Penguin's Raft
1st week of June, 2024
Dear Moraine Families,
This edition of the Raft includes:
- Last PTA Meeting of the year is Monday, June 3rd @ 11am
- Field Day is Thursday, June 6th! Please see suggestions from Mr. Dicken!
- Fun Fair is Friday, June 7th, see flyer below
- Check out the Michigan Activity Pass for summer adventures!
- 5th Grade "Raft" for news & information about next year's Middle School happenings
- Medication pick up and new medical procedure for next year
- Northville Travel Soccer Tryouts
- Girl's Basketball Summer Camp
- K-3 Kickstart Robotics Program
- Adopt-a-pot for school beautification!
- Skateboarding to Success
- NEF Thank a Staff program continues
Be well and talk soon,
Joe Reimann
Principal, Moraine Elementary
Teaching for Learning for All!
NHS Class of 2024
Happy Graduates
Mrs. Brown and her former penguins
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, June 3rd - Final PTA meeting of the year
- Monday, June 3rd - PTA & Family Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
- Thursday, June 6th - Field Day
- Friday, June 7th - Fun Fair
- Wednesday, June 12th - 5th Grade Awards @ 10:30am
- Last Day of School - Thursday, June 13th - Half Day with dismissal at 12:15pm
Final PTA Meeting of the School Year
Please see attachments below for the final PTA Meeting of the School Year.
Field Day is June 6th
Grades 3-5 Morning / Grades K-2 Afternoon
Here are some hints to help make it a success……
1. Put sunscreen on students in the morning before school.
2. Send students with a water bottle labeled with their name to take outside with them.
3. There is a water station and students might get wet! Dry fit clothing or clothing that dries fast would be the best choice.
4. There will be running activities, so please have students wear tennis shoes.
Thank you!
Mr. Dicken
Fun Fair wristbands are now available for purchase!!! Fun Fair will be held on Moraine grounds, June 7, 5:30-8:30pm. Wristbands are $17 per child, ages 3+ and pick up will occur the week of the Fair. This event can not happen without our volunteers! Please consider signing up for a short time before, during, or after the Fair.
Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA4AE22ABF4C43-49293988-moraine
Purchase Wristbands: https://app.givebacks.gives/76c95d/Campaign/Details
5th Grade "Raft"
It's the time of year that preparation for the next school year begins. We've created a new 5th Grade "Raft" to highlight opportunities for our future middle school students. Be sure to check it frequently for new events!
Summer Sports Camps led by Northville HS teams
This summer, Northville High School's teams are organizing a variety of sports youth camps designed for children of all ages. Explore the attached link for further details.
Medication Pick Up & New Procedure
Medications left at school will be available for pick up on the last day of school, and until Thursday, June 20th when the office closes for the summer. This includes all cough drops...see below for new procedure. All medications/cough drops that are not picked up will be discarded.
**New for next year**
The office's administration of cough drops to students will also require a physician's signature on the attached authorization form. Thank you in advance for your compliance with this new procedure.
Moraine Beautification - Adopt-A-Pot
Happy Spring!
Moraine has six planters in front of the school and one can be yours for the summer!
Here's how Adopt-A-Pot works:
For a donation of $15, you will be funding one of the planters AND you get to take a beautiful pot home for the summer. Your pot/s will be available for you to pick up at the last day of school for you to water and care for over the summer, returning them right before school starts so our school looks beautiful on the first day!
Pots will be assembled by Moraine students during our Spring Clean up on Saturday, April 27th.
Contact Janelle Justin at 586-489-4163 to Adopt-A-Pot!
First come first serve!
Looking For Adventure This Summer? Click the Picture Below to Learn More!
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
Girl's Basketball Summer Camp
Please see attachment below for information about the NHS Women's Basketball Summer Camp.
News from the PTA
The Northville Educational Foundation Thank-A-Staff Super Sub campaign is rolling into
spring with a brand-new drawing, and we can't wait for you to be part of it!
Here's your chance to amplify the appreciation for your favorite NPS Staff Member through the
Northville Educational Foundation’s Thank A Staff Super Sub campaign, proudly presented
by Michigan Educational Credit Union! Whether it's a teacher, para pro, food service, admin,
ed tech, operations, or someone at the front desk – if they deserve a shoutout, now’s the time!
How does it work? Simple – a small donation puts your nominee in the running for an afternoon
off, an amazing goody bag from Michigan Educational Credit Union, and a personalized
Certificate of Appreciation! And the best part? Each month there is another drawing.
Let’s keep the momentum going as a community, showing our gratitude and support for the
remarkable teachers, staff, and students who make our district shine! Get all the details and
nominate your standout staff members for the next drawing right here!
https://www.supportnef.org/thank-a-staff
FREE Young 5's Program Enrollment now OPEN for Fall 2024!
Kindergarten and Young 5's Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year Only!
Northville Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten and Young 5’s enrollment for Fall 2024. To be eligible for Kindergarten, students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2024. Students turning 5 between July 1st and December 1st 2024, may enroll with a signed waiver in either Young 5’s or Kindergarten.
Take a look at the Young 5's website to learn more about the program, eligibility, and frequently asked questions. We have also put together a helpful document on key Kindergarten Readiness Indicators. Enroll today in 3 easy steps by visiting our Enrollment page.
Check out the video below to experience our excitement!
Young 5-s Announcement video.mp4
NEWS AND NOTES
Quick Links for Reference
2023-24 Moraine School Calendar
Moraine Snack Procedure and Birthday Treat Policy
Video Gallery Picture - Exciting NPS Events!
Joe Reimann, Principal
Email: reimannjo@northvilleschools.org
Website: https://moraine.northvilleschools.org/
Location: Moraine Elementary School, Eight Mile Road, Northville, MI, USA
Phone: 248-465-2150
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/morainepta
Twitter: @MorainePenguins
School Lunch Orders Must be in by 7am!
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.
Families must preorder 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.
- 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 during the school day (not before school).
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.
- Pre-K and Elementary students: