Bobcat Broadcast
Amerman Elementary, April 5, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. CAUDILL
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
I am so very excited to announce our third annual Book Club for Parents. I am also excited to announce that this year our Book Club will be done across all six elementary buildings! The elementary principals have been reading this amazing book called, Good Inside. In Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy—known to her followers as “Dr. Becky” shares her parenting philosophy, complete with actionable strategies, that will help parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership.
There are so many things as a parents that we have used, that just don't seem to work. From reward charts to time outs, many popular parenting approaches are based on shaping behavior, not raising humans. These techniques don’t build the skills kids need for life, or account for their complex emotional needs. Add to that parents’ complicated relationships with their own upbringings, and it’s easy to see why so many caretakers feel lost, burned out, and worried they’re failing their kids.
Offering perspective-shifting parenting principles and troubleshooting for specific scenarios—including sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, tantrums, and more—Good Inside is a comprehensive resource for a generation of parents looking for a new way to raise their kids while still setting them up for a lifetime of self-regulation, confidence, and resilience.
The Book Club meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will be meeting in the Ridge Wood Elementary Library. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us to enjoy some lively conversation about this book. You are welcome to attend if you read the whole book, some of the book or even skimmed the book.
The first 15 from each elementary school to sign-up will get a free book. After that, you are more than welcome to purchase the book and join us for the conversation on May 13th!
Please click the following link to sign-up: Book Club Sign-up
Check out the book on Amazon here.
Happy Reading!
Devon Caudill
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 11 - Credit Union Deposit Day
April 12 - PTA Sponsored Mad Science Assembly
April 16 - 5th Grade to AA Hands on Museum
April 23 & 25 - 3rd Grade Music Informances
April 24 - STEAM Fair (See information Below)
May 1 & 2 - 5th Grade Music Informances
May 3 - Farewell Skate Night @ Bonaventure
May 6 & 8 - 2nd and 4th Grade Art Shows
May 9 - Final PTA Meeting/Board Elections
May 24 - PTA Sponsored Kona Ice Day
May 24 - Half Day for Students 12:15 Dismissal
The Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter for kids, by kids is back. The idea that came about during the pandemic is back for a 5th year! We are so proud of our students tenacity and leadership to keep this tradition going for another year. Our Bobcat Pride Press Team and Russell are recovering from jet lag this week after all their travels and adventures during Spring Break. Our Bobcat Pride Press will return next week. Feel free to check out past issues until then.
- Volume 5 - Issue 18
- Volume 5 - Issue 17
- Volume 5 - Issue 16
- Volume 5 - Issue 15
- Volume 5 - Issue 14
- Volume 5 - Issue 13
- Volume 5 - Issue 12
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE - APRIL 8, 2024
As many of you know, a total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8th. While Michigan is not in the path of totality, we will experience a partial solar eclipse that afternoon at approximately 3:15 PM. Classes will have the option of going outside to experience the partial solar eclipse. All students will be required to wear solar eclipse glasses, which we have pre-purchased for every student. (See this Link for more information about the solar eclipse glasses we have pre-purchased.)
LOOP AND THE ECLIPSE - IMPORTANT
If you are a Loop user on Monday afternoon, please do not plan on entering the loop until after 3:30. Our entire student body will be outside and for safety reasons we cannot have cars waiting in our loop. Thank you for understanding
MARCH ROAR ASSEMBLY
3RD - 5TH GRADE M-STEP TESTING AND SMARTWATCHES
As we head into our state testing season, we just wanted to remind you about our cell phone and smartwatch policy. Per District policy, cell phones may NOT be turned on during school hours. They must remain in the student’s backpack. Smartwatches may only be used for telling time, but they may not be worn when students are taking the state (M-STEP) exam. Your child’s teacher will share the days/times that students will be taking the M-STEP exam. We recommend that students do not wear smartwatches on testing days. Classroom teachers will hold all smartwatches until the testing session is complete.
Please note that students who violate the cell phone and smartwatch policy will lose their device. Parents will be asked to pick up the device at the end of the school day.
AUTHOR VISIT - CARLY WADSWORTH
Thanks to our PTA K-2 students heard from Carly Wadsworth - Michigan Native, Northville Resident, Author and Illustrator. Carly spoke with kids about all the places she has traveled in the world, she has worked and lived in many different places.
In addition to presenting her books from her Travel with Me and See series, she taught us some drawing tips. Each K-2 student illustrated their own travels to space. She shared the lesson she learned that practice makes progress, not perfect.
~ STEAM FAIR ~
Registration is Now Open for the Northville STEAM Fair!
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and celebrate a decade of innovation at the 10th Annual Northville STEAM Fair, powered by DTE MiGreenPower!
This collaborative event between Northville Public Schools and the Northville Educational Foundation introduces new possibilities with NEF's Scholarship Program, recognizing creativity and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Scholarships await 6th-12th graders, while K-5th can achieve Certificates of Accomplishment. Awards will be unveiled during Community Night.
Northville STEAM Fair
Northville High School Main Gym
Community Event: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4th Grade Visit: Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
This year, we're thrilled to introduce a NEW Scholarship Program, courtesy of the Northville Educational Foundation, celebrating academic excellence and innovation in STEAM fields. Awards will be presented during the Community Night, with scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000!
Scholarships
- Grades K-5: All Projects - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Grades 6-8: First Place Project - $500
- Grades 9-12: First Place Project - $1,000, Runner Up Project - $500
Registration for student projects is now open! Don't miss your chance to be part of "The Power of STEAM: Shaping the Next Decade"! Stay tuned for more details and be ready to showcase your project and passion for STEAM.
Registration Information
Let's celebrate a decade of innovation and inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders together!
Gratitude to sponsors: Davey Tree, Schoolcraft College, Royal Truck and Utility Trailer, and Michigan Educational Credit Union. Join us in shaping "The Power of STEAM" for the next decade!
EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION
PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!
Student Enrichment Committee Needed for Next Year!
We've had some amazing assemblies and guest authors this year, coordinated by our Student Enrichment Chair. Our Chair's student is moving on to middle school, so we are in need of someone to take over for next school year! This committee:
- Coordinates with the PTA Board and school leadership to find and schedule experiences
- Ensures that spend and experiences per grade are fair
- Adheres to the assigned budget passed by PTA members for assemblies, experiences and field trips
As you can imagine, this is a very important committee that is in need of help! We would like to get this position filled this school year so that you can work with the current Chair to learn the ropes. If you are interested in learning more, please email Board@amermanpta.com.
2024-2025 PTA Board Nominations Open
Do you know someone who displays leadership and has great ideas for how to enrich our students' time at Amerman? Nominate them - or yourself - for an Executive PTA Board position! All positions, besides Treasurer, are up for election.
This is a volunteer position. Terms begin this May and planning for next school year starts over the summer. PTA experience is helpful but not required. A list of nominees will be sent to PTA members in April. Nominate in person in the box in front of the office, or complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsWnSFtcWxl6q50ytA-qXK5ndWtEzkaawqUqPIN9ujEOXAVQ/viewform
Loop Coordinator Needed for 2024-2025 School Year
Amerman is looking for a new Loop Coordinator for next school year! If you are interested in taking this over, please contact Kristia Williams in the front office. She will provide information and training related to this important volunteer position.
Questions? Want to Volunteer?
Sign up to become a PTA member, purchase spiritwear, or sign up for a Birthday Cafe lunch at AmermanPTA.com.
Contact Board@amermanpta.com
Connect with Bobcat families & stay up to date in our facebook group. Open to all Amerman families: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amermanpta
AMERMAN'S BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Submit photos for yearbook!
It’s the start of the school year and time to start sending in pictures for the yearbook! Do you have a picture of you student in the community? Please email your yearbook pics to amermanyearbookpics@gmail.com
Please include which teacher your students have so we can organize them easier!
JOIN US FOR NEF CASINO NIGHT - APRIL 13TH
SKATEBOARD TO SUCCESS
This is a new program through the Dominic Duhn Memorial Foundation geared towards underprivileged and at risk kids to help add a sense of enrichment and success in their lives through the power of Skateboarding. If you have a child that would benefit from this program we would love to hear from you. Simply have your child write a sentence or more on why they should be selected for this program.
NORTHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL POM POM
READY, TECH, GO! WORKSHOP
TRY-OUT FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TEAM
NMS Dance Team is available to dancers who will be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2024-2025 school year. Our season runs from mid July - February. We compete at 3 regional competitions, perform at pep rallies, the Meads vs Hillside Basketball Game, Homecoming Parade, and a football game. Our tryout information is as follows:
April 22 Parent Informational Zoom Meeting
April 30 Pre-Tryout Clinic 4-6PM at Meads Mill $10
May 7 Tryouts 4-7PM at Meads Mill
May 10 Tryouts 4-7PM at Meads Mill
Register at this link: https://forms.gle/sCvfS9eAAX3ALFU69
Email coach.nmsdanceteam@gmail.com with any questions and follow our social media pages for more updates! (@northvillemsdance)
NORTHVILLE MUSTANGS SOFTBALL CAMP - APRIL 20
Come join the Northville Softball and Baseball teams for their spring youth camps this March and April. Registration is now open. See the attached flyers for more information.
NORTHVILLE YOUTH NETWORK
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 template 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. Here is link directly to the resource guide “How to communicate with your child, tween or teen in a better way!”
Wellness Wednesdays
This April, the Northville Youth Network is thrilled to offer three dynamic programs. Young children will have a blast moving and grooving in Zumba Kids and unleashing their creativity in our Lego Self Portrait Workshop. Meanwhile, teens can gain invaluable insights on how to recognize financial scams and safeguard their identity.
Registration required at bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24.
Overbooked Book Club
All are welcome to join Northville Youth Network and Winchester Elementary PTA for the upcoming OverBooked Book Club to discuss the book Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE. Don’t have time to read the book? No worries! Come and join the conversation anyway! We will be meeting at the Winchester Elementary Media Center on April 25th at 6:30 PM.
How to Order Breakfast and hot lunch for interested students - orders are due by 7:00AM
The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.
Families must preorder breakfasts and 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.
LEADER IN ME APRIL FOCUS - HABIT 7
Sharpen the Saw!
We will be working on Habit 7 During the Month of April
What this means: Balance is Best. Seek continuous improvement and renewal professionally and personally.
Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have–you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Here are some examples of activities:
Physical: Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting
Social/Emotional: Making social and meaningful connections with others
Mental: Learning, reading, writing, and teaching
Spiritual: Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, or service
What I can do:
- I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep
- I balance my time between school, extracurricular activity, family, and friends
- I an always learning how to become a better person
Great Books for Habit #7- Sharpen the Saw
•Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
•The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
•Me I Am! by Jack Prelutsky
•Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog by Cynthia Rylant
•Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo
APRIL AT HOME BOOST
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv