WBSD Weekly Update

A HUGE shout out to Tammy Luty, WBHS parent and Francis "Buddy" Muylaert, WBHS Engineering Teacher for working with Fronius and ZF North America to secure a $1,000 grant that will benefit the HS STEAM & Robotics program. Great work!

WBSD honored several of our retiree's at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday, May 23! Thank you for your service and dedication to WB! Congratulations as you head into this new chapter of your lives! #oncealakeralwaysalaker

Jen Teal has been selected to serve as the new principal of Gretchko Elementary School. Jen has been an administrator for the past two years, serving as the principal of Bloomfield Virtual K-5 and the Associate Principal at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. Prior to that, she served as Instructional Coach and IB Teacher Leader for grades 4 through 8 in Bloomfield Hills.

Check out some of the WONDERFUL art created by our WBMS students! It is apparent that we have some impressive artists in WB!

West Bloomfield Parks & Rec will be using West Bloomfield Middle School (Abbott) for one year to house their WB Connect programming. Hear from Kyle Anderson, WBSD Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations and Jennifer Tucker, Executive Director at West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation.

Optimist Club of West Bloomfield Honored West Bloomfield Middle School SRO Officer Clevenger as a First Responder. Officer Clevenger has been instrumental in building meaningful relationships with the WBSD staff and students. WBSD is grateful for his service!

Drama 2 students at WBHS rose to the occasion to perform a children's play for Gretchko and Roosevelt students after being approached by Mary Ann Ayar, teacher at Gretchko. There was such disappointment after the annual winter children's show was cancelled. Mrs. Stephens and her class jumped at the opportunity to bring joy and theatre to the little ones. They showcased Alice by Lindsay Price, an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. in the WBHS auditorium. The laughter, silliness, drama, color, and characters in this production was something that the WB elementary students will never forget! Thank you to the Mansour Family! This field trip was sponsored by Mansour Memorial Foundation. Our Gabby loved to perform!

The Optimist of Keego Harbor hosted their student recognition at West Bloomfield Middle School (Abbott). Students that have gone above and beyond were recognized.

A community-centered event commemorates Juneteenth National Freedom Day in West Bloomfield is on June 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at West Bloomfield High School, this is a rain or shine event featuring music, kids games, storytelling, classic Corvettes, and performances by WBHS jazz band, visual arts, and drama students plus much more. The event is free and open to the public with dozens of vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs. Partners include WB Police and Fire, the WB Township Library, Henry Ford Health, and WB Parks & Rec. Refreshments donated by Busch's, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Panera.

If you are interested in volunteering, THANK YOU, and please complete the Volunteer Form

Learn more from Solstice Healing Arts Collective.

We would love to feature our WBSD 2022 senior class and their accomplishments with their own "Senior Spotlight" social media post. If you or your senior would like to be highlighted, complete this quick form: https://tinyurl.com/4chpcu98 Please be patient for your submission to appear.

Congratulations Class of 2022!

Book Lists

• Coping (Kids)
• Little Kids, Big Feelings – Emotion Management (Kids)
• Feelings Happen – Solutions to Anxiety and Worry (Kids)

Library Closed Memorial Weekend

The library is closed Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30. The Main Library material returns bins and Friends donation bins will also be unavailable over the weekend due to parking lot resurfacing.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Save the date! Celebrate the launch of the library’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program with a kickoff full of music, animals, games, and more for all ages. For all ages. This event may be canceled if there is inclement weather. To ensure a 4 p.m. completion time, the cut-off time for lines will be 3:30 p.m.. No registration required.