Winchester Weekly
December 15, 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!
Upcoming Dates
Dec 19th: Student run Credit Union
Dec. 22nd: Spirit Day - Students wear their favorite winter or holiday sweater/shirt
Winter recess begins End of the day
Jan. 8th: Classes resume
Jan 18th: PTA meeting
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Important Events and Reminders
We are so excited to share the first edition of the Dragon Flyer Jr. for the 2023-24 school year. The Dragon Flyer Jr. team has been working hard getting the issue ready for print. To read the Dragon Flyer Jr. please click on the Dragon Flyer heading below. The link has also been shared with all Dragons via their email.
The Student-Run Credit Union is Tuesday 19th December!
Make sure to bring your money to save for your future!
The PTA's WinTechers Robotics Club would like to extend a huge congratulations to The LEGO Legends Challenge team. Two weekends ago at the Regional competition they were awarded 2nd place in Core Values demonstrating their commitment to:
- Discovery
- Innovation
- Impact
- Inclusion
- Teamwork
- Fun
They qualified for the State Championship in Mason, Michigan where they competed last weekend. They programmed their robot to score up to 280 points and achieved 270 during one of their matches. Great job kids!
NEF Thank A Staff Super Sub Edition - December Drawing Now Open!
The Northville Educational Foundation Thank-A-Staff Super Sub campaign is rolling into November with a brand-new drawing, and we can't wait for you to be part of it! Here's your chance to amplify the appreciation for your favorite NPS Staff Member through the Northville Educational Foundation’s Thank A Staff Super Sub campaign, proudly presented by Michigan Educational Credit Union! Whether it's a teacher, para pro, food service, admin, ed tech, operations, or someone at the front desk – if they deserve a shoutout, now’s the time!
How does it work? Simple – a small donation puts your nominee in the running for an afternoon off, an amazing goody bag from Michigan Educational Credit Union, and a personalized Certificate of Appreciation! And the best part? We're keeping the excitement alive with fresh opportunities to win every month.
Let’s keep the momentum going as a community, showing our gratitude and support for the remarkable teachers, staff, and students who make our district shine! Get all the details and nominate your standout staff members for the December drawing right here! https://www.supportnef.org/thank-a-staff
Honey Tree Grille - Restaurant Event for a Cause
Young-5's - KinderSTANGS Fall 2024
Get ready for an educational adventure as Northville Public Schools introduces a Young 5's Program, launching in Fall 2024! Geared towards ensuring kindergarten readiness for our little learners, this tuition-free program is designed to boost academic, social, language, and fine motor skills. It will be a five-day-a-week program that serves as a bridge between preschool and typical kindergarten. These classrooms will be for students born between July 1, 2019-December 1, 2019.
Enrollment for our new Young 5's Program will open January 2024. We have posted several helpful documents on our Young 5's website including Frequently Asked Questions, Early Learners Program Comparison, and Kindergarten Readiness.
Please complete our Interest Survey if you would like to receive additional information in the spring and instructions for enrollment.
Check out the video below to experience our excitement!
Thank you!
Celebrating Diversity
Winchester Families, Mrs. Bush needs your expert input! As part of our daily Social Emotional Learning (SEL) focus, we are learning more about "Diversity," which includes learning about various cultures and any differences that may exist among two people. If you would like to help educate our students about your culture or differences, please complete the attached slide and email it to bushje@northvilleschools.org. This information will be announced each Friday throughout the year to help our students become educated and accepting of differences.
Slide link:
Click here to access a copy of the slide.
Please include:
1. Your child's name/culture
2. Photos or graphics
3. Brief explanation of photo/culture/difference
Lost and Found
(located inside the upper EL doors near the cafeteria)
Please click here to see if any lost and found items belong to your child. If so, please have them pick it up from the Lost and Found or email Kellie Anzenberger at anzenbergerke@northvilleschools.org, please be sure to include your child's name so the item can be returned.
Still missing something that isn't pictured? Have your child check their classroom, the gym or cubby area.
This link will be updated weekly, so please check back each week.
The Leader in Me
Our habit focus of the month of December is Habit 3: Put First Things First
What It Is: The Habit of Integrity and Execution
“Putting first things first means organizing and executing around your most important priorities. It is living and being driven by the principles you value most, not by the agendas and forces surrounding you.” — Dr. Stephen R. Covey.
Kid Language
Work First, Then Play by identifying those things that are most important or Big Rocks.
Click on the button below to access some family activities that will assist your family work on the Big Rock of spending time with family!
Music Informances 2024
Dear Winchester families,
We are excited to announce the dates for our spring music informances. Our 1st, 3rd and 5th grade classes will each share with you a music informance and showcase all of the learning we have done this year in the music classroom! Each student will have multiple instrument parts and is vital to the success of their class. For this reason, we expect each child to attend their class informance. Please save the date! (Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th graders will all participate in the Spring Art Show, details to come.)
Please contact me at murphyap@northvilleschools.org if you have any questions. More information to come as we get closer to the dates! -April Murphy
Tuesday, March 12th - 3rd Grade
5:00-5:30pm Scott, 5:45-6:15pm Linton, 6:30-7pm Eckley
Tuesday, April 23rd - 1st Grade
5:00-5:30pm Catalano, 5:45-6:15pm Nicholas, 6:30-7pm Molnar
Tuesday, May 21st - 5th Grade _(+4/5 Split Entire Class Attends)
5:00-5:30pm Moore, 5:45-6:15pm Crowell, 6:30-7pm Calero, 7:15-7:45pm Lipke
STEAM
STEAM - Needs toilet paper and paper towel tubes
The Winchester Maker Space/STEAM Classroom is in need of cardboard toilet paper and paper towel tubes.
These are items we use all year long. Please consider setting up a routine with your family to collect them at home and send them to school with your child (every month or so) to drop off at the Maker Space for STEAM classes.
Thank you so much for your help!!
Breakfast and Lunch - Order by 7:00 AM
- 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 breakfast and 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.
Regular Attendance in School Matters...And Here's Why!
As we head into a busy time of year, we're beginning to see an uptick in the number of daily absences. While we understand that illnesses cannot be avoided and should not be ignored, we encourage families to plan appointments, vacations, and special occasions outside of the school day. While a few absences here and there may not seem like a lot, they add up quickly! As the infographic below demonstrates, missing an average of two days per month results in a loss of 30 hours of math instruction and 60 hours of literacy instruction per year.
Consistent attendance not only fosters academic achievement, but also encourages social and emotional development. It allows students to form connections with their peers, work collaboratively to solve problems, and feel a sense of safety in their learning environment. These skills are essential for students' growth and confidence.
If you're facing challenges with getting your child(ren) to school on a regular basis, please reach out to me. We are here to offer support and explore possible solutions to ensure that your child(ren) are on a path of educational success.
News from the PTA
Hello and Happy Holidays from Winchester PTA. Gift Crowd is now up and running till December 22nd. If you would like to show your appreciation to a staff member/ members at Winchester Elementary, Gift crowd is an easy way to give. More details when you click on link: https://app.giftcrowd.com/app/join-event/6tCy4nb-97
PTA Invest in Your Child Contest
Drumroll please! The winner of the PTA Invest in Your Child Contest is.......Padgen's Class with 16 families in the class donating to this IIYC fundraiser. A very close runner up was Willerer and Moore!
Thank you to EVERYONE who participated. The total amount to date we raised is....$8,960! Since we reached our overall goal, we will be providing Kona Ice to the entire school in the Spring. When this is scheduled, if your child cannot have Kona Ice we will make sure to accommodate all dietary restrictions.
Come to the next PTA Meeting!
Save the date! The next PTA meeting will be Thursday, Jan 18 at 7PM in the Media Center! We will have a guest speaker who will teach us more about Restorative Practices and how the district of Northville plans to implement these practices.
Community Rewards
Did you know that Winchester Elementary can earn money for supplies when you make a purchase at either Office Depot or OfficeMax?
Office Depot OfficeMax Give Back to Schools Program
Simply make a purchase of qualifying school supplies, provide your school's ID at checkout (in store and online) and your designated school will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies! It's a small act that can make a huge difference.
Make a purchase - Complete your online purchase and enter your school’s ID on the Thank You Confirmation page. Shopping in store? When you check out, simply provide your school’s name or school’s ID to the associate.
Forgot to give your school’s name or ID at checkout? Go to https://www.officedepot.com/l/school-supplies/give-back and enter our school’s ID and provide the online/phone order or in-store purchase information to credit Winchester Elementary!
WINCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ID: 70051772 NORTHVILLE, MI
Did you know that you could help Winchester earn money just by doing your regular shopping at Kroger and Busch’s?
Simply follow the instructions on the next pages to link your account from each store to Winchester Elementary. With every shopping trip, Winchester automatically earns money.
For those of you that have already linked your accounts to Winchester Elementary, it is now time to re-enroll in the Busch’s Cash for Education program. You are required to re-enroll every year. Enrollment will begin in October of the year prior and close on the first of the New Year. If you
already had Winchester Elementary – PTA selected, please log in to re-enroll for the upcoming year. No further action is required at this time for Kroger Community Reward.
Thank you for supporting Winchester Elementary PTA!
Spanish Club
The PTA would like to announce a second session of Spanish Club with Mr. Tran for Winchester's Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students!
Mr. Tran is excited to offer new Spanish language units this coming semester for continuing Spanish Club students. New Spanish Club students are equally welcome to join as Mr. Tran can easily transition all incoming students into his class.
Classes will be held from 3:46pm to 5pm at Winchester Elementary and as follows:
Kindergarten and 1st Grade on Tuesdays (12 sessions - $240 total - $20 per class). Class starts January 16th and ends April 16.
2nd and 3rd Grade on Wednesdays (12 sessions - $240 total - $20 per class) Class starts January 17th and ends April 10.
It is our goal in Spanish Club to create a diverse learning experience and we encourage all students, Kindergarten through 3rd, who have an interest in Spanish to join.
Enrollment will begin Monday, November 27 at 10am. For more information, and to enroll, please contact Thuan Tran at thuantranaatf@gmail.com.
PTA Ideas and Feedback Are Welcome!
Do you have an idea or feedback you would like to provide to the PTA? We want to hear from you. Fill out this form and someone from the PTA will follow up with you.
Skatin Station
Winchester Skatin Station Family Nights:
2/22 at 6-8pm
4/29 at 6-8pm
Don't miss out! Skatin Station is located at 8611 Ronda Drive, Canton. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yearbook
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY TO ENSURE THE LOWEST PRICE!!
Yearbook ID : 15130024
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You can also upload your own photos for possible use in the yearbook here :
https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=CHESTER-THE-DRAGON-24
Invite Code: CHESTER-THE-DRAGON-24
PTA Gratitude and Giving Thanks
This month, Staff appreciation committee asked the staff to give gratitude to one another.
Many staff members received these grams from their peers this week. We randomly drew five names of people who took the time to thanks their peers. Those staff members will receive lunch of their choice on behalf of our committee.
The winners were: Jen Bush, Cat Crowell, MaKayla DeCastro, Heidi Haite and Kate Ulrich!
Thank you for sharing kind words with your coworkers!
In the season of giving thanks and gifts- please see the link attached for the Winchester staff’s favorite things wish list.
Dad's Club Updates
Please mark your calendars for the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. It will be on March 15th, 6-8:30 PM. More details will follow. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with winchesterdadsclub@gmail.com
Next Dad's Club Dine and Dash: Friday, April 26, 2024
After School Programs
Mark your calendars!! Registration for Northville Youth Football and Cheer opens soon!! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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
Join Winchester Elementary School moms to raise funds for NYN!
The moms of Winchester Elementary are throwing their 2nd annual Mom Prom! It’s a ladies night out for charity in which women wear their old prom gowns, bridesmaids dresses, or formals and dance the night away for a worthy cause. Grab some friends, gather your gowns, put on a dress (old or new!) and join in for a fun night of fundraising. Northville Youth Network is thrilled to be the recipient of this year’s proceeds that will support programs and services for Northville children and families. See the flyer for more information and/or email northvillemomprom@gmail.com.
New Hope Center for Grief Support in Northville
New Hope Center for Grief Support in Northville is a non-profit peer-led grief support agency that provides free grief support programs and services to children, teens, and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.
As 2023 soon comes to a close we wanted to share the incredible free programs that we have scheduled for the remainder of the year and highlight some of our ongoing groups that are available. Please click here to open a pdf with details of the events. Also, please feel free to visit our website at www.newhopecenter.net.
If you have any questions, or if we can provide further information or provide additional support, please let us know.
Winchester ❤️
Website: http://winchester.northvilleschools.org/
Location: 16141 Winchester Drive
Contact Us: (248) 465-2400
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Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM