Daily Announcements

Good Evening WBMS families,

This is just a reminder that if your student is attending the Cedar Point trip tomorrow, s/he must be in the school cafeteria by 6:30 am. This also includes chaperones.

At this point, we can no longer switch buses or groups. Thank you for your understanding.

If your 8th grader is NOT attending the trip, and is NOT coming to school please call the Safeline now to excuse the absence: 248-865-3672.

If you DRIVE your student (6th and 7th graders) to school and drop off in the carline, please try to wait until 7:15 am to drop off so we can get the field trip buses boarded and departed.

Thank you!

Hello and happy Friday!

Please click on this link for the latest information: https://www.smore.com/zvjyu

Below is information for 8th grade families (this information has been sent earlier in the week):

Today: Friday, June 10th 8th grade promotion and dance–students must be in the cafe at school at 5:30 pm. No later!  Dress is nice.

Monday, June, 13th: Cedar Point–all students and chaperones must be at school by 6:30 AM to secure their spot on the bus for the trip. We will leave and students and parents behind who are late. Students not attending should come to school or be called in as excused on the Safeline.

The last day of school for ALL students is Thursday, June 16th.

Good Sunday afternoon,

Does anyone think that these last few weeks are flying by? This is the newsletter from Friday, and I apologize for the delay.

I will be sending some additional information via email this week with details about upcoming events.

Click this link for the update: https://www.smore.com/608zs

Thank you!

Happy Friday--

Please click on this link to get information about things happening at WBMS:

https://www.smore.com/qbr6y

have a great weekend! see your student on Tuesday!

Good afternoon!

Charity week continues!

Today we raised over $500 for Helping Hands--thank you!

Tomorrow and Thursday support the DDR (Detroit Dog Rescue) with any of the following donations to your student's advisory class:

Items include:

• Clean, free from holes or defects, Fleece Blankets (please, no comforters, heated blankets, fitted sheets)

• Blue Buffalo Dry Adult Food (Chicken & Rice)

• Blue Buffalo Canned Dog Food

• Blue Buffalo Dry Puppy Food (Chicken & Rice)

• Blue Buffalo Canned Puppy Food

• Kirkland/Costco Dry Food (Chicken & Rice)

• Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein Dry or Canned Dog Food

• Zuke’s Training Treats

• Bully Sticks

• Beggin’ Strips Treats

• Beggin’ Skinny Strips Turkey Dog Treats

• Pup-Peroni Treats

• Jerky Treats

• Jif Creamy Peanut Butter

• KONG Easy Treat Dog Treat – Bacon & Cheese

• Kongs

• Stuffy Toys for Medium and Large dogs

• HP 952 Black and Tricolor Original Ink Cartridges

• Adaptil Spray

• Liquid Lysol Cleaner

• 42 Gallon Garbage Bags

• Heavy Duty Large Cable Tie-Outs

• 6ft Clip/Snap Nylon Leashes

• Martingale Collars (Small, Medium and Large)

• Freedom Harnesses (Medium, Large, XL and 2XL)

Friday, May 27th: Dance 6th and 7th hours: no tickets, only voluntary donations-we will also sell snacks (all proceeds donated)

A reminder that if you need to pick up your student early on Friday please do so before 12:45.

Thank you!

WBMS Families,

As we move through Charity week we will send daily reminders.  At the time of this email, we are still competing in the dodgeball tournament. (check out my Twitter feed for live streaming).

Tomorrow is HAT DAY. Students can bring $1 to school and donate it in Advisory class, and wear a hat for the day. Students donating $1 will get a wristband to clearly show they have permission to wear a hat for the day. All funds will be donated.

Also, rising 9th graders interested in playing football at WBHS: 

This Wednesday, May 25th 6PM-730PM  the coaches will host a parent meeting for rising football players, (we have teams for freshmen, JV and V)

This meeting is in person at the HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA.

Friday is the dance during 6th and 7th hours. In preparation for the holiday weekend, if you are planning to pick your student up early from school, please do so before 12:45 so the process is efficient.

And finally:

May 23, 2022

 Dear Parent/Guardian, 

We are writing to update you regarding the latest positive COVID-19 cases at West Bloomfield Middle School.   These cases will remain out of school according to the Oakland County Health Division COVID19 Isolation Guidelines.   Please see the chart below regarding positive student COVID cases that were in attendance at school during the 48-hour time period in which they could have potentially spread COVID.  Per the health department recommendations, letters are only drafted for those positive cases which create additional exposures within our buildings. For the complete list of COVID-19 related positive and probable cases, please visit www.wbsd.org/covid-19 and review our COVID-19 dashboard. There you will find a week by week breakdown of all of the cases in the West Bloomfield School District.

Grade Level	Number of Reported Positive Cases
6th	2
7th	0
8th	0
Staff Members	0

COVID- 19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. People who are not up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination, those who are immunocompromised, and people with certain health conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and hospitalization.  

As a reminder, based on Oakland County Health Department Guidelines, we are no longer conducting contact tracing within the school.   We will continue to rely on our layers of prevention strategies, including masks, social distancing (when possible), and reminders of hand washing.  

Please help us prevent the spread of COVID by watching your child for any symptoms of COVID-19 and keep them home if symptoms arise. If your child does develop symptoms, please have your child tested for COVID-19.  If your child tests positive, please inform the school immediately.  Keep your child at home for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms, they are fever-free without fever reducing medication, and symptoms have resolved.   If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your health professional or Nurse on Call at (800) 848-5533 and consider making arrangements to have that individual tested.  

We highly encourage all individuals 5 years of age or older to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This extra mitigation strategy helps ensure a safer learning and working environment for all of our students, staff and families. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 health and safety recommendations from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whether you are vaccinated or not:

• Cleaning your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Putting physical distance between yourself and other people.

• Covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others.

• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently-touched objects and surfaces daily. 

For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Oakland County Health Division website at oakgov.com/covid. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, 

Lisa A. Graff

Assistant Principal

Hello! We hope you are having a great weekend!

The 8th grade dance is coming up soon, and if you would like to donate something please check out this link:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849A4AD2BA3FD0-8thgrade2

Just a few reminders about the week ahead:

Charity week:

Monday: After school Dodgeball: only students who are officially registered on a team may stay after for this event (parents are welcome to come and watch from the bleachers).

Tuesday: Students can bring $1 and wear a hat for the day. The $1 will be exchanged in Advisory class for a wristband which will let all staff know which  students are allowed to wear hats. All money collected will be donated.

Wednesday and Thursday:  Advisory competitions: which Advisory class can collect the most: donations for DDR (Detroit Dog Rescue) see the last newsletter or DDR website for a list of items.

Friday: 6th and 7th hour we will host a dance. Admission is FREE but we hope to collect donations and sell snacks to raise and donate additional funds. Students who do not want to attend the dance, will get a Sign Up Genius Link to sign up for another activity during these 2 class hours. Only students who have fewer than 10 tardies and NO referrals during the month of May will be invited.  If you are planning to pick your student up from school early on this day, please do so before 12:45 pm otherwise there may be a delay in signing out early.

CoVID update:

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

We are writing to update you regarding the latest positive COVID-19 cases at West Bloomfield Middle School.   These cases will remain out of school according to the Oakland County Health Division COVID19 Isolation Guidelines.   Please see the chart below regarding positive student COVID cases that were in attendance at school during the 48-hour time period in which they could have potentially spread COVID.  Per the health department recommendations, letters are only drafted for those positive cases which create additional exposures within our buildings. For the complete list of COVID-19 related positive and probable cases, please visit www.wbsd.org/covid-19 and review our COVID-19 dashboard. There you will find a week by week breakdown of all of the cases in the West Bloomfield School District.

Grade Level	Number of Reported Positive Cases
6th	0
7th	0
8th	0
Staff Members	2

 

 COVID- 19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. People who are not up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination, those who are immunocompromised, and people with certain health conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and hospitalization.  

As a reminder, based on Oakland County Health Department Guidelines, we are no longer conducting contact tracing within the school.   We will continue to rely on our layers of prevention strategies, including masks, social distancing (when possible), and reminders of hand washing.  

Please help us prevent the spread of COVID by watching your child for any symptoms of COVID-19 and keep them home if symptoms arise. If your child does develop symptoms, please have your child tested for COVID-19.  If your child tests positive, please inform the school immediately.  Keep your child at home for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms, they are fever-free without fever reducing medication, and symptoms have resolved.   If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your health professional or Nurse on Call at (800) 848-5533 and consider making arrangements to have that individual tested.  

We highly encourage all individuals 5 years of age or older to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This extra mitigation strategy helps ensure a safer learning and working environment for all of our students, staff and families. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 health and safety recommendations from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whether you are vaccinated or not:

• Cleaning your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Putting physical distance between yourself and other people.

• Covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others.

• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently-touched objects and surfaces daily. 

For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Oakland County Health Division website at oakgov.com/covid. 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

 Sincerely, 

Lisa A. Graff

Assistant Principal

Happy Friday--please click the link below for many important updates, including end of year activities, deadlines, and MORE!

https://www.smore.com/qxvz6

Have a great weekend!

Last day to turn in 8th grade field trip permission forms to cedar point is tomorrow, Friday, May 20: cedar point permission slip 2022.pdf 

May 19, 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

We are writing to update you regarding the latest positive COVID-19 cases at West Bloomfield Middle School.   These cases will remain out of school according to the Oakland County Health Division COVID19 Isolation Guidelines.   Please see the chart below regarding positive student COVID cases that were in attendance at school during the 48-hour time period in which they could have potentially spread COVID.  Per the health department recommendations, letters are only drafted for those positive cases which create additional exposures within our buildings. For the complete list of COVID-19 related positive and probable cases, please visit www.wbsd.org/covid-19 and review our COVID-19 dashboard. There you will find a week by week breakdown of all of the cases in the West Bloomfield School District.

Grade Level	Number of Reported Positive Cases
6th	1
7th	0
8th	0
Staff Members	0

COVID- 19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. People who are not up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination, those who are immunocompromised, and people with certain health conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and hospitalization.  

As a reminder, based on Oakland County Health Department Guidelines, we are no longer conducting contact tracing within the school.   We will continue to rely on our layers of prevention strategies, including masks, social distancing (when possible), and reminders of hand washing.  

Please help us prevent the spread of COVID by watching your child for any symptoms of COVID-19 and keep them home if symptoms arise. If your child does develop symptoms, please have your child tested for COVID-19.  If your child tests positive, please inform the school immediately.  Keep your child at home for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms, they are fever-free without fever reducing medication, and symptoms have resolved.   If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your health professional or Nurse on Call at (800) 848-5533 and consider making arrangements to have that individual tested.  

We highly encourage all individuals 5 years of age or older to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This extra mitigation strategy helps ensure a safer learning and working environment for all of our students, staff and families. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 health and safety recommendations from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whether you are vaccinated or not:

• Cleaning your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Putting physical distance between yourself and other people.

• Covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others.

• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently-touched objects and surfaces daily. 

For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Oakland County Health Division website at oakgov.com/covid. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, 

Lisa A. Graff

Assistant Principal

No Track practice today: May 18th

May 18, 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

We are writing to update you regarding the latest positive COVID-19 cases at West Bloomfield Middle School.   These cases will remain out of school according to the Oakland County Health Division COVID19 Isolation Guidelines.   Please see the chart below regarding positive student COVID cases that were in attendance at school during the 48-hour time period in which they could have potentially spread COVID.  Per the health department recommendations, letters are only drafted for those positive cases which create additional exposures within our buildings. For the complete list of COVID-19 related positive and probable cases, please visit www.wbsd.org/covid-19 and review our COVID-19 dashboard. There you will find a week by week breakdown of all of the cases in the West Bloomfield School District.

Grade Level	Number of Reported Positive Cases
6th	0
7th	1
8th	0
Staff Members	0

COVID- 19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. People who are not up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination, those who are immunocompromised, and people with certain health conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and hospitalization.   

As a reminder, based on Oakland County Health Department Guidelines, we are no longer conducting contact tracing within the school.   We will continue to rely on our layers of prevention strategies, including masks, social distancing (when possible), and reminders of hand washing.  

Please help us prevent the spread of COVID by watching your child for any symptoms of COVID-19 and keep them home if symptoms arise. If your child does develop symptoms, please have your child tested for COVID-19.  If your child tests positive, please inform the school immediately.  Keep your child at home for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms, they are fever-free without fever reducing medication, and symptoms have resolved.   If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your health professional or Nurse on Call at (800) 848-5533 and consider making arrangements to have that individual tested.  

We highly encourage all individuals 5 years of age or older to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This extra mitigation strategy helps ensure a safer learning and working environment for all of our students, staff and families. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 health and safety recommendations from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whether you are vaccinated or not:

• Cleaning your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Putting physical distance between yourself and other people.

• Covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others.

• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently-touched objects and surfaces daily. 

For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Oakland County Health Division website at oakgov.com/covid. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, 

Lisa A. Graff

Assistant Principal

May 16, 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

We are writing to update you regarding the latest positive COVID-19 cases at West Bloomfield Middle School.   These cases will remain out of school according to the Oakland County Health Division COVID19 Isolation Guidelines.   Please see the chart below regarding positive student COVID cases that were in attendance at school during the 48-hour time period in which they could have potentially spread COVID.  Per the health department recommendations, letters are only drafted for those positive cases which create additional exposures within our buildings. For the complete list of COVID-19 related positive and probable cases, please visit www.wbsd.org/covid-19 and review our COVID-19 dashboard. There you will find a week by week breakdown of all of the cases in the West Bloomfield School District.

Grade Level	Number of Reported Positive Cases
6th	3
7th	1
8th	1
Staff Members	3

 COVID- 19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. People who are not up-to-date on COVID19 vaccination, those who are immunocompromised, and people with certain health conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and hospitalization.  

As a reminder, based on Oakland County Health Department Guidelines, we are no longer conducting contact tracing within the school.   We will continue to rely on our layers of prevention strategies, including masks, social distancing (when possible), and reminders of hand washing.  

Please help us prevent the spread of COVID by watching your child for any symptoms of COVID-19 and keep them home if symptoms arise. If your child does develop symptoms, please have your child tested for COVID-19.  If your child tests positive, please inform the school immediately.  Keep your child at home for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms, they are fever-free without fever reducing medication, and symptoms have resolved.   If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your health professional or Nurse on Call at (800) 848-5533 and consider making arrangements to have that individual tested.  

We highly encourage all individuals 5 years of age or older to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This extra mitigation strategy helps ensure a safer learning and working environment for all of our students, staff and families. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 health and safety recommendations from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whether you are vaccinated or not:

• Cleaning your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Putting physical distance between yourself and other people.

• Covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others.

• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently-touched objects and surfaces daily. 

For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Oakland County Health Division website at oakgov.com/covid. 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, 

Lisa A. Graff

Assistant Principal