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Dr. O's Weekly Parent Newsletter
January 8, 2018
Dear Village Oaks Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed a peaceful break and are ready for a fantastic 2018 at VO! A few reminders as we return from break:
As much as we love animals at VO, please keep all pets at home or in your car as you pick up your child before and after school.
As long as the wind chill factor is above zero degrees we will go outside for recess. To ensure students are comfortable outside during the winter season please send your child to school with a winter coat, boots, snow pants, a hat, and gloves. If you are having any difficulties getting these items please contact me for assistance.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alex Ofili
VO School Day Conversations
In class, what is one thing your teacher says or does to get everyone’s attention?
Over the Winter Break what is one thing you did to grow as a learner at VO?
Over the Winter Break how did you show kindness to another person?
A Note from Mr. Belanger
Mr. Belanger has requested that I share this message about the Skating Unit with the V.O. Community.
The Skating Unit will start on January 15th. As part of the unit, students will practice skating during their scheduled gym class.
Please be sure to submit your child’s shoe size as soon as possible.
Please consider volunteering to help the children put on their skates and pads.
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders need a great deal of help in particular.
Remember that volunteers must complete a Volunteer Background Check before they can work in the classrooms or chaperone field trips. Volunteer Background Check Form
Forms are also available in the office.
Dr. King Unity in the Community
Students Promoting Unity and Diversity (SPUD) would like to cordially invite you to their annual Dr. King Unity in the Community Program. This spectacular event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will take place at Novi High School on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Novi Wildcat Elementary Night
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
PTO is CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Your support to our school in the volunteering of your time is extremely valuable to all of us! We cannot help our students and staff in the planned activities without YOU! Please consider signing up for one of our committees at the link below: VOICE Link
Your time is so greatly valued and appreciated!
VO VOICE Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser
It’s Pizza!Pizza! time...and just in time for the Super Bowl! Stock up with the Little Caesars Pizza Kits, which are perfect for at-home dinners during the cold winter months, great to have on hand for after school snacks, and will make a great addition to any Super Bowl party! The pizza kit flyer and order form will go home with students this Monday. The sale ends on Friday the 26th and the pick up date is the afternoon of Thursday, February 1st. We will need volunteers to help count, sort, pack and distribute orders on delivery day beginning at 1:30pm. Please email Lisa Trainor lgarav@hotmail.com or Lana Genter lanagenter@gmail.com if you can help out! Thank you! Thank you!
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 our retirees from last year we were given ten flags of the following countries: Israel, India, England, 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 and Armenia. 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.
Spotlight on Students
Playworks
Village Oaks & Orchard Hills Elementary are proud to be part of the Play movement as the first two schools in the Novi School District to make play a priority with Playworks! 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!
Congrats Team Go With The Flow!
VO Holiday Spirit Week
Check out a few pictures from our Spirit Week before our Winter Break...
Looking Ahead
1/8/2018: Welcome Back to School
1/8/18: Voice Meeting 7pm-8pm
1/15/18: Martin Luther King--No School
1/16/18: Rollerskating Starts
1/25/18: ½ Day of school--Dismissal 12:30pm
1/26/18: Records day!--No School
2/2/18: Report cards
Parent Pick-up/Parking & Bus Stop Expectations
As you pick up your children before/after school please be mindful of our neighbors and do not park in front of their driveways or mailboxes. We also ask that parents please park in our parking lot and keep your pets in your cars. Thank you for your understanding.
Please remind our students that VO expectations/rules apply at our bus stops. We ask that all students are on their best behavior as they wait for their bus.
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. Thank you.
CARE
Please remember if there is a change in your child's CARE schedule you need to notify Holly 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 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