Eagle Express
Silver Springs Elementary School - November 20 and 27, 2023
Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
November 20 - 3:45-5:15 After School Science
November 22-24 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING RECESS
Upcoming Events:
November 27 - 3:45-5:15 After School Science
November 29 - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 30- 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
November 30 - 1:15 - 7:00 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences
November 30 - Skating Night at the Skatin Station
December 1- 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
December 1 - 1:15 - 3:45 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences
Follow us on Twitter @sspringselem or by clicking on the following link:
https://twitter.com/sspringselem
Have a great week!
Katie Booth, Principal
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A Message from Mrs. Booth...
Dear Silver Springs Families,
This time of year reminds me of how thankful I am to be a part of this amazing Silver Springs community! I am fortunate to work with a talented and dedicated staff and an incredibly supportive school community. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Silver Springs Principal. Our school community is incredible!
Rest, Relax, Rejuvenate! We are excited to continue with the idea of homework-free “Well-Being Breaks” for all of our major school holidays/breaks. We believe school breaks should be just that - a brief reprieve from school responsibilities like homework, special projects, planning, and grading. It is a time to reconnect with loved ones without the stress of schoolwork creeping in. Therefore, all students AND staff will be free of academic-related work during the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26)
Winter Break (Saturday, December 23 - Sunday, January 7)
Mid-Winter Break (Friday, February 16 (1/2 day of school) - Monday, February 19)
Spring Break (Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 31)
Making sure that our students, staff, and families have the opportunity to detach themselves from school completely—physically and mentally—on the days they’re off is an important part of our commitment to honoring the whole person. Leader in Me calls 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! This means we want you to take the time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate!
Please note that our office plans on following this same advice, and as a result, there will be no Eagle Express during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please look for a new Eagle Express on Friday, December 1st.
We look forward to seeing you at conferences which are scheduled on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, November 29th - Evening conferences 4:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, November 30th - Afternoon conferences 1:00-3:55 PM (1/2 day of school with 12:15 PM Dismissal)
Thursday, November 30th - Evening conferences 4:00 -7:00 PM
Friday, December 1st - Afternoon conferences 1:00-3:45 PM (1/2 day of school with 12:15 PM Dismissal)
I hope you have a relaxing break full of family, fun, and togetherness.
Be Well,
Katie Booth
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Schoolwide Attendance Goal
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Picture Retake Day - Monday, November 20th
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The Fall Book Fair is Coming!
Here is the online fair link: efairs.literati.com
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We need your input!
For the 2023-2024 school year, Northville Public Schools is applying to receive grant funding through the State School Aid Act. This funding is designated for activities, services, or products necessary to improve or maintain the mental health of students and staff and/or improve student safety.
We are seeking input and feedback from district stakeholder groups, including students, parents and staff members, as we begin to develop a plan for the most appropriate use of the funds to support the mental health and safety needs of students, within the parameters of the grant.
Your input is valued greatly and we hope you take a few minutes and participate in this brief survey. We look forward to learning about your thoughts, ideas and priorities for use of these funds to support mental health and improve student safety.
Questions or comments may be directed to nps@northvilleschools.org.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/VhgGaR9eUASDqrfo6
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Leadership Day is Coming and We Need Your Help!
Silver Springs will be hosting our annual Leadership Day on Friday, December 15th. We will be providing our guests with a light breakfast and a snack during their visit, and are asking for donations. Please consider volunteering your time and/or signing up for one or more of the following items.
Thank you for helping our "Voices of a New Generation" by donating!
Please click the button below to access the sign-up genius.
We appreciate all your help!
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Thank you Pack 712!
They did a fall clean-up at Silver Springs this past weekend. Look at ALL those bags of leaves that they filled and hauled away.
They also collected food and delivered it to Gleaners to help families in need!
You can also check out the cool float that they are working on for the Holiday Light Parade! You won't want to miss it!
If you are interested in joining this amazing group of Scouts, please see the contact info below:
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SKATING PARTY: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th AT 6:00-8:00PM
Silver Springs PTA organizes four skating nights each year at the Skatin Station! It’s tons of fun for the whole family, plus a portion of admission costs come back as funds for the PTA. Win-Win! The whole place is reserved just for Silver Springs families! The snack bar is open for food and beverage purchases.
Hope you can come!
Silver Springs Skating Party
Thursday, November 30th from 6:00-8:00pm.
Skatin Station: 8611 Ronda Dr, Canton, MI
Cost is $10 per person, which includes skate rental.
The whole family is welcome (admission is charged for all skaters over age 3; no charge for parents who are not skating).
Skating party dates for the year are:
Tuesday, October 3
Thursday, November 30
Thursday, February 1
Monday, April 8
BIRTHDAY LUNCHES
The Birthday Lunch program is a fun way to celebrate your child’s special day and the funds raised from this program directly benefit PTA programs. Win-win!
On your child’s day, you can come and join them for lunch! Some parents choose to bring a special lunch or a treat. You get to sit at the Birthday Lunch table near the MPR, which will be decorated with a festive tablecloth and birthday napkins.
Book now to get your spot, even if your requested date is later in the year. The schedule fills up fast! Last year, we had 140 birthday lunches over the year!
The easiest way to sign up and donate is online.
Please sign up for this program with at least two weeks advance notice.
Also, if you need to cancel due to illness, etc., please notify Kate Rundell at silverspringspta@gmail.com. Our volunteers arrange their schedule to be there and it’s very frustrating to have a no-show.
NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE
1. Since there’s no school Monday, November 6th, there’s no after school science class either. The make-up date for this class is 11/20/23.
2. Registration for the next session of Nuts About Science opens on November 20!
Crazy Chemistry & Freaky Physics - Are you ready to explore the world of Physics and Chemistry with hands-on experiments? The possibilities are endless – chemistry, test tubes, sound, forces and much more! The best part is…We Make Science FUN!
Who: Students in Grades 1st-5th
When: 3:45-5:00 pm on Mondays; 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 (No school 1/15 & 2/19. Make-up date is 3/18 if a class is cancelled.)
Where: Silver Springs Elementary Art Room
Tuition: $210 per student; We utilize parents as helpers to keep tuition price low. Parents who register as a helper receive a discounted rate of $170, parent helpers must attend all 8 weeks.
All materials are included.
This event is sponsored by…Silver Springs PTA, $5 per student goes to the PTA as a fundraiser.
Register at: www.nutsaboutscience.com by December 11th.
DAD’S CLUB! NEXT MEET UP: WED. DEC. 6
Calling all Dads’ Club dads, plus any new guys who want to join…. Save the date for Wednesday, December 6th and come for as much as you can:
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Landscaping trimming & clean up around the school grounds.
5:30pm – 6:30pm: Dad’s Club Meeting in MPR.
6:30pm – Gathering at local Northville restaurant/bar.
SAVE THE DATES
-November 29, 30, and December 1 - Parent Teacher Conferences
-Wednesday, November 29 - PTA provides dinner for staff during conferences
-Thursday, November 30 from 6:00-8:00pm - Skating Night #2 at Skatin Station
-Tuesday, December 19: Cookie buffet for staff. Stay tuned for a sign up. PTA will request donations of baked goods to be brought in on Monday, December 18. More info to come.
2023-2024 PTA meetings remaining…
-Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30pm
-Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30pm
-Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm
-Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30pm + PTA E-Board elections
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 2 Begin With the End in Mind
Each month we will send home a 7-Habits activity for students and families to do together. The activity will come home in Monday envelopes and are due at the end of the month.
Please send the completed activities back to school so we can proudly display them in your child's classroom.
November At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind
Activity: Your Family's Purposes and Values
Due Date: November 30th
Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind- "I have a plan"
What this means: Have a mission, a clear sense of where you want to go. Think about the end first- how are you going to get there?
“I plan ahead and set goals.”
“I do things that have meaning and make a difference”
“I am important part of my classroom.”
“I look for ways to be a good citizen.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Write down your goals. It is said that "A goal not written is only a wish.”
2. Lay out your clothes for tomorrow the night before.
3. Write down 3 goals you want to accomplish.
Great Books for Habit #2 - Begin With the End in Mind
- The BFG by Roald Dahl
- When I Grow Up by Sean Covey
- Click Clack Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
- Little Bunny on the Move by Peter McCarty
- The School Story by Andrew Clements
- Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
- Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse
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Inclusion Week...T-Shirt Design Contest...Last Call!
We are happy to announce we will be doing a Tshirt Design Contest for Inclusion Week 2024- Design Entries are due November 21st!
This will be open to all Early Childhood/ Elementary,Middle and Cooke Schools-- We will have the high school students be our voters! This can be done with classes, groups, individuals- however you choose!
Inclusion Week TShirt Design Entry Form designs are due November 21st!
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Don’t Scrap the App!
The Michigan School Meals program supplements the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, meaning that parents of students who would otherwise be eligible for free or reduced meals should continue to submit applications for free or reduced meals for their students. Even though meals will be free this year, it is vitally important that parents who meet, or believe they may meet, the free and reduced income guidelines, submit an application to ensure maximum benefits for their students and the District.
Some of these benefits include: athletics and activities discounts for student fees associated with participating in athletics and activities programs, SAT/ACT/AP test discounts for academic testing, college application discounts for college application fees, discounted internet access services, federal/state/local school funding for school budgets, Summer EBT.
Make sure to fill yours out today https://links.northvilleschools.org/1a
What You Need to Know about Free School Meals - How to Order
- 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.
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- Lunch:
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- All students must pre-order lunch through Nutrislice. (Instructions on how to place an order through Nutrislice)
- 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.
- Students may only have one free lunch a day, any additional items will be charged to their account (i.e. extra entree, extra milk).
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students may pay for the milk separately.
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
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Community Resources
NYN Wellness Wednesday's are back!
Check out our Fall Preview, along with our October programs and register today: bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24 . These programs support the physical, social, mental and emotional needs of students in our community. See flyers for more details!
Silver Springs Elementary School
Email: boothka@northvilleschools.org
Website: http://silversprings.northvilleschools.org
Location: 19801 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 465-2300
Twitter: @sspringselem