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Winchester Weekly
September 8, 2023
Winchester Purpose & Mission
Winchester is a Leader in Me school with a common purpose to inspire students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers who demonstrate responsibility for themselves and respect for others.
Learning together, Leading forever!
A Message from Mrs. Lindsay
Winchester Families,
You ROCK! We have 100% of our student annual registrations complete!
We had an amazing first week of school. Yesterday we had our first leadership kick-off assembly and the students did an outstanding job. Today, the students and staff participated in our first fire drill of the year and it was fantastic. Our dragons were champs and listened to the adults, evacuated the building safely and quietly, and lined up with their class on the playground as instructed.
We are off to a great start and looking forward to our first full week of school (Monday through Friday) next week. Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
Sincerely,
Kelly Lindsay,
Principal
Upcoming Dates
September 12:
~ PTA Meet and Greet 6:30 PM
~ First PTA Meeting/Welcome Back 7:00 PM
September 19: PTA Skatin Station 6:00- 8:00 PM
September 22: 3rd Graders Attend Northville Victorian Festival
September 22-24: Northville Victorian Festival
September 25-29: Civic Concern Week - more information coming soon.
September 27: Picture Day!
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Thank you to Achatz Pie!
The Winchester Staff enjoyed delicious pie this afternoon thanks to a generous donation from Achatz Pie.
Important Events and Reminders
FREE Breakfast and Lunch - Order by 7:00 AM
We previously announced that we will be providing free breakfast and lunch meals this school year to all pre-K through grade 12 NPS students, regardless of free or reduced lunch availability. Here's what you need to know:
- All students that may qualify for free or reduced lunch should still fill out the form as they will receive additional benefits. You can find a link to the application in the parent portal or on the district's website under the Food Service tab.
- Check out the Frequently Asked Questions surrounding the Free Meals Program this school year.
- Lunch and Breakfast menus are available online through Nutrislice.
- Breakfast:
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- All students must pre-order breakfast through Nutrislice. (Instructions on how to place an order through Nutrislice)
- Make sure to include your student number when ordering and choose the correct teacher.
- ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 7AM THE DAY OF, *this is a change from last year. You can order up to 30 days in advance.
- Breakfast will be served in the classroom.
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- Lunch:
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- All students must pre-order lunch through Nutrislice. (Instructions on how to place an order through Nutrislice)
- ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 7AM THE DAY OF, *this is a change from last year. You can order up to 30 days in advance.
- Students may only have one free lunch a day, any additional items will be charged to their account (i.e. extra entree, extra milk).
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students may pay for the milk separately.
Picture Day - September 27, 2023
Arrival and Dismissal
Please remember the first few days of school will be busier than usual in the parking lot and carpool lane. Safety is our number one priority and your patience and care is greatly appreciated.
Arrival:
The image below shows the entrance doors for each grade level.
- Kindergarten students will enter the main entrance doors and line up by class in the main entrance foyer.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will enter the building through the main entrance doors and line up by class in the gymnasium until the bell rings.
- 4th and 5th-grade students will line up outside the upper elementary doors and enter the building when the bell rings.
Students will be dismissed at 3:45 PM. They will exit the same doors they entered.
Bussers will go to the gymnasium and line up by bus letter to await the arrival of busses.
Carpool Reminders
For the safety of our students, we ask that you use the following etiquette while in the carpool drop off lane. It is for the safety of all that we need everyone to follow these instructions.
- Pull ALL THE WAY forward to the front of the carpool lane before dropping children off or picking children up.
- Try to stay BUMPER TO BUMPER in the carpool lane, don’t leave space between cars
- Students should get in and out on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- Drivers remain in the car.
- Drop off all children at one time and not at each entrance door during arrival.
The Winchester staff will be present to ensure safe arrival procedures are being followed. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
News from the PTA
You are Invited to the First PTA Meeting!
Winchester Community Members,
We hope the first week back to school for your students has been smooth for you. We are very excited to kick off the year with the first PTA Meeting.We extend a warm invitation to all parents and guardians to our upcoming Meet and Greet event and first PTA Meeting. The PTA is offering child care during the September 12th PTA Meet & Greet and Meeting at no charge from 6:30PM until 8:00PM.
Kids' Club staff will watch the children while we connect and learn about what is new with the PTA and Winchester Elementary. Children do not have to be Winchester students, but they must be fully potty trained. Pretzels will be offered as a snack, please do not bring snacks from home due to potential allergens.
There are a limited number of spots available. SignUp Genius for Childcare is here!
PTA Meeting Details are below:
Date: Tuesday, Sep 12
Time: 6:30PM Parent Meet and Greet, 7PM PTA Meeting
Location: Dragon’s Den (Cafeteria/Multipurpose Room)
Who: Anyone from the Winchester Community is invited to attend!
Agenda: You will have the opportunity to learn about the PTA goals and initiatives for this school year, to review and vote on the proposed budget, and discover how to get involved. You will also have the opportunity to hear from the Dad's Club, Officer Andy (the Winchester Community Service Officer) and our principal, Mrs. Lindsay, who will provide important updates.
If you are unable to send the meeting in-person, we will send a zoom meeting link the day prior with the final reminder.
Winchester Elementary has an amazing community and the PTA is excited to provide this opportunity for you to connect with us and other families. We hope to see you there!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions!
Go Dragons!
Best,
Winchester PTA Board
Join the PTA
Join the Winchester PTA!
The Winchester PTA is dedicated to promoting the welfare and well-being of our students, both academically and personally. We believe that a strong partnership between parents, staff, teachers, and community members is essential in providing the best possible elementary experience for our children. We invite you to:
JOIN THE PTA! Membership costs $12 for one adult or $20 for 2 adults and you will receive a printed Winchester Directory. Remember, PTA memberships are annual and need to be renewed each year. No time commitment is required!
DONATE TO Invest in Your Child. This is our main fundraiser and it allows us to host all of the events and programs we run throughout the year. Without the financial support of our members, we would not be able to bring these programs to Winchester. Your donation is tax deductible.
ATTEND THE FIRST PTA MEETING Tuesday, September 12th in the Dragon’s Den (Multipurpose Room) where you will meet the board, other parents and hear Winchester updates. A Parent Meet and Greet will begin at 6:30PM and the PTA meeting will begin at 7PM.
Reach out to Amy Tuckfield at WinchesterPTAPresident@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Spirit Wear
Winchester Spiritwear Store is open and 30% off site wide! Sale goes through September 14!
Shop here - https://1stplace.sale/48248
If you have any questions please contact Donna Coleman colemandonna1@yahoo.com
After School Programs
Spanish Club
Save the date! The PTA is excited to announce the Spanish Club with Mr. Tran for Winchester's Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students! Mr. Tran is equally excited to offer continuing French for 4th and 5th Grade students. Classes will be held from 3:46pm to 5pm at Winchester Elementary and as follows:
- Kindergarten and 1st Grade on Tuesdays, (8 sessions - $160 total)
- 2nd and 3rd Grade on Wednesdays, (9 sessions - $180 total)
- 4th and 5th Grade on Thursdays. (9 sessions - $180 total)
Spanish and continuing French will start the last week of September, ending December 8th with the exception of holidays.
It is our goal in Spanish Club to create a diverse learning experience and we encourage all students who have an interest in Spanish, and continuing their world language to join.
Enrollment will begin Friday, September 8th. If you are interested in a fun and interactive learning experience, and for more information, please contact Alexia McMeekin at amcmeekin5488@msn.com for grades K - 3, and Jacquline Hansen at j.eva.dixon@gmail.com for grades 4 - 5.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts is fun for the whole family. It provides hands-on learning opportunities that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Anyone interested in Cub Scouts please send an email to: cubmaster@northville903.mypack.us.
District News
Death is Not the Answer Movie Screening
We know September is a busy month but we wanted to take the time to highlight a few events as part of Suicide Prevention Month.
The first is a movie screening on September 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM that is open to all parents in and outside of Northville Public Schools. The event will feature the movie "Death is Not the Answer" that was made by Keith Famie (a local filmmaker). We are fortunate to have Chuck Gaidica moderate this event which will also feature a panel that includes local agency representatives as well as Eric Hipple and Kevin Fischer. We will also have the following resource tables with mental health and suicide prevention specific information available:
New Hope
Color my World
RESET
Hegira
NAMI
IHA/Trinity
This is a FREE EVENT! You will see on the flyer a QR code to register but you can also use the link below. Registration is not required but appreciated!
Nami Walk
Nami Walk - September 16th
Last year, a group of Northville Public Schools staff participated in the NAMI walk. This year the Suicide Prevention Coalition (which Northville Public Schools is a part of) has formed a team and would like all of the partner districts and our families to join. This is meant to show how we are all in this together no matter what your district boundaries are. The event is at Wayne State University on September 16th (Saturday)
630 Merrick St,
Detroit, MI 48202
Check-in at 8 am,
Walk time is 10 am -12:30 pm ET
There's no cost to walk with us, though donations to NAMI Michigan are certainly welcomed.
Use this link to register yourself and put Suicide Prevention Coalition in the team search box.
Northville Youth Network
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