Winchester Weekly
December 8, 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. 8th - 10th: PTA Holiday Scavenger Hunt/Toys 4 Tots Drive
Dec. 8th: 5th Grade Family Board Game Night
Dec. 11th - PTA Chipotle Restaurant Fundraising Night
Dec. 11th -Dec 15th: Winchester Student Gift Shop
Dec. 22nd: Spirit Day - Students wear their favorite winter or holiday sweater/shirt
Winter recess begins End of the day
Jan. 8th: Classes resume
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Important Events and Reminders
The Holiday Scavenger Hunt is here!
Items will be on display Friday, December 8th-Sunday, December 10th from 6pm-9pm. Be sure to take the hidden object sheet along with you and write down each item on the list below when you find it. You can turn in this sheet at the last house and select a small prize. Don’t forget to drop off your new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots! Please be respectful of all the homes along the trail, and search for the object from the car. Have a wonderful time! Happy Holidays from the Winchester PTA!
Calling all 5th graders! Please join us for a 5th grade board game night on Dec 8th from 6-8 pm in the media center, maker space, and C-1.
Please bring your favorite board game and a canned good donation for the Civic Concern, and join us for a night of fun! There will be a game drawing (raffle) and 5th grade Girl Scout troop will have snacks & drinks for sale to raise money for their bronze award. We hope to see you all there!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVg8aHqLFM-o9Vv-JRiUEOmQLQWlh3m0/view
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
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!
31aa Survey - Family Input Appreciated
We are seeking input and feedback from district stakeholder groups, including students, parents and staff members, as we begin to develop a plan for the most appropriate use of the funds to support the mental health and safety needs of students, within the parameters of the grant.
Your input is valued greatly and we hope you take a few minutes and participate in this brief survey. We look forward to learning about your thoughts, ideas and priorities for use of these funds to support mental health and improve student safety.
Questions or comments may be directed to nps@northvilleschools.org.
Survey Link:
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.
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.
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
11/16 PTA Meeting Information
Thanks to everyone who came out to our November meeting! We had a great showing and learned a ton about safety at Winchester. For those who could not attend, you can view the slides here. We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions and we can make sure you know who the right person to contact is for more information. Our next meeting is January 18 - we hope to see you there.
Invest in Your Child Contest!
We are $260 away from meeting our PTA Invest in Your Child Goal (IIYC). Help us get there! From Monday, Nov 27 - Friday, Dec 8 we will be running a classroom contest for Invest in Your Child. This is the PTA's main fundraiser that helps fund all of our programs like Staff Appreciation, Breakfast with a Buddy, Teacher Stipends, March is Reading Month, Field Day and more! If you have not donated, please visit this website to make your tax deductible donation by Dec 8. The classroom with the most participation will win a pajama and pizza party sponsored by the PTA (we will also accommodate all dietary restrictions) in the month of December.
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.
Art House
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.
Winchester Gift Shop December 11th - December 15th
Click the image below to access the pdf and link to sign up to help!
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!
Winchester Spirit Wear
Winchester Spiritwear Store is open and 20% off sitewide! Sale goes through December 8!
Holiday Sale Info
● Sale Dates: November 6th - December 8th
● Savings: 20% discount sitewide
● Shipping: Free shipping over $75, $5 shipping under $75
● Delivery: All orders are guaranteed delivery by December 23rd
Shop here -
http://click.email.1stplacespiritwear.com/?qs=7923238b90c00fc46e8c93a8b0c6450b1ae8dd668b49f0f4fa
e1ebfb655f98a2cb5e304276f3f4b108d8c06d06305ad8269552510674716a
If you have any questions please contact Donna Coleman colemandonna1@yahoo.com
Yearbook
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY TO ENSURE THE LOWEST PRICE!!
Yearbook ID : 15130024
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=15130024&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PUB24_BTS_YB_I&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=PUB24_BTS_YB_I&utm_content=hero
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
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.
Hello generous Northville community! Are you interested in helping Civic Concern this holiday season?
Halloween is over, there was snow this morning, and it's been Christmas at Target for at least three weeks now...this means it's time for:
Northville Civic Concern - 2023 Holiday Basket Blitz
Civic Concern provides support to over 120 client households within Northville/Northville Township. Many clients are single or coupled adults. Over 50 client households are families with kids. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EACH AND EVERY CLIENT HOUSEHOLD A FESTIVE HOLIDAY BASKET.
How you can help:
Sign up to "adopt" a household and purchase, decorate and stuff a laundry basket (2bu capacity) with shelf-stable items needed for a cozy holiday meal. This could include, but is not limited to, stuffing mix, boxed potatoes, gravy, canned veggies, hot chocolate, boxed cake mix, frosting, tea, and holiday candies. We'd also like to include a new, cozy blanket with each basket - please purchase and include one!
A 2 bushel capacity laundry basket can be found here:
https://www.target.com/p/2bu-laundry-basket-white-brightroom-8482/-/A-87299516#lnk=sametab
You can choose to "adopt" a single/couple household, or a household with children. If you select a family with children, please expect to receive a "wish list" via email. The list will include one item each child in the family needs and one item each wants for Christmas. Please purchase and include these items in the family's basket. Some families (and wish list items!) are larger than others! If necessary, please secure wish list items in a bag to turn in with the family's basket.
View the sign-up list of client households to adopt here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4EACA729A0FA7-44303397-civic
Baskets need to be dropped off at Civic Concern at one of the following times:
Thursday, December 7th from 4pm-7pm
Tuesday, December 12th from 4pm-7pm
WIth the cost of groceries through the roof, our clients are spending a higher percentage of their limited budgets on food. Many will not have the option of a special holiday meal at home without our help. And the extras that we might take for granted (hot chocolate, a seasonal blanket, festive chocolates, etc.) are out of the question. Please consider helping us lighten their grocery expense burden and brighten their holidays!
Thank you for reading. We live in a very generous and compassionate community, and it's the most wonderful time of the year to share our giving spirits!
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.
Northville Youth Network
Winchester ❤️
Website: http://winchester.northvilleschools.org/
Location: 16141 Winchester Drive
Contact Us: (248) 465-2400
X (Twitter):@ WinchesterElem
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM