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School Update 11/5/2021
Principal Update - Mr. Spitzley
Doherty Families,
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on the two dates listed below. Early next week we will share a document that has all of the teacher sign-up genius links in the event that you haven't been able to sign up for a time yet.
- Tuesday, November 16th- Evening Conferences
- Friday, November 19th- Afternoon Conferences
Mantras
We have recently begun our digital announcements for our classes to view a few times a week. As a part of those announcements, we have been sharing the Mantra of the day. I'd like to share those with families so you are aware. This week we covered:
- Be the reason somebody smiles today!
- You don't have to be perfect to be amazing!
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Daniel Spitzley
Wednesday, November 10th is an Early Release Day, dismissal is at 1:17
Friday, November 19th is a Half Day of School
Art Class Website
Mrs. Hanifi has created a blog to showcase what students are learning in art class! Please take a moment to check out what your student(s) are learning!
Scholastic Book Fair
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
Shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair is a great way to support our Doherty iCenter.
50% of the sales comes directly back to our school, in the form of Scholastic Reward $$....
Last year we earned over $4000 in rewards!!! Thank you to our amazing families.
Click the interactive link above for all the specifics & feel free to email questions to: cindy.carson@wbsd.org
Thank you & Happy Reading!!!
Doherty Picture Re-Take Day
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU
Kids In Charge
Kids in Charge is beginning its 30th year of prevention programming in West Bloomfield Schools! The Kids in Charge (KIC) Program will begin this week in your child’s classroom. KIC is an on-going program throughout the school year(4 sessions in 1st grade and 5 sessions in 2nd – 5th grade). It is an elementary substance abuse education/prevention program provided by your School’s Physical Education Teacher.
Capturing Kids Hearts!
Our CKH theme for November is Teamwork!
What is Teamwork?
Teamwork is the ability to work in unity with others towards a common goal. For us to learn how to become team players, it is important that we learn to listen, encourage our peers, and allow and invite others to contribute their talents and skills.
Why focus on Teamwork?
- Teamwork improves communication: Teamwork helps us improve our verbal and non-verbal communication skills, conveying that we care and a relevant message.
- Teamwork builds interpersonal awareness: Growing a great team requires us to first build strong relationships through better understanding ourselves and others.
- Teamwork celebrates diversity. Teamwork thrives from diverse ideas that come from a mixture of different genders, cultures, expertise, experience, and problem-solving approaches.
Canvas Log in Instructions
SCHOOL TIMES
Start Time: 8:25 AM
End Time: 3:17 PM
** If you drop your child off in the morning, please know that the earliest you can drop off is 8:05 AM. Our doors do not open until 8:10AM.
** If you pick up your child in the afternoon, please know that our carline closes at 3:40 PM. After 3:40 PM, if your child is not picked up, he/she will be sent to Kids Klub. Kids Klub will charge their drop-in rate under these circumstances.
Absent Safeline
Changing Dismissal Plans
West Bloomfield's Do Not Photograph Form
W.B. Early Release Wednesdays!!!
Please mark your calendar, below are the Early Release dates for September and October.
November 10th
December 8
District News
Bus Tracker App Reminder
As a reminder, Durham Transportation, our district’s transportation partner, offers a helpful bus tracking app for West Bloomfield families. The Bus Tracker app is available for iOS, Android and web and allows families to track their student(s) bus along its route, to and from school.
Families will need to have their student(s) ID number(s) which are available in PowerSchool in order to log into the app and create an account. As a safety protocol, the Bus Tracker app will only allow families to see their student(s) bus route(s) only.
If you have any questions, please consult the Bus Tracker instructions and visit the Bus Tracker webpage on the Durham Transportation website for more information and to download the app.
We hope the use of the Durham Transportation Bus Tracker app will help better inform our families of slow downs and delays in the bus pick up and drop off times. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we navigate the first days of this new school year. We value the importance of consistency and safety in our transportation offering to families.
If you have any questions or would like more information, call our Transportation Offices at (248) 865-3680.
Blessings in a Backpack Application - 2021-22
If your child qualified for the Free and Reduced Meal Program last year or this year, s/he can also participate in the Blessings in a Backpack program. This program sends six non-perishable meals home each Friday of the school year. Its goal is to make sure that no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to you.
If your child is going to school Face to Face, s/he will get his/her bag of food at his/her local school. If your child is enrolled in Lakers on Line, please indicate that on the form and we will contact you on food pickup arrangements.
After the Bell Classes
Please see the attached flyers for additinal information and registration for two Community Ed after School offerings.
Young Rembrandts - Drawing Class- Mondays, Sept. 27th thru Nov 15th, from 3:17pm-4:27pm
Karate For Kids- Fridays, Oct 1st-Nov. 5th from 3:17pm-3:55pm
Math Pentathlon
K-7TH: Math Pentathlon
Strengthen Math Skills, Encourage Creative Thinking and Develop Problem Solving Techniques
BEGINS IN NOVEMBER!!! If you missed the Parent Info Zoom, CLICK HERE.
REGISTRATION INFO
Doherty Elementary Information
Email: daniel.spitzley@wbsd.org
Website: www.wbsd.org/doherty
Location: 3575 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 865-6020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DohertyFamilies/
Twitter: @SpitzleyDoherty