WBSD Weekly Update
Friday, September 16, 2022
PLEASE JOIN US TONIGHT 9/16 AT WEST BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
The West Bloomfield School District (WBSD) is thrilled to announce that the 11th Annual Family Fun Night will be held in conjunction with the 50-year golden jubilee celebration of West Bloomfield High School. The entire West Bloomfield community is invited to attend this free event filled with activities, prizes, and more! Attendees are encouraged to come for the fun and then stay to cheer on the West Bloomfield High School Laker football team as they take on Clarkston High School at 7 p.m. following Family Fun Night. Elementary and middle school students wearing spirit wear items are admitted into the game for free! See you tonight!
Transportation/Construction Update
GREAT NEWS!
Middlebelt Rd. Northbound and Southbound at Long Lake Rd. is now open. This should relieve a lot of the congestion on Orchard Lake Rd. and Long Lake Rd.
- West of Middlebelt is still closed but is scheduled to reopen on Sunday
- Cass Lake Rd. will re-open by late September
Road construction updates can be found here - Road Commision for Oakland County.
Board of Education Candidate Forum
If you missed the Board of Education Candidate Forum this week at West Bloomfield High School, click here to view the recording. Community members had the opportunity to pose questions to the candidates. The Candidate Forum was conducted by the League of Women Voters and students from Oakland Early College.
Civic Center TV "SPLASH LIVE"
Civic Center TV caught up with principal Eric Pace of West Bloomfield High School to hear how the new school year has kicked off, the 11th Annual Family Fun Night, and more! Click here to watch the video.
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS
WBSD understands that parents/families often have questions or concerns that need to be addressed. To prevent frustration and obtain the most effective outcome, WBSD asks that you follow the Chain of Communication sequence listed here on our website.
Many parent/family and community questions are easily answered by communicating directly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situation should first be addressed at the level the initial action was taken, with appeals moving on to the next level in the Chain of Communication. The most effective method of communication is via email and telephone is the next preferable way. We look forward to serving you more effectively in the future!
Welcome Ceremony
Congratulations to WBHS Student Ellery Gnesin
The Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University announced WBHS student Ellery Gnesin as a winner for a high school writing competition. Her entry, titled “Am I Really a Bat Mitzvah,” tells the story of her bat mitzvah that took place on Zoom due to COVID-19. Ellery received a cash prize of $500. Congratulations and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Community Partner Spotlight
Thank you, Lisa Berkey, Executive Director at the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, for orchestrating meaningful programs for our WBSD students and families!
Gretchko Elementary School
The Bucket-Filling Program visited Doherty, Gretchko, and Roosevelt. It is a positive attitude and behavior program for young learners. Thank you to Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition and sponsor, Vibe Credit Union.
Scotch Elementary School
Sponsored by LaFontaine Automotive, Mr. Peace is one of the top youth motivational and anti-bullying speakers for school aged children in the US. Mr. Peace visited Scotch, Sheiko, and Roosevelt this week.
Creative Crowns at WBHS
Theatre students showed off their hand-sewing skills in preparation for costuming their next performance titled, Saint Joan. Students crafted a one of a kind bedazzled crown.
Click here to view the Theatre page, upcoming workshops, and more!
Save the Date! WBEF Fundraiser
Casino Night 2023
NEW LOCATION: Farmington Hills Manor
Evening of Friday, February 3, 2023
Put the date in your calendar today!
Join us for a silent auction, raffle, live music, casino games, dancing, and so much more!
Youth Art Competition - Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
All students in grades K-8 are encouraged to enter original and personally handmade art that will be publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. For more information, click here. For an application, click here. Orchard Lake Fine Art Show will be in West Bloomfield on July 29-30, 2023.
Mark Your Calendar - Math Pentathlon Parent Zoom Meeting
Mark your calendar! Math Pentathlon uses problem-solving games to make math enjoyable for ALL! A highly motivational way for students to gain math fluency. We will be discussing the 2022-2023 season, meeting times, and answer any questions.
Join Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m.
https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/81939226717
Meeting ID: 819 3922 6717
County-Wide Caregivers Series: Tools to Support Youth Well-Being
Caregivers play one of the biggest roles in keeping youth safe and healthy. A key caregiver role is helping youth understand that their health and well-being—now and in the future—are not simply a matter of chance, but something that can be influenced by their actions.
October 2022 upcoming virtual/in-person events are being offered to parents/caregivers throughout Oakland County. Click here for topics and event information.
Register for any or all of the free sessions today to learn ways you can have meaningful discussions about health and wellness with your children.
Fall Offerings
Check out WBSD Community Education After the Bell and Saturday classes here. Current offerings: Sunset Theatre "SING!", Wave Soccer, Drawing with Young Rembrandts, Karate with True Martial Arts, Dodgeball with Teacher/Coach RJ Degrendel, Wrestling with Teacher/Coach Tom DeGrand and back by popular demand Saturday Youth Basketball with Teacher/Coach Jeremy Denha.
West Bloomfield Public Library
Book Lists
· History in the Making – Hispanic American History (Kids)
· Hispanic Heritage Month (Teen)
Summer Reading Survey
As the library wraps up its annual Summer Reading Program, staff are looking for feedback to help improve the program in future years. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/wb_sr22. Please respond by Thursday, September 22 to ensure your feedback is heard.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Celebrate with us by designing a bookmark showing why you love your library! Residents of all ages are welcome to register for a bookmark design kit. Completed bookmark designs must be submitted by September 30 for consideration. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place designs, and the 1st place winner’s design will be reprinted and distributed by the library.
Fall Youth Programs Begin Next Week!
Register now to save your spot for next week’s sessions of Move and Groove (ages birth-5 years), Positively Preschool (ages 3-5), & Terrific Tots (ages 1-3). Multiple sessions of Move & Groove and Terrific Tots will be offered at the Main Library & Westacres Branch. A Drop-In Afternoon Craft will also be available at the Westacres Branch for ages 3-10 on Monday, September 19 from 3-5 p.m.