Bobcat Broadcast
March 4, 2022
A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Time is quickly approaching for our spring student-led conferences. This time of the year is an exciting way for your child to show how he/she has grown as a learner. Students will present to you their leadership notebook and share examples of their learning success and growth in reading, writing, math, and other areas of their choice. Student-led conferences are in accordance with our Leader in Me practices. The classroom teacher will be present in the room and available for brief questions.
Please view the sign up and find a convenient time for you and your child to attend. We are excited to have you 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.
Please understand that placements for 2022-2023 will not be discussed at this time. This includes ALPS placement, middle school placement, including Advanced Math and Academic Resource. For more information about your questions, please see the Advanced Programming Link.
We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for your child to be a leader and also be the owner of his/her learning. We hope you enjoy this special time to explore your child’s growth throughout this school year!
Stay Well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
March 4 - End of 2nd Marking Period
March 8 - No School for Students - Staff Development Day
March 7 and 9 - Guest Author Alan St. Jean Visits
March 10 - PTA Meeting at 6:30 via Zoom
March 15 - PTA Bonaventure Skate Night
March 24 and 25 - Half Day Dismissal - 12:15
March 24 and 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences
March 28 thru April 1 - Spring Break
April 14 - Night for Amerman Playground Fundraiser
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Student Run Bobcat Pride Press
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 22 (New)
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 21
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 20
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 19
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 18
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 17
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 16
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 15
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 14
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 13
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 12
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 11
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 10
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 9
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 8
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 7
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 6
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 5
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 4
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 3
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 2
- BPP Volume 3 - Issue 1
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GUEST AUTHOR - Alan St. Jean
Amerman is excited to welcome Michigan author Alan St. Jean for an author visit this week. This is your last chance to order his books. Get your orders and payments in by March 7th.
He has written for all ages of readers from picture to chapter books. He will sign each book and we will distribute them when he comes for his visit in March.
Click the image below for the order form. If paying by check, please make your check payable to Alan St. Jean. You can learn more about this author at www.alanstjean.com
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READING TIPS FOR FAMILIES
In celebration of reading month and lifelong reading each week we will be sharing tips for parents and guardians to help grow the readers in your own families, no matter the age.
This week’s focus: Making the most of Reading ‘Homework’
Throughout your child’s time in school and hopefully throughout life reading a little bit each day will become an enjoyable habit and not just a chore or ‘homework’. To help your child grow into an independent reader, there are several things you or any caregiver can do when reading together with young readers.
Here is a short video, five and a half minutes, that explains a few best practices for coaching your young reader to be an independent reader.
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February Roar Assembly
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Amerman Spring Market and Craft Fair
May 14th 2022 9 am - 4 pm
Join us for the first annual Craft Fair at Amerman Elementary. The event will be held outdoors in the front parking lot along 8 mile and in front of the building along Center Street. Address is 847 Center Street Northville, MI 48167
The Amerman Craft Fair and Market is open to Non-profit groups, Northville Public School students and groups, and Craft/Market Vendors.
Signup Deadline is April 1st 2022. Space is limited.
Fees:
Craft / Market Vendors / Non- Profit: $50
NPS Group/Student: $25
All fees go toward our Amerman Playground Fundraiser.
If looking to donate profits to Amerman Playgrounds contact Genna before signing up at amermanplaygrounds@gmail.com
No electricity will be available. Set up opens at 6:30 am day of and tear down will begin at 4 pm. This is a one day event. Once your space is set up your vehicle must be moved to the North Parking lot.
Limited booths are available and will be reviewed prior to receiving an acceptance letter with a link to pay for your booth space. Booths are filled in the order of applications are received and once full payment is received. Acceptance letter will be emailed within 7 days of the application submission and then you will have 7 days to submit payment. Must receive full payment in order to hold your spot! No refunds once payment is received.
Vendor Information:
Craft Vendors - We will not allow buy/sell sales consultants or direct sale representatives. Submissions are judged for appropriateness to the show and location. Please submit - four(4) color photos: One of your completed, stocked display as it will appear at the show, two of your products, and one work in progress.
Deadline: April 1st
A map and set-up instructions will be emailed 10 days prior to the event.
All booths are 10x10 (if you need additional space you may register for more than one space). Booths will be located in the south parking lot along 8 Mile or in front of the school along Center Street. Booths do not include Tents, Tables, Chairs or Electrical Hookup.
For event questions, contact Genna at (773) 724-1658 or amermanplaygrounds@gmail.com
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NEFS: NIGHT FOR NORTHVILLE
Don't miss out on Northville Educational Foundation's annual Night for Northville on March 12th at Meadowbrook Country Club. The theme is: at Casino Night! Take your chance at one of the many casino tables, enjoy NHS acapella groups, the TrebleMakers and BackBeats, a silent auction with fabulous items, open bar, delicious hor d'oeuvres and much more! All while supporting initiatives and programs for Northville Public Schools!
The school with the most attendees will win $500 for their PTA!
Get your tickets today at: www.supportnef.org
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2022-2023 Kindergarten Enrollment
Do you have a student who will be ready for kindergarten next school-year? It is now time to sign up for an appointment! Please click here to view materials needed and specific dates for each school. If you missed Amerman's dates, DON'T WORRY. You can always attend another school registration event and submit your paperwork to attend Amerman.
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Yearbook Pics Needed!
We love seeing your kids in the Yearbook! Please submit pictures to amermanyearbookpics@gmail.com along with your child’s name and teacher. Any and all pics are welcome, but some ideas are holidays, clubs/ activities, playground, snow play, first day of school, etc.
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Due to distribution problems with our vendor the books for the Birthday Book Club are not arriving until late January. ( This affects late November, December , January birthdays ) We will distribute them as soon as they arrive. Thanks for your patience.
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hot lunch program for interested students
Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 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)
Northville Youth Network (NYN) provides valuable programs and services to the Northville Community such as education and awareness, referral services and case work services. As part of the ongoing Social Emotional education NYN provides to our community, they have included resources that are available for parents! Please check out NYN's Mindfulness and Resilience resource templates as well as all of their other offerings! Be sure to check back in the future as their templates will be updated throughout the year https://www.twp.northville.mi.us/your-government/boards-and-commissions/northville-youth-network-commission
February / March Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday programs are sponsored by the Northville Youth Network and are free, fun and engaging designed to support the healthy development of the minds, bodies and spirits of our kids.
Tweens (9-12) and Teens (13-18): Did you know you can influence how your body responds to stress? Our presenter, Carrie Zarotney, will explore with you how stress can result in mental, emotional and physical symptoms and share breathing and body based practices that can influence and calm the body’s stress response. Tween program is in February and Teens is offered in March.
Littles (5-8): Zumba Kids is back in February! Join Jade Schneider for another opportunity to dance, play games, learn some fun rhythms as well as a themed craft.
See the flyer for more information. Pre-Registration is required at: https://form.jotform.com/220048270364146
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MARCH FOCUS: TRUSTWORTHY! HABIT 6: SYNERGIZE!
What this means: Working together is better. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
“I get along well with other people and work well in groups.”
“I value the strengths of others and allow myself to learn from them.”
“I know that working together as a team we can get more done and come up with better solutions than we could alone.”
“I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems.”
How can I do this in my life?
With your children, choose a problem you may have (like curfew or completing tasks). Use the Synergy Action Plan to summarize your child's solution and your solution: (1) define the problem, (2) share your views, (3) think of solutions, (4) choose the best solution together. See if you can reach a better solution (The High Way) than either of you could come up with alone.
Great Books for Habit #6- Synergize
Saturdays and Teacakes by Lester Laminack
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman
Swimmy by Leo Lionni
Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall
My Friend is Sad by Mo Willams
A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
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Spotlight on our Amerman Bobcats Reading Month Kick-off!
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv