Novi Meadows News
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019
IMPORTANT DATES
December
- 23 - Winter Break begins
January
- 6 - Return to school
- 20 - MLK day. No school
- 24 - 5th Grade Books & Bagels at 7:15am (signup required)
- 31 - 6th Grade Books & Bagels at 7:15am (signup required)
- 7 - Family Volleyball Night @ 6:30pm
- 12 - Student Count Day
- 11 - 6th Grade Choir Concerts A&B, details below
- 12 - 6th Grade Choir Concerts C&D, details below
- 17 - Mid-Winter Break, no school
- 18 - Mid-Winter Break, no school
March
- 6 - Fun Fest @ 6:00-9:00pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
THANK YOU!
Lisa Fenchel, Principal
Social Media Challenge #NoviWinterBreak
Stay connected with our school community over the Holidays by participating in the #NoviWinterBreak social media challenge each day on Twitter or Instagram. Use hashtag #NoviWinterBreak with each post:
Dec. 21: Share a book you will read on break
Dec. 22: Show a favorite holiday decoration
Dec. 23: Compliment someone on social media
Dec. 24: Show off your holiday socks
Dec. 25: Share a holiday selfie or family photo
Dec. 26: Share a favorite present or holiday food
Dec. 27: Show off your Green and White
Dec. 28: Share a photo of your pet
Dec. 29: Share how you’re exercising on break
Dec. 30: Reflect back on 2019 using only emojis
Dec. 31: Use a GIF to describe your 2019
Jan. 1: Share a resolution or first selfie of 2020
Jan. 2: Share a #TBT holiday photo
Jan. 3: Share how you will #bethemiracle in 2020
Jan. 4: Share your favorite winter break photo
Jan. 5: Share something that gives you #NoviPride
George Sipple
NCSD Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
NOON AIDES NEEDED
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you'd like to volunteer in the 6th Grade library to shelve books, please call Mary Marson at 248-449-1273. One day a week for an hour at your convenience would be greatly appreciated.
DRESS FOR OUTDOOR RECESS!
Thank you!
6th GRADE CHOIR CONCERTS
6th grade Mid-Winter Choir Concert @ Novi Middle School
Concert A: Feb. 11 @ 6 pm- Jenkins, Rugg, Vollmer, Carothers, Gray, Troost
Concert B: Feb. 11 @ 7:30 pm- Zebrowski, Cosman, Burry, Erickson, Timmer, Wellock
Concert C: Feb. 12 @ 6 pm- Payne, Alspaugh, Baranek, Tyrpak, Westra
Concert D: Feb. 12 @ 7:30 pm- Kidon, Yuchuck, McClafferty, Wandel, Barrick
MRS. AINSLEY LENGERICH
E-mail: ainsley.lengerich@novik12.org
Twitter: NoviCal_ElemFA
Website: NM Vocal Music
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The PTO is still looking for committee chairs and general volunteers for the Fun Fest on
March 6th and Staff Appreciation Week (May).
If you are interested in either of these events, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Song at jelyse75@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Julie Song
FUN FEST INFO
NOVI EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEF)
Your donations have great impact! Your support has funded:
- A science field trip to Tollgate Farms for all kindergarten students in the NCSD
- Mindfulness training for all 2-4 graders in the NCSD
- The continuation of the Leader in Me initiative for all K-6 graders in the NCSD
- Financial assistance for 8th grade students to attend the Washington DC trip
- 23 classroom grants for $22,096
- And more...
Remember all donations to the NEF are tax deductible, and all donations $50 and higher, received by 12/31 will be entered to have a chance to win Green Gala tickets.
Jason Smith
Email: NEF@NOVIK12.ORG
Email: jason.smith@novik12.org
NEF: Mindfulness and Our Emotional Health
January 13, 2020
Novi Mental Health Alliance (formerly known as the NCSD Parent/District Mental Health Dialogues Group) Speaker Series is proud to present: Carol Lafferty, speaking on "Mindfulness and Our Emotional Health"
This FREE event will take place from 6:30pm-8:00 pm, at the Novi Public Library. Students K-12 and their parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Don't forget to register (it is a free event).
NEF: Novi Youth Assistance Annual Bowl-A-Thon
This annual event started 38 years ago and benefits so many kids in our district through the Summer Teen Center and other services that they offer.
Please come and support a group that has been a great partner with the Novi Community School District and have a lot of fun at the same time.
More registration information will be forthcoming, so please mark your calendars.
NEF: Annual Green Gala Event
The Novi Educational Foundation (NEF) started The Green Gala 14 years ago as a way to give back to the Novi Community School District. It has become the largest fundraiser of the year for our school district.
The money raised from sponsorships, ticket sales, auction items, and donations are given to our schools to fund classroom grants, district-wide programs, and student scholarships. Every student from the Early Childhood Education Center, the 5 elementary schools, Meadows, the Middle School, the High School, and the Adult Transition Center are impacted by the money raised by the Novi Educational Foundation.
Our Board of Trustees would like to personally invite you to attend our 14th annual Green Gala on March 21 starting at 6:00pm at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The evening will include dinner, silent and live auctions, a casino, a wine pull, an escape room, an interactive photo mirror, and more. The live entertainment for the night will once again be The Killer Flamingos.
Please join us as we celebrate the students and staff of Novi Community School District. We are expecting over 500 attendees this year
.
Save the date and tickets will be available for purchase mid January.
BAND & ORCHESTRA INFO
Digital copies of practice calendars are available at our website under Band and Orchestra in the menu: http://www.novimeadowsmusic.com
Mr. Alec Cooper and Mrs. Michelle Rais
MICHIGAN CHILD PROTECTION REGISTRY
Are your children safe while online? Michigan families, especially minors, are becoming inundated with advertisements from alcohol, tobacco, pornography, illegal drug and gambling marketers through different internet and cell phone inboxes. Texting their advertisements is the newest marketing effort that many of these companies are using. Thankfully, the Michigan Secretary of State’s office offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching your email address and cell number via text.
The Michigan Child Protection Registry is a free do-not-contact service for Michigan’s families.
As a District, we support this Registry and encourage you to sign up your entire family for this program and inform your friends and colleagues about how they can protect their children and families from unwanted adult advertising.
Alisha Meneely
Community Outreach Coordinator
Protect MI Child
COFFEE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
When: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Time: 10:15-11:15 AM
Where: The Novi Public Library, Board Room 202
MEADOWS STUDENT LUNCHES
Thank you for your cooperation in sending your child to school in the morning with his/her packed lunch or having them order from our cafeteria! Remember money can always be added to your student's account via MiStar Parent Portal or you're welcome to send money to school with your child in a sealed envelope with his/her name on it.
STUDENT HYGIENE
Good personal hygiene plays an important role in promoting positive self image and reinforces healthy habits. Please help us out by reminding your son/daughter about being mindful of their personal hygiene. This includes the topics like showering, using deodorant, brushing their teeth, etc. We appreciate your support!
NOVI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - IMAGINE. INVEST. INSPIRE.
FOSS SCIENCE CURRICULUM CAN NOW BE ACCESSED ONLINE
Dear Novi Parents,
Novi is proud to provide high quality FOSS Science curriculum to every child grades K-6. Students can access digital science materials from home using the FOSSweb system. Follow the steps below to access the materials.
Click on the Class/Student Login tab on the middle of the page.
Enter the Class Login and Username provided by your child’s teacher
Click on the FOSS Module of your child’s current science unit to access tutorials, virtual investigations, and ebooks.
Please note that the FOSSweb site can be slow during times when there are a high volume of users.
MAKERSPACE DONATIONS
STUDENT PICK-UP
NOVI MEADOWS 5TH GRADE HOUSE
Email: Lisa.fenchel@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25549 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows
NOVI MEADOWS 6TH GRADE HOUSE
Email: John.brickey@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25299 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1270
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: www.facebgook.com/novischools
Twitter: @NCSD
Instagram: @novicommunityschooldistrict
YouTube: Novi Community School District