Bobcat Broadcast

I am filled with immense pride as I witness the incredible ways our students are using their leadership skills to shape a stronger and more vibrant school community. Our young leaders are making a remarkable impact, and it's a testament to their dedication, creativity, and commitment to positive change.

Their enthusiasm, empathy, and willingness to make our school a better place are inspiring. As a school, we are committed to nurturing and supporting these budding leaders as they continue to drive positive change within our community.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all parents for your guidance and support in raising these exceptional kiddos. They are truly shaping the future of our school community.

Stay well,

Devon Caudill

October 9-27 - Socktober!

October 20 - PTA Sponsored Trunk or Treat

October 20 - Special PTA Meeting During Trunk R Treat to Approve Teacher Grants

November 2 - PTA Sponsored Fun Run

November 8 - Picture Retake Day

November 9 - Credit Union Deposit Day

November 10 - End of Marking Period One

November 16 - Culture Night

November 17 - Half Day Dismissal - 12:15

November 17 - PTA Restaurant Night at Rusty Bucket (7 Mile & Haggerty Location)

November 20 - PTA Reflections Due

November 22 - 5th grade Memories Due

November 22 - 24 - No School

November 28 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00pm

November 30 - Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 7:00pm

December 1 - Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30pm

The newsletter for kids, by kids is back. The idea that came about during the pandemic is back for a 5th year! We are so proud of our students tenacity and leadership to keep this tradition going for another year. Please enjoy the 3rd volume of the 2023-2024 school-year.

• Volume 5 - Issue 3 (NEW)
  
• Volume 5 - Issue 2
  
• Volume 5 - Issue 1

Glow Week (10/25-10/31) in your child's STEAM Class

The elementary Steam Teachers have partnered with Zap Zone and NEF to bring Glow Week to the makerspaces. GLOW week will take place starting on October 25th and run through Oct. 31st. ZZ, the mascot from Zap Zone will be visiting our school on Wednesday, October 25. We're sure ZZ will get the kids fired up for all the fun activities they will participate in when they visit the makerspace. The makerspaces will be illuminated by blacklights, for a full GLOW experience please have your child wear white, fluorescent or neon clothing on the day that they have STEAM during Glow Week.

Amerman PTA would like to invite all students to participate in the 2023-2024 PTA REFLECTIONS. This year's theme is: I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE...

We have had several winners in the different categories. This is a wonderful way for our student to express them self in art. Their art can be dance, music composition, drawing and so much more! Entries are due November 20th!

Join us for a night of trick-or-treating in Amerman's north parking lot for the PTA's free Trunk R Treat on Friday, October 20th from 6pm-8pm! Classes will be raffling off decorated pumpkins and we will be selling pizza. Free water & hot cider, $2 per slice of pizza, $1 per raffle ticket, cash only. Raffle sales benefit the Amerman Art Room, and the upper elementary and lower elementary pumpkins with the most tickets win a pizza party!

*Please do not park in the North Parking Lot unless you are bringing a decorated trunk!!*

Sign up to become a decorated trunk, or to volunteer the night of the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA8A828AAFEC07-44478753-trunk#/

*Be sure to comment with your trunk theme on the sign up*

Sign up to donate treats: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA8A828AAFEC07-44594842-treat#/

Bring your treat donations to drop off in the Haunted House box at the front doors of Amerman now through October 20th. Thank you for your donations!

If you are dropping off a pumpkin, please bring it to the front entrance of Amerman during morning dropoff on October 20th.

NEW THIS YEAR - TRUNK DECORATING CONTEST! Secret judges will determine one winner of a Halloween themed basket put together by the Trunk R Treat committee. Winner will be announced after the pumpkin raffle.

WE'VE ALMOST REACHED OUR GLOW RUN TIER FOR OUR FUN RUN!!

DONATE FOR YOUR RUNNERS HERE: https://app.memberhub.gives/worldrun

Donations are tax-deductible! Feel free to send to anyone who wants to support your runners.

Please have your Bobcats wear their free t-shirt from the PTA (coming soon). Everyone is welcome to come cheer your Bobcats on as they Run Around the World!

Prizes:

1. The class that raises the most $ will win a pizza party AND a $100 stipend to their teacher for classroom supplies (1 upper el prize, 1 lower el prize)

2. The top individual fundraiser for each class will win an Amerman Hoodie

3. The top individual fundraiser in the school will win 4 tickets to the Henry Ford Museum

Our next school-wide fundraising goal gets our Bobcats their very own Mascot!

Let's Go Bobcats!!

*If your child is unable to participate in the Fun Run but you still wish to donate towards school field trips, assemblies, and special events, you can Invest In Your Child here.

The Fun Run is a healthy & fun community event! If you are a business owner who is interested in becoming a Sponsor for this year's Fun Run, you can sign up now! Check out the perks for different levels of sponsorship & sign up here:

https://amerman.memberhub.com/store/items/928775

To become a PTA member, sign up for a Birthday Cafe reservation, volunteer on a committee, or to Invest In Your Child, visit www.AmermanPTA.com

Questions? Contact Board@amermanpta.com

Connect with Bobcat families & stay up to date in our facebook group. Open to all Amerman families: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amermanpta

It’s the start of the school year and time to start sending in pictures for the yearbook! Do you have a picture of you student in the community? Please email your yearbook pics to amermanyearbookpics@gmail.com

Please include which teacher your students have so we can organize them easier!

NYN Wellness Wednesday's are back! Check out our Fall Preview, along with our October programs and register today: bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24 . These programs support the physical, social, mental and emotional needs of students in our community. See flyers for more details!

October Schedule:

Zumba Kids - October 25th - 4:30-5:30 PM - ages 5-8

Organizing the Chaos - October 25th - 6:30-8:00 PM

Two simultaneous sessions, one for students (ages 9-18), and one for parents supporting families with planning, time management, studying, multitasking and more!

The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.

Families must preorder breakfasts and 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)

Habit 1 – Be Proactive – “I’m in Charge of Me”

What this means: Take charge of your own life. Make it happen. Don't wait for someone else to do it.

“I am responsible for me.”

“I do the right thing before I am asked.”

“I do the right thing even when no one is looking.”

“I do not blame others for my actions.”

How can I do this in my life?

1. If you do something wrong, say you are sorry before someone asks you to apologize.

2. When you get mad and want to say something, stop, think, and ask yourself-

Why am I getting so angry? Make a good choice in a good way.

Great Books for Habit #1- Be Proactive

• The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
  
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
  
• Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
  
• The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
  
• Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
  
• Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy

Aspire! Achieve! Amaze!

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