Penguin's Raft

Dear Moraine Families,

This edition of the Raft includes:

• Leader in Me Family Night is Thursday, February 1st - RSVP
• READ t-shirts available to order for March is Reading Month (MIRM)
• Winter Testing Windows
• Smart Watches off/away during the school day
• Student authored books for MIRM are available to order now!
• Yearbook ordering site is open
• NPS Young 5's Parent Information Meeting on January 16th
• Yearbook photos needed, and a call for 5th grade baby pictures!
• Clothing request from the office
• NYN Winter & Spring programs

Be well and talk soon,

Joe Reimann

Principal, Moraine Elementary

Teaching for Learning for All!

• Student Run Credit Union deposit day on Thursday, January 18th
• International Night on Friday, January 19th
• Leader In Me Family Night on Thursday, February 1st
• 9th Annual Parent Camp & Wellness Fair, Saturday, February 3rd at NHS

Moraine, along with all Northville elementary schools, frequently monitors data to inform instruction. In addition to the daily formative assessments our teachers use to make in-the-moment decisions, we also administer the NWEA three times a year. It is important that students are in school (and rested!) for these dates. District-wide, we will not be making up NWEA testing that is missed because of vacation unless the data is deemed necessary for MTSS decisions. The window for NWEA testing is January 29th - February 16th, and the BAS testing window is from January 29th - February 23rd.

Have you ever tried to have a conversation with your child while they are thinking about their device? It's a real challenge.

A reminder that students are not permitted to have electronic devices during the school day, including smart watches. These pull attention and distraction away from engaged learning.

The Moraine 2023-24 Yearbook order site is now open. Cost is $20 per yearbook and can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com, using code 12969 or use the QR code in the attached flyer. Yearbook orders are due March 31, 2024.

We are asking for all parent participation on photo collection this year! If you have a moment, we ask that you please use the following links to upload photos to be used in this year’s yearbook*.

- 5th Grade Baby Picture: Fifth grade parents! As has been done in the past, we will include a page with baby photos of our 5th grade penguins for all students to guess who is who! Please name the image file with the name of your 5th grader before uploading so that we are able to create an answer key. Baby photos due by March 1, 2024. CLICK HERE

- Family Fun Night at the Movies CLICK HERE

- International Night: January 19th CLICK HERE

*Please note that all photos used in the yearbook will be double-checked for students who cannot be printed in our yearbook via parent requests submitted through Moraine.

Believe it or not, March is Reading Month is coming up quickly!

This year, Moraine will again be offering families the opportunity to purchase clothing that promotes the love of reading. For the past 2 years, we have been offering a Read shirt, each with a slightly different font, and this is our 1st year with a penguin as part of the word!

If you are interested in ordering a shirt for your penguin reader, please use the link below. There are youth and adult sizes of short and long-sleeve t-shirts, as well as, crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies!

Shirts will be delivered to Moraine and sent home with students in late February.

Orders are due on/by Tuesday, January 30th, 2024.

https://moraineread24.itemorder.com/

March is Reading Month is just around the corner!

Before March begins, we want to again offer the opportunity for students to author their own books so we can have our authors on display throughout March is Reading Month in the Moraine Media Center.

Student Authored Books

Our student authored books program is a wonderful way to inspire children to write and illustrate their own books!

If you would like to request a blank book for your student author, please fill out the request form using the link below.

Student Authored Book Requests 2024

Additional information about this opportunity and due dates are included in the link.

Requests for blank student authored books need to be submitted by/on Friday, February 2nd.

Kindergarten and Young 5's Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year Only!

Northville Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten and Young 5’s enrollment for Fall 2024. To be eligible for Kindergarten, students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2024. Students turning 5 between July 1st and December 1st 2024, may enroll with a signed waiver in either Young 5’s or Kindergarten.

Take a look at the Young 5's website to learn more about the program, eligibility, and frequently asked questions. We have also put together a helpful document on key Kindergarten Readiness Indicators. Enroll today in 3 easy steps by visiting our Enrollment page.

Check out the video below to experience our excitement!
Young 5-s Announcement video.mp4

Experience empowerment at the 9th Annual Northville Parent Camp & Wellness Fair, presented by Michigan Educational Credit Union! The free event will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Northville High School from 8:30am - 2:00pm. We're excited to bring you this collaborative event by the Northville Educational Foundation and Northville Public Schools, uniting parents and caregivers from our diverse community. For more details visit the Northville Parent Camp and Wellness Fair website.

Northville Youth Network (NYN) provides valuable programs and services to the Northville Community such as education and awareness, referral services and case work services. As part of the ongoing Social Emotional education NYN provides to our community, they have included resources that are available for parents! Please check out NYN's latest resource template as well as all of their other offerings! Be sure to check back in the future as their templates will be updated throughout the year. Here is link directly to the resource guide “How to communicate with your child, tween or teen in a better way!”

NYN reource template communicating with your child:tween:teen in a better way! (northville.mi.us)

Also, here is the link to the NYN Resource page with a list and link to all of the parent/caregiver resource guides:

Resources | Northville Township, MI

Northville Youth Network has some fun and exciting programs lined up for Winter & Spring 2024! There is something for everyone. We hope you join us! Register today at bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24.

The office is in need of unused/outgrown clothing for times when dry clothes are needed. The sizes requested are:

• Girls pants size 10 and up
• Girls shirts size 6 and smaller
• Girls shirts size 10-12
• Boys pants size 6 and smaller

Thanks in advance!

Mark your calendars!! Registration for Northville Youth Football and Cheer opens soon!! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Quick Links for Reference

2023-24 Moraine School Calendar

Moraine Student Handbook

Moraine Snack Procedure and Birthday Treat Policy

Video Gallery Picture - Exciting NPS Events!

Moraine Parent Portal Link

Email: reimannjo@northvilleschools.org
Website: https://moraine.northvilleschools.org/
Location: Moraine Elementary School, Eight Mile Road, Northville, MI, USA
Phone: 248-465-2150
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/morainepta
Twitter: @MorainePenguins

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.

Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 7am for all students for breakfast and lunch. The system will not allow you to order after the time listed above. For your convenience, meals can be preordered up to 30 days in advance. To avoid any issues, we recommend ordering the night before.

• Order Online at Nutrislice

• Download the App (Apple Store)

• Download the App (Google Play)

• 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 during the school day (not before school).
    • If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.