WBMS Update: March 20, 2023
West Bloomfield Middle School Update
Whats Happening at WBMS: March 20-24
This week:
Monday, March 20th- RAP Author visit for pre-registered families
March 20-21 WBHS counselors pick up schedule requests (meeting with 8th grade students during the day)
Tuesday, March 21st:
Re-scheduled Band concert from the snow day 7:30 pm at WBMS
Wednesday, March 22nd:
March 22nd: National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm
Thursday, March 23rd:
Hot cocoa fundraiser before school starts
RDJ visit for 7th grade members
Volleyball game at WBHS (high school)
Friday, March 24th: PTO Bagel fundraiser before school**to volunteer at this event see link below
Volleyball staff vs students assembly
March 24th: WBHS Leadership applications are due-see below for details
Friday, March 24th - iCenter during lunch recess- 11:20-1:10
During I-Center Recess time: Career Day with parent volunteers sharing their job/career path
Students will select stations they are interested in learning about & talk with those parents.
March 27-31 Spring Break-no school for students
The April PTO meeting has been re-scheduled for May
April 12th: PSAT: full day for 8th graders, and afternoon half day for 7th and 6th graders more details to come soon
April 19th: DQ Blizzard fundraiser--see order flyer below
M-STEP for all grades will be April 25-26th. Please remind your students to bring corded (non-Bluetooth headphones if available)
Also, mark your calendars as we are fortunate to have Funding the Future coming to WBMS on April 28th for 8th graders. More information soon!
May 2: WBSD Bond Vote: https://www.wbsd.org/about-us/bond2023
May 3: Girls Lacrosse Middle School Night at WBHS more details soon
May 3: PTO Meeting at WBMS
June 1st: Fun day (all grades) more information to come soon
June 7-9th Middle School Art show (details to come)
More 8th Grade Dates:
May: Field Trip to Holocaust Memorial Center: May 17 and May 19 (details and permission slips coming after spring break)
June 5th: Cedar Point trip (more information about costs and times coming soon)
June 9th: 8th grade dance (evening event)
June 13th: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6pm at WBMS in the gymnasium
Fall 2023 Dates for rising/continuing middle school students:
August 22
6th grade orientation
students: 9-noon
parent meeting 7-8pm
August 23
7th and 8th grade
last names A-M
students: 9am-12, and 1pm-3
NEW student parent orientation Aug 23, 7-8pm
August 24
7th and 8th grade
last names N-Z
students: 9am-12, and 1-3pm
Athlete Night 7-8pm
Time between classes
We have also added music that lasts for one minute indicating that students have less than one minute left of passing time. We are hopeful that will help with students being on time to class.
On May 2, 2023, the West Bloomfield School District will have a bond initiative on the ballot:
- $148 million 3-series bond proposal
- Estimated ZERO net increase over 2022 debt millage rate
- Used for high-priority capital improvements - 2 new elementary buildings, STEAM/CTE space, multi-activity spaces, technology upgrades, and dedicated early childhood spaces
- Establishes a 10-year facility improvement plan
WBSD has ambitious aspirations for all of our students and it is our desire that the learning environments reflect this. For more information, please visit https://www.wbsd.org/about-us/bond2023
Ballots
On May 2, 2023, the West Bloomfield School District will have a bond initiative on the ballot. To read more about the bond, click here. To request early voting ballots please click here:
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Lost and Found
PSAT and M-STEP
As we plan for PSAT and MSTEP it is important that parents and students understand these rules for testing so certain devices can remain at home during these testing events
Prohibited Practices
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If a student has a cell phone or other non-test electronic device out at any point during a test session, that student’s test has been compromised and is to be invalidated due to prohibited behavior, even if the student did not use the cell phone or device.
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Students are not allowed to wear or access “wearable” technology (such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, Bluetooth headphones) during testing. If a student is wearing such a device during testing, that student’s test must be invalidated because the student has access to the device regardless of whether it was used or not.
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Even if a student has exited or submitted their test, they cannot use cell phones or other electronic devices in the testing room. If the student has exited/submitted the test and then accesses a cell phone/electronic device (including wearable technology), this constitutes prohibited behavior and the student’s test will be invalidated.
STUDENT CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING GUIDELINE
Students violating this guideline may be subject to discipline as outlined in the student handbook, Administrative Regulations and/or Board Policy.
Students in NJHS seeking volunteer hours:
Last Day for orders!
Spirit Wear Shop is now open!
Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team.
There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends.
Check out the shop details below.
OUR SHOP DETAILS
- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSMiddle
- Store Open From: March 3 - March 20, 2023
Safeline--call for absence and/or tardy
248-865-4482
The line is open 24/7
Absences must be excused within 24 hours of the date
Open to any middle school student! Intro to Lacrosse
Caddie Round Up
Summer positions available for ages 13 and up. Click on the links below for more information.
Orchard Lake Caddy Round-up Night
Forest Lake Caddy Opportunities
Please remind your students.....
1. be wearing their lanyard
2. have the agenda signed by the teacher with date and time (parents and teachers can easily see when and how often a student is leaving class)
Lanyards are 2$ in the office (we have given students 1-2 lanyards)
IDs are available in the office for $5 (we have given every student 2 at no cost)
Backpacks are not permitted to be carried unless the locker is broken or there are extenuating circumstances. Broken lockers should be reported to Mrs. Paige in the main office: jazmine.paige@wbsd.org
ONLY students with an assigned GYM class should be using a GYM locker. We will be cleaning out all other materials and placing it in lost and found
Lakers of the Week
Khloe McArthur, nominated by Mrs. Elias - Khloe has shown so much growth in her math abilities over the year. She works hard in class and is an asset to her teams. I am so proud of the strong math student she is becoming!
Finley Carter, nominated by Mrs. Losey - Finley is an amazing link student. He is amazing at creating relationships with his link, both in and outside of the classroom. He is always looking out and helping out his link in the hallways. I am so thankful for all the support Finley has given his links this year.
West Bloomfield Middle School Wrestling Finishes With 14 Top Four Placers!
This weekend WBMS traveled to Royal Oak High School for their last competition of the season. The Lakers took 26 wrestlers to compete in the League Tournament which consisted of eleven teams. The Lakers had 14 wrestlers finish in the top four, 7 of which took home gold medals! This was a great way to end such an amazing season. We would like to congratulate Bryan Valentin on finishing this season undefeated with a perfect record of 15-0, all of which he scored bonus team points!!
Gold Medal Winners:
Bryan Valentin
Carson Acree
Christian Zimnicki
Hunter DeGrand
Leath Hadeed
Bryce Coburn
Mauricio Rodriguez
Silver Medal Winners:
Achilles Spaulding
Cole Marshall
Eva Zimnicki
Christian Ausi
Bronze Medal Winner:
Josue Martinez
4th Place:
Aristotle Spaulding
Brett Coburn
This season was filled with tons of great wrestling and camaraderie. A special thank you to all of our amazing wrestling parents, none of this is possible without all of your support. We look forward to growing the WBMS wrestling program more and more each season, see you all next year!
GO LAKERS!!
March 13: West Bloomfield Middle School Wrestling Defeats Derby Middle School 78 – 63
The Lakers defeated Derby Middle School with a score of 78 – 63, in their final dual meet of the season. This was a great way to finish the dual meet portion of the season with a record of 6-2 overall. Leading the Lakers with two wins via pin was Kenneth Peterson Jr.
Also with wins in the day were:
Carson Acree
Cole Marshall
Nolan Coleman
Median Bamarhool
Eva Zimnicki
Leath Hadeed
Nicholas Voorhees
Christian Ausi
Hunter DeGrand
Bryan Valentin
Nathan Coleman
Jesus Gutierrez-Mosqueda
March 13th: Girls 7th Grade Green Volleyball beats Country Day 2 – 1
The girls lost the first set, but were doing a great job setting up their offense with some great sets by Delaney and some good hitting from Brynn and Julia, with some errors, it just was not enough to win.
The girls won the second set with some very good volleying by both teams, and some awesome plays by Myka, Kylah, and Madi.
With the game on the line the girls were able to continue their momentum from the end of the first set, through the second set, and with some great offense the girls were able to win the third set and the game.
Call for Youth Artists!
Call for Youth Artists!
Hot Works 20th Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is July 29 - 30, 2023. A unique and one-of-a-kind program invites young artists, ages 5-13 or grades K-8 to participate.
$250 awards include one $100 Best of Youth Art and three $50 Youth Art Awards of Excellence.
For more information click here.
Girls Robotics Event
Do you have a female student that wants to learn more about our middle school robotics program, and participate in a super fun off-season competition?
Our MS robotics group will once again be attending an all-girls off-season event this year. The event is on May 6th in Ann Arbor. Any interested female students can join our current group of young ladies, free of charge for this event. This offer is open to current middle school students, as well as rising 5th graders.
We will teach your student how to drive our robot/s, then let them operate them at the event. We will have 2 or 3 meetings in April to facilitate drivers training. If interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j4eRr8V5qseMNYPg6
Order your 2022-23 School Yearbook Today!
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/order/lookupjob?jobNumber=12959223
Yearbooks are not automatically included in school picture orders like elementary school.
Our yearbook is a hard cover book.
WBMS visits Gretchko Elementary School
Another great FLL Explore visit in the books! As part of the WBMS Robotics outreach initiative, the team visited a FIRST Robotics EXPLORE practice. Thank you for providing the peer-to-peer experience!
Be sure to check out the LakerBot event on Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. - noon. Robotics students from grades K-12 will be displaying their talents.
Parent Guidance
"WBSD has partnered with Parent Guidance.org to give parents free access to resources and helpful information. We have shared this information with our families. We hope that it will be useful for some of you as well!
ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
Students--how to sign up to see your counselor
The links are set up on the WBMS website.
Go to "Student Life"
Counseling
and click on the proper link to request an appointment.
If a parent needs to see a counselor, please make an appointment by emailing or calling the counselor first. They are not available for drop in meetings.
Community Resources
As we near spring break, the WBMS staff wants to make sure all of our families have access to the resources they may need. This is the Oakland County Community Resource Guide, which includes resources about topics including Abuse & Protective Services; Food Pantries, Clothing & Household; Healthcare Services; Housing Assistance; and Parenting & Pregnancy Resources.
211 (United Way) offers resources/connections for family support as well. Parents/adults can call, text, or email. Here is the link to the 211 website, which is searchable by topic. Additionally, see these 211 flyers in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Finally, here are some resources for Food Pantry/Supplies near WB/Oakland County.
SPRING BREAK CAMP
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Sunset Theatre Company presents Trolls World Tour
Sing - Act - Dance for ages 7 - 14
March 27 - March 31 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Scotch Elementary School
Click here for more information and to register.
Student Summer Experiences
Title: OSTC-SW Student Summer Experiences--click on link below to register
Date(s): June 26-29, 2023
Time(s): 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: 1000 Beck Road, Wixom, MI 48393
Cost: $25 per student
Camp Capacity: 15 per program area
Grade Level: Students entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2023
Questions? Please call 248.668.5600
Students entering the 8th or 9th grade for the 2023-2024 school year can get a head start with career technical education by enrolling in one of Oakland Schools Technical Campus - Southwest's exciting programs!
Automotive Technology
- Safety and fundamentals
- Tools and equipment
- General maintenance and Quick Lane Service
- Career outlook and growth opportunities for Maintenance/Quick Lane Service Tech
Health Sciences
- Vital signs
- Law and ethics
- Career exploration
- History of health care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Future of healthcare
Medium/Heavy Truck and Equipment
- Safety
- Heavy duty diesel engines
- Electronic controls on modern diesels
- High pressure, common rail fuel systems
- Career exploration
Cafeteria pricing
Middle School Breakfast: $1.50 Middle School Lunch: $2.95
See below for a list of prices for all alacarte (snack) items
Transportation: Bus Notes
If your student needs to ride a different bus home (or to a friend's house) a note must be dropped off in the main office before 1st hour, with a parent's signature. The note will be processed and can be picked up by the student during the day. The notes, authorized with a staff signature must be handed to the driver of the route. Students who do not have signed notes will not be allowed to ride a different bus.
My student needs help--what should I do?
Trusted Adults - Please encourage your students to utilize trusted adults in their schools. When we focus on relationship building, the culture of the school becomes one of inclusion and support where students feel comfortable confiding in trusted adults.
OK2Say - Michigan Student Safety Program - Report anonymous tips on criminal activity, potential harm, or threats using OK2Say. Call 855-565-2729.
Talk to Us - On our district website. This is a safe place to ask questions and report problems anonymously.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Provides 24/7 confidential support for those in distress and suicide prevention.
Mental Health Resources
WBSD has partnered with Parent Guidance.org to give parents free access to resources and helpful information. ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
If you know of someone experiencing grief or stress this season, please click here for tips and strategies.
March 14: West Bloomfield Middle School Wrestling Falls To East Hills Middle School 58 – 41
The Lakers hosted East Hills Middle School in their final home dual meet of the season. The home team would start hot winning 5 of the first 7 matches, however the visitors would rally to make it a very close dual meet. East Hills finished the comeback by taking the final 3 matches to win with a final score of 58 – 41. Leading the Lakers with an impressive 2 wins via major decision was Leath Hadeed.
Also with wins on the day were:
Eva Zimnicki
Bryan Valentin
Nathan Coleman
Christian Ausi
Aristotle Spaulding
Nicholas Voorhees
Medication at school
This includes, but is not limited to Tylenol, Tums, prescriptions, and Advil. Under no circumstances can a student be in possession of medication without the proper forms on file. Students possessing medication without the forms on file or distributing medication to other students will be subject to discipline following the district's Code of Conduct.
Your Middle School Administration Team
Jermaine Evans, Assistant Principal
Blaine McDowell, Dean of Student Services
Lisa Graff, Assistant Principal
West Bloomfield Middle School
Email: Lisa.Graff@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-middle-school
Location: 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-865-4480
Twitter: @WBMSAPGraff