Bobcat Broadcast
May 12, 2023
A Message From Mrs. Caudill
I am constantly telling people how wonderful the Amerman community is. I will go on and on (to anyone that will listen) about the level of support provided to our students and teachers. This last week was proof of that! We had a huge crew come together to help spread mulch and spring up our front grounds.Thank you to the members of our Boy Scout Troops and The NHS Hockey Team. A special thank you to Julie Y! She has volunteered for the last 5 years to maintain our front grounds. Her youngest is moving to the middle school next year. She will be greatly missed! If anyone has a green thumb and is interested in heading up the grounds committee we would love to have your help!
Another HUGE thank you to the PTA and families for everything they did this week for Teacher/Staff appreciation week. Our staff felt so spoiled. The delicious treats all week brought a smile to everyone's face. Also, the handmade cards, flowers and gifts from families made the day for so many of us. Sometimes it feels words of gratitude don't seem enough please know how much your support and love means to everyone here at Amerman.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Stay Well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
May 16 - Bonaventure Skate Night 5:00 - 8:00pm
May 17 - KDG Parent Night for Incoming KDG Students - 6:00pm
May 19 - No School for Current KDG Students
May 19 - KDG Round-up for for Incoming KDG Students
May 29 - No School
June 1 - ALPS Parent Night for New ALPS Students - 6:00pm
June 2 - Bobcat Bash 5:00 - 8:00pm
June 14 - 5th Grade Party at Northville High School
June 15 - Last Day - 12:15 Dismissal
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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. 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 5-10 minutes to complete.
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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-second issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!
- 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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Change in Dismissal
As you can imagine the end of the day at Amerman can get very busy. If possible please call the office by 2:00 to make any dismissal changes. We understand that emergencies happen, but if you know you are changing your child's dismissal plan, please call the office by 2:00pm.
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Chick Hatching in Kindergarten
It is that time of year - chick hatching in Kindergarten! One of our favorite traditions continued this week after patiently waiting 21 days for their eggs to hatch our three classes are now the proud caretakers of baby chicks. These babies will stay in our classrooms for the next week until the farmer and his wife come to pick them up so they can live a happy life on his farm.
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5th Grade Informances
Over two night our five 5th grade classes showed off their musical skills in drumming, singing, Ukulele playing and rhythm patterns. It was so much fun! We are so lucky to have our music teacher Ms. Farmer here at Amerman!
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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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KIDS CLUB ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR 23-24
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Northville Summer Camps
- Swim Clinic: August 7th - 11th for grades 4th - 8th
- Tennis: June 19th - 29th 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 20th 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
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 Bash Update:
It’s time to purchase wristbands for the BOBCAT BASH! Come out and celebrate the end of a wonderful school year at the Amerman PTA’s biggest fundraising event on Friday, June 2nd from 5-8pm. Multiple bounce houses, carnival games, a cake walk, dunk tank, ice cream, food trucks and a basket raffle will make for a night to remember. Wristbands are required for kids 5+.
Purchase them for a presale discount at https://amerman.memberhub.co/store/items/673354 - $20 per wristband. Family wristbands: https://amerman.memberhub.com/store/items/673359 - $40 family max.
Purchase and pick up pre-ordered wristbands in front of Amerman Tues May 30th - Fri June 2nd, 3:30 - 4:30pm. Wristbands will be available at the door for $25, $50 family max. Raffle tickets & food truck items sold separately. Free entry for adults and children 4 and under!
Everyone in the community is welcome. Don’t miss out on this night of fun! Learn more about the Bobcat Bash here.
Bonaventure Skate Night
Last Bonaventure Skate Night of the School Year! Come join your fellow Bobcats at the last Bonaventure Skate Night on Tuesday May 16th from 6-8:30 pm! See the attached flyer for a coupon and more information. Free wifi is available.
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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!
Informational writing
Faster than a Dinosaur
Let's Fly a Kite
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv