Dear Moraine Families,

This edition of the Raft includes:

• March is Reading Month is here!
• NEW - Incoming 6th grade Instrument Fit Night
• NEW - NHS Unified Basketball Showcase @ LCA
• 24-25 Kids Club Sign Up is March 8th-15th
• Spring Student-led Conferences
• Winter NWEA Assessment Posted
• Science Olympiad sign up extended
• Spring session of Nuts About Science registration is open
• 5th Grade Student Social Media Workshop
• Relational Practice Training for Parents
• NEF Thank a Staff program continues
• NEF Night for Northville is coming up
• Yearbook ordering site is open until March 31st
  
• Yearbook photos needed, and a call for 5th grade baby pictures
  
• Enrollment now open for Young 5's & Kindergarten for the 24/25 school year.
  
• Open house for Early Childhood & Extended Day Programs
• Registration info for baseball & softball youth camps, spring lacrosse and football/cheer for the fall.

Be well and talk soon,

Joe Reimann

Principal, Moraine Elementary

Teaching for Learning for All!

• NPS Inclusion Week, March 4th - 8th
• Incoming 6th grade Instrument Fit Night, Monday, March 4th @7pm, Hillside Cafeteria
• Student Run Credit Union Deposit Day, Thursday, March 7th
• Science Olympiad sign up deadline, Friday, March 8th @ 11:45pm
• Relational Practice Training for parents, Friday & Saturday, March 8th & 9th
• MIRM Book Swap, Friday, March 15th
• Author Jerry Pallotta assemblies, Monday, March 18th
• 2nd trimester report cards viewable to parents, Tuesday, March 19th
• STEAM Career Day, Thursday, March 21st
• Parent Teacher conferences, HALF DAYS OF SCHOOL, Thursday & Friday, March 21st & 22nd
• Spring Break, NO SCHOOL, March 25th - 29th

Time is quickly approaching for our Spring Conferences. As in previous years, we will be following our Student-Led Conference format. Student-Led Conferences, which were developed by our Leader in Me Program, are an exciting way for your child to show how he/she has grown as a learner and a leader. Students will present you with examples of their growth in reading, writing, math, and other areas of their choice. We invite you to participate in a conversation that encourages your child to explain his/her learning, celebrations, and challenges they have experienced so far. Please note that this is not a one-on-one conference with your child's teacher, but he/she will certainly be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Conferences will be held on:

Thursday, March 21st from 1:00-7:00 p.m
Friday, March 22nd from 1:00-3:30 p.m

Please be on the lookout for a Spring Student-Led conference sign-up from your child(ren)'s teacher.

We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for your child to be a leader!

The results of your child's Winter NWEA Assessment will be posted to your Parent Connection account on Monday, March 4th. Parent Connection is the same place where you log in to view report cards, lunch balances, and attendance for your child.

To access your child’s Winter NWEA Assessment, log into your Parent Connection account, scroll down to the section above the report cards, called "Documents”, and select the NWEA Parent Report link for Winter 2024.

The NWEA Parent Report is the same report that you have received in the past in hard copy or via email. We are posting them in Parent Connection now to make them easier to access and to allow you to go back and view them at any time, similar to the report card.

If you have any questions regarding your student's NWEA report, please contact your child's teacher. To learn more about the MAP Growth test, please visit https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/family-toolkit/ or contact your child’s school for more information.

For All Northville 5th Grade Students on, Monday, March 4, 2024 7:00 P.M. in the Hillside Cafeteria Please join us for our Instrument Fit Night. Students will have the opportunity to try the different band instruments that are started in sixth grade at both Hillside and Meads Mill. Students tend to have a higher success rate in band if we are able to help match them to an instrument that best fits their interest along with some of their physical attributes.

Students may start the following band instruments in 6th grade:

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Trumpet/Cornet

• Trombone

• Baritone/Euphonium

• Percussion (2 years of piano lessons highly recommended)

We look forward to helping your students find the best instrument for them!

Sincerely,

Robin Taylor

• Meads Mill Band

• taylorro@northvilleschools.org

Greg Lanzi

• Hillside Band

• lanzigr@northvilleschools.org

Moraine's 2024 Science Olympiad teams are blasting off, and we need YOU! Join us for an epic journey of discovery, hands-on fun, and friendly competition in the world of science and engineering.

What's Science Olympiad? Imagine solving scientific puzzles, building awesome projects, and testing your skills against other schools. We've got 17 exciting events to choose from, like launching water rockets, dissecting mysteries of the human body, and cracking crime-scene codes.

Ready to embark on this adventure? Here's what you need to know:

• Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders

• Parent Info Night: Get the scoop on everything Science Olympiad at our dedicated evening. Date & time TBD

• Practices: Gear up for weekly adventures from February to the Final Tournament.

• Final Showdown: Showcase your science superpowers at the epic Schoolcraft competition (June 8th, 2024!).

• Teamwork makes the dream work! Sign up to 3-4 events and collaborate with your teammates.

• Parents, lend a hand! We have tons of fun volunteer opportunities for you to get involved.

Sign up today and blast off with Moraine Science Olympiad!

How to join:

• Register and pay HERE

• Cost: $35 per student (includes t-shirt and registration)

Sign up closes March 8th, 2024 @ 11:45pm!

Don't miss out on this chance to ignite your passion for science, build lasting friendships, and have an unforgettable experience!

Contact Jessey Bouchard at jesseybouchard@yahoo.com if you’d like to be an event coach or have any questions!

Save the date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Northville High School auditorium! This special event is sponsored by the six NPS elementary school PTAs and designed just for 5th graders and their parents. Two local experts, Kerry Biskelonis of Reset Brain & Body, and Detective Justin Norlock, of the Northville Township Police Department, will co-host this workshop. Together, they will cover the pitfalls of social media use, mental health implications, and legal ramifications, plus discuss an action plan that you can use!

To secure your spot, SIGN UP HERE by March 29, or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Flyers also came home earlier this week.

For any questions please contact ptamoraine@gmail.com

Northville Public Schools invites all PTA and Community members to participate in a 2-day Relational Practice Training The purpose of this training for community members will be to take a deep dive into the Restorative Practices methodology adopted by all staff members of NPS which is designed to help develop, maintain, and sometimes repair relationships with one another, with our students and with our families. This training is a key component of the district's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) focus this year and beyond.

The training will be on March 8-9 (Friday and Saturday) and will run from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm each day.

Check out this video to learn more about this learning opportunity

Registration is First Come/First Served. You will receive an email confirming your seat.

RP Training registration form

The Moraine 2023-24 Yearbook order site is now open. Cost is $20 per yearbook and can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com, using code 12969 or use the QR code in the attached flyer. Yearbook orders are due March 31, 2024.

We are asking for all parent participation on photo collection this year! If you have a moment, we ask that you please use the following links to upload photos to be used in this year’s yearbook*.

- 5th Grade Baby Picture: Fifth grade parents! As has been done in the past, we will include a page with baby photos of our 5th grade penguins for all students to guess who is who! Please name the image file with the name of your 5th grader before uploading so that we are able to create an answer key. Baby photos due by March 1, 2024. CLICK HERE

- Family Fun Night at the Movies CLICK HERE

- International Night: January 19th CLICK HERE

*Please note that all photos used in the yearbook will be double-checked for students who cannot be printed in our yearbook via parent requests submitted through Moraine.

The Natural Wonders of Science! The natural world is such a wonder! We’re excited to share its amazing features. Students will study the natural world including water, fossils, rocks, minerals, create ladybug and worm habitats and much more! Please see the attachment below for more information!

Are you searching for a fun family event to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Look no further! The NHS Unified Basketball team will be playing at LCA following the Pistons game. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday, February 25th. So get your tickets today for the Pistons game and Unified Basketball and support Northville Unified Programming. It's a guaranteed great time, and you'll leave with a smile on your face!

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

Come join the Northville Softball and Baseball teams for their spring youth camps this March and April. Registration is now open. See the attached flyers for more information.

https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/rwyouthcamps/

The Robostangs are offering a K-3 Workshop for grades K-3. This is a fun way to introduce STEAM to your kids! The kids will learn about robotics through exercises like building LEGOS, working together, etc. On March 17th (1-4 pm), all the kids are invited to an event where they can play and create models and participate in multiple STEAM activities during this session. This event will cost $25. If you are interested, please fill out the form below by March 10th. After filling out this form, we will send more information on payment and other important details. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bCjdvm0Ym8xz-Y3frVaF8rmIKmxkq-e6ldGOSPkpvzc/edit

Welcoming all skill levels for 5th through 8th grade boys. This year we will field one 14U (7th/8th grade) team and one 12U (5th/6th grade) team. The spring season will run from April 1st to June 2nd with pre-season practices on March 18th, 20th and 22nd. It will include practice 3 days a week at Meads Mill Middle School, games vs Metro West teams, and at least one tournament. The player fee is $325 and will be collected later. Payment & liability waiver submission deadline is April 1st, 2024. Registration will close earlier if capacity is reached prior to March 1st. For those that register, stay tuned for more information on schedule, parent informational meeting, and payment & waiver submission details. Click https://forms.gle/9duoWtUN3yiWJ7Q87 to register.

Want more information before registering? Join the parent information zoom on Wednesday, February 28th at 8pm. Here’s the zoom information to join:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://telenav.zoom.us/j/92052366240?pwd=cSthTHdUQkxIMnhYVHNQajcxWlpqUT09

Meeting ID: 920 5236 6240

Passcode: 907897

Mark your calendars!! Registration for Northville Youth Football and Cheer opens soon!! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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.