Winchester Weekly
May 22, 2020
Winchester Purpose & Mission
Winchester is a Leader in Me school with a common purpose to inspire students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers who demonstrate responsibility for themselves and respect for others.
Learning together, Leading forever!
Mark your Calendars
Upcoming Events
Virtual/Online Events:
May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
May 29th - Maria Dismondy Author Webinar - 11:00 AM
June 10th - 5th Grade Virtual Celebration 2:30 PM
June 11th - Last Day of School
A Message from Mrs. Lindsay
It is hard to believe we are planning for the last three weeks of school.
Early next week we will be sending out an email to our families containing a schedule with times and directions on picking up student belongings from the building during the first week of June. We will include information on how to pick up medications and drop off library books and classroom materials you may have at home.
To our 5th grade parents, the virtual 5th grade celebration is at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, June 10th. Additional plans for celebrating our 5th graders are in the works and will be shared with families soon!
Thank you all for another fantastic week of learning and growing together!
I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Take care and be well,
Kelly Lindsay, Principal
School Tool Box Kits
*Please note that the supply lists are simply suggestions of helpful items and are strictly voluntary, as the Northville Public Schools provide the necessary supplies and materials for your child’s successful school experience.
Winchester PTA GiftCrowd - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Gifting Page
The Leader in Me Parent Survey
As a Leader in Me Lighthouse school we are always working to understand how we can improve. Please complete the survey below as part of an annual assessment to help all members of the school community (students, parents, and the adults who work at the school) understand how we're doing. Your responses will provide us with important information to help us become even better. All of your responses are completely anonymous. The survey should take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please try to respond to all items. Thank you! Thank you for all of the responses to the survey. The survey will close on May 28th.
Click here to access the survey.
Thank you in advance for your time,
The Staff and Student Lighthouse Team
Weekly Family Challenge Sidewalk Chalk Mural Winner!
We can't wait to see the entries for our newest challenge, "Rock, your family rock creation! An email was sent to each of our families with a link to the entry form! Good Luck!
Last Chance to Order a Yearbook
Hello, Winchester Families! Last call for Yearbook orders!
Please order your student's 2019-2020 Yearbook by following the directions below. There are only 25-yearbooks remaining and they are now priced at $17 (+ $1 processing fee). The order site will close on Friday, 5/22, or when 25 yearbook orders have been placed (whichever happens first).
Yearbooks will be distributed this summer (details will be shared at a later date).
Online Ordering Instructions (Chrome browser is recommended over Internet Explorer)
1. Go to www.balfour.com.
2. Input “Winchester Elementary School”, then “Search”.
3. Select “Winchester Elementary School, Northville, MI” from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on “Yearbook Products & Ads”.
5. Input Student First Name, Student Last Name, and Grade.
6. Click on “Shop for this student”.
7. Select “Yearbook Only” and click "Get Started".
8. Enter name of student's teacher.
9. Adjust the quantity as needed (or click "Keep Shopping" after Step 11 to "Add Another Student").
10. Click “Add to Cart”.
11. Click on the shopping cart in the top right-hand corner.
12. Click “Checkout”.
13. Enter your email address to check out as Guest (or click on “My Account” in upper right-hand corner to login or create your account).
14. Select Payment Method:
If Credit Card, enter your billing information and click “Place Order”
If PayPal, select “Continue to PayPal”
15. Review Order and click on “Place Order”.
Contact the Winchester PTA at WinchesterPTAvp2@gmail.com with any questions.
** All yearbooks will be delivered to the school; a summer yearbook distribution plan will be shared later **
Kindergarten Enrollment
Coping Calendar
Just a reminder...Winchester Playground is Closed
We completely understand that the Stay at Home order issued by our Governor during this challenging time is extremely difficult for you and our students, and that part of our being as humans is socializing with each other. As part of the order, Governor Whitmer has encouraged families and individuals to get outside, take walks, etc., but the order does not allow for large gatherings, or gatherings at parks and playgrounds, which includes on our school playgrounds.
In accordance with the Governor’s Stay Safe. Stay Home. Executive Order, and by Order of the Oakland County Health Division, Northville Public Schools has closed all of our school playgrounds and fields, including ALL play structures. Student safety and well being is at the forefront of all we do for our students both at Silver Springs and across Northville Public Schools. We are asking you to do everything you can to slow the spread. We appreciate your help in keeping each other safe and healthy.
Conferences
If you would like to speak with any of the humanities or support teachers please email the specific teacher to set up a day and time to meet with them.
District FAQs
Remember, the District is committed to providing up to date information to all of our families as it becomes available. You can access information, updates, and FAQs via the Northville Public Schools website or at this link: https://www.northvilleschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=350918&type=d&pREC_ID=1851982
Technology devices are available for loan to students who do not have access. Please complete this Technology Device Checkout Form to request the use of a device. You can reach our Technology Department Help Desk at 248-344-3680 / Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm.
COVID-19 Grading Procedures and Parent Supports NPS Families,
As we continue to move forward with new learning under the Continuity of Learning Plan, the following information will bring clarity around the question of grading during this time as well as the available technology and parent supports we have and will continue to put in place.
The NPS COVID-19 Grading Procedures, as published on April 15, 2020, are based on guidance provided in the Executive Order. We believe these grading practices provide students with the most flexibility while still ensuring that no child will be academically harmed as a result of the traditional model school closing required by law. Please contact your teacher or building principal if you have any questions about this grading procedure or need further information.
With the help of many NPS teachers, we have developed a parent learning portal that provides you with a variety of useful resources designed to support and assist you during this remote learning period. If you have any questions, or would like to submit a request for resource support, please navigate to the submit a question under the FAQ button found on the parent learning portal. We hope you find this helpful as you partner with us in this new learning process.
MiStar Parent Portal Email Addresses
The Winchester Weekly is sent out via ListServ and posted on our webpage, but other information is sent out through the MISTAR email system because we can send to specific grade levels or to the entire school. Please make sure you have a current email address in Parent Portal.
To update your information:
• Log in to the MISTAR Parent Portal
• Click on the "My Information" link at the top right of the page
• Click on the "View" button at the far-right side of the page for the individual whose information you would like to change.
• Update the fields you would like change and hit the "Submit" button on the top left of the page.
Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch offered by Northville Public Schools
Northville Public Schools has been offering, and will continue to offer through the MDE waiver period, Food Service meals (breakfast and lunch) to all enrolled and non-enrolled students in the district. These meals, served under the Unanticipated School Closure – School Food Service Program (SFSP) program, are made available at no cost to anyone (18) and under, or up to age (26) if they receive special education services.
The meals are ‘grab-and-go’ breakfast and lunch, and are distributed from the lobby of Northville High School each Tuesday and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. At each visit on Tuesday, each student (or their parents/guardians) will receive meals for 3 days; while on Fridays, students may take both breakfast and lunch for 4 days, totalling meals provided 7 days per week. Breakfast meal components may include string cheese, fruit, grains such as a cereal bar, and drink. Lunch meal components may include deli meat sandwiches, vegetarian options such as cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, and milk.