids Safe with Clear Dismissal Change Notifications
Keeping our kids safe is our number one priority. In order to ensure that we achieve this priority, every single day, we need timely and clear communication whenever your child's dismissal plans change.
Email notification 24 hours in advance of a dismissal change is critical if we are to ensure that your child gets to the proper place at dismissal. When emailing us about dismissal changes, please be sure to ALWAYS include the following people:
- Your child's classroom teacher
- Michelle Rudelic at michelle.rudelic@wbsd.org and Stephanie Faulkender at stephanie.faulkender@wbsd.org (our administrative assistants).
- If your child attends Kids Klub or Cloud Care, Beth Helka at bethany.helka@wbsd.org or via phone at 248-865-6468
If you dismissal plans change and your are not able to give us 24 hour notice via email, please be sure to contact the main office to let Michelle or Stephanie know. However, we ask that you do your very best to avoid doing this. Last minute dismissal changes are very difficult to communicate to all necessary parties.
SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Seeking Evening Academic Support: Click Link Below
If you are looking for additional support for your child, you can access free tutoring from West Bloomfield staff members. Click on the link below to reserve your time slot.
Tech Support
FAMILY TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
The Service Desk can only assist parents/guardians, not students. On the phone, a parent/guardian can grant verbal approval for their child to work with the Service Desk technician, but they MUST remain present during the entirety of the conversation.
Phone: (248) 209-2060
Email: oshelpdesk@oakland.k12.mi.us
Online Ticket Submission- servicedesk.oakland.k12.mi.us
When entering requests through the online portal or email, please be certain to include your full name, your child’s name and district, school building, the device they have been issued and a good phone number to call you back. This information will allow the Service Desk to provide the best possible service in the most efficient manner.
If you are in need of a district issued Chromebook, please complete an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket.
District owned hotspots are available for those with no internet in the home due to financial hardship. If you are in need of a district owned hotspot, please submit an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket.
If you are inquiring about PowerSchool, please email sylvia.mcoy@wbsd.org.
If you are inquiring about student Google account information, this can be found in PowerSchool or your teacher can provide this information to you.
Free Meals Still Available (No Curbside Meals on Wednesday, March 31st)
No cost curbside meals are available to all children 18 and under.
Meals are distributed every Wednesday at West Bloomfield HS from 11:30am-12:30pm and 3:30-4:30pm and Roosevelt Elementary from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Please preorder here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wVbzmc8iJQHZ10KLSwyS6MjpqtKEgKccMvdC06RtACY/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true .
Please call 248.865.6733 for questions and alternate meal pick up options.
DOherty FAMILY Photo Album
Accessing Report Card Grades in PowerSchool
Technology Help
FAMILY ASSISTANCE WITH TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
If you need technical assistance, you can request help from the Oakland Schools Technology Service Desks.
- Phone: (248) 209-2060
- Email: oshelpdesk@oakland.k12.mi.us
- Online Ticket Submission- servicedesk.oakland.k12.mi.us
Information for families is contained on the wbsd.org website under Technology. https://www.wbsd.org/departments/technology/chromebook-accident-and-loss-protection
The first thing families will need to do is submit an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket if they have a damaged/lost/stolen device to make sure we are taking the proper steps in a timely manner. The steps Oakland Schools will take are outlined below.
· Determine if the issue is accident and loss protection applicable.
· Direct the parent to either one2one or Inacomp
· Deliver a spare to school building, pick up damaged device
· Submit damaged device for repair
· Contact parent to return original device and collect spare
Follow the Doherty Family on Social Media
- Twitter: @Long_DohertyWB
- Facebook: facebook.com/DolphinsWB
- Instagram: @DohertyWB