Eagle Express
Silver Springs Elementary School - December 18, 2023
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Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
December 20 - Chess Wizards
Upcoming Events:
December 23 - January 7 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Follow us on Twitter @sspringselem or by clicking on the following link:
https://twitter.com/sspringselem
Have a great week!
Katie Booth, Principal
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Let's take time to celebrate!
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Exciting News...Silver Springs has been awarded an NEF i3 Grant!!
Congratulations to Katie Booth, Courtney Silence, and Pam Schulman for receiving a VERY generous grant from NEF for the creation of a "Treetop" Sensory Room.
The Treetop Sensory room will be a magical space where children’s senses come alive, where colors, lights, textures, and sounds create a world of wonder while at the same time creating a space for emotional regulation. The Treetop is a sensory room designed for kids that is a safe, immersive, and therapeutic environment designed to stimulate, calm, and engage.
Congratulations!
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Exciting News...NPS Unveils FREE Young 5's Program for Fall 2024!
Hello Northville!
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!
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Robotics Team Qualifies for Michigan State Championship Tournament!
On December 2nd, the "Super Builder" FLL team, comprised of the students listed below from Northville Elementary Schools, was awarded 2nd place in the Best Robot Design Award and successfully advanced to the Michigan State Championship tournament scheduled for December 10th.
Congratulations to the entire team!!
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Spread Joy with the January NEF Super Sub Raffle
As a way to spread joy and express gratitude, we invite you to join us in celebrating our exceptional NPS staff — the unsung heroes leaving positive imprints on our students' lives. Embrace the festive vibes with the January Northville Educational Foundation SUPER SUB Raffle! It's a fantastic opportunity to nominate any staff member across all NPS buildings for a well-deserved treat. January raffle tickets are on sale now! Your support not only amplifies gratitude but also puts your nominees in the running for some fantastic prizes. The five lucky winners receive a coveted half day off, a goodie bag from our friends at Michigan Educational Credit Union, and a personalized THANK YOU certificate! Snag your raffle tickets at https://www.supportnef.org/thank-a-staff
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STRIDE
Silver Springs will be having a STRIDE team for boys in grades 3-5 this spring.
STRIDE= Success+Teamwork+Respect+Inspiration+Determination and is the boys version of Girls on the Run. We are looking for someone to help co-coach our team with practices being Mon. & Thur. 3:45-5pm beginning mid-March & ending May 19th. If interested please contact Kristine Dreyer dreyerkr@northvilleschools.org.
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HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE FOR SILVER SPRINGS STAFF
Our staff LOVES this yearly tradition, and it is made possible by the generous hearts of our Silver Springs families! On December 19th, PTA volunteers will set up a lovely buffet, complete with to-go containers, so that staff may choose their favorites and take home a big selection of treats for the holidays!
- We have a few spots left, if you’d like to sign up!
- Each volunteer brings 2 dozen baked goods – any type of cookies, brownies, bars, or other single-serving treats are wonderful. Homemade is preferred, but store bought or bakery treats are welcome too! Please note the type of treat you plan to bring in the comment section.
- ***Please deliver fresh cookies to the Silver Springs office between 8:30am-4:00pm on Monday, December 18th. *** Please provide treats on a covered tray or container and include a label of the type of cookie.
Questions? Contact Kathy Chalhoub kathyjsaba@gmail.com or silverspringspta@gmail.com
STAFF FAVORITE THINGS LIST – BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PTA!
Teachers often say their favorite gift is a handwritten note from the student! However, if you would like to do something more at the holidays, thank them during Teacher Appreciation Week, surprise them with something fun, or just get to know them better, check out the Staff Favorite Things List.
Of course, no obligation! Gifts to teachers are never expected, but any gift is always appreciated. This list is just another way the PTA loves linking families with our amazing staff.
SILVER SPRINGS DIRECTORY
The directory is here!!!! This awesome little book, produced by the PTA, helps to forge friendships and make connections outside of school.
The directory comes in two formats:
1. A print edition – Every Silver Springs household will receive one FREE copy. You do not have to be a PTA member – all families will get one!
The print copy of the directory was sent home with your student during the week on Monday, December 11 (if you have more than one student, your oldest child will receive the directory to bring home).
2. An electronic edition – READY NOW FOR PTA MEMBERS!!!! The e-version is in a searchable PDF format and posted on the password-protected PTA member portal. Access to the online version is a perk of PTA membership! To view the directory, visit www.silverspringspta.com, click on the “Directory” button, and log in to Givebacks (formerly Memberhub).
THANK YOU to Charlene Chu, the PTA chairperson of the directory project, and to Mya Struthers for the beautiful cover illustrations.
THANK YOU to our generous local businesses who sponsored ads in the directory and funded 75% of the total cost, offsetting PTA funds.
- Tea Gather
- Master Greg Martin, PKSA Karate-Northville
- Excel Orthodontics, Dr. Paul Hwang
- Lava Grille
- Northville City Car Wash
- Angela Jaafar Real Estate
- Kate DeCavitte, Realtor, The Better Co
- Amaze Travel
- Kiss My Lash
Contact silverspringspta@gmail.com with questions.
SAVE THE DATES: 2023-2024 PTA MEETINGS
· Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30pm – guest speaker on restorative practices, new NPS initiative!
· Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30pm – PTA book club! Info coming soon!
· Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm – guest speaker on Be Smart
· Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30pm – PTA E-Board elections
· *We have awesome NHS volunteers at all evening meetings to watch your kids play while you get to attend the meeting!
· *All welcome! Anyone may attend, but only PTA members may vote at meetings. No obligation to volunteer or donate at meetings.
SAVE THE DATE: BREAKFAST WITH A BUDDY!
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 8:15am-8:45am – if your child’s last name begins with the letter A-L.
- Thursday, January 25 from 8:15am-8:45am – if your child’s last name begins with the letter M-Z.
This fun event welcomes all students to bring a buddy (a parent, grandparent, or special adult) to enjoy a continental-style breakfast together in the cafeteria before school.
Stay tuned for more details – sign up coming soon!
PTA WEBSITE
Did you know that the Silver Springs PTA has a website with EVERYTHING you need to know? The homepage is recently updated with quick-link buttons for easy access to key topics.
PTA UPDATES AND MORE
Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
Twitter X @SS_PTA
Instagram @silverspringspta
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Northville High School Personal Project Fundraiser
This event is a holiday fundraiser to raise money to donate to the Children's Hospital of
Michigan. There will be arts and crafts stations along with fun games run by NHS students in
the name of holiday spirit to raise money for this worthy cause. Please show your support by
bringing your kids between 1-4 pm on December 9th, 2023 at the downtown Northville
Community Center for a fun-filled afternoon!
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Mark your calendars!!
Registration for Northville Youth Football and Cheer opens soon!! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Don’t Scrap the App!
The Michigan School Meals program supplements the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, meaning that parents of students who would otherwise be eligible for free or reduced meals should continue to submit applications for free or reduced meals for their students. Even though meals will be free this year, it is vitally important that parents who meet, or believe they may meet, the free and reduced income guidelines, submit an application to ensure maximum benefits for their students and the District.
Some of these benefits include: athletics and activities discounts for student fees associated with participating in athletics and activities programs, SAT/ACT/AP test discounts for academic testing, college application discounts for college application fees, discounted internet access services, federal/state/local school funding for school budgets, Summer EBT.
Make sure to fill yours out today https://links.northvilleschools.org/1a
What You Need to Know about Free School Meals - How to Order
- 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.
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
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Community Resources
NYN Wellness Wednesday's are back!
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.
Silver Springs Elementary School
Email: boothka@northvilleschools.org
Website: http://silversprings.northvilleschools.org
Location: 19801 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 465-2300
Twitter: @sspringselem