A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Lead With Your Heart! ❤️ As we start the month of February, we are reminded of the power and impact of kindness and understanding. In fact February’s Habit of the month is Seek First To Understand and Then to be Understood.
Throughout the month of February, Amerman will be celebrating kindness and understanding in many different ways. We are inviting all families to join in celebrating these habits and traits. You are invited to create and share hearts with us in a digital way. You can make your heart as simple or as fancy as you’d like. Please think of a few ways that your child has followed the 7 Habits and write them on the heart. Then, take a picture of the Valentine you created.
All Bobcat Families are invited to share how their child is leading from the heart! Some of our teachers may be asking you to send in hearts which you can do in addition to sharing them digitally. All you need to do is take a photo of your child’s heart(s) and email them to amermanannouncements@gmail.com. We plan to share images of these hearts on the announcements. We ask that all photos be submitted by Friday, February 10th!
Stay well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
February 4 - Northville Parent Camp (See information Below)
February 10 - End of Civic Concern Food Drive
February 17 - Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15
February 17 - Bonaventure Skate Night 6:00 - 8:30
February 20 - No School
February 27 - Northville Inclusion Week
March 3 - End of Second Marking Period
March 9 - PTA Meeting 11:30 am
March 11 - NEF Night for Northville Casino Night
Crosswalk Reminder
The Northville City Chief of Police would like to remind all students and parents to follow the direction of the cross guards. They are there to keep our families safe. Parents, if your older Bobcat walks home and crosses 8 Mile or Center Street. Please remind them to listen to the crossing guards.
Sledding After-School
Who doesn't love sledding down the Amerman hill? It is the best, just ask these Bobcats! However, for the safety of our students we are asking that if you are going sledding after-school, please do not park in our loop until after 4:00pm. You are more than welcome to park in our North or South lots right after-school. But we ask you wait until 4:00pm to park in our loop. Thanks for your help keeping our kiddos safe!
NWEA Testing Window January 30-February 17th
Amerman, along with all Northville elementary schools, frequently monitors data to inform instruction. In addition to the daily formative assessments our teachers use to make in-the-moment decisions, we also administer the NWEA three times a year. It is important that students are in school (and rested!) for these dates. District-wide, we will not be making up NWEA testing that is missed because of vacation unless the data is deemed necessary for MTSS decisions.
Birthday Reminder
As a reminder as stated in our handbook, birthday celebrations can be noted with a small, non food token. In an effort to support healthy life choices, the district is requesting your support in this matter. Please clear these tokens with your child’s teacher. Please note that invitations for birthday parties, other celebrations, or play opportunities taking place outside of school MAY NOT be distributed at school.
Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter made for Amerman kids, by Amerman kids is back for the 4th year in a row. Check out the nineteenth issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 19
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 18
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 17
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 16
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 15
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 14
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 13
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 12
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 11
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 10
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 9
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 8
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 7
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 6
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 5
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 4
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 3
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 2
- BPP Volume 4 - Issue 1
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Parent book club
Free to Learn: Why understanding the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant and Better Students for Life
I am so very excited to announce our second annual Book Club for Parents. I have been reading this amazing book called, Free to Learn. In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development.
I would like to offer a book club to anyone that is interested. Sometime in Mid-March, I would like to invite everyone to join me to enjoy some lively conversation about this book. If you are interested, complete this sign-up and a book will be sent home with your student.
The first 15 to sign-up got a free book. After that, you are more than welcome to purchase the book and join us for the conversation.
Please click the following link to sign-up: Book Club Sign-up
Check out the book on Amazon here.
Kindergarten Enrollment for 2023-24 School Year is now OPEN!
Please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment webpage to sign up for an appointment to enroll your incoming Kindergarten student. Once you've signed up for an appointment, please return to the Enrollment webpage to complete the online portion of your pre-enrollment outlined in Steps 1-3.
If you have any questions, please call Student Data at
(248) 344-3524.
This year the Northville Council PTA is selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits to support all of our students
Pizza night just got a little more fun! Everyone in the family can help make pizza with these kits! Pre measured and packaged ingredients to keep in your freezer until you need them. Great for sleepovers, pizza night or even the big game party.
Starting today and through February 15th, you can buy Pizza Kits to help us raise funds for the Northville Council PTA community engagement programs and your school's PTA as well.
We need everyone’s help and it’s super easy to participate…
- Here is the link to order the Pizza Kits online. https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/977945a9-5011-40f6-a012-6200881c1d2e?ko_click_id=ko_hdmyghqqovhu3xfp5
- Wait for your package to be delivered to your door by FedEx.
- Get meals that are fun to make and delicious to eat! Enjoy!
- Every kit we sell makes an impact. We earn $6.00 on every item sold so your participation makes a big impact.
But should you have any questions about our fundraiser, please contact northvilleptavp@gmail.com.
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.
HABIT 5 - SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
During the month of February we will be working on 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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Drones! It's Mr. Hartnett's class' turn for the drones in 4th grade. Each of our 4th grade classes go through a drone unit when they learn to fly and program. | Making Mixtures This week's Ms. Pinkelman's 5th graders made face paint mixtures in science! | Coil Pots It's clay week in art! Here are Mrs. Tiba's fifth graders creating coil pots using various techniques. |
Drones!
Making Mixtures
Coil Pots
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