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Dr. O's Weekly Parent Newsletter
NCSD Mission Statement
Developing each student's potential with a world class education.
November 4, 2019
Dear Village Oaks Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful week. Please remember that there is no school on Tuesday due to Election Day. I want to thank all of you who attended our Family Fun Bingo Night--it was a pleasure to see so many VO community members and students!
Village Oaks' Arctic Adventure Book Fair is coming soon! The book fair will be open from Monday November 11 - Friday November 15 from 8:45-9:30 every morning, during media specials times, and during conferences. For more information, as well as buying online and setting up a Scholastic eWallet, check out our book fair website! All proceeds go toward buying more books for our library and school improvements. To volunteer, sign up here. Thank you for supporting your school library!
Sincerely,
Alex
Halloween Fun
NEF Grant Winners
Congratulations to Mr. Haas for receiving a NEF grant for VO!
Workout for Heart
If your child is interested in participating in a new student-led after school workout club please click on the link below to sign up! (There will be adult supervision.)
What: Workout clubWho can come: VO Students K-4
Dates: Fridays, Oct 11-Nov 15
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Sign up at: http://bit.ly/workout4heart
VO School Day Conversations
- What is a Villa and which staff member is part of your Villa?
- What is something you plan on learning to do at VO and what is your plan to accomplish your goal?
- Where is the lost and found located at VO?
At VO, we have HEART!
In Novi Community School District we believe in promoting high expectations for academics, meeting the emotional well being of our students and celebrating positive behavior for all of our learners.
At Village Oaks Elementary, we are building a culture of collaboration, leadership, and citizenship. As a school community, we strive to:
- Have a growth mindset
- Empathize and show kindness
- Act responsibly
- Respect everyone
- Team up and collaborate with others
Enjoy the picture of Mrs. Smith teaming up and collaborating with our students for our Workout for HEART student-led club!
Blaze Pizza Fundraiser Event
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
VOICE 2019-2020
Hello Parents,
Our VOICE (PTO Organization) is seeking volunteers for chairpersons for several of our committees. If you have interest in volunteering with VOICE during this school year, please check out the Sign Up Genius link below. If you'd like more information, please contact Debbie Luke at debbielukehomes@gmail.com
Yearbook Committee Seeking Photos
Do you have some great photos you would love to see in the yearbook?
Please submit them to the Yearbook Committee e-mail: VOYearbookPTO@gmail.com
Be sure to include a description of the event/activity in the photo, as well as the class if appropriate.
Save the date for Spring Fling! April, 24, 2020
We need many volunteers for this event to be successful. If you have any questions about a committee position please email debbielukehomes@gmail.com
Please consider volunteering by using the link below to sign up.
VO Flags
One of the things that makes our building so special is our diverse student population--we have families in our community who come from all over the world! To celebrate our global diversity we have hung flags in our cafeteria that represent many of the countries of our VO families. As a gift from VO retirees we were given flags of the following countries: Israel, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, South Korea, China, and USA. Thank you to our parents who have also donated the following flags: Poland, Singapore, Japan, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Nepal, Greece, Pakistan, Uruguay, Ecuador, Portugal, Spain, Central African Republic, South Africa, Wales, Iceland, Australia, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Russia, Scotland and Yemen. If you would like to purchase a flag of your country of origin or to represent one of the many nationalities of our school please visit Amazon and search for an ANLEY 3x5 flag: VO Flags
Before purchasing and donating the flag to our school’s collection please contact me or one of our secretaries with the flag information so we can make sure that another family has not already ordered the same flag.
Family Fun Bingo Night
Playworks
This year NCSD elementary schools will partner with Playworks to enhance the learning experiences for students throughout the district. Playworks is the leading nonprofit in Michigan and nationally using play to transform schools. A Playworks recess creates a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Please click on the link below and read the attached Playworks article to learn more about our partnership and Patrice our Playworks Coach!
Looking Ahead
11/5/19--Election Day No School
11/11/19-11/14/19--Book Fair 8:45am-9:30am & during conferences on 11/12/19
11/12/19--Half Day-Dismissal 12:30pm
11/12/19--Blaze Pizza Fundraiser 12:30pm-8:30pm
11/13/19--Picture Retakes 9:30am
11/21/19--Bonaventure Skate Night 6:00pm-8:30pm
11/27/19--End of First Trimester No School
11/28/19-11/29/19--Thanksgiving Break No School
12/2/19--School resumes
12/2/19--Beginning of of second trimester
12/3/19--First Grade Concert 6:30pm
12/5/19--Title One Family Math Night 5:30pm
12/6/19-- Records Day No School
12/23/19--Winter Break No School
1/6/20--School Resumes
1/13/20--VOICE Mtg 7:00pm
1/20/20--MLK Day No School
Parent Pick-up/Parking & Bus Stop Expectations
As you pick-up and drop off your children please be mindful of the following:
- Do not park in front of our neighbors' driveways or mailboxes.
- Park in our parking lot and keep your pet in your car.
- For the safety of our students do not walk your children through our bus loop as students are loading/exiting our busses.
- Stay in your car as you drive through our car loop.
- Please do not drop off children before 8:55am. We do not have any supervision outside prior to this time.
- If you arrive late, please walk your child into the office and sign them in.
We ask that you remind your children that VO expectations/rules apply at our bus stops. We expect all of our students to be on their best behavior as they wait for their bus and we appreciate your help.
Thank you for your support!
CARE
Please remember if there is a change in your child's CARE schedule you need to notify Holly Bengle no later than 3:15. She will then contact the teachers. Holly Bengle can be reached at
holly.bengle@novik12.org or (248) 449-1307.
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VILLAGE OAKS MISSION
The mission of Village Oaks Elementary is to create and maintain an educational environment that supports academic achievement, consistent with district, state and national standards to meet all students' learning needs.
VO 2018 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary School
Village Oaks Elementary
VO school hours: 9:08 am-4:00 pm
Office hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Attendance line: 248.449.1301
Office phone number: 248.449.1300
Email: Alexander.ofili@novik12.org
Website: www.novi.k12.mi.us/vo/
Location: Village Oaks Elementary School, Willowbrook Drive, Novi, MI, United States
Phone: 248.449.1300
Twitter: @NoviVillageOaks