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Way Elementary School
At Way Elementary, our guiding principles are:
- Prioritizing students' focus on learning over mere tasks
- Teaching for genuine understanding rather than rote knowledge
- Fostering deep learning strategies instead of surface-level memorization
- Encouraging independence over reliance on others
- Nurturing a growth mindset that values development over fixed abilities
Meet Way's Therapy Dog, Marge
Marge holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at Way School, where she has become an adored and cherished therapy dog. Her presence has been a constant source of joy and positivity, enriching the school community ever since she became a part of our family in the 2022-23 school year. A school therapy dog is a specially trained and certified dog that is brought into a school environment to provide emotional support, comfort, and various therapeutic benefits to students, teachers, and staff.
International Baccalaureate
We utilize inquiry-based instructional practices that build on children's natural curiosity and encourage students to use critical thinking skills, reflect on their learning and compassionately develop solutions for real-world problems.
Kindness Crew
Way initiated a 4th grade Kindness Crew, convening monthly to foster positivity and kindness through projects. Activities included crafting hidden encouraging notes in library books and creating paper quilt pieces showcasing family traditions for the school.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Bloomfield Hills food service department is excited to announce the continuation of our breakfast program for the 2024-25 school year! There will be no charge for breakfast, however an order must be placed in advance. The order form is included here.
Although this benefit is available to all 4- to 26-year-olds who are enrolled in the Bloomfield Hills Schools, applications will still need to be filled out for families with students in this age group that qualify. For example, if your household size is 4 people, and your annual income is $57,720 or less, please apply.
Kidz Zone is Bloomfield Hills Schools’ before and after school care program and is available at our four elementary schools. The Kidz Zone application window is May 20 at 6 p.m. to May 27 at 6 p.m. Families will receive notice of their application status the week of June 10. If an application is submitted following May 27, you will be placed on a waitlist and be notified of status within 10 business days of the application being received.
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