Bobcat Broadcast
November 20, 2020 and November 27, 2020
A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Rest, Relax, Rejuvenate! We are excited to continue with the idea of homework-free “Well-Being Breaks” for all of our major school holidays. We believe school breaks should be just that - a brief reprieve from school responsibilities like homework, special projects, planning, and grading. It is a time to reconnect with loved ones without the stress of school work creeping in. Therefore, all students AND staff will be free of academic-related work during the following dates:
- Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29)
- Winter Break (Saturday, December 19 - Sunday, January 3)
- Mid-Winter Break (Saturday, February 13 - Tuesday, February 16)
- Spring Break (Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, April 4)
Making sure that our students, staff, and families have the opportunity to completely detach themselves from school—physically and mentally—on the days they’re off is an important part of our commitment to honoring the whole person. (Leader in Me fans call this “Sharpening the Saw.”) In other words, we know our students and staff have lives outside of school, and guess what? We want them to enjoy those healthy, balanced lives!
Please note, I am planning on following this same advice, as a result, there will be no Bobcat Broadcast next week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please look for a new Broadcast on Friday, December 4. I hope each of you have a relaxing break full of family, fun and togetherness.
With Gratitude,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
November 22 - Last Day to Order from the Book Fair (See Below)
November 23 - Report Card Parent Session - 6:00 pm
November 24 - Report Card Parent Session - 10:00 am
November 25 - Half Day Dismissal (12:15 pm) Kid's Club not Available
November 26 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
November 30 - Report Cards Viewable in MiStar
December 1 - 4 - Parent Teacher Conferences Week (Sign up here)
December 3 - Half Day Dismissal (12:15 pm)
December 4 - Half Day Dismissal (12:15 pm)
December 15 - Picture Retake Day (8:30 - 10:30 am)
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K-5 Report Card Parent Sessions
In striving to provide a rigorous, student-centered and engaging learning experience for every student, the district has revised the manner in which we report on student progress in the K-5 level. To that end, the district has adopted a new, more rigorous way to identify what every child should know and be able to do in each subject area and grade level and has adopted a new K-5 Standards Based Report Card.
Join us at one of the Parent Sessions listed below as we provide information about the process being used at your child's school and additional background information and answer frequently asked questions.
NPS K-5 Report Card Parent Sessions:
Monday, Nov 23, 2020 06:00 PM EST
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://northville.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLTxYMePQ8q7SLNBojw4Zg
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Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://northville.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_msD4hihFSFWeK1B88CAv5A
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Gift Crowd
The PTA is happy to announce we have opened our Gift Crowd Link for the Amerman staff. This is a simple and wonderful way to give a gift to the Amerman staff during the holidays. Simply click the link and submit your gift amounts, Gift crowd will then pool the contributions together for each staff member and they will be able to choose from a variety of gift cards. This link will be open until Saturday 12/19 at 7 AM. Reach out to amermanpresident@gmail.com with any questions. Happy Giving!
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The Yearbook Needs Your Help!
Parents - We know 2020 is a year we will never forget so let’s try to have some fun with the yearbook! Whether your child is learning virtually or in person, please submit pictures of them to amermanyearbookchair@gmail.com. Zooming? Doing homework? Walking into school with a mask and hand sanitizer? We want to see it! We’d rather have more pictures than not enough so please send whatever you have and let them coming throughout the school year!
Thanks so much!
The Yearbook Team
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A day in the life of an Amerman Bobcat
With all the precautions in place, parents have not been able to see what amazing things are happening on a day to day basis at Amerman. Below is a brief video that shows what a day at Amerman looks like.
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The All School T-Shirt is Back!!!!
Thanks to the generosity of Amerman’s PTA, there will once again be an all-school shirt. PTA will purchase a t-shirt for each student. Look for details about requesting a size in a future Broadcast. What we need first is a design.
CALLING ALL AMERMAN ARTISTS!!!
Entries are due: Monday, November 23rd
- Completed entry forms can be turned in digitally to aelighthouse@northvilleschools.org or to the Star box in the lobby of Amerman Elementary.
- Designs must be G rated
- “Non-political and non-commercial”
- Designs should reflect this year’s theme:
- “Changing Tides”
- Designs are limited to 3 colors on front & 2 on back
- Designs must include the name Amerman
- Design is limited to the box on the template
- Designs must be signed
- A team of students can submit a design
***winning entry may be slightly modified by tshirt company, including colors***
Finalists will be voted on the week of December 7th.
Please see below for the entry form.
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Atlas: K-12 Curriculum Storage Platform
Atlas, the K-12 Interactive Curriculum Storage Platform is available for public viewing. This is phase one of Northville Public Schools Units of Study, a local core curriculum and aligned instructional program, which takes into account state, national, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (DP/MYP) standards and frameworks. This model curriculum has been produced by Northville staff including teachers, administrators and coaches.
Learn more about Atlas, by visiting the District website. An Atlas guide and a tutorial video are available to help navigate the Atlas platform.
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Amerman Book Fair- Last Day to order is November 22
This fall Amerman Elementary will be having an online book fair!
https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=Z54GP
Or go to https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com and type in our code: Z54GP
If you are interested in purchasing a book for your student’s classroom, view your teacher’s wish list located on the left side of the screen.
All book orders will be delivered to Amerman Elementary. For virtual kids we will coordinate a pick up day with your teacher
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Updates from the Student-Run Credit Union
We know your school year looks very different but one thing hasn’t changed, Community Financial Credit Union is still here to support you! Whether you are learning on-line or in person, we are thinking of you.
Community Financial encourages students to continue to set savings goals. Student members can make a deposit at one of our branches, or can keep their money safe in a piggybank for when the Amerman Student-Run Credit Union can operate once again in school. We are providing a goal sheet to help you keep track of your savings goal. Student credit union members and non-members alike may participate. Simply print the goal sheet below to start keeping track of your goal. Once you have completed your savings goal, drop off your goal sheet at a branch, or email a copy to lsimons@cfcu.org. You will receive a prize if you do!
If you are interested in opening an account, you may do so at any time during the school year. Please visit www.cfcu.org/scu to open an account online. These are dividend bearing, fee-free savings accounts with Community Financial Credit Union. Savings accounts may be used at school (when the Student-Run Credit Union is operational), online, or at any Community Financial branch during regular business hours.
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Keep saving for your future!
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**REMINDER** COVID-19 and Symptom Reporting Requirements
Parents must symptom screen students, including a temperature check, BEFORE sending their child to school each day. If you answer YES to one or more questions on the screening form, do the following:
- Call your child in using the attendance line at your school
- Identify any symptom(s) your child is having
- If you are taking your child to get COVID-19 tested, please indicate so when you call.
If you have any family members in the household that have tested positive, do the following:
- Keep your child home
- Contact the school attendance line and advise that a household member has tested positive
- The school or the district COVID-19 response team will contact you.
If your child has been identified as being in close contact with a person that has tested positive, do the following:
- Keep your child home
- Contact the attendance line and advise that your child was in close contact with a person who tested positive.
- The school or the district COVID-19 response team will contact you.
If you take your child to be COVID-19 tested, do the following:
- Keep your child home
- Contact the attendance line and advise that your child has been taken for COVID-19 testing
- The school or the district COVID-19 response team will contact you.
We must work together to keep our students, staff and entire community safe. Your child's safety is our first priority. Please help us ensure that safety by using the NPS COVID-19 Student Symptom Screening Tool EACH MORNING and following all reporting requirements above if you answer YES to any symptom.
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Classroom Ready Checklist
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PTA NEWS and EVENTS
Birthday Book Club is Open!
The PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
The PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM invites all AMERMAN students to enter one work of art in one or more of the following categories:
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Dance Choreography
- Film
This year's theme is I MATTER BECAUSE....
- The submission deadline is November 30th, 2020.
- Contact Cristina Muresan. cmuresan@hotmail.com
- More info at: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
Join the PTA!
If you haven’t had a chance to yet, please support our Amerman Bobcats by Investing in your child and joining our PTA!
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November Focus: Responsible! Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Every month Amerman Focuses on a new theme and Leader in Me Habit of the Month. The focus for the month of October is Be Responsible and our Habit of the Month is Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and then continue by flexing your proactive muscles to make things happen. One of the best ways to incorporate Habit 2 into your life is to develop a Personal Mission Statement. It focuses on what you want to be and do. It is your plan for success. Plan ahead and set some goals - begin with the end in mind.
If you would like to recognize your child for being proactive or using Habit 2: Be Begin with the End in Mind at home, please fill out the following Bobcat Boost and return it to your child's teacher.
Additionally, this year, on the back of the white envelopes being sent home, you will find our monthly Amerman Leader In Me calendar. We have included this as a resource for families to help bridge the home-school connection. Each month, you will see what habit is being taught, what personal trait in being highlighted, and conversation starters for you and your child. I have attached several pictures below for your convenience. You do not need to sign it each month but hope that it helps your child communicate how they are learning to live a balanced and healthy life inside and outside of school.
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Spotlight on our Amerman Bobcats
Retelling a Story
Paper Art
Thankful 3rd Graders
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv