Winchester Weekly
June 12, 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:
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 that we are beginning our final week of school for the 2019-20 school year. I am proud of the Winchester students for continuing to participate in class activities and lessons! I have no doubt we will finish this school year strong!
Thank you to all of the families that picked up your child(ren)'s belongings this week. This has helped us get the building ready to close for the current school year!
To our 5th grade parents, the virtual 5th grade celebration is at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, June 10th. Our fifth grade students should have also received their 5th Grade Celebration signs this week! We are so proud of our 5th graders and will miss them as they move on to middle school next year!
Thank you for your continued support!
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
Weekly Family Challenge Updates!
Congratulations to the Kenneallys and the Shufeldts for entering the winning submissions to our weekly family stuffed animal camouflage challenge. This week two families are receiving top honors because there was a tie! There were so many fun and creative entries!
Congratulations Collin and Carson!
Congratulations Brooks and Viola!
Kindergarten Enrollment
20 Yearbooks Still Available for Purchase
Hello, Winchester Families! Last call for Yearbook orders!
Please order your student's 2019-2020 Yearbook by following the directions below. There are only 20-yearbooks remaining and they are now priced at $17 (+ $1 processing fee). The order site will remain open until all of the yearbooks are sold.
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 **
Academic Games Summer Camp
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.