Bobcat Broadcast
September 27, 2019
A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos recognized 362 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. I am excited to announce that Amerman Elementary has been designated an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School for 2019. We are one of 362 schools in the nation and one of thirteen schools from Michigan!
Building on a long-standing history of academic excellence, Amerman staff, together with students and families, embarked on a journey to grow and deepen its culture of learning and leadership through a more intentional focus on school culture, student agency, and working collectively toward a shared vision. The staff worked on building positive relationships with one another and with students, growing trust, and creating an atmosphere where teachers and students feel safe in setting rigorous goals, trying new strategies, taking risks, collaborating together, and finding joy in learning. This effort was embraced and supported by the Amerman parents and community.
Teachers have taken greater ownership in the school improvement process, working together to achieve goals, leading professional learning, and are committed to transforming learning environments into spaces that excite and engage students. Most powerful of all, Amerman continues to collectively grow a culture of student empowerment, agency and ownership in the learning process. Students set and track individual goals, participate in and lead visible thinking routines, work in collaborative groups, engage in rigorous, project-based learning opportunities, and participate in student-led conferences. Peer-to-peer mentorships, an application station for jobs, service-learning experiences, and student-run action teams, leadership days and monthly leadership assemblies are a few examples of the opportunities students have to explore their interests, share their genius and develop leadership capacity. Amerman celebrated achieving the Lighthouse milestone as a Leader in Me School in March, 2019, and continues to focus on its journey toward maximizing the potential of each and every learner.
I will be traveling to Washington, D.C. in November with third grade teacher, Christine Parnin, former principal, Marco Marando and superintendent, Mary Kay Gallagher to celebrate with 312 public and 50 non-public school honorees at an awards ceremony given by the Education Secretary and the Department of Education.
For more information on the National Blue Ribbon School Program please click here.
Mark Your Calendars
This Week’s Events:
October 1st - Picture Day
October 2nd - Walk to School Day 2019
Next Week's Events:
October 8th - Scheduled Fire Drill
Future Events:
October 18th - Kindness Assembly
October 25th - PTA Trunk or Treat
October 31st - Halloween Parade - 10:00am
November 7th - Leadership & Literacy Night
Take a Walk on the Wild Side for this year’s Walk to School Day!
Walk to School Day (W2SD) is a national event that builds awareness for communities to be more walkable. This year’s Walk to School Day is October 2nd. The theme is Take a Walk on the Wild Side! We want to encourage all students, parents, and teachers to get out and get moving. Whether you hop, skip, jump, or walk, everyone is invited to join in on the fun – just find a way to make your journey to school active.
THANK YOU BOBCAT FAMILIES
We definitely filled our bucket on Thursday to help raise funds to donate to Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas. Look next week for a Grand total!.
SAVE THE DATE - The FORCE of Literacy is Strong at Amerman
This year's Leadership & Literacy Night will be Thursday, November 7th. This is a win-win event with Barnes & Noble, Menchie's and Applebee's. It is organized by students on our Events & LIghthouse Teams and entertainment is provided by Amerman students (look for the sign-up next week) More details to come.
CALLING ALL AMERMAN ARTISTS!!!
This year our PTA is once again sponsoring a T-shirt Design Contest and a FREE t-shirt for all students. Entries are due: Monday, October 14th. Completed entry forms should be turned into the office.
- Designs must be G rated
- “Non-political and non-commercial”
- Designs are limited to 4 colors on front & 1 on back
- Designs must include the name Amerman
- Designs should reflect this year’s theme: “The FORCE is strong at Amerman”
- Designs must be signed - A team of students can submit a design
Finalists will be voted on the week of October 21st **note the winning entry may be slightly modified by the t-shirt company**
***see the entry form below for information***
Amerman Spirit Wear is Now Available!
What's Happening in Art
Picture Day is Coming!
Harlem Wizards return to NHS Nov. 23rd
SAVE THE DATE! The Harlem Wizards Basketball team will return to Northville High School on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm. Come and check out their Trick Hoops and Ally Oops! Tickets will go on sale soon!
PTA News You Can Use!
Hey Bobcats! Coming next week: Book-tober Invest in Your Child Campaign - look for more information in your email and coming home in your child's backpack next week! We are looking forward to some fun giveaways for the students and classrooms during the month of October as we focus on our Amerman spirit and the love of reading, supported by your Fundraising Made Simple contributions!
Check out the Am-A-Gram for information from the PTA. Check out information about spirit wear and birthday book club (orders for both due October 4).
Amerman Civic Concern Drive
Now Enrolling for 2019-2020!
The FULL-DAY PRE-K PROGRAM at Ridge Wood Elementary. For more information, please visit our website: https://earlychildhood.northvilleschools.org or complete the 2019-2020 Program Request Form (available on website)
Spotlight on our Amerman Bobcats!
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Silent Reading
Recess Fun
ROAR Assembly!!!
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv