Novi Meadows News
FRIDAY, November 19, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES
November
8 - Dec 3 Donate to Bridgepointe
19 - Pizza Kit Pick Up, 5th Grade Cafeteria, 2:30-5 pm
21 - Vaccine Clinic at Novi Woods 9-1 pm
22 - All Camp money is due
22 - Invention Convention Zoom Meeting 7-8 pm
24-26 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December
18 - Jan 2 Winter Break (No School)
NEW BUS SCHEDULE FOR BUS RIDERS
By now you should have received notice from Dr. Matthews that Novi is modifying the busing process due to a driver shortage. There will be buses that do not run on a certain day of the week. The following list shows what busses will NOT run on what days:
Monday - busses B, E, G, X will not run
Tuesday - busses D, I, J, R, T will not run
Wednesday - busses H, K, N, W, Y will not run
Thursday - busses A, F, O, P, S will not run
Friday - busses L, Q, U, V will not run
On the day your bus does not run, parents/guardian's will be responsible for transportation to and from school.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
For parents who want to make arrangements for after school CARE on the days their bus does not run, please contact Lori Croad at Lori.Croad@NoviK12.org or call 248-449-1257. Space is limited so act as soon as possible.
LUNCH SUPERVISORS NEEDED
DONATE TO BRIDGEPOINTE THIS YEAR, NOV 8 - DEC 3
2021 - 5th/6th GRADE CAMP
Your son/daughter will be attending camp this year with his/her classmates and teachers at the Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center. This is a science based program that is directly related to the curriculum taught in elementary school. At the Walled Lake Education Center, students became part of the web of life; they experience nature first-hand and learn about the impact they have on their environment. The goal of the program is to provide students with an integrated, experiential curriculum to increase awareness, appreciation and understanding of the natural world.
This year will include both 5th and 6th grade. Each class will attend and participate in two days of activities returning home at the end of each day. Transportation is provided to and from camp from the school.
The following dates have been scheduled for the listed classes. Click the thumbnails below to enlarge the images:
COUNSELING CORNER
Giving Thanks
This week at the newcomers group, we focused on gratitude and I thought it was a useful lesson for everyone this time of year. Feel free to use these conversation starters to get your children thinking...and thanking!
What does gratitude mean? A sense of being thankful for the things that we have in our life. The people, the places, the things….but also the experiences and opportunities afforded to us.
Take time during a drive, at the dinner table, or bedtime to discuss and share what you are grateful for. Encourage your children to dig deep.
Discuss how it feels to say thank you. How does it feel for the person saying thank you? How does it feel for the person receiving a thank you?
Encourage your child to take time to write a thank you note to someone. My newcomers group each wrote a note to a staff member that has had an impact on them this year. I was pleasantly surprised when multiple students stayed after and requested additional thank you note templates so they could write more letters. It feels good to give thanks.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and break with your friends and family!
INVENTION CONVENTION
If you already know that your child will participate, please click here to fill out the form.
Meeting Zoom link below
Meeting ID: 560 024 2415
Password: school
Meeting ID: 560 024 2415
Password: school
ABSENT HOMEWORK
Novi Meadows Parents:
When students are absent, teachers will do their best to fill them in on the work they miss. Teachers utilize a variety of tools to keep students up to date on work (Schoology, Google Classroom, on-line planners, etc.). It is not feasible to have absent students Zoom into classes that are happening at school. In addition, teachers are not able to privately Zoom with students who are absent to reteach the lessons. Teachers will provide the work that can be replicated to students upon their return. It is not always possible to recreate classroom discussion or activities
UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
- 5th Grade - Marina.Hertrich@NoviK12.org or Amy.Jones2@NoviK12.org
- 6th Grade - Terrie.McCarty@NoviK12.org or Patricia.DAnnibale@NoviK12.org
For address changes please contact Central Enrollment at 248-675-3400.
VACCINE CLINIC - NOVI WOODS NOVEMBER 21st 9-1 PM
The County is also investing in additional advertising for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines so please keep an eye out for that if our clinic location does not work for your schedule. The Health Division has additional community vaccine clinics available on their website, OaklandCountyVaccine.com. Visit Oakland County Health Division’s ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ webpage to learn more about vaccine safety, eligibility, and what to expect at your appointment. Oakland County’s Nurse on Call is also available Monday-Friday, 8:30–5:00 pm to answer any health-related questions at 1-800-848-5544.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - PPE
DROP OFF TIMES AND FLOW OF TRAFFIC
This year we have modified our drop off times for the beginning of the day to help with traffic and congestion on Taft Rd. We will be opening the doors to Meadows at 7:15am (School still starts at 7:30am).
Students who are taking a bus, parent drop off, or walkers will be able to enter the building at this time. Students will go to their respective cafeteria and wait until 7:20am. At that time they will be released to their classrooms.
If you are a parent who drives their students to or from school, please make sure to pull all the way up to allow for the maximum number of cars along the sidewalk. In addition, if you are able to carpool, that might help to alleviate the large number of vehicles in the line.
In addition, please do not drop students off in the middle of the parking lot. This creates an unsafe situation for them and for other drivers who are trying to navigate a busy area. Please wait in the line and drop them off along the curb. They should always exit the vehicle on the right.
Parents of 6th graders who are dropping off students should be aware that buses will need to use the left lane and turn in front of the 6th grade house to access the loading area for students. Please do not block the driveway.
Thank you again for your patience as we focus on getting students to and from school safely.
Sincerely,
Principals Fenchel and Brickey
STUDENT PICK-UP
FOOD SERVICES
Breakfast will be grab and go and eaten in the classroom. Students will make their lunch selections in the morning with their teacher in the classroom. At lunch time students will use their ID badge to receive their individually packaged meal and check out with the cashier. Remember to add funds to your student's account through PowerSchool.
Kim Sinclair
NEF HOLIDAY SHOP - NOW OPEN
When you shop through our holiday shop, you are supporting our students because these businesses are sharing a percentage of their product's revenue with the NEF.
This is an easy and safe way to express your appreciation for any NCSD staff member (teacher, principal, secretary, bus driver, and/or custodian) and we will deliver your gift for you, or buy for yourself and pick it up at the NEF office.
Visit our holiday shop today for an easy shopping experience that will truly make a difference!
NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBBY APP
This Novi Public Library app allows users access to digital and audiobook collections. The Libby app streamlines the functions of the original Overdrive app to make finding, downloading and reading e-books and listening to e-audiobooks easier. Find Libby in your device's app store.
NOVI MEADOWS 5TH GRADE HOUSE
Email: Lisa.fenchel@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25549 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows
NOVI MEADOWS 6TH GRADE HOUSE
Email: John.brickey@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25299 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1270
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows
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