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I came across this article (button below) a couple of weeks ago. The scenario the author describes is something I have heard from countless parents over the years. "Why does my child meltdown after-school? They go to school happy, say they love school and the teacher reports no issues. But, after school, they are a wreck."

The short answer is because they love you and you are their safe person. Going to school is hard work. There is a lot expected of our little people. And even though Northville realizes the importance of recess and brain breaks and provides more time than most districts, it is still hard to stay focused on the task of learning throughout the day.

Over the years as I have learned how to parent my son, I have learned how to be a better mom. This article provides some tips and tricks that I learned through trial and error to avoid "The Meltdown". I hope you find some benefit in the authors suggestions. I know I did!

Stay Well,

Devon Caudill

October 3 - Picture Day

October 4 - Free T Shirt Sizes Due - see info below

October 5 - Dad's Club Meeting 7:30 - See info below

October 12 - Credit Union Deposit Day

October 20 - PTA Sponsored Trunk or Treat

November 2 - PTA Sponsored Fun Run

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 first volume of the 2023-2024 school-year.

• Volume 5 - Issue 1

Our supportive PTA has continued in the tradition of sponsoring and providing a FREE an All-School TShirt designed by one of our students. Please fill out the Google Form below by Wednesday, October 4th to indicate your child(ren)’s size.

PTA TShirt Size Survey

Calling at Dads, Grandpas and Uncle - Join our Amerman Dad's at their next meeting this Thursday, October 5th at the Northville Sports Den. The meeting starts at 7:30.

Completing the Application for Summer EBT and Education Benefits for Michigan School Meals Program may result in important resources for your student such as Summer EBT, fee waivers, and resources for classrooms! The Michigan School Meals program supplements the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, meaning that parents of students who would otherwise be eligible for free or reduced meals should continue to submit applications for free or reduced meals for their students. Even though meals will be free this year, it is vitally important that parents who meet, or believe they may meet, the free and reduced income guidelines, submit an application to ensure maximum benefits for their students and the District. Some of these benefits include: athletics and activities discounts for student fees associated with participating in athletics and activities programs, SAT/ACT/AP test discounts for academic testing, college application discounts for college application fees, discounted internet access services, federal/state/local school funding for school budgets, Summer EBT.

Make sure to fill yours out today https://links.northvilleschools.org/1a

We're off to a great start in our STEAM classes this year! Students are already diving into some great projects, and we need your help! Our Maker Carts are always in need of some supplies to keep it stocked. While we have almost all of what the students need, there are some great additions and donations that we will gladly accept any time:

• empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls (We use SO many of these!)
• bottle caps
• buttons
• beads
• fabric scraps
• ribbon
• miscellaneous craft materials
• plastic recyclables (yogurt containers, medicine bottles, etc)
• anything else you think kids can be creative with!

Please send these items in at any time during the school year in a bag labeled STEAM. Your child can drop it off in our classroom or the office. Thank you so much for your help - we love seeing how creative our students can be!

All families should have received an Amerman PTA informational packet this week, including a Calendar of Events. Please note there is one correction: March 7th is noted as No School, but that information has since changed. There IS school on March 7th!

Today is the LAST DAY to purchase items from our Fall Spirit Wear Shop! Choose from Adult or Youth sizes of sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants, and more that are only offered certain times of the year. Get your orders in before midnight!

https://amermanfall2023spiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Trunk R Treat is next month! Join us for a night of trick-or-treating at decorated trunks in Amerman's north parking lot on Friday, October 20th from 6pm-8pm. Admission/trick-or-treating is free! 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!

NEW THIS YEAR - TRUNK DECORATING CONTEST! Get as creative as you like with your trunk decor. Secret judges will determine one winner of a basket put together by the Trunk R Treat committee. Winner will be announced after the pumpkin raffle. The kids love to see the different themes! *Be sure to comment with your trunk theme on the sign up*

We need event volunteers and decorated trunks! Sign up to become a decorated trunk, or to volunteer the night of the event:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA8A828AAFEC07-44478753-trunk#/

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 beginning next week.

Our Fun Run is just around the corner! Mark your calendars, because Thursday, November 2nd at 5:30pm is this year's Fun Run fundraiser! All students will report to Amerman by 5:30pm for the Fun Run. The community is encouraged to come support!

The Amerman PTA is providing a FREE T-SHIRT for all students & staff. We want everyone to wear their shirts to the Fun Run! Please fill out the t-shirt form all families received in their email ASAP so we can get the order turned in and shirts distributed in time for the event.

To go along with this year's school theme, Around the World in 180 Days, each class will be assigned a different country for their team name! The PTA will provide the top lower el and upper el fundraising classes with a pizza party! Top individual fundraisers will win an additional prize. Donation links will be going out in the next week or so!

NEW - 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

This year we are raising money to go toward outdoor learning initiatives that can be used at recess or during Brain Breaks. We also hope to raise enough money over time to install permanent shade on the playground! A link to donate will be coming soon.

Thank you to those who signed up for our brand new Spanish program! If you registered your child for Spanish, please be sure to remit your payment directly to Bright Loritos.

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 private facebook group:

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)

Aspire! Achieve! Amaze!

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