Roosevelt Elementary Newsletter
March 2021
March Monthly Calendar
- March IS Reading Month!
- March 1 Schools of Choice Notification Date
- March 4 Picture Day!
- March 11 Roosevelt PTO Lodge Night 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- March 15 Last Day to Make a Selection for 2021/2022 School Year (see letter below)
- March 16 Roosevelt PTO Hungry Howies Night 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- March 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day!
- March 19 Last Day for the Food Drive Collection
- March 22 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- March 24 Roosevelt Family Meeting Via Zoom 6:30 p.m.(details found below)
- March 26 End of Third Marking Period
- March 29 - April 2 NO SCHOOL Spring Break!
Husky Readers are Leaders!
Save the date for our family reading night, Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30pm on zoom. The whole family is invited! Families that participate in the reading kahoot trivia will have a chance to win Amazon gift cards. Roosevelt students that participate will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Can't wait to see you there!
Free Vision Screening Offered for Children Entering Kindergarten
Children must be screened by the first day of school. Parents please schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact Dianne Ferber at (248) 424-7071 or ferberd@oakgov.com for any questions or concerns you may have.Grade K Celebrating their 100th Day of School from the AM Cohort
Grade K Celebrating their 100th Day of School from the PM Cohort
Check out our Roosevelt Students analyzing characters in their stories!
4th Graders in Ms. Massie's class are using ramps to discuss potential and kinetic energy!
DEI Mantras Calendar for March
On the calendar, you will find the names of incredible young people who have changed the world. Please click the names listed and share the amazing stories of these young people with your students. I have listed one young person's name for each day of synchronous learning. These stories will provide proof that you can make a difference at any age.
I hope that you are enjoying the SEL Mantra Calendar. It is a great tool to use daily to help support our students' social and emotional needs. These mantras can be shared with students to build their self-esteem.
Grade K - Mrs. Larson's Class
WBSD FOOD SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
WBSD MEAL SERVICE PICK UP INFORMATION
No cost meals are available for curbside pick up to all children in the community.
Each child will receive:
- 7 breakfast and lunch meals.
- Please pre-order meals on the West Bloomfield School District Food Service page or at the linked order form.
Pick up sites:
- West Bloomfield HS main entrance (4925 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield)
- Pick-up day: Wednesday or by special arrangement
- Times: 11:30am-12:30pm or 3:30pm-4:30pm or by special arrangement
- Roosevelt Elementary main entrance (2065 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor)
- Pick-up day: Wednesday
- Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
WBSD Return to Learn Update from Dr. Gerald Hill
Dear West Bloomfield families,
During the West Bloomfield Board of Education’s Regular Meeting on Feb. 22, the Board voted to continue in our Hybrid Model of instruction for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
Hybrid Model through end of 2020-21
The Board made this decision after careful consideration of the logistics related to any potential changes to our instructional model at this point in the school year. The Board also reviewed stakeholder feedback data from our families, staff and students. Stakeholder feedback overwhelmingly favored staying the course with our current hybrid model which the Board took into consideration when making their decision.
This decision charts a clear path forward for our administrators, staff and most importantly, our students in families as we continue to strive for consistency in instruction and continuity of learning for all of our students. We recognize this plan may not represent the wishes of all stakeholders and we appreciate the perspectives and feedback of everyone who has taken the time to express their support and criticism of this decision.
At this stage of the school year and to a greater extent, the current global pandemic, determining a plan that will make every single stakeholder happy is an impossible task. We continue to make decisions with the health and safety of our students, staff and families as our guiding principle.
Looking Ahead
Now that we have a clear vision for what the remainder of the current school year will look like, we can begin to look ahead to fall 2021. At this point in our planning process, we anticipate returning to full in-person instruction, five days per week in all of our school buildings. We will of course continue to follow the best practices recommended by local, state and federal health officials and barring any unforeseen setbacks in our state’s continued response to COVID-19, we are eagerly anticipating another step towards normalcy with a more traditional looking school year in 2021-22.
While a return to normalcy is a welcomed thought for most, we do recognize that there will be staff, students and families that wish to remain in our remote only option for next school year as well. We will be continuing Lakers Online into the 2021-22 school year as an alternative for families who are not quite ready to return to in-person instruction. This includes the students who have excelled in this new approach to instruction, we wish to keep Lakers Online going for all who wish to learn remotely in 2021-22.
The Planning Begins Now
In order to ensure our buildings, including Lakers Online are staffed appropriately going into the summer and fall of 2021, we must get a clear idea of family enrollment preferences for the next school year. This includes whether or not families wish to have their students enroll in our in-person, five day per week model and which families prefer our Lakers Online alternative for next school year.
Our building administrators and counselor teams have already begun to communicate these options to families including what steps must be taken to make a selection for the 2021-22 school year. We encourage you to reach out to your building administrator(s) with questions related to the selection process.
- Elementary Planning Process - 2021-22
- Middle School Planning Process - 2021-22
- High School Planning Process - 2021-22
These selections must be made by Monday, March 15 to ensure an orderly transition from the 2020-21 school year to the 2021-22 school year for staff and families alike.
In order to help our families make the most informed decision possible for 2021-22, the district will be sharing a webinar on Monday, March 1 to outline the selection process and highlight the important information moving forward. This webinar will be emailed to families Monday evening and posted on our district website, www.wbsd.org.
Summary
Our district embarked on this instructional journey filled with unprecedented challenges nearly one year ago. In the past year, we have grown a great deal as educators, learners and caretakers and hidden in our toughest moments, are elements of growth that we must truly be proud of and celebrate.
While 2020 and 2021 have been fair from ideal, the spirit and resilience of the West Bloomfield School District community remains an example of what is possible when we work together. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you on Team WB and we appreciate your grace and understanding as we continue to navigate these uncharted waters together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerald Hill
Superintendent
West Bloomfield School District
West Bloomfield Operating Mileage Election May 4, 2021
Bloomfield Schools
Headlee Fact Card
District Planning May 4th ballot proposal - Headlee Restoration
The ballot proposal calls for a 2.0 mill increase in the non-homestead millage rate. This will raise the current non-homestead tax rate from it's current rolled back rate of 16.9544 to 18,9544 mills will protect the school district from future rollbacks.
This proposal seeks restoration of the non-homestead tax rate that was approved by voters in 2014.
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.
Additional Resources/Links:
FAQ - Headlee Restoration Frequently Asked Questions
Fact Card - Headlee Restoration Fact Card
Ballot Language - Headlee Restoration Ballot Language
Roosevelt Elementary
Email: ryan.west@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/Domain/13
Location: 2065 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor, MI, USA
Phone: 248.865.6629
Twitter: @WBSDHuskies