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Silver Springs Elementary School - March 21, 2022
Mark Your Calendars
This week:
March 21st - Week #3 Reading Logs Due!
March 21st - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - After School Science
March 22nd - Virtual Milk & Cookies Night (will be shared within Passport to Reading slides)
March 23rd - Read a shirt day! (Wear a shirt with text on it for others to read.)
March 24th - Week #4 Reading Logs Due!
March 24th -1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15
March 24th - Student-Led Conferences
March 25th - March is Reading Month Celebration!
March 25th - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:15
March 25th - Student-Led Conferences
March 26 - April 3 - No School Spring Break
School resumes on Monday, April 4th
Upcoming weeks:
April 4th - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - After School Science
Follow us on Twitter @sspringselem or by clicking on the following link:
https://twitter.com/sspringselem
Have a great week!
Katie Booth, Principal
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Humanity Day - March 24th - Wear BLUE and/or YELLOW on Thursday
Never underestimate the power of student voice. Students from Transylvania College, a K-12 Leader in Me School in Romania, have come together to plan a worldwide Humanity Day. As we approach one month from the date of the invasion of Ukraine, February 24th, these students are inviting schools around the world to declare a day between March 24th-31st as their Humanity Day.
Click the following link to hear from the students in Romania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvhc5qEGMII
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Student-Led Conferences
Time is quickly approaching for our Spring Conferences. We are excited to return to our in-person Student-Led Conference format. This is an exciting way for your child to show how he/she has grown as a learner and a leader. Students will present to you examples of their learning success and growth in reading, writing, math, and other areas of their choice. We invite you to participate in a conversation that encourages your child to explain his/her learning, possible challenges, and how they feel about the progress they have made so far this school year.
Student-Led Conferences will be held on March 24th and March 25th.
We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for your child to be a leader and also be the owner of his/her learning. Our Student-Led Conferences are a special celebration of your child’s growth throughout this school year!
The sign-up genius was shared by email. Please contact your child's teacher or the office if you did not receive it. Thank you!
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Help us sweeten the conference meal for our AMAZING SILVER SPRINGS STAFF
Thanks to your generosity, the PTA will be providing, soup, salads, bread to the staff during spring conferences. We are seeking donations of cookies, brownies, etc to sweeten their day.
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Spirit Week is Coming! April 4th-8th
Everyone’s favorite week of the year is fast approaching… Spirit Week! Spirit Week will be held from April 4th-8th (the week we return from Spring Break). We ask that everyone who would like to participate, please bring in a dollar for each day of the week you choose to dress up. All proceeds will be donated to UNICEF and will go directly to help the children of Ukraine during this time of great need. https://www.unicefusa.org/war-ukraine?form=FUNKBHMZQDQ
Monday-Animal Day- Dress up like your favorite animal or bring in a stuffed animal
Tuesday-Fancy Day-Dress to Impress
Wednesday-Wacky Wednesday
Thursday-Book/Movie character-Dress like your favorite book or movie character
Friday-Pajama Day
We look forward to a fun week!
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Please RSVP For the Music Informances
Please let us know if you plan to attend! Thank you!
Georgoff 5:45-6:15
Cox 6:30-7:00
Miller 5:30-6:00
Rogers 6:15-6:45
Cameron 7:00-7:30
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Passport to Reading! (March is Reading Month)
If you have not checked out the Passport to Reading slides recently, you are missing out! On the 2nd slide you will find a table of contents that is linked to the different sections. You can click on an item in the table of contents to jump right to the section you wish to view. On each slide you will see a small home icon that will take you back to the 1st slide.
Here are some items that have been updated or added recently:
*Updated Weekly Minute Totals
*Book Talks from Mrs. Starosciak's 2nd graders
*Book Videos from the Northville Township Police Department
*Book Videos from the Northville Township Fire Department
*Information about our upcoming illustrator visit
*Virtual Milk and Cookies (will be available on Tuesday, March 22nd)
*Information about our upcoming illustrator visit
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MiRM Guest Illustrator
We are thrilled to announce that we are going to have an in-person illustrator visit for March is Reading Month! Carly Wadsworth, illustrator of the Travel with Me & See series, will present to each grade level on Tuesday, March 22nd. During the presentation, Carly will talk about the evolution of her drawing skills since childhood and how she went from working a corporate job at Nike to becoming a published illustrator! The Travel with Me & See series is the perfect match for this year’s MiRM theme, Passport to Reading!
As part of Carly’s presentation, students will hear the Travel with Me & See New York book. Should your family wish to explore more of the series book adventures in your home, we welcome you to purchase a personalized signed copy of the books from the Silver Springs tab of the Travel with Me & See website! The website also contains information about the author of the series as well as coloring and craft activities.
The deadline for ordering books is Friday, April 8th. Books will be delivered to Silver Springs by May 13th and will be distributed to students upon arrival.
We are SO excited to welcome Carly Wadsworth to Silver Springs for March is Reading Month!
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Multicultural Night is back!!!
We can't wait for this event! It truly is one of the best nights of the entire school year!
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Crafting With A Cop - Tuesday, April 21st - Sign Up Today!
This program will focus on engaging elementary students by building crafts, while officers talk about safety, law enforcement duties, kindness and respecting themselves and others.
Crafting With A Cop will take place after school on Tuesday, April 21st from 3:45 - 5 pm. Space will be limited to 50 students. Please complete the Sign Up Genius to reserve your child's spot before April 1st.
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Update to COVID Response Protocol
- The health department has updated their quarantine guidelines for students that are close contacts to a positive case outside of school. Those requirements are shown on this NPS COVID RESPONSE PROTOCOL graphic.
- Additionally, while we are in this post-surge phase of pandemic response, positive COVID-19 case reporting can be found on the NPS COVID-19 Case Transparency Report which is on our COVID-19 Dashboard page on the NPS website.
To review the newly updated NPS COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, visit the district’s website. https://www.northvilleschools.org/apps/news/article/1573758
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K-8 Summer Program 2022
Please use the forms below to enroll your student(s).
2021-22 Grades K-5: Elementary Form
2021-22 Grades 6-8: Middle School Form
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Photos Needed for the Yearbook!
Parents as we wrap up the 2021-22 yearbook, we need your help!
Please share your FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTOS with us!
Please share only Silver Springs students
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After School Science: Session 4
Who: Students in grades 1st - 5th
When: Mondays, 3:45-5:00 pm: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (if a class is cancelled the make-up date is June 6th)
Where: Silver Springs Art Room
Tuition: $157 per student; $127 for student with parent helper (parent helpers must attend all seven weeks). All materials included.
Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at: www.nutsaboutscience.com
2. Click on After School Registration
3. Click on Northville Schools
4. Click on Silver Springs Elementary
5. Follow the registration and payment steps (Credit cards and PayPal accepted)
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Leader in Me Focus for the Month - Habit 5 Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood
February At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 5: Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood
Activity: See the variety of ideas below
Due Date: March 25th
Please click the button below to access the activity. We would love to have you share your Family Fun Reflections with us by February 28, so we can proudly display our families practicing the 7-Habits at home!
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
What this means: Listen before you talk. In order to communicate effectively, we must first understand each other.
“I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.”
“I try to see things from their viewpoints.”
“I listen to others without interrupting.”
“I am confident in voicing my ideas.”
“I look people in the eyes when talking.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Listen.
2. Put yourself in the other person’s place.
3. Notice a person’s body language, tone, and reflection in their voice.
Great Books for Habit #5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Alejandro’s Gift by Richard E. Albert
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
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2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration
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NPAAS Virtual Meet and Greet
See flyer below for more information, and scan the QR code to register.
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Northville Middle School Pom Tryouts
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Northville Youth Network - Wellness Wednesdays
April / May Wellness Wednesdays
We’ve got programs for the Littles and Tweens covered this spring! These free programs are offered to support the minds, bodies and spirits of our kids.
Mindful Sleep Strategies with Yasmin Johnston, Certified Pediatric sleep Consultant
Littles (5-8) - April 13th - 4:30-5:15pm
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness with Katie Olex from DownPup Yoga
Tweens (9-12) - April 27th - 6:00-6:45pm
Littles (5-8) - May 4th - 6:00 - 6:45pm
See the flyer for more details! Pre-registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/220535403047143
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School Lunch Program
The Northville Public Schools provides a hot lunch program for interested students.
Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 8am for preschools students and 8:30 am for elementary students to receive a lunch that day. The system will not allow you to order after the time listed above. For your convenience, meals can be preordered up to 30 days in advance. To avoid any issues, we recommend ordering the night before.
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Northville Youth Network (NYN)
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Silver Springs Elementary School
Email: boothka@northvilleschools.org
Website: http://silversprings.northvilleschools.org
Location: 19801 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 465-2300
Twitter: @sspringselem