Bobcat Broadcast
September 1, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Caudill
What a fantastic two nights of open houses! I loved seeing our "old" Bobcats returning and our new Bobcats starting. You could feel the excitement in the air as we welcomed parents and students into our building. Seeing our Bobcats (and their families) excited and ready for the new school year, gave our teachers and myself a jolt energy. We are ready for Tuesday!!
During our first few weeks of school our teachers' main focus will be on building classroom community and learning procedures. Getting back into a routine is essential. Children thrive from routine, and that lack of routine can lead to anxiety and stress. Taking the time to during the first weeks of school to get to know students, build new routines, and establish trust is imperative. Without these things it will be difficult for our students to learn new academic information.
I am so very excited to start this school year with you. I know it's going to be an amazing year!
Stay well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
September 4 - PTA Popsicles on the Playground 1:00 - 3:00pm
September 5 - First Day of School
September 7 - First PTA Meeting of the Year - 9:15am in the MPR
September 15 - T-Shirt Design Entries Due
September 22 - Victorian Festival
September 22 - PTA Skate Night at Bonaventure
October 3 - Picture Day
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The All School T-Shirt is Back! Calling all Amerman Artists!
Thanks to the generosity of Amerman’s PTA, there will once again be an all-school shirt. PTA will purchase a t-shirt for each student. Look for details about requesting a size in a future Broadcast.
Entries are due: Friday, September 15th
Completed entry forms can be turned in to the Star Box in the lobby of Amerman Elementary.
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Using the Loop (Car Drop-off)
For anyone who might be using the loop for the first time, here are a few tips to follow:
Be sure that your child/ren knows to meet you at the Loop.
Display your name card in an upright position until your child/ren are safely in your car. (We need to know your names to call for students and to help our rotating teachers get the right student to the right car.)
Display your name BOLDLY! (Whether cloudy or sunny, it is easier to read the name when it is BIG and BOLD)
Keep your car in park until your child/ren are safely in your car.
Stay in your car while the Loop is open. (Our teachers and staff need to stay focused on the vehicles and students. Please do not walk up to teachers and staff in the Loop. It is safer for you to go to the office for assistance.)
The dismissal loop will be closed at 3:55, if you have not entered the loop by 3:55 and the gym doors are closed you will have to come to the office to collect your child/ren.
We know the beginning of year adds to longer loop lines - we will be flexible in the loop closure the first week of school.
Here are a few other reminders to help us keep the loop moving:
- Form TWO lanes as you enter the parking lot, to keep cars off 8 Mile Rd.
- MERGE alternating lanes when you approach unloading/loading zone.
- Pull ALL THE WAY forward to the farthest available volunteer.
- Try to stay BUMPER TO BUMPER in the loop, don’t leave space between cars
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus assignments are now available in Parent Connection. You can view those assignments at https://sisweb.resa.net/Northville/ParentPortal
If your child is new to ALPS and will be taking the shuttle from their homeschool to and from Amerman, they are automatically signed up to do so, there is nothing you need to do. Please make sure your child is at their homeschool by 8:40am at the location designated by each individual school. Our shuttles do their best to be back at the homeschools no later than 3:45. If they are running late, regular school buses are held until the shuttle arrives.
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Suggested School Supplies
If you are interested on getting a jump on school supply shopping, please see the link below for our suggested school supplies. The supply lists are simply suggestions of helpful items and are strictly voluntary, as we provide the necessary supplies and materials for your child’s successful school experience. If you do not want to order your supplies through the school supply kits program, you can view the list by clicking the grade level link.
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Annual Online Information Confirmation
Every year, all families (including those who recently enrolled) are required to fill out the digital Annual Registration for each student. Families may complete these forms through MiStar ParentConnection. After logging in to your Parent Portal account, click the RED Annual Registration at the top right of your screen. Then select Register Now to the far right of your student’s name to begin the process.
Through this process you will be asked to update your student’s emergency contact information, home address and health information, review our technology use policy and student handbooks, learn more about PTSA/PTA, access the web store and much more.
Need Help? Many of the most commonly asked questions can be found on our FAQs page (located in the upper right-hand corner of ParentConnection.) If you have further questions, please email the helpdesk at parentportal@northvilleschools.org
Registration deadlines:
- All NHS students must have the annual registration completed before Transition Days the week of Monday, August 21, 2023.
- All Hillside and Meads Mill Middle School students must have the annual registration completed before Transition Days starting on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
- All elementary students and Cooke School students must have the annual registration completed prior to the start of school on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
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FREE Breakfast and Lunch for all students!
This school year, Northville Public Schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch meals to all pre-K through grade 12 NPS students, regardless of free or reduced lunch availability. Funding for the Michigan School Meals Program was included in the 2023-24 School Aid Bill approved by the state legislature. Under this program students can receive free breakfast and lunch meals each full school day. In addition to these free meals, students may purchase a second breakfast or lunch meal, snack items or a separate carton of milk, as desired.
In order to operate the program successfully, we are actively seeking additional Food Service staff members to work in our kitchens. If you or someone you know are interested in joining the Food Service team, please contact our Food Service department at 248-344-3690.
If you have any questions about the Michigan School Meals Program, please contact our Food Service department at 248-344-3690.
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How to Order Breakfast and hot lunch for interested students - orders are due by 7:00AM
The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.
Families must preorder breakfasts and 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.
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Academic Games
What it's Academic Games? Academic Games stimulates students to learn Math, English, and Social studies through fun games and competition.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
MINOR: (3rd and 4rd Grade) Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Friday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ELEMENTARY: (5th & 6th Grade) Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm & Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Register Now! (on the google form bellow)
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NYN Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Suicide Prevention
We know September is a busy month but we wanted to take the time to highlight a few events as part of Suicide Prevention Month.
The first is a movie screening that is open to all parents in and outside of Northville Public Schools. The event will feature the movie "Death is Not the Answer" that was made by Keith Famie (a local filmmaker). We are fortunate to have Chuck Gaidica moderate this event which will also feature a panel that includes local agency representatives as well as Eric Hipple and Kevin Fischer. We will also have the following resource tables with mental health and suicide prevention specific information available:
- New Hope
- Color my World
- RESET
- Hegira
- NAMI
- IHA/Trinity
This is a FREE EVENT! You will see on the flyer a QR code to register but you can also use the link below. Registration is not required but appreciated!
Death is Not the Answer registration
Last year, a group of Northville Public Schools staff participated in the NAMI walk. This year the Suicide Prevention Coalition (which Northville Public Schools is a part of) has formed a team and would like all of the partner districts and our families to join. This is meant to show how we are all in this together no matter what your district boundaries are. The event is at Wayne State University on September 16th (Saturday)
630 Merrick St,
Detroit, MI 48202
Check-in at 8 am,
Walk time is 10 am -12:30 pm ET
There's no cost to walk with us, though donations to NAMI Michigan are certainly welcomed.
Use this link to register yourself and put Suicide Prevention Coalition in the team search box.
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Northville Cheer
Northville Cheer invites you to join us on Oct. 3rd and Oct. 4th for our annual Pink Out Youth Clinic. The clinic will be hosted at NHS from 5-7pm and run by our Northville High School cheerleaders. At the clinic, participants will learn to jump, stunt, tumble and cheer. Our clinic is open to all students grades K-8.
The cost of the clinic is $50, proceeds will be divided between the Northville Cheer program and our chosen charity, Pink Sisters. Attendees must register by Sept. 10th in order to receive a clinic shirt.
Clinic participants are invited to attend the Oct. 6th game and cheer alongside the NHS cheerleaders for the first quarter in their pink out shirts.
We look forward to cheering with you!
Registration: https://forms.gle/4SuFkqcZK2f7Z6Tg7"
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Spotlight on our Ameman Bobcats
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv