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This morning I slept through my alarm. I woke up when my husband's alarm went off 2.5 hours after mine normally does. This is something that rarely ever happens. Needless to say I ran around my house like a crazy person. By some miracle, I only got to work 10 minutes later than I normally do. Unfortunately, this meant I did not have my morning quiet time, my exercise time, and most importantly my cup of coffee. To say I was off my square when I got to work is an understatement.

However, because I work in a place that exudes joy, has an endless supply of hugs, and a Keurig, my "off my square day" did not last long. By the time the clock struck 9:00am, I was back to feeling like all was right in the world. Thank you for sharing your kiddos with me, they truly are the best! Enjoy your long weekend 😊

Stay well,

Devon Caudill

April 7 - No School

April 13 - Credit Union Deposit Day

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

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

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

• 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

The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) begins shortly after we return from Spring Break. Please see the M-Step schedule below to see what days your child will take M-Step. It is very important that your child is at school on testing days. Please look for communication from your child's teacher on when they will be testing.

It is very important that all families read the NPS State Assessment Electronic Device Use Policy. This policy is required to be shared with all staff, students and families regarding the use of any electronic devices during state spring testing. Please review this document carefully.

Here are some important documents for families to review before testing begins:

State Superintendent Parent Letter

What Parents Should Know About Assessments

What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare

Devices~ Students may not have any devices in the classroom during a testing session. To ensure that the testing environment is device free on testing days, we recommend that students do not bring devices to school on testing days. Any devices brought to school will either stay in student backpacks in the hallway, or will be collected during the testing session. Examples of electronic devices include, but are not limited to:

• smart phones and cell phones

• any electronic device that can be used to record, transmit, or receive information not used for testing

• computer tablets, iPads, e-readers (for example: Kindle)

• smart watches (for example: Fitbits; Apple, Garmin, Samsung watches; any watch with access to other applications or the internet)

• Bluetooth headphones, smart earbuds (for example: Beats, iPods), or any headphone with access to other applications or the internet)
  

Headphones~ Headphones are required for each assessment at all grade levels. For most assessments, headphones are only needed for the text to speech directions. ELA is the only assessment that requires the use of headphones after the directions. Teachers will be provided with a set of headphones for every student. If your child prefers to bring headphones from home, there are restrictions from the state of Michigan about the type of headphones allowed. According to the state device policy, "Bluetooth headphones, smart earbuds (for example AirPods, Beats) or any headphones with access to other applications or the internet are not allowed in testing rooms".

Look next week for adult volunteer sign-up and Bobcat Talent show sign-up links.

We are still accepting donations through FRIDAY, April 14

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.

The 9th Annual Northville STEAM Fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) for our students, families, and the community, will take place on Tuesday, April 25th - Wednesday, April 26th.

Location: Northville High School Gymnasium

Community Event: April 25th, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

4th Grade Student Visit: April 26th, 2023 - 9:00am to 1:30pm

The 2023 theme is “Inspire - Imagine - Invent” which is a focus on using engineering and design to create mind-blowing innovations. Through a generous donation from the Northville Educational Foundation, and our partnerships with other community partners, we are able to provide an exciting, hands-on learning opportunity for our students and families.

In order to aid in our planning, Project Ideas will be taken from now until April 7th.

Each student participant will receive a STEAM Fair t-shirt along with other fun goodies! Please complete the STEAM Fair Project Idea Form to reserve your spot and order your t-shirt.

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)

April Wellness Wednesday Programming - free programs to support the physical, social, mental and emotional health of our kids.

Zumba Kids for Littles (5-8) - Wednesday, April 12th, 4:30-5:30 pm

Get ready to dance, play games and learn some fun rhythms!

**Rescheduled from February​​**

​Love Yourself - Building Self Esteem - Teens (13-18) - Wednesday, April 12th, 8-9 pm

Discussion and activities around being unique, happiness, and remembering how to unapologetically love yourself!
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)

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