Bobcat Broadcast
May 26, 2023
A Message From Mrs. Caudill
If you are like me you have been running at 150 miles per hour for the last few months. It is important to rest, relax and rejuvenate. Making sure that our students, staff, and families have the opportunity to completely detach themselves from school—physically and mentally—on the days they’re off is an important part of our commitment to honoring the whole person. (Leader in Me fans call this “Sharpening the Saw.”) In other words, we know our students and staff have lives outside of school, and guess what? We want them to enjoy those healthy, balanced lives!
I plan to take this holiday weekend to pause - enjoy the sunshine, dig in the dirt, eat delicious barbeque, listen to the birds chirp and not worry. I hope you do the same
Stay Well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
May 29 - No School
May 30 - Dad's Club Meeting (See details below)
June 1 - Credit Union Deposit Day
June 1 - ALPS Parent Night for New ALPS Students - 6:00pm
June 2 - Bobcat Bash 5:00 - 8:00pm
June 6 - Fifth Grade walking to Community Financial Credit Union
June 8 - Field Day (Sign up to Volunteer Below)
June 9 - Fifth Grade field trip to Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
June 13 - Third Grade field trip to Pool
June 14 - Kindergarten Water Party
June 14 - First grade field trip to Ford Field
June 14 - Second grade field trip to Downtown
June 14 - Fourth Grade field trip to Bonaventure
June 14 - Fifth Grade Party at Northville High School
June 15 - Last Day - 12:15 Dismissal
June 23 - Office Closes for the Summer at 4:00pm
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Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter made for Amerman kids, by Amerman kids is back for the 4th year in a row. Check out the thirty-third issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 34
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 33
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 32
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 31
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 30
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 29
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 28
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 27
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 25
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 24
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 23
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 22
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 21
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 20
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 19
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 18
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 17
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 16
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 15
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 14
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 13
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 12
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 11
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 10
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 9
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 8
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 7
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 6
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 5
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 4
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 3
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 2
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 1
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Second Grade to Mill Race
Over the last three weeks our second grade classes walked to Mill Race to learn the history of Northville. Our classes lucked out with the best weather for walking field trips!
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Peace Pole
Mr. Babich's final 5th grade class has left his legacy in the front of Amerman. The pole that says, "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in four different languages stands proudly to remind everyone of the impact that peaceful and caring impact Mr. Babich made here at Amerman over the last 35 years.
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DADS CLUB MEETING MAY 30th
The Amerman Dads Club will be meeting on Tuesday, May 30th at 7pm at North Center Brewery. All dads are welcome to attend. We'll be finalizing plans for our booths at the Bobcat Bash and starting to discuss plans for next year. This is a great opportunity to meet other dads and have a fun night out in Downtown Northville.
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LEADERSHIP FIELD DAY 2023 - VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Hey 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. If you are willing and able to support and encourage our student leaders on June 8th, please sign-up below.
You will notice that K-3 will have their field day in the morning and 4-5 will have theirs in the afternoon. We are still finalizing event details, so activities are subject to change.
Any questions, please contact Ms. LaManna @ lamannel@northvilleschools.org
WHEN: Thursday, June 8th
- 9:30-11:00 K-3
- 1:30-3:10 4th & 5th
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Classroom Raffle Baskets!
Here is a preview of the raffle baskets that will be raffled off at our annual Bobcat Bash! Click on the picture to see all 23 baskets that are available for raffle. Thank you to all the families that donated to make these baskets so amazing!!
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Our virtual Talent Show is Back!
FLIPGRIP LINK - https://flip.com/3af7042a
TALENT SHOW VIDEO: Virtual Talent Show is Back.MOV
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Exciting news from the Credit Union!
Break the Piggybank and Get Greenlight! Give your kids financial freedom with parental peace of mind with Greenlight, the debit card and app for kids and teens. Parents can control spending categories, turn the card on or off instantly, tie allowance to chore completion, and so much more. Give your kids a first-hand experience of what it's like to be a grown-up with real money that’s tied to real responsibility! As the first-ever credit union to partner with Greenlight, Community Financial would like to offer your family a FREE* subscription. CFCU members who register for Greenlight via the unique link, and add their CFCU account as a funding source, will receive Greenlight for free!
*Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity verification. Offer subject to change at any time.
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School Supply Kits for 2023-2024
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SOCCER TRYOUTS
Northville FC will be holding tryouts for 2012 and 2013 birth year boys teams on June 12th and 13th at Northville Community Park. A number of Amerman 3rd, 4th and 5th graders currently play for Northville FC and we're looking to grow our teams. If you'd like to find out more or register for tryouts, visit NorthvilleFC.com or email Dan Ferrara at dferrara@northvillefc.com.
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KIDS CLUB ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR 23-24
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Northville Summer Camps
- Swim Clinic: August 7 - 11 for grades 4th - 8th
- Tennis: June 19 - 29 for ages 6 and up
- Cross Country: July 24 - 27 for grade 3rd - 5th
- Track and Field: June 19 - 22 for grades 3rd - 5th
- Softball: Begins June 20 for grades 3rd - 8th
- Football Fundamentals: June 26 - 28 for grades 1st - 6th
- Boys Basketball: July 10 -12 for grades 4th - 9th
- Girls Basketball: June 19 - 22 for grades 2nd - 8th
- Academic Games: June 26 - 29 for grades 3rd - 6th
- Volleyball Camp: July 18 - 19 for grades 5th - 9th
Please click on the button bellow and it will take you to the google folder that has a flyer for each of the above mentioned summer camps that tell you how to register.
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Kindergarten Enrollment for 2023-24 School Year is now OPEN!
Please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment webpage to sign up for an appointment to enroll your incoming Kindergarten student. Once you've signed up for an appointment, please return to the Enrollment webpage to complete the online portion of your pre-enrollment outlined in Steps 1-3.
If you have any questions, please call Student Data at
(248) 344-3524.
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BOBCAT FAMILIES, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Amerman’s PTA needs the help of our community to make the Bobcat Bash the best night ever! On Friday, June 2nd, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS & CAKE DONATIONS! Volunteering is easy and there is something for everyone. We need attendants for:
- Set up/Tear Down
- Popcorn Popping
- Wristband Sales
- Ice Cream/Water Station
- Hair Salon
- Raffle Basket Sales
- Carnival Games
- Cake Walk
- Bounce Houses
Cake Donations Needed
The Bobcat Bash is right around the corner! We need your help for a successful cake walk! Please consider donating a cake, cupcakes or cookies to support our school!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for their generous contributions to the Bobcat Bash!
- Proven PT - Craig Serra
- Kelly & Kelly Law
- Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall
- Novi Dental
- M Architects
- Northville Gallery
- GEM Realty
- Mike Miller Building Company
- Salon Depth
- Galvin Growth Group
- Mark S. Hunter Orthodontist
Family and business sponsorships are still available! Learn more here
Purchase your pre-sale wristbands here for a discounted price through June 1st: https://amerman.memberhub.co/w/bash
Pick up your wristbands after school the week of the event, or at Will Call at the bash. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. We hope to see you all there!
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Northville Youth Network (NYN)
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 templates: body image 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 (https://www.twp.northville.mi.us/your_government/departments/NYN)
Youth mental health course - May 13
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hot lunch program for interested students
Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 8:30 AM for elementary students to receive a lunch that day. 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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May Focus - Habit 8: Find your Voice!
This month’s Habit: 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
Spotlight on our Amerman Bobcats!
Creating a Map
Ladder agility
New Equiptment!
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv