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Dr. O's Weekly Parent Newsletter
NCSD Mission Statement
Developing each student's potential with a world class education.
September 30, 2019
Dear Village Oaks Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! This week we will have our inaugural Fun Run! The Fun Run will take place during the school day on October 4 starting at 10:00 AM. Each
grade level will participate in the Fun Run during their scheduled Specials time.
If you would like to come and cheer your student on during the Fun Run, we ask that you
please sign in to the office first and get a visitor's sticker then you may proceed to the
outside playground area by walking on the outside of the building as not to disrupt our
classrooms that are in session.
Specials Schedule by Grade Level
10:00 AM – 10:55 AM – Fourth Grade
11:00 AM – 11:55 AM – Third Grade
12:40 PM – 1:35 PM – First Grade
1:45 PM – 2:40 PM – Kindergarten
2:45 PM – 3:40 PM – Second Grade
We will have some bottled water available outside, but ask that you please send your child
to school with a water bottle labeled with their name. Students will want to come to
school dressed in comfortable, athletic type clothing and shoes that they can walk or run
comfortably in. We thank Debbie Luke, members of VOICE, Mr. Belanger, and Mrs. McEvers for their leadership to plan this special event!
Please see the update below:
- Please review the important information below about lice.
Sincerely,
Alex
Fun Run Information
Thank you so much for sending in donations for the Fun Run! We are so excited about this new event at our school. If you still have a donation you would like to send in, we will be counting donations until Tuesday morning. Any donations after that will be HAPPILY accepted, we just have a cut off time for the classroom competitions.
We are still in need of a couple of volunteers for the Fun Run. If you would like to volunteer, please use the link below. You must also have a background check form on file with the school to volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044BAEAF2BA4FE3-funrun
Thank you,
VOICE
Busch's Rewards
Did you know that you can help raise money for Village Oaks just by shopping for every day grocery items? Please use the link below for directions to add Village Oaks to your shopper rewards card at both Busch's and Kroger!
*You do have to check these annually and even sign up for each quarter at Busch's. Now is a GREAT time to check to make sure you're still connected to Village Oaks!
https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/vo/voice/shopper-rewards/store-rewards/
Village Oaks Playground Reminder
Picture Day Reminder
NCSD Parent/District Mental Health Speaker Series-Don't Panic!: Anxiety Made Simple
Monday, Oct 7, 2019, 06:30 PM
Novi Middle School, West 11 Mile Road, Novi, MI, USA Auditorium
NCSD i-Ready
We're excited to share that our district is implementing a new mathematics and reading program called i-Ready. Please read the attached letter to find information about the program and how we will be using it in our classrooms district-wide.
What is i-Ready?
i-Ready is an online program that will help us determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows us to meet your child where they are and provides us with data to inform instruction.
You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter.
English Language Development Program
Details: September 30th, from 5:30 to 7pm. Location: Educational Services Building, 25345 Taft Road, Novi MI 48374.
Come join our English Language Development Program Community Council! We want to hear from parents, staff, and community members so that we can work together as a team to support our English Learners! Please see attached flyer for more information.
2019-2020 Curriculum Nights
Please mark the following dates on your calendars:
ESL Curriculum Night & Specials Curriculum Nights -October 15th 6:30pm-7:30pm
Title One - October 17th 6:30pm-7:30pm
Hearing and Vision Screenings Provided in Oakland County Schools
Hearing and vision screenings are required by Michigan Law (The Public Health Code 368 of
1978) and are provided annually in Oakland County schools by Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) at no cost. Screenings help identify vision and hearing difficulties that can affect a child’s school performance, speech and language skills and social development. OCHD Public Health Technicians do not diagnose any conditions but can make parents/guardians aware if a child may need further follow-up from a doctor.
- Vision screening occurs in pre-school, 1st , 3rd , 5th , 7th , and 9th grades
- Hearing screening occurs in pre-school, kindergarten, 2nd , and 4th grades
Your child’s school will notify you about scheduled screening dates in the 2019-2020 school
year. Please ensure your student is in attendance on screening days. For more information: visit www.oakgov.com/health , call OCHD’s Hearing and Vision program at 248-424-7070, or contact
your child’s school.
VO School Day Conversations
- Who is your Villa teacher?
- How do you act responsibly when other students are taking a test?
- Who is Coach P and what game has she introduce this year?
At VO, we have HEART!
In Novi Community School District we believe in promoting high expectations for academics, meeting the emotional well being of our students and celebrating positive behavior for all of our learners.
At Village Oaks Elementary, we are building a culture of collaboration, leadership, and citizenship. As a school community, we strive to:
- Have a growth mindset
- Empathize and show kindness
- Act responsibly
- Respect everyone
- Team up and collaborate with others
Last week during Leaderific Friday as a school we met for very first VIllas in the gymnasium. After our Villas meeting we all enjoyed an uplifting assembly from Mr. Peace!
Novi Food Service
Information regarding our lunch program and monthly menus can also be found on the district web-page. Go to the section District and choose Food Service. Applications for free and reduced lunch are also located on this web-site. Please remember you must apply each year in order for your child to receive free or reduced lunch prices. Lunch prices will be 2.50 for lunch. Milk comes with lunch but students can purchase just milk for .50 cents. Village Oaks also offers a breakfast program. Students can purchase breakfast for 1.50. Fees will be deducted from your child’s lunch account.
Pumpkinfest Oct. 5 & 6
VO Fun Run
This Friday, Oct 4 is our inaugural Fun Run! If you're interested in helping please contact VOICE president Debbie Luke at debbielukehomes@gmail.com
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
VOICE 2019-2020
Hello Parents,
Our VOICE (PTO Organization) is seeking volunteers for chairpersons for several of our committees. If you have interest in volunteering with VOICE during this school year, please check out the Sign Up Genius link below. If you'd like more information, please contact Debbie Luke at debbielukehomes@gmail.com
VO Flags
One of the things that makes our building so special is our diverse student population--we have families in our community who come from all over the world! To celebrate our global diversity we have hung flags in our cafeteria that represent many of the countries of our VO families. As a gift from VO retirees we were given flags of the following countries: Israel, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, South Korea, China, and USA. Thank you to our parents who have also donated the following flags: Poland, Singapore, Japan, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Nepal, Greece, Pakistan, Uruguay, Ecuador, Portugal, Spain, Central African Republic, South Africa, Wales, Iceland, Australia, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Russia and Scotland. (Updated picture coming soon.) If you would like to purchase a flag of your country of origin or to represent one of the many nationalities of our school please visit Amazon and search for an ANLEY 3x5 flag: VO Flags
Before purchasing and donating the flag to our school’s collection please contact me or one of our secretaries with the flag information so we can make sure that another family has not already ordered the same flag.
Cub Scout Information
Cub Scouts Pack 239 at Village Oaks is still welcoming new members! If you missed our September informational meeting, please join us at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the Village Oaks cafeteria for our first Pack (all grades) Meeting. Everyone is welcome! You can also email Pack leaders Matt Christopherson and Joe Pickering at info@pack239novi.com. Cub Scouts is a program within Scouts BSA for boys and girls from from 5 to 11 years old (K-5). The Cub Scouts program hosts a lineup of hands-on activities and adventures focused on: Character Development, Spiritual Growth, Good Citizenship, Sportsmanship and Fitness, Family Understanding, Respectful Relationships, Personal Achievement, Friendly Service, Fun and Adventure. On Oct. 1 we will be having fun games outside that promote creativity, cooperation and teamwork, we hope to see you there!
Playworks
This year NCSD elementary schools will partner with Playworks to enhance the learning experiences for students throughout the district. Playworks is the leading nonprofit in Michigan and nationally using play to transform schools. A Playworks recess creates a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Please click on the link below and read the attached Playworks article to learn more about our partnership and Patrice our Playworks Coach!
Looking Ahead
10/02/19--Student Count Day & Picture Day
10/04/19--Fall Fun Run/Walk
10/14/19--VOICE Mtg 7:00pm
10/15/19-Curriculum Night ESL & Specials 6:30pm-7:30pm
10/17/19--Curriculum Night-Title 1 6:30pm-7:30pm
10/31/19--Halloween Parade 9:45am
11/1/19--VOICE Family Fun Night 7:00pm-8:00pm
11/5/19--No School
Parent Pick-up/Parking & Bus Stop Expectations
As you pick-up and drop off your children please be mindful of the following:
- Do not park in front of our neighbors' driveways or mailboxes.
- Park in our parking lot and keep your pet in your car.
- For the safety of our students do not walk your children through our bus loop as students are loading/exiting our busses.
- Stay in your car as you drive through our car loop.
- Please do not drop off children before 8:55am. We do not have any supervision outside prior to this time.
- If you arrive late, please walk your child into the office and sign them in.
We ask that you remind your children that VO expectations/rules apply at our bus stops. We expect all of our students to be on their best behavior as they wait for their bus and we appreciate your help.
Thank you for your support!
CARE
Please remember if there is a change in your child's CARE schedule you need to notify Holly Bengle no later than 3:15. She will then contact the teachers. Holly Bengle can be reached at
holly.bengle@novik12.org or (248) 449-1307.
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VILLAGE OAKS MISSION
The mission of Village Oaks Elementary is to create and maintain an educational environment that supports academic achievement, consistent with district, state and national standards to meet all students' learning needs.
VO 2018 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary School
Village Oaks Elementary
VO school hours: 9:08 am-4:00 pm
Office hours: 8:15 am-4:15 pm
Attendance line: 248.449.1301
Office phone number: 248.449.1300
Email: Alexander.ofili@novik12.org
Website: www.novi.k12.mi.us/vo/
Location: Village Oaks Elementary School, Willowbrook Drive, Novi, MI, United States
Phone: 248.449.1300
Twitter: @NoviVillageOaks