Penguin's Raft
1st week of December
Dear Moraine Families,
This edition of the Raft includes:
- NPS unveils new Young 5's program
- Community Reach Out: Moraine Gives Back
- Nuts About Science Sign Up
- Transitioning to a "No Pet" Arrival and Dismissal
- Yearbook photos needed - everyone can help!
- International Night Returns 1/19 - Sign up Your Country!
- NYN December Wellness Wednesdays
- Christmas Crafts & Games
- Mental Health 4 Question Survey
Joe Reimann
Principal, Moraine Elementary
Teaching for Learning for All!
Upcoming Dates
- Foster Closet Collection Drive continues through December 15th
- Nuts About Science Winter Session registration continues through December 11th
- Winter Recess begins at end of day on Friday, December 22nd
- School resumes on Monday, January 8th
NPS Unveils FREE Young 5's Program for Fall 2024!
Get ready for an educational adventure as Northville Public Schools introduces a Young 5's Program, launching in Fall 2024! Geared towards ensuring kindergarten readiness for our little learners, this tuition-free program is designed to boost academic, social, language, and fine motor skills. It will be a five-day-a-week program that serves as a bridge between preschool and typical kindergarten. These classrooms will be for students born between July 1, 2019-December 1, 2019.
Enrollment for our new Young 5's Program will open January 2024. We have posted several helpful documents on our Young 5's website including Frequently Asked Questions, Early Learners Program Comparison, and Kindergarten Readiness.
Please complete our Interest Survey if you would like to receive additional information in the spring and instructions for enrollment.
Check out the video below to experience our excitement!
Young 5-s Announcement video.mp4
News from the PTA
Support Oakland County Foster Closet
Nuts About Science...Winter Session
Please Help Our Yearbook Committee!
We are asking for all parent participation on photo collection this year! If you have a moment, we ask that you please use the following links to upload photos to be used in this year’s yearbook*.
- 5th Grade Capitol Trip: CLICK HERE
- Heritage/Victorian Festival: CLICK HERE
- Fall Fling: CLICK HERE
*Please note that all photos used in the yearbook will be double-checked for students who cannot be printed in our yearbook via parent requests submitted through Moraine.
International Night Returns
Please join the PTA in showcasing your family’s heritage that makes up our Moraine community!
The 3rd annual International Night will take place on Friday, January 19 and our goal is to represent as many cultures as possible! Please visit HERE to reserve a table where you can showcase traditional clothing, food, customs, and much more!
For any questions, please contact Annie Hussein at ilannie1@gmail.com
Transitioning to a "No Pet" Arrival and Dismissal 11/27
Please note that as of Monday, November 27, we will be extending the "No Pets on Campus" policy to arrival and dismissal. With this being a high traffic time of day, adding animals that may overly excite or scare children can create a safety issue.
While our pets are well-loved by many, our first priority is a safe and efficient arrival/dismissal of our 400+ students. For those that have pets they would like to walk to school, you may choose to have your child meet you off campus, such as the sidewalk path in NBW or in the cul de sac behind the school.
Thank you for partnering with us!
NYN December Wellness Wednesday
Northville Tweens and Teens - Want to learn how to budget money from a job or allowance? Saving up for something special? Learn how to create a money plan and budget at our Wellness Wednesday program on Dec. 6th. Community Financial Credit Union will be leading this program called "The 20 Skittle Game" - how would you budget on a salary of 20 skittles? Join us for a fun and interactive program with some great money tips! See flyer for more details. Registration required: bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24 .
Mental Health 4 Question Input Survey
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:
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: