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It is with great sadness (for us) and excitement (for them) that I announce the retirement of Mr. Dave Babich, 5th grade teacher and Mrs. Linda Pinneo, Secretary. Combined they have almost 60 years of experience and memories working at Amerman.

The impact they have had on students over the last 30+ years is difficult to put into words. There are thousands of former students that are succeeding in life because of the part they played in their journey. To say they will be missed is an understatement. While I do not know who will be teaching here in Mr. Babich's place, I am excited to announce that we have hired Mrs. Kristia Williams as our new part-time secretary. Mrs. Williams currently works as a playground aide and is that friendly face you see most mornings in the loop. During the interview process it was evident she was the perfect person to fill our void. Mrs. Williams will be working with Mrs. Pinneo in the front office from time to time to get to know and understand her new role for the upcoming school year.

PS - On a side note, both Mr, Babich and Mrs. Pinneo do not want any big fanfare with their retirement. Best wishes are appreciated, but they would appreciate a quiet exit.

Stay well,

Devon Caudill

April 14 - PTA Bonaventure Night 5:00 - 8:00pm

April 17 - 3rd Grade Music Informances (Wells, Parnin and Henderson)

April 18 - 3rd Grade Music Informances (Mooney and Morse)

April 21 - Last Day to Order a Yearbook (See Flyer Below)

April 25 - Steam Fair 4:00 -7:00pm

April 27 - Bobcat Block Party - Downtown Northville 5:00pm - 7:00pm

May 6 - Spring Clean-up 9:00am

The newsletter made for Amerman kids, by Amerman kids is back for the 4th year in a row. Check out the twenty eighth issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!

• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 28
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 27
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 25
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 24
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 23
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 22
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 21
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 20
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 19
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 18
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 17
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 16
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 15
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 14
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 13
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 12
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 11
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 10
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 9
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 8
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 7
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 6
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 5
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 4
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 3
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 2
• BPP Volume 4 - Issue 1

I would like to invite everyone to join us to spring clean up of our beautiful school grounds. The Amerman Spring Clean-up is planned for Saturday May, 6th, 2023 starting at 9:00am. Please join us for the annual Spring Clean-up of our school grounds! Many hands make light work, so grab your gardening tools and meet fellow Amerman families as we take pride in our school and ready the landscape for summer. Please bring shovels, rakes, snips, pruners, gloves, brooms. Especially wheelbarrows and plastic baskets are needed. We are going to do mulching. Come for as long as you are able

This event will be held rain or shine!!!Team work is a great work!!! Let’s make it happen!!! A light “grab & go” snacks will be provided!

Thank you in advance!!!

On Wednesday we had 14 seniors come to Amerman and spend half the day with our Bobcats. They were such role models for our kiddos! Many of the seniors are former Bobcats that loved the opportunity to come back to their old stomping grounds!

Northville Town Square (across from the clock)

Talent Show Time - 5:05-6:05 - Please sign your child up to perform at our first ever Bobcat Block Party. Students will need to bring their own instruments as no instruments will be provided. Our stage area is small and comes with just one microphone. This talent show will take place in the first half of our Block Party. It is first come first serve and each act must include at least 1 current Amerman student.

In an effort to have as many talented Bobcats participate as possible, please only sign your child up for ONE time slot, and keep the performance under 2 minutes.

Block Party Talent Show Sign-Up

Our student leaders need your help. Amerman Bobcats have been planning and preparing so many amazing activities and entertainment for our first ever Bobcat Block Party. They need a little help before and after the event for set-up and clean-up. Please sign-up if you are available and of course, bring your family and friends to enjoy the evening.

Plans for the event are still being finalized and we may need help to transport light materials from Amerman to Downtown Northville. Specific details will be communicated as we finalized everything next week. Thank you in advance for your support!

Bobcat Block Party Volunteer Sign-Up

The NHS Drama Club is very excited to present a mashup of some of literature’s most creative, inventive, and fun stories…SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the residents of Whoville, Amazing Mayzie, Gertrude McFuzz, Yertle the Turtle, the Grinch himself and dozens of other classic Seuss characters jump off the page in this non-stop celebration of friendship, dedication, and integrity. Its wall-to-wall music and imagination come to life with colors, movement, and laughs…a fitting springtime musical feast for families. Over 90 NHS students have been working feverishly since late January to bring Dr. Seuss’s two-dimensional characters and worlds to three-dimensional life. Join The Cat in the Hat as he weaves multiple stories together in a roller coaster of entertainment. Come and see SEUSSICAL at Northville, April 27 and 28 at 7pm, and April 29 at 2pm and 7pm.

CAMP is design to help incoming sixth graders build the personal, academic, and life management skills necessary to successfully transition to middle school. It's a lot of fun, too!

If you’re interested in trying out for the Northville Middle School Pom Team, please see the flyer below! Also, complete the following registration form prior to tryouts! Hope to see you there!

Tryout registration form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQawgYC2fVQG7-gTK1OJpQwv3lgQy0DWUhh0-he2EpEFlieQ/viewform

NMS Dance Team is available to dancers who will be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. Our season runs from August - 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 18 Parent Informational Zoom Meeting

April 25 Pre-Tryout Clinic 4-6PM at Meads Mill

May 3 Tryouts 4-7PM at Meads Mill

May 5 Tryouts 4-7PM at Meads Mill

Register at this link: https://forms.gle/vgfRUoCKfmioHxji6?fbclid=PAAaZWqVkKBbp-IEYzscxCDb95Ot3SvwUa8QBgdX3jK09_mORZFrlgQ-ltsnY

Email coach.nmsdanceteam@gmail.com with any questions and follow our social media pages for more updates! (@northvillemsdance)

Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! All-new, hands-on challenges will spark their curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM fun with opportunities to imagine, plan, experiment and create.

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Register at: https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention or call 800-968-4332
Grades: Kindergarten - 6th grade
Location: Thornton Creek Elementary School, 46180 W 9 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48374
Date: July 10 - 14, 2023
Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday | $285 (before discount)
Camp Director: Pamela Brucker pcbrucker@yahoo.com

Please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment webpage to sign up for an appointment to enroll your incoming Kindergarten student. Once you've signed up for an appointment, please return to the Enrollment webpage to complete the online portion of your pre-enrollment outlined in Steps 1-3.

If you have any questions, please call Student Data at

(248) 344-3524.

Family Skate Night @ BonaVenture - Friday April 14th!

Welcome back from Spring Break and enjoy a fun evening with your fellow Bobcats at Bonaventure! Our next Bonaventure Skate Night is Friday April 14th from 5-8 pm (5-7 private party and then participants are welcome to stay for the General Admission open skate from 7-8). Hope to see you all there. See attached flyer for a great deal!

Bobcat Bash Update

Get ready, because it’s almost time to purchase wristbands for the BOBCAT BASH! Come out and celebrate the end of a wonderful school year at the Amerman PTA’s biggest fundraising event of the year on Friday, June 2nd from 5-8pm. Multiple bounce houses, carnival games, a cake walk, dunk tank, ice cream, and access to food trucks will make for a night to remember. Wristbands go on sale Monday, May 1st at https://amerman.memberhub.com/w/bash, $20 per wristband with a $40 family max when purchased in advance. Wristbands will be available at the event for $25 or a $50 family max. Everyone in the community is welcome. Don’t miss out on this night of fun!

Many volunteer opportunities will be available soon. Check back for a sign-up!

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 templates: Diversity/equity/inclusion 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

(https://www.twp.northville.mi.us/your_government/departments/NYN)

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.

• Order Online at Nutrislice

• Download the App (Apple Store)

• Download the App (Google Play)

What this means: Balance is Best. Seek continuous improvement and renewal professionally and personally.

Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have–you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Here are some examples of activities:

Physical: Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting

Social/Emotional: Making social and meaningful connections with others

Mental: Learning, reading, writing, and teaching

Spiritual: Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, or service

What I can do:

• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep
• I balance my time between school, extracurricular activity, family, and friends
• I an always learning how to become a better person

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Great Books for Habit #7- Sharpen the Saw

•Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

•The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

•Me I Am! by Jack Prelutsky

•Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog by Cynthia Rylant

•Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo

Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv