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SUPERINTENDENT

March 1, 2023

SUPERINTENDENT March 1, 2023

FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Superintendent Ben Mainka
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NCSD Families,

It is hard to believe that it is March already and that we are seeing unseasonably warm weather. One of my favorite parts of this month is the intense focus everywhere on reading and developing a love of reading. I hope that all of you will join our district and our staff as we place an emphasis on the lifelong pursuit of developing our passion and love for reading. The research has shown that people who read on a regular basis have a larger vocabulary, improved ability to reason and evaluate situations, and even show signs of improved mental health. While reading will help our students academically, it also provides them a lifelong skill that can benefit them in ways well beyond their school careers. Each building will be having celebratory activities and there will be many guest readers in your children's classrooms over the course of the next month. Our HS students are going to be reading to our elementary students as well, and it will be a great month to celebrate literacy. I have a few updates to share for this month, but I hope you take the time to read the articles below about a small number of the many activities we have going on in the district:

  1. 2024-2025 Kindergarten Information Night - District and building leaders, alongside our teachers, have developed a kindergarten program that will positively benefit our youngest students and enhance our existing kindergarten programs. You likely received a flyer a couple weeks ago in the US mail announcing this program and that we will be hosting an informational night. If you have a future kindergarten student who will be starting school with us this next year, please join us on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00 PM, in the Novi High School auditorium to learn more about our exciting program offerings!

  2. NCSD New Wellness Center - Novi has another exciting opportunity and that is to develop a district-wide Wellness Center that will offer a variety of resources to support students, families, and staff. This opportunity comes after the Novi Community School District was allocated $1,000,000 from the State of Michigan. Over the past few months, a Wellness Center Planning Committee consisting of teacher, ancillary staff, building and district leaders, students, parents and community partners has engage in the preliminary planning process. NCSD invites you to complete the following survey, which will help inform the next steps in the planning process. Please provide your input by Friday, March 1.

    Additionally, you are welcome to join us on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm, in the Novi High School Auditorium, where we will be holding a town Hall for all who are interested in learning more. There will be a short presentation about the plans for the NCSD Wellness Center as well as an opportunity for district leadership to answer questions. In an effort to maximize our time that evening and answer as many community questions during our time together, it would be helpful for you to submit those questions by Friday, March 8th. Your questions will also guide the creation of an FAQ document, which will be located on the district website and updated as planning continues over the next few months. You can submit questions here.

  3. Courageous Curiosity Podcast - We have started recording our second season of the Courageous Curiosity Podcasts! Thank you for those of you who have checked it out! Our first two episodes of Season 2 are now live and available. You can check out our latest episode, "Why Are Parent Volunteers so Important?" on our YouTube channel. Our episodes will now be released more consistently the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

  4. State of the School Event - We are busy planning for our 2nd Annual Novi Community School District State of the School Event. We will have informative break-out sessions that will include topics of interest to parents and community members. We will showcase our buildings, programs, and community support partners throughout the atrium area. We will also have a full dinner available for everyone who attends. There will be lots of food, fun activities for all ages, and childcare will be available, and the opportunity to learn more about our many student opportunities that we offer here in Novi! Please save the date, May 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in the Novi High School Auditorium!

Go Wildcats!


Ben Mainka, Superintendent
Novi Community School District

DISTRICT-WIDE PARTICIPATION FOR WISH WEEK (March 11-15)

Members of the Novi High School Student Council Executive Board met with administrators in February hoping to expand the annual Wish Week activities district-wide from March 11-15.


While they acknowledged it may not be possible to duplicate all of the high school fundraising efforts at the lower levels, they encouraged principals to consider fundraising opportunities like pie-a-teacher day, coin donations or participating in spirit days.


Novi High wants to raise $20,000 to send two students to Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.


“Last year we raised over $17,000, so we felt we just wanted to extend it a little more,” said Student Council advisor Rachel Schypinski. “When we talked to Make-A-Wish, they said $10,000 usually covers a Disney trip. So we were like, ‘Okay, let’s try to do two.’ There’s a few challenges.”


At the HIgh School there are a number of activities scheduled for their shortened week (no school for students 7-12 on March 11).


Students who buy a Wish Week T-shirt could get into the High School’s Staff vs. Student basketball game for free after school on March 15.


High School students could also make donations to buy Wish Stars during second hour classes, attend a Pancake Breakfast, attend a Major VI concert or participate in pie-a–teacher.


The Spirit Days created by the High School for district-wide participation are:


  • Monday, March 11: Pajama Day

  • Tuesday, March 12: Wildcat Pride (wear Green and White)

  • Wednesday, March 13: It’s A Small World (wear a country’s colors or cultural clothing)

  • Thursday, March 14: Disney Day (dress as your favorite character, show, movie or experience)

  • Friday, March 15: Blue Out (wear blue to show support for Make-A-Wish Foundation)


“I remember doing the spirit days when I was in elementary school and they were always really fun,” said sophomore Student Council member Anika Patel. “Something like this, I would definitely participate in.”


“I think it’s just fun to have a goal at the end and know all the work you’re putting in, the money you’re donating is going somewhere good.”

RIVALS WEEK WIN

Novi’s comeback Rivals Week win over Northville began with an Awkward Pause.


Student Council realized that despite winning in spirit days and lunchtime activities against the Mustangs, they were drastically behind in donations with one day remaining.


Perhaps it was fitting that their discussion happened during a meeting for Awkward Pause, a social-issue based theatre troupe. The improvisational spirit of the group resulted in a game plan on Friday that worked to perfection.


Arushi Singh was one of the main catalysts for change. She ran around tables during lunches and classrooms asking people to donate their spare change.


Her goal was to raise about $420 that could then be used to buy the donations – new socks, deodorant or other personal items – that were sought for Special Olympics Michigan.


”I got to school early so I could print out a sign in the library to carry around from class to class,” Singh said. “So my outfit was basically a printed sign, two pencil boxes I took from the theatre classroom, a cowboy hat I borrowed from the theatre costume room, green glasses from my field hockey season, and my varsity jacket.


“I looked legitimately crazy but I realized how amazing our school community was when people weren't scared of me sprinting at them with a pencil box.”


Within a few hours, Singh was optimistic that Novi would come back to beat their rivals.


“By 10 a.m., I had $390 in my pencil box,” she said. “I really could not believe it. After a whole day of sprinting between lunch tables and classrooms, combined with other StuCo members asking around in their classes, we somehow amassed $1,400, which is just absolutely crazy.”


That turned into a massive amount of donations for Novi. Collectively, Novi and Northville raised over $16,000 and donated 5,336 pairs of socks, 2,299 chapsticks and 1,048 deodorants to the Healthy Athletes Special Olympics Michigan program.


Members of StuCo brought home the inaugural Jack Crawford Baseline Bell award which will now go to the Rivals Week winner. Novi’s win avenged a loss from 2023, the first year the schools’ leadership groups created the Rivals Week competition.


Yutian Yin said her favorite memory from Rivals Week was counting up everything Friday afternoon in Mrs. James’ room.

“It was just so satisfying and so exhilarating to see how much money we had raised and see that number translate directly into numbers of chapstick, deodorant, and socks we bought,” Yin said. “While there are so many awesome parts to this week, I think being able to see the difference we've made collectively as a school is the best reward.”


Another fun memory Yin had was seeing Arushi running around with her paper sign and Cowboy hat.


“I just cracked up,” Yin said. “Seeing her running around with so much determination just made me so proud that Novi Student Council has someone like her on the team. It made me want to work harder when it comes to Wish Week!”


NOVI SINGER EARNS OUTSTANDING SOLOIST

Bella Houchins, a Novi High junior, won outstanding soloist honors at the 2024 ICHSA Midwest Quarterfinal on February 10 at Ann Arbor Skyline. Houchins also helped Novi High finish third in the One Act state finals at Wayne State.


On earning outstanding soloist honors: “My instant reaction was honestly tears. It didn’t really feel real. It felt like I had to go up because they called my name, not because I had fully realized what just happened. Everyone around me was cheering and screaming, and a few hands even shoved me forwards. Back in our room, Jill had hugged me so hard my chest hurt for a bit.”


On what the recognition means to her: “It really means a lot to me. I honestly never once thought I would get this award. A lot of my friends told me I sounded good, sure, and some even told me that they really thought I would win it. I never actually believed it myself. I went into the competition with the mindset that I always do— ‘Don’t be scared. You’re gonna do your best, and all those people are going to remember what you did.’

“And to be entirely honest with you, I ended that performance completely thinking that I had just ruined my chance at the award. From what I could hear, I didn’t think I sounded good. Winning really just made me feel like all the work I’ve put into singing has been worth something. I’ve been singing since I was a little kid, and to think about where I started versus where I am now is a surreal experience.”


On how Novi teachers, staff, and peers have helped her grow as a singer and performer: “My music teachers, first and forefront, are a large part of why I’m here. I’ve been very much partial to music since elementary school. That was the only special that I really ever looked forward to. Those teachers always talked music with me when I wanted to, and they really fostered that passion that little me had. Mrs. Schurig especially is someone that I very much look up to. A large reason that I’ve thought about music education is because of the environment her classroom has. She’s such a caring person, and her room is somewhere I just feel safe. She always gives honest feedback whenever needed, and cares for us all like a mom. I just cannot thank her enough.


“My friends, also, are a large reason why I’m where I am. Every time I post a short cover on my Instagram and my comment section is just the same few people hyping me up (they know who they are), it just makes me smile. I’ve been told many times that I am my own biggest critic, so my friends telling me that they genuinely liked a performance of mine kind of keeps my own critique in balance. They’re just such great people, and I just want them all to know that I really value all of what they’ve brought into my life.”


On post-high school plans: “To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what my plan is. I would love to go into music to some degree, but whether that would be in education or performance, I have no idea. Maybe both. I just know that music is something I’ve been passionate about since I was really young, and I would love to pursue it in the future.”


On favorite memories of Novi Choir: “I have a lot of favorite memories from choir. One of those is definitely the time we performed in the most gorgeous church I’ve ever seen when we went to Chicago last year. But some of my other favorites are when underclassmen come up to me after a concert and say, ‘You guys were so good!’ They always say it with this kind of awe. It just makes me feel great knowing that all these younger people see what our program has to offer and are just genuinely passionate about this kind of stuff. The little moments after concerts are always great.”


On playing Richard Nixon in the One Act play: “Playing Richard Nixon, or ‘Tricky Dick’, was definitely not like anything I’ve done before. For one thing, I’ve never played a real person. For another, I’ve never had to trip and fall, get water sprayed on me, and get corn starch thrown on my face all in about 30 seconds. It was also just very ridiculous overall, and I had a lot of trouble trying not to break. I was Ursula in The Little Mermaid at The Hawk in Farmington Hills right before we started Every US Election, so that was for sure a crazy jump.

“I usually end up with comedic relief roles, but Nixon honestly had a lot of room for me as the actor to just be comedic to a degree that I don’t usually see. I definitely had fun doing that show every night. “


On why she enjoys the performing arts: “I enjoy singing and performing just because it feels kind of like an extension of myself. Vocal music is just such a beautiful art that is just a lot of fun to listen to and participate in. And I love performing generally because it just feels like letting go of the rest of your life for a bit and focusing on entertaining people. I like to make people actually feel during my performances, whether that’s making them laugh or making them cry. I enjoy performing for the joy I personally get out of it, but I also always keep my audience in mind when I do so.”


On advice for parents with younger children who have similar interests: “My advice would just be to care and show interest. To be there for them. To show up to all of their performances and cheer them on. You need to let them know that their interest is valid. Especially in Novi, being interested in the arts for your future can feel a bit isolating. A lot of people here are interested in careers like business, med, and engineering, and I don’t know a whole ton of people planning to go into the arts in college. It can be kind of hard to feel separated from people in that way. Your support can mean the absolute world. If your child is interested in the arts, not even just as a career, there are all sorts of great opportunities you can find. Interlochen and Blue Lake are right here in Michigan, and Blue Lake has been an absolutely incredible experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Letting your kids participate in the arts provides them with such invaluable experiences that I don’t know if you could find anywhere else.”

STUDENT COUNCIL STANDOUT

Kareena Ashok won the "Michigan Student Voice" competition at Student Council Regionals. She gave a presentation on "The Truth Behind the A+."


After students presented their timed presentations, each school voted on who should represent the region at States. The only rule was that you can't vote for your own participant. Kareena won and presented at States in late February.


Additionally at States, students present 20 minute sessions about what their Student Councils are doing at their schools. Schools vote on the best presentations (you can't vote for your own) and then the top 3 move on to present at State. Novi was a part of two of the three winning presentations. Four of the Novi High Executive Board members presented on Wish Week and two other members presented with two members of Northville reps about Rivals Week.


We spoke to Kareena about her regional recognition.


On her presentation: “My presentation, ‘The Truth Behind the A+’, takes the audience on a journey about my academic struggles over the past few years. It (spans) from my eighth-grade year during quarantine to the present. Through this, I could focus on specific moments where I faced the greatest obstacles, and at times where I felt that academic stress had been taking over my life.


“For instance, I discussed a science test I had not received 100% and how those few points I had lost contributed to a panic attack that took over my body. Later in my speech, I showed the audience the change in my mindset after describing the score I had gotten on a test much lower than the science test. This demonstrated how I could view my mistakes as valuable learning moments. The biggest takeaway that I included in my speech, which was the reason for my shift in perspective about grades, was a quote from my dad where he said ‘While your hard work cannot guarantee results, it can lead to long-lasting outcomes.’ This turning point put the meaning behind grades into perspective. I was able to understand that no amount of practice would give me perfect results. Whereas it is the process of learning and the beauty in taking in new information to use it in the future. Overall, my speech focuses on a topic that many high school students and academic leaders can relate to, which can enable them to apply some of the points I made during the speech. “


On the regional recognition: “Winning the MSV event at regionals was truly one of my greatest successes during my high school career. I was immediately attracted to the idea of creating a speech that could resonate with others and when the opportunity was presented, I decided to take a chance for it.


“After many revisions, I came to my final draft and was able to receive feedback from trusted peers as well as adults. At regionals, I never imagined that I would win the competition. There were multiple students with unique backgrounds who all went through their obstacles. Truly, all the other presenters had amazing stories to share -- some of which I had been able to deeply connect with. The moment I found out I had won, I was ecstatic. I created an impact. I made a difference. I shifted someone's mindset. That was the best part of winning the regional competition.”



On participating in Student Council: “Being a part of the student council has been one of my favorite leadership opportunities during my time at Novi High School. This year is my first year as a representative on the 2025 council. But even before this year, I was incredibly shocked at how the council coordinated the events that make high school so enjoyable. Whether it was homecoming, light up the ice night, wish week, rivals week, prom, etc. all of these events were brought to life by students who had the same motive -- How can we make our peers and teacher's life enjoyable while giving back to our community? This is what attracted me to the council from the beginning. Now being a part of this family, I have been able to see ideas I have had come to life. Seeing my ideas for homecoming decorations now hung up on the walls of the hallway, or my suggestions for our class event being implemented showed me how one voice can make a difference. With cooperation from other representatives, guidance from staff, and hard work from all, anything CAN be accomplished.”


On favorite memories from Student Council: “My favorite memories associated with the Student Council include staying after school to work on college posters for teachers/working on homecoming decorations and the Student Council meetings every Friday morning. For those two weeks working on posters or decorations for the dance students (not just representatives) had met up to create art that would be displayed around the school. I don't have much artistic skill myself, but being able to work on sketches and gain help from other students, once again allowed me to see my imagination turn into reality. We brought in speakers to listen to music and the lively environment created a positive atmosphere for us all to work in. It was incredible to see how our classmates were able to come together to contribute to making the small events that much more special.


“Another one of my favorite parts of the Student Council is the Friday meetings held before school. Being able to start the day off doing something I am so passionate about, allows me to start my day on a positive note. Starting the meetings off with the leadership chant, and ending them with the upcoming events puts two of my strongest skills together: teamwork and organization. The meetings bring all of us together and set us up for the best outcomes during any occasion that we hold. A specific memory that I have from the Friday meetings was the Friday meeting after the regional conference. It was my birthday, so I had brought donuts for the whole council. On top of that, we had extra bagels from our trip to Frankenmuth the day before. There was a lot of food and a lot of fun as the whole council sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Even though I have been a part of the council for less than a year, over the past few months, the council has become my family. These are just a few memories that have had a special place in my heart, and I cannot wait to make more of them over the next few years.”

ONE ACT RECEIVED STANDING OVATION, FINISHES 3RD AT STATES

Novi's One Act, Every U.S. Election Ever! performed at the State Finals at Wayne State University on February 18.

“The kids had a great two days, saw many shows, made new friends,” said Heather McKaig, Novi High’s Director of Theatre. “They also finished 3rd in the State and, in what does not often occur, received a standing ovation at the end of their show; it was quite a thrill.”


Students earned Excellent and Superior honors in several areas.


Excellent

Lobby Display Design: Neel Archis-Manish, Kai Chopra, Zan Malan, Thomas Smith


Construction: Nadom Agyepong, Lara Arslan, Alaina Beaudoin, Kai Chopra, Ashni Desai, Chikku Gopalsamy, Tess Kasham, Alyssa Kraus, Theo Knapp, Lauren Manzel, Eshal Mujarwar, Tanisha Paul, Eliza Paulk, Thomas Smith, Jada Zackery


Program: Neel Archis-Manish, Hannah Jeong, Milan Thurman


Poster Design: Melissa Frenkel, Zan Malan, Neel Archis-Manish, Milan Thurman


Superior


Acting Ensemble: Joanna Ambadipudi, Neel Archis-Manish, Ally Bajorek, Kai Chopra, Lilly Balino, Melissa Frenkel, Brandon Gilger, Bella Houchins, Hannah Jeong, Joshika Koneti, David Lowry, Izzy Shi, Arushi Singh, Megna Sivakumar, Thomas Smith, Milan Thurman, Nico Wang


Set Design: Thomas Smith


Lighting Design: Maria Flores and Eva Guanlao


Costume Design: Melissa Frenkel, Brandon Gilger, Izzy Shi


Costume Direction: Melissa Frenkel, Brandon Gilger, Izzy Shi


Costume Execution: Melissa Frenkel, Brandon Gilger, Izzy Shi, Sriya Tangutur


Shirt Design: Melissa Frenkel, Zan Malan, Neel Archis-Manish, Thomas Smith, Milan Thurman


Production Book Editor: Arushi Singh

Production Book Contributors: Joanna Ambadipudi, Isabelle Shi, Nico Wang


Additional Writing added to Script: Neel Archis-Manish, Melissa Frenkel, Joshika Koneti, Izzy Shi, Arushi Singh, Milan Thurman.

VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS WIN AWARDS IN PRESTIGIOUS COMPETITION

We have so many talented students here in Novi. Recently, 44 of our visual arts students received awards at the Scholastics Art and Writing Awards Regional competition. Scholastics is the nation's longest running and most prestigious recognition program. Students who won a Gold Key Award will move on to the national competition, which will be announced on March 21st.


Here is a link to the winning artwork that you can scroll through.

PARENT RESOURCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES

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We would like to share an exciting new service for YOU, the parents, at no cost to you. We have partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide mental health awareness resources to families. These resources include a free website, ParentGuidance.org, with over 50 e-courses led by licensed therapists, one-hour webinars that will be held throughout the school year, and individual coaching for parents who want extra support.


ParentGuidance.org is a free program designed to help parents help their child. This is a great starting point as you look for answers regarding your child’s mental health, child development, or even your own needs. Many parents use this resource to get answers to questions about a variety of topics from licensed therapists. You can also see the Ask-a-Therapist section, where you can submit questions and review therapist responses in the library of Frequently Asked Questions with topics such as anxiety, suicide ideation, bullying, self-harm and more.


Parenting is hard and every child requires different parenting styles. Parent coaching is a confidential service provided to parents and caregivers associated with our district. If you or your family is in need of extra emotional support, new parenting techniques, ways to communicate better with others, or any type of help, go to ParentGuidance.org, select “Parent Coaching” and select "Get Started" to enroll in the FREE parent coaching services being offered. You can meet with a Parent Coach once a week for a 30-minute virtual meeting as well as message your coach throughout the week as needs arise, with no limited number of sessions! These services are HIPAA protected and what you discuss with your coaching will never be reported back to the district.


For more information about the coaching process, visit these ParentGuidance.org resources:


● Coaching for Parents

● How Does Coaching Work

● Registration Guide


In addition to Parent Coaching, NCSD will be offering four, one-hour webinars, referred to as the Mental Health Series during the remainder of the 23/24 school year. These are designed to support parents on topics such as anxiety, the effects of screen time and your child’s mental health, mindfulness, and more.



We encourage parents to take advantage of these new resources. If you have any questions, please contact RosaLeigh Johnson, Director of Mental Health & Wellness for the Novi Community School District (rosaleigh.johnson@novik12.org).

WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO NCSD STAFF?!

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We believe in recognizing the outstanding efforts of our dedicated staff members who go above and beyond to support our students and their families. In the spirit of fostering a positive and appreciative community, we are excited to introduce the Staff Shout-Out initiative!


Do you know a teacher, administrator, bus driver, office professional, paraprofessional, or an ancillary staff member who has made a significant impact on your child's education and well-being? This is your chance to express your gratitude and admiration. We invite you to share your Staff Shout-Outs, highlighting the exceptional individuals who have made a difference in the lives of our students.

Whether it's a teacher who goes the extra mile in the classroom, a counselor who provides invaluable support, or any staff member who has made a positive impact, we want to hear about it. Your words of appreciation can brighten someone's day and serve as a powerful reminder of the incredible community we have in Novi.


We will share all of the staff shout-outs with all of our district staff each month. We can't wait to celebrate the dedication and excellence within our district!


Submit a Staff Shout Out using the nomination form.


In addition to the Staff Shoutout, NCSD recognizes a staff member on social media called Weekly Wildcat. This recognition comes from staff nominations.

DON’T MISS OUT ON SUMMER EBT BENEFITS!

  • This upcoming summer, eligible families will be able to receive money for select food items through the new Summer EBT program. The Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program has officially ended. However, the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a permanent Summer EBT program for eligible households and school districts.


    Summer EBT benefits can be used to purchase:

    • fruits and vegetables

    • meat, poultry, and fish

    • dairy products

    • breads and cereals

    • other foods (such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages)


    If you have not applied to qualify for free or reduced lunch here at Novi because your meals are free this year, you may be missing out on additional benefits that could assist your family!


    Additional benefits available if you qualify:

    • Instructional supports (staff, supplies & materials, etc.)

    • Non-instructional services (counseling, social work, health services, etc.)

    • Professional Learning for staff

    • Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities

    • Technology

    • Summer-EBT

    You still have time to receive these benefits if you apply before March 8th!

    Here is the online link: https://lobby.wordwareinc.com/


    Or here is the application you can fill out and mail back:

    https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/departments/nutrition/free-and-reduced-price-meals


DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP TIP

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Family Tech Planners


Continue the conversation of technology use with these Family Tech Planners created by Common Sense Education to help your kids think through some important questions around their tech use: What will I do? How much time will I spend? Am I making thoughtful choices?


GO FOR THE GREEN WITH THE NEF

On Saturday, March 9, 2024 the Novi Educational Foundation (NEF) and Feldman Automotive Group will host Go For The Green Reverse Raffle at Lyon Oaks Golf Club.


What is a Reverse Raffle? A Reverse Raffle starts as a traditional raffle where patrons purchase tickets. Things get interesting when the drawings start. All of the "losing tickets" are drawn first.

Tickets are drawn throughout the night until the last one left is for the grand prize which is $5,000*. Additional prizes will be awarded on random drawings.


The evening will include the raffle, cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction items and a DJ for dancing.


Money raised will support the NEF's mission to enrich the educational experience of all Novi students by supporting opportunities that require financial resources beyond what is possible with public funding. We do this through Classroom Grants, Fellowship Grants, Scholarships and supporting district programs such as outdoor learning and therapy dogs.


Tickets are on sale now! Only 200 available!!

Get your tickets here: https://www.novieducationalfoundation.org/go-for-the-green


*if 125 or more tickets are sold. If less than 125 tickets are sold, the prize will be $2,500. Must be present to win.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH

Health and Wellness Events at the Novi Public Library

RELAX Pt. 1

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8pm

Register here.

Relax Pt. 2

Tuesday, March 26, 6:30-8pm

Register here.

How individuals handle their anger and stress affects the people around them. RELAX: Alternatives to Anger is a 2-part educational series designed to help adults, parents and caregivers increase their knowledge about anger issues and put anger management and healthy relationship skills into practice. This lesson includes defining anger and learning to recognize your own anger triggers.

Ages: 18+

Location: Novi Library Whole Meeting Room


Health & Wellness Virtual Program

Tuesday, April 9, 7-8pm

Register here.

Join us virtually as we partner with medical health professional from Ascension Providence Hospital, Dr. Carmen Stokes as we talk about leveling up our physical health and engage in health actions that improve our strength, wellbeing, and overall physical and mental health. These virtual programs are interactive, followed by a Q&A with the presenters.

Ages: 18+

Location: Virtual - Zoom Meeting

NCSD Events Open to All Parent, Students, and Community Members

FEBRUARY

February 28: Kindergarten Parent Information Night, Fuerst Auditorium, 6:00 PM

MARCH

March 7: DEI Committee of the Whole Meeting, ESB, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
March 7: Curriculum Committee of the Whole Meeting, ESB, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 7: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (Invitation only), Fuerst Auditorium , 7-8:30

March 10: Daylight Savings Time

March 12: Middle School & High School Band Concert, Fuerst Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

March 13: New Wellness Center Town Hall, Fuerst Auditorium, 6:00 PM

March 14: Board of Education Meeting, ESB, 6-8 p.m.

March 17: Detroit Pistons/Novi Unified Night, Little Caesars Arena, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
(Purchase Tickets)

March 21: Coffee with the Superintendent, 10-11:30 a.m.

March 23-March 31: Spring Break


APRIL

April 4: Coffee with the Superintendent, Novi Public Library, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Benjamin Mainka
Superintendent, Novi Community School District