Penguin's Raft

Dear Moraine Families,

This edition of the Raft includes:

• Thank Our Staff with GiftCrowd!
• Lead or Contribute to a PTA Committee for the 2024-2025 School Year!
  
• Northville Academic Games
• Mini-Mustangs Splash-Spin-Gallop Youth Camp
• Yearbooks are coming home on Monday
• Check out the Michigan Activity Pass for summer adventures!
• 5th Grade "Raft" for news & information about next year's Middle School happenings
• Medication pick up and new medical procedure for next year
• Northville Travel Soccer Tryouts
  
• Girl's Basketball Summer Camp
• K-3 Kickstart Robotics Program
• Adopt-a-pot for school beautification!
• Skateboarding to Success
• NEF Thank a Staff program continues
  

Be well and talk soon,

Joe Reimann

Principal, Moraine Elementary

Teaching for Learning for All!

• Wednesday, June 12th - 5th Grade Awards @ 10:30am
• Last Day of School - Thursday, June 13th - Half Day with dismissal at 12:15pm
• Office closes for the summer - Thursday, June 20th

We’d like to congratulate and welcome Alana Wright (Vice President) and Salma Aboukhodr (Treasurer) to next year’s PTA Executive Board! Due to the lack of nominees for both President (or Co-Presidents?) and Secretary, Alana will be acting President until we can find someone to fill the role. It is not too late to help the PTA, thus our school! If you are interested in the role of President (or Co-Presidents) or Secretary, please contact Danielle Hannawa at DanielleHannawa@gmail.com or you can contact Mr. Reimann.

Yearbooks will be coming home with kids on Monday. If you didn't order one, there are a limited number of yearbooks to purchase for $20 (one per family please). Lauren DeLoach, PTA yearbook coordinator, will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday after school to sell those yearbooks. Please contact her first at moraineyearbook@gmail.com to be added to the list for purchase. Please do not call the office for yearbook information.

This summer, Northville High School's teams are organizing a variety of sports youth camps designed for children of all ages. Explore the attached link for further details.

https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/rwyouthcamps

Does your child love to move? Need a summer activity? Northville Girls Cross Country is hosting the 2024 Mini-Mustangs Splash-Spin-Gallop Youth Camp for all boys and girls going into 3rd-8th grade (2024-2025 school year). The camp is from Monday, August 5th - Thursday, August 8th from 9-11 AM at NHS. The cost is $100 for 4 days or $60 for only 2 days. See flyer for details.

It's the time of year that preparation for the next school year begins. We've created a new 5th Grade "Raft" to highlight opportunities for our future middle school students. Be sure to check it frequently for new events!

Medications left at school will be available for pick up on the last day of school, and until Thursday, June 20th when the office closes for the summer. This includes all cough drops...see below for new procedure. All medications/cough drops that are not picked up will be discarded.

**New for next year**

The office's administration of cough drops to students will also require a physician's signature on the attached authorization form. Thank you in advance for your compliance with this new procedure.

Calling all NEW players 3rd - 6th Grade
When: August 19th - August 22nd – 6:30pm-8:00pm. & August 26th - August 29th

Please see: "2024 Northville AG Summer Camp Flyer" for details. For any questions please email: northvilleacademicgames@gmail.com

Deadline to Register, August 1st, 2024

What is Academic Games?

Academic Games stimulates students to learn Math, English, and Social studies through fun games and competition. Academic Games is a collection of games designed to challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subjects of Language Arts, English, History, Mathematics, and Logic. Through competition students are encouraged and motivated to sharpen their skills in order to gain a competitive edge over their peers. Players receive recognition and awards in the same way that sports champions are honored.

Click here for list of games played.

Organizations

Northville Academic Games is a member of the Michigan Leagues of Academic Games (MLAG), which is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. MLAG holds monthly regional tournaments from September to February, and a state tournament in March. The national organization – Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA), holds a national tournament in April every year. Only qualified teams from the state tournament can attend the national tournament.

Northville Academic Games was established in 2009 at Amerman Elementary School. It then expanded to Meads Mill and Hillside as players graduated into middle schools. Our oldest group of players established their presence in Northville High School in 2015. Currently there are more than 100 players in the Northville school district.

Our Mission and Core Values

The mission of Northville Academic Games is to provide a nurturing and focused environment for students to develop their intellectual capabilities as well as maturing into responsible individuals through fun games and friendly competitions. We cultivate a positive attitude and fairness in players who can win with class and lose with grace.
Our core values are Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Fun.

Deadline to Register, August 1st, 2024

Happy Spring!

Moraine has six planters in front of the school and one can be yours for the summer!

Here's how Adopt-A-Pot works:

For a donation of $15, you will be funding one of the planters AND you get to take a beautiful pot home for the summer. Your pot/s will be available for you to pick up at the last day of school for you to water and care for over the summer, returning them right before school starts so our school looks beautiful on the first day!

Pots will be assembled by Moraine students during our Spring Clean up on Saturday, April 27th.

Contact Janelle Justin at 586-489-4163 to Adopt-A-Pot!

First come first serve!

Please see attachment below for information about the NHS Women's Basketball Summer Camp.

The Northville Educational Foundation Thank-A-Staff Super Sub campaign is rolling into
spring 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? Each month there is another drawing.

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 next drawing right here!
https://www.supportnef.org/thank-a-staff

Kindergarten and Young 5's Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year Only!

Northville Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten and Young 5’s enrollment for Fall 2024. To be eligible for Kindergarten, students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2024. Students turning 5 between July 1st and December 1st 2024, may enroll with a signed waiver in either Young 5’s or Kindergarten.

Take a look at the Young 5's website to learn more about the program, eligibility, and frequently asked questions. We have also put together a helpful document on key Kindergarten Readiness Indicators. Enroll today in 3 easy steps by visiting our Enrollment page.

Check out the video below to experience our excitement!
Young 5-s Announcement video.mp4

Quick Links for Reference

2023-24 Moraine School Calendar

Moraine Student Handbook

Moraine Snack Procedure and Birthday Treat Policy

Video Gallery Picture - Exciting NPS Events!

Moraine Parent Portal Link

Email: reimannjo@northvilleschools.org
Website: https://moraine.northvilleschools.org/
Location: Moraine Elementary School, Eight Mile Road, Northville, MI, USA
Phone: 248-465-2150
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/morainepta
Twitter: @MorainePenguins

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.

Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 7am for all students for breakfast and lunch. 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.

• Order Online at Nutrislice

• Download the App (Apple Store)

• Download the App (Google Play)

• 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 during the school day (not before school).
    • If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.