SPS District Newsletter

Welcome to Stevenson Elementary School, where the journey of education comes to life!

Stevenson's vibrant and inclusive community is dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a lifelong love for learning. With passionate educators, state-of-the-art facilities, and a curriculum that empowers students to explore, innovate, and excel, Stevenson Elementary is where dreams take flight.

Join us in shaping the future, as we inspire creativity, curiosity, and character. Together, we're building a brighter tomorrow, one student at a time. Come be a part of our Stevenson family, where every child's potential is unlocked, and possibilities are endless.

Relive the amazing moments of Southfield Public Schools' Spirit Week! From crazy costumes to team spirit, these photos capture the heart and soul of our unforgettable week.

Thank you to Shields Pizza for hosting the fundraiser to support our Levey Middle School Band. Thank you to those who dinned and donated while driving by. Our scholars received so much love as they displayed their musical gifts!

The window to register for Saturday School Credit Recovery Classes has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Southfield Public Schools credit recovery program is designed to give students who have failed a class the opportunity to retake a course and earn credits for coursework they need to complete in order to graduate.

To register, please click the link: https://southfieldschools.digitalsignup.com/

UMHSA 2024-2025 Application Window:

Opens: October 16, 2023

Closes: October 27, 2023

To prepare for the UMHSA application, you will need the documents listed below.

1. Most recent report card or transcript
2. Local/district assessment results for students entering grades 6-8 (i.e., NWEA MAP; i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment, Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments, STAR assessments, or Early Literacy & Mathematics Benchmark Assessments)
3. State standardized assessment scores (i.e., M-Step)
4. PSAT scores (students entering grades 9-11)
5. Section 504 Plan (if applicable)
6. IEP (if applicable)
7. Student statement: Why do you want to attend UMHSA?

Guiding questions for student statement:
1. The student should be able to provide their characteristics of themselves.
2. How will the student benefit from attending UMHA?
3. What can the student bring to the school (i.e., talent and skills)?

Test Date: November 7, 2023
Test Location: 19301 W. 12 Mile Rd Lathrup Village, MI 48076
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University School Phone: 248-746-4370

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is releasing tips for families and individuals to manage stress or trauma associated with significant dates related to a local crisis, such as the shooting incident in Oxford, Michigan.

Mental Health Support for Families and Individuals:

Contact the 24-Hour Crisis Helpline 988. OCHN’s school mental health navigators connect youth and families to behavioral health and substance use supports. For more information call 248-462-6294 or email schoolnavigator@oaklandchn.org

Tips for Parents:

• Acknowledge the remembrance date. If your child is talking or asking about the event, it is important for the caregivers / loved ones in their life to acknowledge what happened, provide age-appropriate information, and be supportive. It is important for children to know they are loved and feel safe.
• Parents may want to approach older children who may have seen news or videos on social media highlighting the remembrance date and help them process their thoughts and feelings.
• Recognize the effect this has on your child. Talk to your child about their thoughts and emotions as it pertains to the event and validate their feelings and concerns. With mass shootings – particularly in public places such as schools and places of worship – this is a valid concern for them, and all adults need to take their viewpoint and concerns into consideration.
• Help your child to feel safe. A sense of normalcy and routine during the remembrance date helps to maintain a child's sense of safety and structure. Discuss any positive aspects about the response to the tragedy, such how community members and citizens across the country come together to support each other.

Tips for Adults:

• Everyone experiences events and trauma in different ways, and however they think or feel during the remembrance time is okay. Some people have a sense of fear, anger, sadness, or other emotions. Encourage people to talk about what they are thinking and feeling. Seek support from friends and family. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from mental health professionals, especially if thoughts of self-harm or suicide arise.
• Try to maintain routines and schedules to promote feelings of consistency and balance to reduce anxiety related to the traumatic event.
• Be mindful to consider the amount of exposure to the news / media, particularly to children. It is okay to take part in the remembrance, but continuing to view the images, etc., may worsen or prolong the issues the person is experiencing.

As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com again. Here's what you need to know about your order:

• Limit of one order per residential address
• One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
• Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023

Please follow the link to order: https://special.usps.com/testkits

• Oct. 10 - Board of Education Meeting
• Oct. 18 - No School District Professional Development
• Nov. 7 - No School Election Day/District Professional Development
• Nov. 22-24 - No School Thanksgiving Recess

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