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Silver Springs Elementary School - June 14, 2024
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A Message from Mrs. Booth...
As we approach the end of this school year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Our school community—students, families, and educators—has come together to create a vibrant and supportive environment. The walls of our classrooms have witnessed not only learning but also laughter, growth, and resilience.
Our students have achieved remarkable milestones, both big and small. From academic accomplishments to personal growth, their journey has been inspiring. As parents and guardians, your unwavering support has played a crucial role in their success. Let’s take a moment to celebrate these achievements together.
As summer break approaches, I encourage you to spend quality time with your loved ones. Whether it’s exploring nature, reading together, or simply enjoying each other’s company, make the most of this break. Rest, recharge, and return with renewed enthusiasm for the next chapter.
Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. Your partnership and commitment make our school truly exceptional.
I can't wait to see what next year holds! For now...School's out for summer!
Enjoy every minute!
Katie Booth
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Student Medication Pick-Up
Please be sure to pick up your medication in the office by Tuesday June 18th. All medication not picked up by this date will be disposed of according to district guidelines.
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Important Letter from our District Nurse
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Come out to Support Mrs. Dreyer...
Next Thursday, June 20th...Mrs. Dreyer will be at Tom Holzer Ford Field (football field for the high school)-located next to Cooke School-21200 Taft Road.
She will be running & walking her very own Longest Day marathon...which means from sunrise at 5:54am to sunset at 9:14pm she will be moving her legs around the track to raise money for Team World Vision.
She would love the words of encouragement to keep going! Stop on by anytime that day to give her a shout out, walk a lap with her, or to bring her an ice cold water!
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SCHOOL TOOLBOX FOR 2024-2025 SUPPLIES
SS PTA has organized the easiest way to buy school supplies for next year. School Toolbox saves you the time and hassle of shopping. Plus, it gets your kid all the name brand items that teachers request. Win-win!
How School Tool Box works:
- Click here, scan the code on the flyer, or go to schooltoolbox.com and type in our zip code 48167 or Silver Springs Elementary, Northville.
- Select your student’s grade for 2024-2025.
- Each supply box matches your teacher’s approved list.
- Supplies are all name-brand and guaranteed all school year.
- There are zero shipping fees!
- The deadline to order is Sunday, June 23, 2024.
- Supply boxes will be delivered to your child’s classroom just in time for the first day of school! Enjoy your summer and know that school supply shopping is DONE!
- Please save your confirmation email to be sure you completed your purchase!
- Please note: After school starts, individual teachers may request additional supplies as needed. Supply lists are simply suggestions of helpful items and are strictly voluntary. Northville Public Schools provides the necessary supplies and materials for your child’s successful school experience.
Yearbooks
Students who purchased a yearbook should have received them in class on Wednesday, June 12. After that, students are welcome to take their yearbooks home to enjoy.
A huge round of applause to PTA volunteers Stephanie Sciara and Mandy Legal (Franco) for all the hard work to create, promote, and distribute yearbooks. Truly a labor of love! Thank you!
Extra Yearbooks for Sale!
If you missed the chance to pre-order a yearbook, there are a limited number of extra copies for sale. Stop in to the school office to purchase. They are:
· $25 CASH ONLY
· First come, first served. Supply is limited and they will likely sell out!
EXTRA STUDENT DIRECTORIES FOR SALE!
Do you need printed copy of the student directory? It is the BEST way to keep in touch with school friends over the summer!! Perhaps you lost your initial copy? Perhaps you have a new student joining Silver Springs for ALP next year?
This is your chance!
- A few copies available, first come, first served.
- $10 each, CASH ONLY
PTA UPDATES AND MORE
Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
Twitter X @SS_PTA
Instagram @silverspringspta
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Northville Academic Games
Calling all NEW players 3rd - 6th Grade for cube games
When: August 19th - August 22nd – 6:30pm-8:00pm. & August 26th - August 29th
Please see: "2024 Northville AG Summer Camp Flyer" for details. For any questions please email: northvilleacademicgames@gmail.com
Deadline to Register, August 1st, 2024
What is Academic Games?
Academic Games stimulates students to learn Math, English, and Social studies through fun games and competition. Academic Games is a collection of games designed to challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subjects of Language Arts, English, History, Mathematics, and Logic. Through competition students are encouraged and motivated to sharpen their skills in order to gain a competitive edge over their peers. Players receive recognition and awards in the same way that sports champions are honored.
Click here for list of games played.
Organizations
Northville Academic Games is a member of the Michigan Leagues of Academic Games (MLAG), which is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. MLAG holds monthly regional tournaments from September to February, and a state tournament in March. The national organization – Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA), holds a national tournament in April every year. Only qualified teams from the state tournament can attend the national tournament.
Northville Academic Games was established in 2009 at Amerman Elementary School. It then expanded to Meads Mill and Hillside as players graduated into middle schools. Our oldest group of players established their presence in Northville High School in 2015. Currently there are more than 100 players in the Northville school district.
Our Mission and Core Values
The mission of Northville Academic Games is to provide a nurturing and focused environment for students to develop their intellectual capabilities as well as maturing into responsible individuals through fun games and friendly competitions. We cultivate a positive attitude and fairness in players who can win with class and lose with grace.
Our core values are Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Fun.
Deadline to Register, August 1st, 2024
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2024 Mini-Mustangs Splash-Spin-Gallop Youth Camp
Does your child love to move? Need a summer activity? Northville Girls Cross Country is hosting the 2024 Mini-Mustangs Splash-Spin-Gallop Youth Camp for all boys and girls going into 3rd-8th grade (2024-2025 school year). The camp is from Monday, August 5th - Thursday, August 8th from 9-11 AM at NHS. The cost is $100 for 4 days or $60 for only 2 days. See flyer for details.
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Northville High School Summer Camps for Kids
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.
https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/rwyouthcamps
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Girls Basketball Summer Camp
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NHS Hockey Middle School Summer Camp
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Free Camp & Programs for Bereaved Children & Teens
New Hope Center for Grief Support
Our theme this year is “Getting On Par With Grief.” Our annual kid’s grief camp is designed to help children connect with other children to know they are not alone in their grief, achieve opportunities to learn about the reactions and emotions associated with grief, the significance of developing healthy coping skills, and ways to grow through the grief journey by sharing their stories. This free two-day grief support camp is for children ages 4-14 who have experienced the death of a loved one. This year, we will learn patience to work through our grief, resilience to face challenges, and drive to grow through grief.
KID’S CAMP DETAILS
- Dates: Thursday, July 25 & Friday, July 26, 2024
- Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (campers can begin checking in at 8:30am)
- Camp Location: Maybury Farm, 50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167
- Camper Ages: 4-14
KID’S CAMP ACTIVITIES
- Soccer
- Golf
- Football
- Equestrian Therapy
- Yoga
- Art
- Animal Engagement
- Self-Care
- And so much more!
KID’S CAMP REGISTRATION AND WAIVERS (to ensure a camp shirt in your size, please complete this registration by June 28, 2024)
- Kid’s Camp Registration Link: Click Here
- Healing With Horses Waiver: Click Here to Download PDF
- Michigan Jaguars Participation Waiver and Release of Liability: Click Here to Download PDF
- Note: Please send both of the completed waiver forms to programoffice@newhopecenter.net or mail them to New Hope at 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 48167. If you are unable to print the forms, please call New Hope’s office at 248-348-0115 to have copies mailed to you.
In addition to Kid’s Camp, we offer additional free programming to children, teens, and adults. Some of our programs are listed below. For more information on our programming as well as dates, times, locations, and registration links, please click here to visit our website.
First Steps: First Steps provides those who have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe place to share their story, understand more about grief, and learn about the grief support programs and resources that New Hope offers. This one-time scheduled meeting provides an opportunity to connect with a peer support facilitator that is similar in age and has experienced a similar type of loss. We offer First Steps for both children and adults.
Family Friday: Part of our Circles of Hope program which provides a family-centered approach to grief support by investing in children, supporting parents, and strengthening the family. Throughout the year, we offer this monthly family-based program. Dinner is provided, along with break-out sessions, discussions, and activities to provide tools to help navigate the grief journey. We offer a unique theme, and activity each month. Ages 4-14.
- Dates: Friday, May 3, June 28, August 16, September 27, November 15, and December 13, 2024
- Time: 5:30-7:00pm
- Location: Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
Day to Play: Part of our Circles of Hope program, this special activity gives children the opportunity to connect and share with other children who have lost a loved one, while enjoying the day off from school. Ages 4-14.
- Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Time: 1:00-3:00pm
- Location: TBD (details will be available soon at www.newhopecenter.net)
Finding Your Superpowers Seminar: Part of our Circles of Hope program that provides a family-centered approach to grief support by investing in children, supporting parents, and strengthening the family. Finding Your Superpowers is an interactive family event designed to help families respond to grief and loss through the stories of our favorite superheroes. Ages 4-14.
- Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time: 5:30-7:30pm
- Location: Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
Teen Group: Part of our Circles of Hope program. Teen group is an 8-week session support group designed for teens that are grieving the death of a loved one. This program will help teens better understand their grief, provide a safe space for them to communicate their thoughts and feelings, and provide them with healthy coping skills, and the tools they will need to help them navigate their grief journey. Ages 13-18.
- Summer Session
- Dates: Tuesday, June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2024
- Time: 6:30-7:30pm
- Location: New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 48167
- Winter Session (8 Consecutive Weeks)
- Dates: Tuesdays, September 10-October 29, 2024
- Time: 6:30-8:00pm
- Location: New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Northville, MI 48167
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 248-348-0115 or laurel@newhopecenter.net. If you are interested in volunteering at any of the above events, please reach out to courtney@newhopecenter.net. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for both teens and adults.
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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
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