Penguin's Raft

Dear Moraine Families,

This edition of the Raft includes:

• 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!
• 5th Grade "Raft" for news & information about next year's Middle School happenings
• "Good Inside" Book Club Invitation from Mr. Reimann
• Overbooked Book Club - "Raising Good Humans" - Thursday, April 25th @ 6:30pm @ Winchester Elementary. All NPS families welcome!
• Save the date for the Spring Art Show!
• Moraine Family Spring Clean-Up Day is Saturday, April 27 @10am
• STEAM Fair is coming up on April 24th & 25th
• NEF Thank a Staff program continues
• Enrollment now open for Young 5's & Kindergarten for the 24/25 school year.

Be well and talk soon,

Joe Reimann

Principal, Moraine Elementary

Teaching for Learning for All!

• Northville STEAM Fair, April 24th - 25th
• Moraine Spring Clean Up - Saturday, April 27th @ 10am

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.

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with all the parents out there! We’re launching another Book Club opportunity just for you. And guess what? This year, our Book Club is going district-wide, spanning all six elementary buildings!

Our elementary principals have been diving into an amazing book called “Good Inside” by Dr. Becky Kennedy (also known as “Dr. Becky” to her followers). In this book, Dr. Becky shares her parenting philosophy along with practical strategies. These strategies will help parents move away from uncertainty and self-blame, and toward confidence and effective leadership.

As parents, we’ve all tried various techniques that sometimes just don’t seem to work. From reward charts to time-outs, many popular parenting approaches focus on shaping behavior rather than nurturing the whole child. But kids need more than behavior modification—they need skills for life and understanding of their complex emotional needs. It’s no wonder that many caretakers feel overwhelmed and worried they might be falling short.

“Good Inside” offers a fresh perspective on parenting principles. It tackles specific scenarios like sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. This book is a comprehensive resource for parents who are seeking a new way to raise their kids—one that fosters self-regulation, confidence, and resilience for a lifetime.

Now, mark your calendars! Our Book Club meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6:30 PM. We’ll gather in the Ridge Wood Elementary Library. Everyone who’s interested is welcome to join us for some lively conversation about this thought-provoking book. Whether you’ve read the whole book, part of it, or even just skimmed it, you’re invited!

And here’s a bonus: The first 15 sign-ups at each school will receive a free copy of the book. After that, feel free to purchase the book and join us for the conversation on May 13th! Let’s explore parenting together and discover the “good inside” each of us.

Please click the following link to sign-up: Book Club Sign-Up

Check out the book on Amazon here.

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!

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

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.

We look forward to seeing you!

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.

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.

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.