Bobcat Broadcast
Amerman Elementary, May 17, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. CAUDILL
Amerman is for the birds this week! We've had two exciting events that I'm sure will bring a smile to your face. First, our mama duck who has been nesting in the courtyard, waddled out of the courtyard (with the help of Ms. Shannan, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. B and lots of 5th graders) with her 11 babies into the neighborhood. We have had a mama duck nesting in our courtyard for over 20 years. We love our annual adorable ducklings!
Speaking of adorable, our kindergarten classes has been witnessing the miracle of life firsthand! They have proudly watched over a hatching incubator for the last 3 weeks. And guess what? The chicks have finally arrived! The students have been learning all about baby chicks and are absolutely smitten with these fuzzy bundles of joy.
Spring is definitely in the air, and it's bringing with it lessons about nature, responsibility, and the wonder of new life. I can't wait to see what other exciting things unfold in the coming weeks!
Stay well,
Devon Caudill
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 24 - PTA Sponsored Kona Ice Day
May 24 - Half Day for Students 12:15 Dismissal
Mat 31 - Albulov, Morse and Mooney to US Museum of Natural History
May 31 - Bobcat Bash
June 4 - Young 5's Parent Meeting at Winchester 6:30PM
June 7 - Leadership Day - Field Day
June 10 - 3rd Grade to Swim Club
June 11 - 5th Grade to Greenfield Village
June 12 - Kindergarten Water Party
June 12 - 1st Grade to Ford Field
June 12 - 2nd Grade Scavenger Hunt Downtown
June 12 - 4th Grade to Bonaventure
June 12 - 5th Grade Send-off Party at NHS
June 13 - Last Day - 12:15 Dismissal
June 20 - Amerman Office Closes for the Summer
August 12 - Amerman Office Reopens for 24/25 School Year
The Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter for kids, by kids is back. The idea that came about during the pandemic is back for a 5th year! We are so proud of our students tenacity and leadership to keep this tradition going for another year. Check back next week for issue 26!
- Volume 5 - Issue 18
- Volume 5 - Issue 17
- Volume 5 - Issue 16
- Volume 5 - Issue 15
- Volume 5 - Issue 14
- Volume 5 - Issue 13
- Volume 5 - Issue 12
ONLY 7 MORE RESPONSES NEEDED TO MAKE OUR GOAL!
DON'T FORGET TO PLEASE TAKE OUR LEADER IN ME SURVEY!
As a Leader in Me Lighthouse School we are always working on continuous improvement. Each year we ask parents to take a short survey. Our staff are asked to take the survey as well as our 4th and 5th grade students. These surveys are used to annually collect, analyze, and report student, staff, and school-level outcomes related to the focus on improving leadership, culture, and academics. They help us identify our strengths and weaknesses, develop improvement plans, and monitor progress. Please complete the survey below. All of your responses are completely anonymous. The survey should take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
AROUND THE WORLD LEADERSHIP FIELD DAY 2024 - SAVE the DATE
Amerman Families - Our Field Day returns again this year as a Leadership Event for our Bobcats. With support from adult volunteers, each event/activity will be led by student leaders. We are still finalizing event details.
If you are willing and able to support and encourage our student leaders on June 8th, check next week for a volunteer sign-up.
Any questions, please contact Ms. LaManna @ lamannel@northvilleschools.org
WHEN: Friday, June 7
- 9:30-11:00 K-3
- 1:30-3:10 4th & 5th
CAKE WALK CAKES NEEDED
Bobcat Bash is right around the corner, and we need your help to have another fantastic Cake Walk! Please check out the Sign-Up Genius to donate a cake, cupcakes, cookies or other baked items to support this event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4FAEAE2AA46-49704768-bobcat
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
Our future Bobcats had a day to experience what it was like to be an Amerman Bobcat. They sang, danced, listened to a story, did a craft and played on the playground. I know they are looking forward to next school-year already!
THANK YOU MR. AND MRS. BEEMER
For Ten Years of Support!
For the last 10 years Mr. and Mrs. Beemer have been providing Amerman Kindergarteners with eggs to hatch. When the chicks are born they come in and talk to the classes about the chicks. They then take the hatched chicks back to their farm to become laying hens so then can sell the eggs at the farmer's market. A HUGE thank you to them!
AMERMAN SPRING CLEAN-UP
A HUGE thank you to everyone that came and helped with our spring clean-up on Saturday. A special thank you to the Amerman's Dad's club for organizing and showing up to help keep our school looking great!
SUGGESTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES MADE EASY WITH TOOL BOX!
PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!
Bobcat Bash 2024
Wristbands are now on sale for the Bobcat Bash!! Visit our store at AmermanPTA.com to purchase. This PTA fundraiser is Amerman's biggest party of the year, featuring ice cream, food trucks, bounce houses, a live DJ, a cake walk, hair salon, a dunk tank, face painting, and lots of carnival-style games. It's a night where we all celebrate just how amazing it is to be a Bobcat! Wristbands can be picked up the week of the event. Wristbands will also be for sale in person that week. Buy in advance and skip the lines & price increase on the day of the event!
Volunteer at the Bobcat Bash!
Because the Bobcat Bash is such a large event, we need MANY volunteers to man the stations! Please consider signing up for one or more volunteer slots so that we don't have to shut any of the activities down. Grab a friend and have fun! Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA8A828AAFEC07-49376974-bobcat#/
June 5th Reimbursement Cutoff
If you volunteered for a PTA Committee this year and you still need reimbursement for expenses, please fill out the reimbursement form and turn in to the PTA mailbox in the office no later than JUNE 5TH! Thank you!
Loop Coordinator Needed for 2024-2025 School Year
Amerman is looking for a new Loop Coordinator for next school year! If you are interested in taking this over, please contact Kristia Williams in the front office. She will provide information and training related to this important volunteer position.
PTA Information
Sign up to become a PTA member, purchase spiritwear, or sign up for a Birthday Cafe lunch at AmermanPTA.com.
Contact Board@amermanpta.com
Connect with Bobcat families & stay up to date in our facebook group. Open to all Amerman families: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amermanpta
NORTHVILLE TRAVEL SOCCER TRYOUTS
ENVY FC, Northville's local travel soccer club, will be holding tryouts for 2024/2025 teams the weekend of June 8th and 9th. Tryouts are open for boys teams and girls teams with birth years from 2012 to 2016. ENVY teams currently include kids from all 6 Northville elementary schools and both middle schools. For more information about ENVY FC and to pre-register for tryouts, visit ENVYsoccer.com
5TH GRADE PARTY - VOLUNTEER'S NEEDED
Some of the parents have been organizing "The Fifth Grade Party 2024" as a way for them to celebrate with their fellow friends and classmates, marking the end of this amazing milestone. We need your help to make this a successful event for our 5th graders.
- Date: June 12th, 2024
- Venue: Northville High School
- Time: 11:00 am - 2:45 pm
If you plan to participate in this, please consider volunteering in the party activities happening for this event or donating some of the items requested. All party volunteers need to have an approved ICHAT form on file with Amerman.
Party Volunteers - We would appreciate any help you can provide for the party. We will need help setting up and cleaning up, along with chaperone help for the different stations at the high school. Here is the link to the SignUp Genius.
Any questions on volunteering, please reach out to Caroline Keros at caroline.keros18@gmail.com.
ATTENTION 5TH GRADERS!
Northville Middle School Cheerleading
Attention all interested 5th grade students: Northville Middle School Cheer is hosting tryouts for the fall sideline season on June 3-4 from 4-6pm in the NHS Aux Gym. All interested athletes should register here: https://forms.gle/RPRxgkPWXiLAesP46
NMS Cheerleading cheers on the NMS football team throughout the season, participates in sleep-away summer camp, and tumbling instruction. There are no cuts for upcoming 6th-8th grade and no minimum skill required. We will also be hosting open gyms for interested athletes from 4-5:30 at the NHS Aux Gym on Wednesdays throughout May.
NORTHVILLE YOUTH NETWORK
Northville Youth Network (NYN) provides valuable programs and services to the Northville Community such as education and awareness, referral services and case work services. As part of the ongoing Social Emotional education NYN provides to our community, they have included resources that are available for parents! Please check out NYN's latest resource template as well as all of their other offerings! Be sure to check back in the future as their templates will be updated throughout the year. Here is link directly to the resource guide “How to communicate with your child, tween or teen in a better way!”
Wellness Wednesdays
For tweens, the Wellness Wednesday event centers on our commitment to building self-confidence and fostering healthier friendships. Join us May 8, 6-7 pm at NCC (303 W. Main Street). Registration is required : https://form.jotform.com/232407746736159.
We will wrap up our Wellness Wednesday programs with “Kona & Community.” Bring a buddy and enjoy a complimentary Kona Ice on us May 29, 4:30-5:30 pm at Millennium Park. All students K-12 are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
HABIT 8: FIND YOUR VOICE
We will be working on Habit 8 Find Your Voice
What this means: Find your voice means finding something that you are good at and like doing. You are proud, but do not boast. Instead, you use your expertise to help and inspire others.
Physical: Learn your true nature and gifts, then use them to envision what you can achieve.
Social/Emotional: We all have a purpose and special talents.
Mental: Transcend the negative culture of ego, scarcity, comparison, and competitiveness.
Spiritual: Be a catalyst to the success of something bigger than ourselves.
What I can do:
- Try something new like painting, horseback riding, or baseball. Then ask yourself: Did I enjoy myself? Was it easy or hard? Do I want to learn more?
- Go to the library or search the internet to find reading material on new things. What kinds of things spark your interest? What do you want to continue learning about?
- Plan some time to help someone in need. How did the experience make you feel?
Great Books for Habit #8- Find Your Voice
- Wonder by: R.J. Palacio
- The Lion Inside by: Rachel Bright
- Separate is Never Equal by: Duncan Tonatiuh
- Wonderland by: Barbara O'Connor
- Those Shoes by: Maribeth Boelts
MAY AT HOME BOOST
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv