WBSD Weekly Update

Today, WBSD swore in and welcomed two new members to the Board of Education. Join us in welcoming Wm. Art Holdsworth and Ashleigh Davis to the Board.

They will officially begin their terms in January, 2023!

Former WBHS 2018 graduate and current Oakland University student, Carley Kallen, presented to WBHS Engineering, CAD, and Architecture students. Students were able to try augmented reality and meet with professors about potential internship opportunities.

Our DECA students made a house a home for a mother and her five children who had been homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship. Prior to our arrival, the family had been in shelters, sleeping in blankets on the floor, and without any furniture.

With the dedication of our DECA students, the chapter, and the generosity of our community we were able to raise over $3,500 and provide our students the opportunity to do a day of service with Humble Design Detroit where we completely furnished a home for this family. Read more here.

That's called using the 4C's! Nice work DECA!

OEC students raised $740 for the Pulsera Project! The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit that educates, empowers, and connects Central American artists with students through the sale of colorful hand woven bracelets, or "pulseras."

Each pulsera is a one-of-a-kind work of art and comes tagged with the photo and signature of the artist who made it. The funds raised from the pulsera sales are used for scholarships, secondary education programs, healthcare, human rights issues, environmental projects, and social enterprises, in addition to providing employment for artisans in Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Way to go OEC!

• Stick to their usual routine as much as possible
• Make sure they get outside for exercise & fresh air
• Don't over schedule
• Take time for peace and quiet moments
• Remind them the holidays are about gratitude and kindness
• Manage sugar intake
  
  For more tools to support and empower your child's mental health, click here. If you know of someone experiencing grief or stress this season, please click here for tips and strategies.

WBHS Theatre hosted an amazing children’s play last week for our elementary school students. The little ones had so much fun taking the bus and watching the performance! Thank you, to all of the teachers for coordinating everything to provide a live theatre experience for our students.

The Lakers dominated in both duals, highlighted by strong performances from senior captains Corey Coleman (126), Nabeel Hashmi (144), Jason Onwenu (165), and Seth Weissman (190). Also, going 2-0 for the Lakers were Ralph Rogers (157), Zain Tariq (132), Chris Coleman (120), and Eden Jackson (113).

Congratulations to the team for starting 2-0!

West Bloomfield returns key players with aim of defending D1 title. This weekend they will face powerhouse South Bend Trinity from Indiana at the Best of Michigan Holiday Classic. Click on the photo to read the article.

Good luck, Lady Lakers!

The event will take place at West Bloomfield MIDDLE School in the Audeteria from 1 - 3 p.m.

1 p.m. - Short program featuring student talents

1:30 p.m. - Walk begins

2:15 p.m. - Refreshments available

We encourage you to participate in a variety of service projects and activities at the event including:

• Blessings in a Backpack – donate small cans of tuna and chicken and Kraft Mac & Cheese

• Lighthouse Pantry – donate Mac & Cheese, canned vegetables, non-perishable items, adult and child diapers, and baby formula

• Open Door Food Pantry – donate non-perishable foods and socks

• Book Donation – donate new or used K - 12 books for West Bloomfield students in need and Lighthouse

• Decorate Bookmarks

• Peace Rocks – decorate rocks with symbols of Peace. Make 2 and 1 will be placed in the terraces of WB Library or around a peace pole yet to be installed on the administrative grounds and 1 may be taken home

• Peace Mobile – submit designs that will be later painted on a “hippie-type” van which may have variety of uses.

• Bone Marrow Registry

WBSD is launching new Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards this year. The District will recognize:

-One Teacher AND one Support Person of the Year from each level: Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School

-One Teacher AND one Support Person that will represent the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the year at the District level

The District level Teacher of the Year will also be nominated for Teacher of the Year with Oakland Schools. Currently, Oakland Schools is not recognizing a Support Person of the Year. If that changes, this person will move on for nomination at that level.

Do you want to INTERN with a professional outside of school in your field of interest during 6th or 7th Hour? Volunteer Internship possibilities include: Legal, Political, Education, Business, Non-Profit or Community Organization Internships.

It is time to order your yard signs and celebration items!

Senior All Night Party Ticket - $115
Lawn Signs - $35

For more information and to surprise your senior during the holiday season, click here.

WXYZ (Channel 7) seeks your help in recognizing some of the exceptional educators within WBSD. Nominate a difference-maker today! A winner will be chosen monthly and will receive a $1,000 donation for their respective school or program, along with a $100 gift card to Happy's Pizza. Discover more and nominate a teacher or administrator as an exceptional educator.

Book Lists

· Calling All Curious Kids! (Kids)

· Winter Wonderland (Kids)

· Books with a Winter Theme (Teens)

Cookie Wars
Saturday, December 17 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
Get ready for some sweet competition! This cookie decorating competition for grades 6-12 will recognize winners for categories like “Best Representation of the Theme” and “Most Frosting.” Registration is required. Register at https://wblib.org/services/virtual_registration.php.

Saturday Youth Events

Main Library Youth Activity Center

The Main Library youth staff are now offering events on Saturdays! Drop by for weekly weekend fun. No registration is required.

Create Your Own Superhero: December 10 at 11 a.m., all ages

Winter Reading Activity Day: December 17 at 10 a.m., all ages

Do you have a newsworthy story to share? We want to share your wonderful stories with the rest of the community! Please share with us what is happening with your child(ren) and our staff. We would love to hear about your events and activities including awards, honors, good deeds, and accomplishments. Help us share your success stories in art, music, scholastics, athletics, drama, debate, and more. We look forward to sharing your news! Submit a story here.

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