WBSD Update
A weekly update from the West Bloomfield School District
WBSD Weekly Update - April 16
We hope you enjoyed the sunshine and warmer weather earlier this week! We still have a great deal to accomplish this school year. We look forward to everyone on Team WB finishing the year STRONG!
Have a wonderful weekend!
DISTRICT PLANNING MAY 4TH BALLOT PROPOSAL - HEADLEE RESTORATION
The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education has unanimously approved placing a 2.0 mill non-homestead millage restoration proposal on the May 4th ballot. All registered voters living in the West Bloomfield School District can vote on this proposal.
The proposal seeks to restore the school district’s non-homestead millage to the level
originally approved by voters in 2014. If the May 4th millage proposal is approved,
there will be no change in taxes on primary residences. (The non-homestead millage
applies primarily to businesses, vacant land, rental properties and second homes. It
does NOT apply to the home in which a resident lives.)
For more information, visit the www.wbsd.org/elections or contact the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations, Kyle Anderson at elections@wbsd.org or (248) 865-6434.
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month!
Click HERE to learn about the many benefits of multilingualism.
Check out this fact sheet to learn more about the profile of English Learners in the United States.
WBSD SMS Text Alerts - Sign Up TODAY!
As you may already know, our district utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. This resource is on top of the emails and phone messages you already receive from SchoolMessenger.
You can participate in this service just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district’s short code number, 67587.
You can also opt-out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our
messages with “Stop”.
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy PledgeTM, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
WBMS presents "WHAT HAPPENS IN NEVERLAND STAYS IN NEVERLAND" - April 16
WBMS' Theatre Department presents WHAT HAPPENS IN NEVERLAND STAYS IN NEVERLAND by John Jory, and produced in special arrangement with Stage Partners - Premiering Friday, April 16 at 8PM on WB's YouTube channel (available for viewing until midnight on April 18).
THREE SHOW LINKS BELOW!
WBHS Softball Annual Flower Sale Fundraiser
NEW THIS YEAR - We are accepting online payments!
Order form: https://forms.gle/b93xWuWBVUCqsXRP8
Orders are Due by Monday, April 26th
Flower can be Picked Up at WBHS Parking Lot on Friday, May 7th, 12:00am-6:00p, we also offer delivery for $10 (5 miles round trip from WBHS)
WBHS BOYS LACROSSE - JET'S PIZZA PROFIT SHARING FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 - 11:00am - 10:00pm
6641 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield MI 48322 (Orchard Lake & Maple location)
Enjoy Great food and help hardworking kids!!
WB Lacrosse is 100% self funded club sport and part of the proceeds from the day’s sales will go directly to the team!
Your help and support is greatly appreciated!!
Please call anytime on April 28th to place your order:
Jet’s at 248-737-0770 (Mention you are ordering to support WB Lacrosse)
Pick up or Delivery
Community Resources
VIRTUAL PARENT FIRST AID WORKSHOP
Register Here, use registration discount code exclusive to West Bloomfield: WB
WB Township Library Information
Reading Lists for Kids and Teens
· National Poetry Month (Kids)
· Friends in Our World – Immigrant and Refugee Friends (Kids)
· Earth Day Celebration (Kids)
· Fiction with Animals and Nature (Teen)
· Middle Eastern American Authors (Teen)
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (6-12th Grade)
April 19, 4 PM on Zoom
Whether you are a seasoned gamer or new to D&D, join us for some fantasy adventure and roleplaying. Bring your own character or one will be provided. Sessions will be held using Roll20.net and Zoom. Both require accounts, which are free. Register to receive connection details.
Virtual Coding Lab (6-12th Grade)
April 22, 7 PM on Zoom
Learn computer programming by completing fun projects using a Micro:bit. A Micro:bit is a small computer that has built-in LED lights, sensors, buttons and more that can be programmed when the Micro:bit is attached to a computer. You must have a computer to use the Micro:bit. Register to receive connection details.
Virtual Tinkercad & 3D Printing (6-12th Grade)
April 24, 10:30 AM on Zoom
Tinkercad is a 3D design program that is accessed via the Internet. Follow along as a different object is created, which will then be printed on the Library’s 3D printer. Participants must have Zoom and Tinkercad accounts, which are free. Register to receive connection details.
The West Bloomfield Township Main Library and Westacres Branch are open for Phase 3 services.
In Phase 3, our priorities continue to be the health and safety of staff, users and the community at large and providing convenient access to collections of materials in all formats. An additional goal of Phase 3 is providing access to the Library’s public computers, scanners and printers, equipment that we recognize not everyone in our community may have at home. Please see the Library’s website for the latest updates and temporary hours.
Renew or request a library card
Ask at the Main Library Reception desk or the Westacres Branch Circulation desk. You can also continue to renew or request a library card on the Library’s website.
Connect with Us!
Email: daniel.durkin@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org
Location: 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6420
Facebook: facebook.com/WestBloomfieldSchools/
Twitter: @wbloomfieldschl