Bobcat Broadcast

This week we had an unexpected fire drill. Events like this give both our students and our staff a way to exemplify leadership. I took pride in how well our students calmly exited the building and listened to their teachers, even though they knew it was time to go home. This is leadership in action. However, I think one leadership act of in particular that needs to be recognized.

On the way out of the building Maria H, a fifth grader in Mr. Wayne's class noticed a kindergartener that was caught in the hallway as he was on his way to gym to go home via the loop when the alarm went off. Maria took him by the hand and kept him safe with her class during the drill. She did not do this to be recognized, she did this because it was the right thing to so. She did this because this is what a leader does.

While these unexpected moments do interrupt the flow of our days. I love to see how our Bobcats shine.

Stay well,

Devon Caudill

February 17 - Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15

February 17 - Bonaventure Skate Night 5:00 - 8:00 (New Time)

February 20 - No School

February 23 - Student Run Credit Union Deposit Day

February 27 - Northville Inclusion Week Spirit Week (See Flyer Below)

February 28 - PTA Restaurant Night @ Buddy's Pizza Plymouth 11am - 9:00pm

March 3 - End of Second Marking Period

March 3 - End of Second Marking Period

March 9 - PTA Meeting 11:30 am @ Northville Sports Den

March 11 - NEF Night for Northville Casino Night

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

• 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

It was a tough competition this year but these six Bobcats came out on top: Zuey M., Maylee Q., Pranjal J., Leykh M., Arjun M. and Sami H. Good luck to the 1st and 2nd place winners who advance to the state level competition! Check out their amazing creations here.

The NHS Girl's Hockey Team had a wonderful time reading and interacting with our 2nd graders. They were so impressed with good behavior and curiosity asking excellent questions. Our students loved having these young ladies here as such fantastic role models!

Free to Learn: Why understanding the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant and Better Students for Life

I am so very excited to announce our second annual Book Club for Parents. I have been reading this amazing book called, Free to Learn. In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development.

I would like to offer a book club to anyone that is interested. Sometime in Mid-March, I would like to invite everyone to join me to enjoy some lively conversation about this book. If you are interested, complete this sign-up and a book will be sent home with your student.

The first 15 to sign-up got a free book. After that, you are more than welcome to purchase the book and join us for the conversation.

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

Check out the book on Amazon here.

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.

Now is your chance to purchase tickets to the premier event of the season.Northville Educational Foundation's Night for Northville presented by Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Tickets are on sale now! This year we are again Betting on our Students at an exciting Casino Night!

Join us Saturday, March 11th at 6:30 PM at Northville Square! We will have more Casino tables available this year, amazing silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar provided by The Lava Grille Northville, delicious beer provided by North Center Brewing Company, dancing, wine pull and much more!

NEW THIS YEAR ---> Become our VIP! Limited tickets available for VIP Cocktail event. VIP tickets include early admittance at 6:00pm, reserved seating and cocktails at the exclusive bar in Lava Grille for the entire Casino Night Event, free valet, and a special Thank You swag bag! VIP Cocktail Event is sponsored by Kiss My Lash of Northville!

Visit https://www.supportnef.org/night-for-northville to purchase your tickets!

Back this year - Amerman's PTA can win $500!! How does it work?! It’s simple - A $500 check will be written to the PTA for the school with the most attendees represented at Night for Northville. Don’t forget to write Amerman's name in the “Additional Notes” section when you register! Last year Winchester was the big winner…. maybe Amerman will receive the big check this year!?

Please email your yearbook pics to amermanyearbookpics@gmail.com Please include which teacher your students have so we can organize them easier!

To celebrate March is Reading Month, Amerman PTA is excited to bring in Michigan author Mark Crilley for an all-school assembly. Thank you to all who made this possible by donating to Invest in your Child!

It's been a week since we introduced Givebacks and there's been a great response! Many backers have joined and are already earning cashback from their everyday purchases, and donations from the businesses are rolling in for Amerman PTA.

If you haven’t joined yet, don’t miss out on earning cash back for YOU and Amerman PTA!

Sign up today to join the movement!

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)

Wellness Wednesdays are all about self-love and self-care! Teens and Tweens join us for one of these programs:

• Love Yourself - Building Self-Esteem for Teens (13-18) - Wednesday, February 22 Discussion and activities around being unique, happiness, and remembering how to unapologetically love yourself! Facilitated by Kristie Wyler, MA LLP, McCaskill Family Services

• Yoga & Balance for the Body and Mind for Tweens (9-12) - Wednesday, March 8th 4:30-5:30pm Facilitated by Stephanie Rife, Yoga Instructor

• Be Body Kind for Teens (13-18) - Wednesday, March 15th 6:00-7:00pm Body image can be challenging. Learn ways to improve your relationship with your body, and tips on how to handle the tough days.Facilitated by Kristie Wyler, MA LLP, McCaskill Family Services

See Flyer for more information. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/222187543053150

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)

During the month of February we will be working on Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood.

What this means: Listen before you talk. In order to communicate effectively, we must first understand each other.

“I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.”

“I try to see things from their viewpoints.”

“I listen to others without interrupting.”

“I am confident in voicing my ideas.”

“I look people in the eyes when talking.”

How can I do this in my life?

1. Listen.

2. Put yourself in the other person’s place.

3. Notice a person’s body language, tone, and reflection in their voice.

Great Books for Habit #5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Alejandro’s Gift by Richard E. Albert

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

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