Brandon High School held their 2014 graduation at Meadow Brook Theater and it was a classy affair with plenty of singing and the orchestra band including performances by the outgoing seniors. The complete graduation story photo album can be found at the links below.
Most districts know in theory that working with strategic business partners that educate students in practical ways learned far beyond the classroom are important. It paves the way for students to learn how the real world works and they can then apply the skills into their lives and the lives of the learning community. This is the case in an article written by John Turk of the Oakland Press at Sheiko Elementary in the West Bloomfield School District.
West Bloomfield Twp. elementary students graduate from nutrition program out of partnership with Henry Ford Hospital
Students in the West Bloomfield “Chef for a Day, Farmer for a
Day” program walk in the Henry Ford Hospital Ravitz Atrium and receive
diplomas to celebrate their completion of the program. Photo submitted
by Dr. Ken Wolf
About 600 West Bloomfield elementary students donned a different
type of graduation cap this week to celebrate their participation in a
year-long program geared towards nutrition awareness: A chef’s hat.
The program — called “Chef for a Day, Farmer for a Day” — was
created in Sept. 2013 by Sheiko Elementary, the West Bloomfield School
District and Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital to help reduce
childhood obesity, said program representatives.
Sheiko Elementary students learned about life cycles, healthy
eating, and more through the program, which was based on national
standards, while staying within the school district’s curriculum.
Specifically, students visited Henry Ford doctors, watched
hospital chefs prepare food at the school, and even saw organic foods
being grown at Henry Ford’s hospital-based, 1,500-square-foot greenhouse
— the first of its kind in Michigan.
At a commencement ceremony Wednesday in the hospital’s Ravitz
Atrium, West Bloomfield Schools Superintendent Gerald Hill said the
school’s 5-2-1-0 Wellness program — each number denotes how many fruits
and vegetables to eat, how many hours to watch television and exercise
and to limit sugar intake — is a valuable tool for adults and children,
“and one that the students should share with other family members and
friends.”
The program helped students achieve that goal, as many were
encouraged to be teachers to their classmates and families on new eating
behaviors, food choice selections and exercise patterns.
To read more in the online Oakland Press, click here.(vvv)
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NEW ORLEANS -- There was a talent show at the White House
Tuesday, and the first lady was right in the middle of it. The
performers go to troubled schools that have added the arts to their core
curriculum to try to turn them around.
Many schools tell you they teach across the content areas but in reality, they only play lip service to this.
"It's
not just to have a music education class, you know, during the school
day or after school," says Ron Gubitz, the elementary school principal.
"But it's actually to use the music and use visual arts and use theater
to teach core content."
Students from the Renew Cultural Arts Academy perform at the White House talent show.
CBS News
With
the new curriculum, the school has seen a 20 point rise in standardized
tests over five years -- plenty of room for improvement, but enough to
earn recognition from the White House. Renew is one of the Turnaround
schools granted funding to hire more arts teachers, tripling the time
kids spend learning the arts.
"We've been doing that work to set a
template so that any school sees that it's possible to do this," says
actress Alfre Woodard, who volunteers at the school. "Enrollment stays
steady, or it goes up, behavioral problems go down and the culture of
the schools are transformed."
It's transformed sixth-grader Jarred Gray.
The Riverside Elementary Community held their annual Spring Carnival
Fundraiser and the PTO is now able to fund more student programs. Ms.
Grambush, several staff members and parent volunteers all helped the
students.
Waterford Kettering tennis against KLAA crossover opponent Milford tangled recently in tennis action. The beautiful courts were the backdrop to a bright future. Media Network produced high school tennis action for the first time ever. In the two interviews below, we find out about the next phase of Kettering tennis Dan Madden and meet Jr. tennis player Rachel Kunz and Milford's Valerie Russell. https://vimeo.com/95745229 The broadcast will be on Media Network and you can find the schedule on TV-10.
Brandon High School held their 2014 graduation at Meadow Brook Theater and it was a classy affair with plenty of singing and the orchestra band including performances by the outgoing seniors. The complete graduation story photo album can be found at the links below. 
The Riverside Elementary Community held their annual Spring Carnival
Fundraiser and the PTO is now able to fund more student programs. Ms.
Grambush, several staff members and parent volunteers all helped the
students. 
Waterford Kettering tennis against KLAA crossover opponent Milford tangled recently in tennis action. The beautiful courts were the backdrop to a bright future. Media Network produced high school tennis action for the first time ever. In the two interviews below, we find out about the next phase of Kettering tennis Dan Madden and meet Jr. tennis player Rachel Kunz and Milford's Valerie Russell.
