A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Screen time, one of the worries of parenting in this technological day and age. When I think about screen time as a parent there are always two questions that come to my mind, "How much is too much?" and "Is there such a thing as good screen time?" I attended a conference about this several years ago and they had a really great way of helping me as a parent figure out the answer to this very question.
Screen Time, just like food, can be categorized into two groups, good and bad. Think of it as screen time vegetables and screen time candy. We can get a healthy amount of screen time vegetables without a negative impact. That differs from screen time candy. You can only have screen time candy in moderation.
Screen time vegetables are anything that improves your cognition and has educational content. It could include school programs like RazKids, BrainPop, and Xtra Math just to name a few. Screen time vegetables could also be a YouTube video if they are being watched to learn or how to make/fix something.
Screen time candy is more entertainment based. It includes games like Fortnite and Minecraft. But also includes Social Media and YouTube videos that do not increase your cognition.
I found this vegetable/candy metaphor to be such a fantastic way as a parent and an educator to understand that there are differences in screen activities. Which is why when my son is playing his favorite math game app, Prodigy, I remember, it's not such a bad thing, it's a vegetable, and he's learning.
Stay well,
Devon Caudill
GiftCrowd for Amerman Staff
Your PTA has once again made it easy for you to cross Amerman teachers and staff off your holiday shopping list! Simply choose the staff members and amounts you would like to contribute to and gift crowd will pool all the funds together for each staff member. They can choose from a large variety of gift cards and there are zero fees. Happy shopping! https://app.giftcrowd.com/join-event/LetPQNttaX
Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter made for Amerman kids, by Amerman kids is back for the 4th year in a row. Check out the thirteenth issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!
hot lunch program for interested students
Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 8:30 AM for elementary students to receive a lunch that day. 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.
It's Time for Habit 3 - Put First Things First
We will be working on Habit 3: Put First Things First this month. Work first, Then Play!
What this means: Focus on what is important, schedule the important things first. Don’t be a dreamer - stay focused!
“I spend my time on things that are most important.”
“I say no to things I know I should not do.”
“I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan.”
“I am disciplined and organized.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Do your homework as soon as you come home from school.
2. Do something you have been putting off for a long time.
3. Think about your most important responsibilities. Do them first.
Great Books for Habit #3- Put First Things First
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Pokey and the Spelling Test by Sean Covey
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone
bridge design
Still Life art
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv
