WBSD Weekly Update

Thank you to our wonderful students and staff for helping us celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange! We loved seeing your support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! #nochildshouldexperiencebullying

Interested in learning more about the Board of Education Candidates? Click here to watch individual Q&A videos. Thank you to the students at Oakland Early College for preparing, recording, and moderating the video interviews. All Board of Education Candidates were provided an opportunity for an interview.

Check out amazing performances from Lakers Express, the WBHS Orchestra, and the WBHS Band! Thank you to our students, Sheryl Hauk, Linda Trotter, Jesse Sacks, and John Verloove for their dedication to the arts.

West Bloomfield senior tenor saxophonist Alexander Pranis performed with the Detroit Civic Jazz Ensemble at Orchestra Hall under the direction of Wayne State professor, Vincent Chandler. West Bloomfield band students had the opportunity to learn from college students and professors at Eastern Michigan University High School Marching Band Day.

West Bloomfield High School's production of "Saint Joan" runs November 3-5, and WBSD Director Kristine Stephens, as well as actors Eme Duffield and R.J. Card II join the program to preview the big show and talk about what the theater means to them!

Math Pentathlon teaches and reinforces basic math concepts and skills, stimulates creative thinking, develops spatial and logical reasoning, and good sportsmanship. To view the Math Pentathlon Parent Info Meeting video, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yck75rj2

STARTING SOON! Please do not wait to register!!!
K-1: Starts December 8, on Thursdays at Gretchko 4:30-5:30 p.m.

2-3: Starts October 25, on Tuesdays at Gretchko 4:30-5:30 p.m.

4-5: Starts November 7, on Mondays at Scotch 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

6-7: Starts November 3, on Thursdays at WBMS 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2mwbyxhd

DECA is participating in a Community Service Project for MDA. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $800 to send one child to MDA summer camp this summer. Link to the donation page

On December 6, WBHS students will be participating in a day of service to furnish a home in Detroit for a family who has been homeless with Humble Designs. The goal is to raise $3,500. Link to the donation page

Get active…Community Education offers a wide array of enrichment and recreational classes for boys and girls. Check these out:

• WB Wrestling Club Grades K-8

• Youth Saturday Basketball Grades K-6

• NEW Saturday Basketball Grades 7 & 8

• Math Pentathlon Grades K-7
  
  

For more information and to register, visit https://wbsdec.ce.eleyo.com/

Book Lists

· Art Inside Out (Kids)

· Halloween (Kids)

· Spooky Reads (Teen)

Westacres Preschool Craft
Wednesday, October 26, 10 a.m. - noon

Westacres Branch

Ages 3-5

Join us for a fun craft at the Westacres Branch! No registration required.

Spooktacular Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, October 26, 6-8 p.m.

Westacres Branch

OR Saturday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Main Library
All Ages

Drop by the library to make Halloween crafts! Costumes are welcome. No registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Thursday, October 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Westacres Branch

Grades 6-12

If you enjoy playing D&D or you want to discover why it is popular, join us! Each month will feature an adventure filled with magic and treasures to be gained and enemies and challenges to overcome. New and experienced gamers are welcome. Dice and characters will be provided. No registration is required.

• Employment Opportunities
• GWB Historical Society Events
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation