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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.
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
Are you passionate about supporting our schools, advocating for students, and connecting parent leadership across the district? The PTO Council (PTOC) seeks committed, collaborative volunteers to join the executive board for the upcoming school year.
Current grade 4 students and parents are invited to attend the Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection Night on Thursday, May 8 at Bloomfield Hills High School. Parents will accompany their child as they try each instrument to aid in the final fitting.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 will now be a half day of school for grades K-8 (BHHS remains a half day as previously planned). This change does not affect International Academy, nor Bloomin’ Preschools, nor Wing Lake Developmental Center.
All incoming kindergarten students and parents/guardians are invited to join us for Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, May 9. On this day, our current developmental kindergarten and kindergarten students do not have school.
Enrollment for Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten is now open! Please visit our Kindergarten enrollment page for more information.
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