Penguin's Raft

Dear Moraine Families,

This edition of the Raft includes:

• Moraine Art Fair - May 16th
• May is Moraine's month for Northville Civic Concern Donations
• Moraine Staff Appreciation Week, May 6th - 10th
• PTA & Parent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
• Student Learning Profile Input Form
• 5th Grade "Raft" for news & information about next year's Middle School happenings
• Northville Youth Network Wellness Wednesday's for May
• Northville Travel Soccer Tryouts
• Girl's Basketball Summer Camp
• K-3 Kickstart Robotics Program
• Adopt-a-pot for school beautification!
• Skateboarding to Success
• Girl Scout Troop 40869 Mini-Drive for The Oakland Foster Closet
• Northville Youth Network April Wellness Wednesday's are back!
• NEF Thank a Staff program continues

Be well and talk soon,

Joe Reimann

Principal, Moraine Elementary

Teaching for Learning for All!

• Entire month of May - Northville Civic Concern Food Drive @ Moraine
• Through May 10th - mini-drive for Oakland County Foster Closet
• May 6th - May 10th - Staff Appreciation Week
  
• Monday, May 13th - Good Inside Book Club @ Ridge Wood Elementary, 6:30pm
• Thursday, May 16th - Art Portfolio Show for grades K, 2 & 4, 5:30 -7:30pm
• Friday, May 24th - Half Day of School with dismissal at 12:15pm
• Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL

May is Moraine’s month to support Northville's own Civic Concern - Hunger knows no season. Please support Civic Concern by sending non-perishable food items to Moraine this May. Collection boxes are located near the front office. If every child would bring one can or box it would go a long way to support community members who are struggling. Thanks in advance for your support!

Items needed at this time include:

• Canned fruit
• Canned pasta and pasta sauce
• Canned tuna fish
• Non-sweetened cereal
• Rice, pasta & mashed potato side dishes (boxed or bagged)

Please help us celebrate our wonderful staff during Staff

Appreciation Week! There will be events every day during the week of May 6th-10th. This year, our theme is We're Your #1 Fans! All donations are greatly appreciated. We could not do this without the entire Moraine community, so thank you!

Please see the attached itinerary and the link to the sign up genius for donations.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0944AEA72FA3FDC70-49253300-staff

From,

The Staff Appreciation Committee

Our Moraine staff would like to invite all of our amazing PTA and family volunteers to an appreciation luncheon during the PTA Meeting on Monday, June 3rd. We would like to acknowledge you for all of the planning, support and work you have done this year to help make our learning community awesome for students, staff and families.

The PTA meeting begins at 11:30 in the MPR (multipurpose room.)

Please RSVP at the following link by Friday, May 17th.

RSVP PTA and Family Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd!

Moraine, along with all Northville elementary schools, frequently monitors data to inform instruction. In addition to the daily formative assessments our teachers use to make in-the-moment decisions, we also administer the NWEA three times a year. It is important that students are in school (and rested!) for these dates. District-wide, we will not be making up NWEA testing that is missed because of vacation unless the data is deemed necessary for MTSS decisions. Our next NWEA window will be May 6-24th.

During the spring, thoughts turn to the 2024-25 school year and the student placement process. The student placement process is a team effort conducted with great care and consideration of the growth and development of all students. A balance of character strengths, academic ability, social-emotional growth, and individual and instructional needs are taken into consideration.

On occasion, there may be some specific factors you would like the team to consider when making recommendations for placement next year. In the event that you are interested in providing additional input for your child, please email Mr. Reimann and he'll get send you the form directly! His email is reimannjo@northvilleschools.org .

Please consult your child’s current teacher prior to filling out this form to get the most up to date information regarding their learning profile.

Our staff, in partnership with our families, adapt to create flexible, inclusive environments in all classrooms to enhance the success of every child. Whether a parent chooses to complete the Student Learning Profile form, or not, will have no effect on the care given to each child’s placement. The final decision on all placements rests with the principal, after due consideration of team recommendations and parent information regarding their child’s learning needs.

Finally, it is important to note that input forms requesting specific teachers will not be considered. Please submit the form by Sunday, May 19, 2024 to ensure that each request can be given the timely due diligence it deserves.

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!

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!

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!

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

Please see attachment below for information about the NHS Women's Basketball Summer Camp.

The Robostangs are hosting a K-3 Kickstart Workshop on May 25th. In this event K-3 kids will receive an intro to Robotics by participating in fun STEM activities and crafts. They will also build their own robot. We hope this event can encourage kids to take an interest in STEM and teach them to overcome obstacles.

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

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

Quick Links for Reference

2023-24 Moraine School Calendar

Moraine Student Handbook

Moraine Snack Procedure and Birthday Treat Policy

Video Gallery Picture - Exciting NPS Events!

Moraine Parent Portal Link

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 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.

• Order Online at Nutrislice

• Download the App (Apple Store)

• Download the App (Google Play)

• 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.