Winchester Weekly
January 12, 2024
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
Jan. 15th: MLK Day - No School
Jan. 16th: Jr Stangs Parent Meeting 6:30 PM @ NHS
Jan. 18th: PTA meeting 7:00 PM
Jan. 30th: Credit Union Deposit Day
Feb. 3rd: Northville Parent Camp & Wellness Fair
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Important Events and Reminders
Young-5's - KinderSTANGS Fall 2024
FREE Young 5's Program Enrollment now OPEN for Fall 2024!
Join us Tuesday, January 16th at Northville High School at 6:30pm for a Parent Information Meeting with teachers and administrators to hear more about the new Young 5's Program and have your questions answered.
Enrollment for our new Young 5's Program is now open! We have posted several helpful documents on our Young 5's website including Frequently Asked Questions, Early Learners Program Comparison, and Kindergarten Readiness.
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.
Check out the video below to experience our excitement!
Young 5-s Announcement video.mp4
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 inside the classroom. We are looking to offer childcare again. RSVP here.
Read Shirts
March is Reading Month is right around the corner! Winchester is once again offering families the opportunity to purchase clothing that promotes reading. These “read” shirts have been quite popular the last couple of years.
If you are interested in ordering anything, please click here for the link. There are youth and adult sizes of short-sleeve and long-sleeve t-shirts, as well as crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies! Orders are due by the end of the day on Monday, January 29th. We hope to see lots of students, staff, and families wearing these!
Staff Appreciation
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Age Appropriate Books
Recently, we had a parent ask the PTA if we could put together a list of age and grade appropriate books.Thank you to Mrs. Lindsay for recommending these book lists.
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
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/order/Lookupjob?jobnumber=15130024
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
Michigan Snowsports Industries Association is pleased to provide an affordable way for families with 4th and/or 5th graders to head out to Michigan’s ski slopes and trails by obtaining the Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App. To find out about the Cold is Cool Passport App and other information about Michigan Skiing, please click here.
Northville Youth Network
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
Check out all of the Wellness Wednesday sessions by clicking here.
Northville Youth Network and Meads Mill Middle School PTSA
Join the upcoming OverBooked Book Club to discuss the book Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner, PhD. Don’t have time to read the book? No worries! Come and join the conversation anyway! We will be meeting at the Meads Mill Middle School Media Center on January 25th at 6:30 PM.
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.
Wellness Wednesday Winter/Spring 2024 preview
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