Bobcat Broadcast

As you know as adults, some mornings are more challenging than others. I start every morning with a delicious cup of coffee, some type of workout and a loud car concert during my commute. Regardless of all those things, some days no matter what I do, I am just a bit blah.

However, that changes the moment I step outside for arrival and when I visit every classroom each morning to tell them, Good Morning and to have an amazing day. The smiles, hugs, high fives, stories, and pure joy I am shown has the ability to snap me out of whatever funk I was in that day.

If you are ever having "one of those days", I suggest beginning your day with our Bobcats. They bring out the best in us!

Stay Well,

Devon Caudill

October 9-27 - Socktober!

October 11 - PTA Buddy's in Plymouth Restaurant Night

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 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 2nd volume of the 2023-2024 school-year.

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

It was a big day in kindergarten this week when the Fire Department came to visit. Kindergarteners have been learning about fire safety all week and their week ended with the fire department coming and discussing what it means to be a community helper, what do do at home in case of a fire and of course seeing a fire truck! A huge thank you to both the Northville City and Township FIre Departments that work together in order to make this happen!

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!

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

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!

We REALLY need event volunteers! 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 now through October 20th. Thank you for your donations!

NEW THIS YEAR - TRUNK DECORATING CONTEST! 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. *Be sure to comment with your trunk theme on the sign up*

FUN RUN has Begun!

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

Thursday, November 2nd is this year's Fun Run fundraiser! All students will report to Amerman by 5:30pm behind the playground. To go along with this year's school theme, Around the World in 180 Days, each class has been assigned a different country for their team name. 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, as well as a $100 stipend to the teacher to go toward 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

Let's go Bobcats!!

Check out our awesome new school-wide incentives! Which tier can we reach??

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 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)

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