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Silver Springs Elementary School - March 18, 2024
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Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
March 18 - 3:45-5:15 Girls on the Run/STRIDE
March 20 - 3:45 - 5:00 - Chess Wizards
March 21 - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
March 21 - 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Girls on the Run/STRIDE
March 21 - 1:15 - 6:45 p.m. Student Led Conferences
March 22 - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
March 22 - 1:15 - 3:45 p.m. - Student Led-Conferences
Upcoming Events:
March 25-29 Spring Break
School Resumes - April 1
April 1 - 3:45-5:15 p.m. Girls on the Run/STRIDE
April 1 - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.After School Science
April 3 - 3:45 - 5:00 - Chess Wizards
April 4 - 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. Girls on the Run/STRIDE
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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Let's take time to celebrate!
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Lost & Found
Please be sure to stop by the Lost & Found during our Book Fair and Spring Conferences next week! We have lots of hats, gloves, coats, etc. looking to find their way home to you! All items will be donated at the end of April.
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Happy Ramadan to all those celebrating!
Ramadan - Alternative Lunch Seating Option
One of the many traditions of Ramadan is fasting from sunrise to sunset. If you have a student that will be fasting during this time, please reach out to your child's teacher or the school office, so we can arrange an alternate lunch seating option for him/her (if you would like).
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SUMMER PROGRAM Registration !!
We are excited to offer our Summer Program for all current Northville Public Schools K-5 students again this summer! There are 2 sessions to choose from which will both run Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am to 11:30am. No school on Fridays! New this year! The Summer Program will be held at Thornton Creek Elementary.
- Session 1 - June 24, 2024 - July 18, 2024 (No school July 4th)
- Session 2 - July 22, 2024 - August 15, 2024
Each student may only register for only one session. Your child will receive reading, math and science instruction throughout the course of each day. In addition, STEM activities and Social-Emotional Learning will also be woven into instruction. Fifth grade students planning to attend Camp Meads Mill or Camp Hillside through Northville Parks & Rec, are asked to register for Session 1 if your family's schedule allows.
Please complete the K-5 Summer Program Registration now if you would like to register your child. The deadline to register your student(s) is March 22nd, 2024.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions document for more information along with visiting our website.
Thank you,
Mr. Pat Scott, scottpa@northvilleschools.org
Dr. Sandra Brock, brocksa@northvilleschools.org
Ms. Molly Garcia, garciamo@northvilleschools.org
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Report Cards and NWEA Reports
NWEA Reports will be posted to MiStar March 4, 2024
Report Cards will be viewable in MiStar on March 19, 2024
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2024 March is Reading Month ~ Books are PAC-ed with Fun!!
It is time for March is Reading Month (MiRM)! Our theme this year is "Books are PAC-ed with Fun!" and the month will be packed with fun too! You can find everything you need to know about MiRM in the 2024 Books are PAC-ed with Fun! Google Slides. As you will see in the slides, we have a school wide goal to read a total of 1,980 books. We can do it! When students finish a book during the month, families will record the book in the March is Reading Month Books Read Google Form. We will start tracking books read on Monday, February 26th. If you have any questions about MiRM, you can reach out to Mrs. Tackett @ tackettka@northvilleschools.org. Have fun reading!!
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Spring Book Fair
The book fair books are here! Students can shop before school and during library time starting Monday. Parents can shop in-person during parent teacher conferences on Thursday from 1:00 to 7:00 and Friday from 1:00 to 4:00.
The online fair is also open and will be available until Friday. Here is the link. https://literati.com/silversprings
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Congratulations to the Northville Academic Games Team!!
From March 7th to 9th, our Northville AG Minor Team (3rd & 4th Grade) and Elementary Team (5th & 6th Grade) made us proud as they competed in the highly anticipated 49th Academic Games State Super Tournament in Ypsilanti, MI.
The students are competing in 5~6 different games which include Equation, On-Sets, On-Words/ LinguiSHTIK, Propaganda, Presidents, and WFF’n Proof Games.
Here are the remarkable achievements of our teams at the 49th Academic Games Super Tournament:
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following students representing
Northville AG Minor Team from Silver Springs: Qianshuya Wan
Northville AG Elementary Team from Silver Springs: Grace Yang, Atharv Sivaraja, Andrei Gruianu
What is Academic Games?
Academic Games is a collection of intellectually stimulating games designed to challenge students in Language Arts, English, History, Mathematics, and Logic. Through competition, students enhance
their higher-order thinking skills and are motivated to sharpen their abilities for a competitive edge.
Players receive recognition and awards, similar to how sports champions are honored, but there is
also much more to Academic Games.
For more information about Academic Games, please visit the Northville Academic Games Website:
https://northvilleacademic.wixsite.com/my-site.
If anyone is interested in trying out Academic Games, please feel free to reach out to Leona Qian
(AG Minor Team Coordinator) at qianlianhua1004@gmail.com.
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STEAM Fair Save the Date
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and celebrate a decade of innovation at the 10th Annual Northville STEAM Fair Community Night, powered by DTE MiGreenPower!
Save the date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Northville High School.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of exploration and inspiration as we showcase the incredible achievements of our students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Projects created by students from Kindergarten through 12th grade will be showcased.
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 9-12: First Place - $1,000, Runner Up - $500
Grades 6-8: First Place - $500 in Gift Cards
Grades K-5: Certificate of Accomplishment
Registration opens on March 18th. 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.
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NEF Play Fore Education Golf Outing
Join us for a day of swinging, putting, and networking at the picturesque Fox Hills Golf &
Banquet Center for the 10th Annual Play Fore Education Golf Classic on Thursday, May 16,
2024!
Challenge yourself on the lush greens and scenic fairways of the Golden Fox, a par 72 course,
or the Strategic Fox, a shorter par-3 course.
Compete in various on-course contests for exciting prizes, all while supporting the Northville
Educational Foundation and its mission to enrich the lives of Northville Public Schools students.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to tee off for a cause and make a meaningful
difference in the community.
For more details, visit https://www.supportnef.org/play-fore-education or contact Kate Mitchell at
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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.
Kids Club Registration for the 2024-25 School Year
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THANK YOU TO OUR GUEST AUTHOR: SUPRIYA KELKAR
We LOVED having award-winning author, Supriya Kelkar, visit our students on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 for our March Is Reading Month author visit. Supriya Kelkar gave presentations, answered questions, and spent time with students of every grade. This is a perfect example of parents’ generous donations to the Silver Springs PTA and the efforts of our awesome volunteers! Thank you to Charlene Chu and Kari Tackett for coordinating!
BIRTHDAY LUNCHES: LAST CALL TO SIGN UP FOR APRIL
If you’d like to join your child for a birthday lunch in April, May, or June, please sign up asap!
Remember, birthday lunches must be booked during the month prior, with at least two weeks advance notice. PTA has a very small committee of volunteers for birthday lunches and last minute scheduling is not possible. Thank you!
Birthday lunch info is always available at: www.silverspringspta.com
NEW EVENT FOR ALL NPS 5th GRADERS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA!
Save the date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Northville High School auditorium! This special event is sponsored by the six NPS elementary school PTAs and designed just for 5th graders and their parents. Two local experts, Kerry Biskelonis of Reset Brain & Body, and Detective Justin Norlock, of the Northville Township Police Department, will co-host this workshop. Together, they will cover the pitfalls of social media use, including the legal implications and mental health impacts, plus discuss an action plan that you can use!
To secure your spot, sign up on this form by March 29, or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Also, look for the flyer to come home in Monday envelopes on 2/26/24.
NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE – AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM
The Natural Wonders of Science! Students will study the natural world including water, fossils, rocks, minerals, create ladybug and worm habitats and much more!
Who: Students in Grades K-5th
When: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (Make-up date is 5/27 if a class is cancelled.)
Where: Silver Springs Elementary Art Room
Tuition: $210 per student; $170 for student with parent helper, 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.
Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at: www.nutsaboutscience.com
2. Click on the REGISTER button
3. Follow the registration steps on Active Network.
4. Contact Jennifer Price at jenniferp@nutsaboutscience.com with any questions.
Registration opens March 1st at 8 am and closes on March 15th at 11 pm.
Please see the flyer for full details.
SKATING PARTY: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 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
Monday, April 8, 2024 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).
SAVE THE DATE: GAL WITH A PAL, FRI. APRIL 26
This annual tradition is back on Friday, April 26 from 6:00-8:00pm with music, dancing, pizza, crafts, and games! Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of April.
SAVE THE DATES: 2023-2024 PTA MEETINGS
· Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm – guest speaker on Be Smart
· Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30pm – PTA E-Board elections
PTA UPDATES AND MORE
Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
Twitter X @SS_PTA
Instagram @silverspringspta
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND
We will focus on Habit 5 throughout the entire month of January.
The Learning At Home Activity is below. This will be in your child's Monday envelope, or you can click on the image below for a printable version.
March At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 5 Seek First to Understand
Activity: Listen Before You Talk!
Due Date: March 22
Habit 5– Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
What this means: Listen before you talk. In order to communicate effectively, we must first understand each other.
“I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.”
“I try to see things from their viewpoints.”
“I listen to others without interrupting.”
“I am confident in voicing my ideas.”
“I look people in the eyes when talking.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Listen.
2. Put yourself in the other person’s place.
3. Notice a person’s body language, tone, and reflection in their voice.
Great Books for Habit #5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Alejandro’s Gift by Richard E. Albert
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
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Northville Equestrian Team
Did you know NPS/NHS has an EQUESTRIAN TEAM?!? Open to current 5th-12th graders, the co-ed Northville Equestrian Team is currently accepting applications for both grooms (non-riders) and riders for our 2024 season. We compete in Showmanship, Saddle Seat, Hunt, Western, Trail, and Games. If your rider can comfortably W/T in a group setting (+Canter for high school), and has access to a horse for competition, we'd love to hear from you!
Information meeting:
Saturday, March 23rd 11:00am
Willowbrooke Farm
Plymouth, MI 48170
Link for more details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vyLwbuH25SwPfEaBwDW-ne9Lh1ne9RbH/view
Questions?
Email Coach Emma
Follow us on Facebook/Instagram @NorthvilleEqTeam.
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Tryout for the Northville 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)
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Are you searching for a fun family event to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Look no further! The NHS Unified Basketball team will be playing at LCA following the Pistons game. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday, February 25th. So get your tickets today for the Pistons game and Unified Basketball and support Northville Unified Programming. It's a guaranteed great time, and you'll leave with a smile on your face!
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Northville Spring Recreational Baseball and Softball
NBSA spring recreational (house) baseball and softball registration is now officially open through March 20th, 2024. Please review some important information below about registration and league changes this year.
To help our commissioners streamline roster configurations, we are changing friend requests to only one friend this year. Commissioners will use school-attended and past team information while considering team formation.
NBSA has approved Recreational players to play at their current grade level if parents feel participants are capable and they meet grade level requirements. Note that this only pertains to a few players each year. Contact NBSA at info@nbsabaseball.org while registering.
Any registrations made after March 19th will incur a $25 late fee and players will only be accepted if roster spaces are available.
Opening day is right around the corner so please register soon as leagues fill up quickly!
Consider volunteering to coach a team. We provide all the training and equipment - no experience necessary.
HAVE QUESTIONS? Check out the updated FAQs section of the NBSA Website.
NBSA
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Are you looking for a fun activity for your child during Mid-Winter break?
The Northville Competitive Dance team invites all K-6th graders to a Dance Clinic on February 16,
from 1:00-3:00pm in the NHS Cafeteria. Are you a Girl Scout, Brownie or Daisy? Bonus, you can
also earn a badge!
See flyer for additional details or register here: https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/rwyouthcamps/
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Youth Baseball and Softball Camps
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Northville Youth Lacrosse spring season:
Registration is Now Open for the 2024 Northville Youth Lacrosse Spring Season
Welcoming all skill levels for 5th through 8th grade boys. This year we will field one 14U (7th/8th grade) team and one 12U (5th/6th grade) team. The spring season will run from April 1st to June 2nd with pre-season practices on March 18th, 20th and 22nd. It will include practice 3 days a week at Meads Mill Middle School, games vs Metro West teams, and at least one tournament. The player fee is $325 and will be collected later. Payment & liability waiver submission deadline is April 1st, 2024. Registration will close earlier if capacity is reached prior to March 1st. For those that register, stay tuned for more information on schedule, parent informational meeting, and payment & waiver submission details. Click https://forms.gle/9duoWtUN3yiWJ7Q87 to register.
Want more information before registering? Join the parent information zoom on Wednesday. February 28th at 8pm. Here’s the zoom information to join:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://telenav.zoom.us/j/92052366240?pwd=cSthTHdUQkxIMnhYVHNQajcxWlpqUT09
Meeting ID: 920 5236 6240
Passcode: 907897
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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
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!”
NYN resource template communicating with your child:tween:teen in a better way! (northville.mi.us)
Also, here is the link to the NYN Resource page with a list and link to all of the parent/caregiver resource guides: Resources | Northville Township, MI
NYN Wellness Wednesday's are back!
NThe Northville Youth Network's Wellness Wednesday sessions in March are dedicated to nurturing both body and mind. Tweens, discover techniques to ease stress and find calm when things get overwhelming. Teens, it's all about learning the art of treating your body with kindness.
Registration required: bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24 .
More from Northville Youth Network...Youth Mental Health First Aid
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