Bobcat Broadcast
February 10, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Thank you to all the Bobcats that donated to the Civic Concern drive. Our Food Drive has ended. We will have an official total next week. As of 9:30 Thursday, we know that it took Civic Concern 2 trips to bring all the boxes of donations we had collected so far. Thank you to all the families who donated. Amerman Bobcats show they care all the time. This time we have made a difference for families right in our community.
The Amerman Community always finds a way to give back and make a difference! We appreciate your compassion and kindness.❤️A special thanks to members of our Bobcat Boost team for helping organize and count all of our donations!
Stay well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
February 17 - Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15
February 17 - Bonaventure Skate Night 6:00 - 8:30
February 20 - No School
February 27 - Northville Inclusion Week
March 3 - End of Second Marking Period
March 3 - End of Second Marking Period
March 9 - PTA Meeting 11:30 am
March 11 - NEF Night for Northville Casino Night
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Loop Reminder!
With the weather colder, this is a good time to review our loop procedures. Please remember, we cannot block 8 mile - it is a safety issue and we have had huge back ups over the last week.
- Stay BUMPER TO BUMPER in the loop
- MERGE alternating lanes when you approach unloading/loading zone, NOT any sooner
- In the morning, make sure your kids are ready to exit your vehicle when you pull up to the volunteer. Backpack ready, seatbelt off and goodbye's said. This way, we can efficiently use the "30 second loop" and make the drop off process quick and safe.
- When leaving the loop it is a right turn only onto Eight Mile
Don't forget the AM loop closes at 8:42am. If you are a Kindergarten parent, it is helpful for you to come to the loop early so your child can get to class on time. The safeties walk them down to their classrooms before all other students.
In addition, the loop is the only location where you may drop off students. Please do NOT drop off in the south lot, north lot, Center St or anywhere else In the north and south lots you must park in a parking spot and walk your child up.
Thank you for helping keep your Bobcats safe and to school on time!
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Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter made for Amerman kids, by Amerman kids is back for the 4th year in a row. Check out the twentieth issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 20
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 19
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 18
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 17
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 16
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 15
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 14
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 13
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 12
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 11
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 10
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 9
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 8
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 7
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 6
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 5
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 4
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 3
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 2
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 1
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Parent book club
Free to Learn: Why understanding the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant and Better Students for Life
I am so very excited to announce our second annual Book Club for Parents. I have been reading this amazing book called, Free to Learn. In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development.
I would like to offer a book club to anyone that is interested. Sometime in Mid-March, I would like to invite everyone to join me to enjoy some lively conversation about this book. If you are interested, complete this sign-up and a book will be sent home with your student.
The first 15 to sign-up got a free book. After that, you are more than welcome to purchase the book and join us for the conversation.
Please click the following link to sign-up: Book Club Sign-up
Check out the book on Amazon here.
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Kindergarten Enrollment for 2023-24 School Year is now OPEN!
Please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment webpage to sign up for an appointment to enroll your incoming Kindergarten student. Once you've signed up for an appointment, please return to the Enrollment webpage to complete the online portion of your pre-enrollment outlined in Steps 1-3.
If you have any questions, please call Student Data at
(248) 344-3524.
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NEF's Annual Night for Northville
Now is your chance to purchase tickets to the premier event of the season.Northville Educational Foundation's Night for Northville presented by Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Tickets are on sale now! This year we are again Betting on our Students at an exciting Casino Night!
Join us Saturday, March 11th at 6:30 PM at Northville Square! We will have more Casino tables available this year, amazing silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar provided by The Lava Grille Northville, delicious beer provided by North Center Brewing Company, dancing, wine pull and much more!
NEW THIS YEAR ---> Become our VIP! Limited tickets available for VIP Cocktail event. VIP tickets include early admittance at 6:00pm, reserved seating and cocktails at the exclusive bar in Lava Grille for the entire Casino Night Event, free valet, and a special Thank You swag bag! VIP Cocktail Event is sponsored by Kiss My Lash of Northville!
Visit https://www.supportnef.org/night-for-northville to purchase your tickets!
Back this year - Amerman's PTA can win $500!! How does it work?! It’s simple - A $500 check will be written to the PTA for the school with the most attendees represented at Night for Northville. Don’t forget to write Amerman's name in the “Additional Notes” section when you register! Last year Winchester was the big winner…. maybe Amerman will receive the big check this year!?
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Submitting Photos for the Amerman Yearbook
Please email your yearbook pics to amermanyearbookpics@gmail.com Please include which teacher your students have so we can organize them easier!
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Earn Cash While You Give Back to Amerman PTA
Since Amazon is discontinuing their AmazonSmile program, Amerman PTA stands to lose several hundred dollars in donations a year. But the good news is we found an even better program that allows YOU to earn cash too. Givebacks is a magical new cashback program for families and schools. You could earn hundreds a year while also supporting Amerman PTA just by shopping as you normally do.
Amerman PTA will get a $5 bonus for each new active supporter, and YOU will receive $5 cashback for each new active backer you refer! So please join and then share your personal referral link!
This year the Northville Council PTA is selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits to support all of our students
Pizza night just got a little more fun! Everyone in the family can help make pizza with these kits! Pre measured and packaged ingredients to keep in your freezer until you need them. Great for sleepovers, pizza night or even the big game party.
Starting today and through February 15th, you can buy Pizza Kits to help us raise funds for the Northville Council PTA community engagement programs and your school's PTA as well.
We need everyone’s help and it’s super easy to participate…
- Here is the link to order the Pizza Kits online. https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/977945a9-5011-40f6-a012-6200881c1d2e?ko_click_id=ko_hdmyghqqovhu3xfp5
- Wait for your package to be delivered to your door by FedEx.
- Get meals that are fun to make and delicious to eat! Enjoy!
- Every kit we sell makes an impact. We earn $6.00 on every item sold so your participation makes a big impact.
But should you have any questions about our fundraiser, please contact northvilleptavp@gmail.com.
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Northville Youth Network (NYN)
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 templates: Diversity/equity/inclusion 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
(https://www.twp.northville.mi.us/your_government/departments/NYN)
February Wellness Wednesdays are all about self-love and self-care! Teens and Tweens join us for one of these programs:
- Yoga & Mindfulness for Self-Care for Tweens (9-12) - Wednesday, February 8 Facilitated by Stephanie Rife, Yoga Instructor
- Love Yourself - Building Self-Esteem for Teens (13-18) - Wednesday, February 22 Discussion and activities around being unique, happiness, and remembering how to unapologetically love yourself! Facilitated by Kristie Wyler, MA LLP, McCaskill Family Services
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hot lunch program for interested students
Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 8:30 AM for elementary students to receive a lunch that day. 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.
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HABIT 5 - SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
During the month of February we will be working on Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood.
What this means: Listen before you talk. In order to communicate effectively, we must first understand each other.
“I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.”
“I try to see things from their viewpoints.”
“I listen to others without interrupting.”
“I am confident in voicing my ideas.”
“I look people in the eyes when talking.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Listen.
2. Put yourself in the other person’s place.
3. Notice a person’s body language, tone, and reflection in their voice.
Great Books for Habit #5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Alejandro’s Gift by Richard E. Albert
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
Spotlight on our Amerman Bobcats!
Book Club!
Mini Botanist
Handling Put-Downs
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv