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I was scrolling through social media the other night and came across this video and thought it was such a great visual to show the climb to success. When I think about my own successes and colossal failures, this is what it really looks like. Having the perseverance to get back up and keep climbing is the toughest part. We need to celebrate the climb as much as we do reaching the top. I have shared this video with teachers as well in hope that it might spark a discussion that success is not linear.

Stay Well,

Devon Caudill

October 28 - PTA Trunk or Treat - See Flyer below

October 31 - Halloween Celebrations - See below

November 2 - Bobcat Pride Day

November 2 - PTA Bonaventure Skate Night (See Flyer Below)

November 3 - PTA Meeting 6:30 PM (Meet the BOE Candidates)

November 5 - Amerman Fall Clean Up

November 8 - No School - Staff Professional Development Day

November 9 - Picture Retake Day

November 10 - Culture Night

November 10 - PTA Restaurant Night - Panera Haggerty Road

November 18 - Half Day Dismissal

November 23 - Grades 3 - 5 Career Day

November 23 - Half Day Dismissal

November 24 - No School

November 25 - No School

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

• 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

Halloween celebrations will happen at Amerman on Monday, October 31. We will be having parties that day. Students can either wear their costume to school or be able to put it on over their clothes to avoid congestion in the bathroom areas.

Please follow these guidelines when planning your child's costume:

• Please make sure the costume is weather appropriate (students will go outside for recess)
• Students are responsible for their costumes not causing a problem during learning time.
• Face make-up, hairspray, etc. must be applied at home.
• No fake weapons of any kind are allowed at school.
• No fake blood and no scary costumes (if it would scare a kindergartener, please don’t wear it!)
• Masks can only be worn during the parade if a student has a full range of vision. If it impedes their ability to see, it should not be worn

Halloween Parade - Monday, October 31 @ 10:00am

The parade route is highlighted below. Students will walk in the parade route on the sidewalk and part of the blacktop. Students will loop around the inside of the school for their classmates to see their costumes prior to heading outside.

Parents are invited to watch the outside parade. We ask that parents line the parade route by standing in the grassy areas or along the woodchips area of the playground. Please stay clear of the sidewalk and playground blacktop where students will be walking. Please note in case of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled.

This week we received a letter celebrating our recognition as a recipient of Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll for 2022. The percentile ranking for Amerman Elementary was 99.92% in the state, showing exemplary academic proficiency. We are so proud of our students and staff for this accomplishment! Please read the letter below.

Every month we hold an assembly to celebrate our ROAR Award winners. We are excited to share the October winners. Congratulations to all of our Bobcats, you are out of this world!

Click on the video below to see which student design will be printed on this year's all-school t shirt.

We are in need of boys pants in sizes 5T - 8/10. We use these for lunch spills, recess debachales and more. If you have any gnetly used pants that you would not mind donating to us we would greatly appreciate it! Please drop off donations at the Amerman Office.

Please join us the annual FALL CLEAN-UP of our school grounds! We will meet on Saturday, November, 5th starting at 9 am. Based on last year’s experience, it will not take more than 2-3 hours.

Many hands make light work, so grab your gardening tools and meet fellow Amerman families as we are take pride in our school and ready the landscape for winter. We are going to take the leaves, cut back foliage, etc. Come for as long as you are able - there are will be light refreshments and ALL help is appreciated!

We will provide bags, but please bring RAKES, gloves and any type of leaf collecting contraptions you have. Cordless leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, loppers and brooms are also needed.

Thanks in advance for joining us.

Please do not hesitate to contact Julie, if you have any further questions or concerns at gulshaty@yahoo.com

If you have a 5th grade student who loves to sing and loves music (or is just curious about choir) then they are invited to join us for MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR OPEN HOUSE taking place at Hillside Middle School on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 5-8pm. Open to any 5th grader who may be thinking of taking choir in middle school and/or wants to come try it out for a night and learn more! Prospective Meads and Hillside students are all welcome.

The night includes: performances by current choirs, games, singing, Meet Mr. Haverkate the choir teacher, and pizza dinner! There is no cost to students. To secure your spot please fill out this registration form ASAP and Mr. Haverkate will be in touch with further details. Space may be limited. Sign up today.

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

There still might be room for your trunk. We are still looking for families to decorate trunks and hand out candy. Sign up here (scroll down to the end of the signup for the trunk slots).

Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce the dates for the Amerman Holiday Drive Thru Scavenger Hunt!

We are looking for 8 Winter holiday lovin' families to join in our Scavenger Hunt List of Participating Houses!

The Details

• Dates & Time: Fri 12/9- Sun 12/11 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
• Opt-In to have your address (no names, only address) in the Scavenger Hunt list.
• Participating houses will include something out of the ordinary in their outdoor Holiday lights display (for example an Easter Bunny hanging out with Rudolph).
• The map of Holiday Displays and a list of items to search for will be shared on Friday 12/9 on our Amerman PTA FB pages and Bobcat Broadcast Listserv.
• Scavenger hunt items need to be pre-approved as a part of the sign-up genius to make sure they are appropriate and not duplicated.

If you are interested in being one of the participating houses, sign up here. Please leave only your email address. We will reach out to you for your home address and your unique item.

Thank you Bobcat families for your generous donations towards the annual 'Invest In Your Child' fundraiser. The PTA is excited to share our progress in 2 months. We are at 63% mark of our target of $13,000. Help us get there so we can bring in some fun programming for the students this year. And don't forget: All families that Invest by 10/31 will receive Amerman Cinch bags, while supplies last.

Amerman PTA would like to invite all students to participate in the 2022-2023 PTA REFLECTIONS. The theme is: SHOW YOUR VOICE! Reflections is a judged art contest. The categories are: music composition, literature, dance, film, visual art and photography. Entries are due NOVEMBER 22th 2022. For more info contact Cristina Muresan at cmuresan@hotmail.com

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: Tech and Internet Safety and Social Anxiety 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)

Students and staff that contract COVID should follow the Health Department recommendations and isolate for five days from the date where symptoms were present or from the date of their positive rapid or PCR test. Isolation includes waiting to return to school until the isolation period has ended. It is also recommended that students or staff should wear a mask for 5 days past their isolation period. See MDHHS Graphic below.

Parents should notify their child’s school of the absence reason so that teachers are aware of the student's absence period and our nurses can follow the health department’s infectious disease requirements. NPS School Nurses are available should you have any questions.

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)

We will be working on Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind this month.

Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and then continue by flexing your proactive muscles to make things happen.

One of the best ways to incorporate Habit 2 into your life is to develop a Personal Mission Statement. It focuses on what you want to be and do. It is your plan for success. Plan ahead and set some goals - begin with the end in mind.

Great Books for Habit #2 - Begin With the End in Mind

• The BFG by Roald Dahl
  
• When I Grow Up by Sean Covey
  
• Click Clack Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
  
• Little Bunny on the Move by Peter McCarty
  
• The School Story by Andrew Clements
  
• Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
  
• Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse

If you would like to recognize your child for using Habit 2: Be Begin with the End in Mind at home, please fill out the following Bobcat Boost and return it to your child's teacher.

Aspire! Achieve! Amaze!

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