Eagle Express
Silver Springs Elementary School - March 4, 2024
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Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
March 4 - March 8 - NPS Inclusion Week (see information below)
March 4 - NWEA Reports Viewable in MISTAR via the Parent Portal
March 4 - PJ day
March 4 - 3:45-5:00 After School Science
March 5 - Jersey Day
March 6 - Dress like a Super Hero
March 6- 3:45 - 5:00 - Chess Wizards
March 7 - Wear Pink & Red
March 7 - Credit Union Deposit Day
March 8 - Inclusion Shirt or School Spirit Day
Upcoming Events:
March 11 - 3:45-5:00 After School Science
March 12 - 3:45 - 4:45 Crafting with a Cop
March 13 - Guest Author Visit
March 13 - 3:45 - 5:00 - Chess Wizards
March 13 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Milk and Cookies
Follow us on Twitter @sspringselem or by clicking on the following link:
https://twitter.com/sspringselem
Have a great week!
Katie Booth, Principal
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Let's take time to celebrate!
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Please Join Me in Congratulating Mrs. Sarah Beydoun!
We have been fortunate to have had Mrs. Beydoun with us for almost this entire school year in one capacity or another. She has already built lasting relationships with our students, staff, and families!
Please join me in congratulating her on her new position!!
NPS Inclusion Week is coming - March 4-8
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Report Cards and NWEA Reports
NWEA Reports will be posted to MiStar March 4, 2024
Report Cards will be viewable in MiStar on March 19, 2024
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2024 March is Reading Month ~ Books are PAC-ed with Fun!!
It is time for March is Reading Month (MiRM)! Our theme this year is "Books are PAC-ed with Fun!" and the month will be packed with fun too! You can find everything you need to know about MiRM in the 2024 Books are PAC-ed with Fun! Google Slides. As you will see in the slides, we have a school wide goal to read a total of 1,980 books. We can do it! When students finish a book during the month, families will record the book in the March is Reading Month Books Read Google Form. We will start tracking books read on Monday, February 26th. If you have any questions about MiRM, you can reach out to Mrs. Tackett @ tackettka@northvilleschools.org. Have fun reading!!
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Milk and Cookies - March 13th
We are excited to announce the date of our annual March is Reading Month Milk and Cookies Event. It will be held on Wednesday, March 13th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Click here to RSVP.
We hope to see you there!!!
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Spring Book Fair
The Spring Book Fair is right around the corner. Students will be able to shop before school and during library time starting on Monday, 3/18. Parents can shop in-person during parent teacher conferences on Thursday, 3/21 from 1:00 to 7:00 and Friday, 3/22 from 1:00 to 4:00.
The online fair is already open and will be available until Friday, 3/22. Here is the link. https://literati.com/silversprings
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STEAM Career Day
We are excited to host our first annual STEAM Career Day at Silver Springs!! Our students love our STEAM class so much that we would love for them to see how they can apply this type of thinking in the real world one day. This is where YOU come in!
Do you have a career in a field that relates to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)? We are looking for presenters to talk to our 2nd through 5th-grade students about their jobs in a way that students can relate to. Students will rotate through presentations, and you will be asked to present for up to three 15-minute sessions. You will have access to technology for slideshows, videos, etc. Feel free to use the time to talk about your career, the education you needed to get there, life experiences that influenced your path, or anything else you deem fitting.
STEAM Career Day will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024.
If you are interested in presenting, please submit this Google Form by March 1st so we can collect your information. Further communication will follow once we obtain our list of interested speakers.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Eagles and exposing them to the world of possibilities they have in their future!
Meghan Davis & Kate Sims
STEAM Teachers
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Check out the Spirit Wear Calendar below
Kindergarten and Young 5's Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year Only!
Northville Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten and Young 5’s enrollment for Fall 2024. To be eligible for Kindergarten, students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2024. Students turning 5 between July 1st and December 1st 2024, may enroll with a signed waiver in either Young 5’s or Kindergarten.
Take a look at the Young 5's website to learn more about the program, eligibility, and frequently asked questions. We have also put together a helpful document on key Kindergarten Readiness Indicators. Enroll today in 3 easy steps by visiting our Enrollment page.
Kids Club Registration for the 2024-25 School Year
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YEARBOOK SALES – ONE MORE CHANCE TO BUY!
Did you miss your chance to buy a 2023-2024 Silver Springs yearbook?
We do not want your kids to miss out, so we are reopening sales for ONE MORE WEEK.
Why buy a yearbook now?
Copies are limited - if you buy now, you’re guaranteed your copy!
Lowest price: $20 per book.
*IF we have extra copies to sell in June, they will be $25, cash only, and first-come, first-serve - so no guarantees!
If you think you purchased one in September, you didn’t! Several other schools launch their yearbook sales in September and continue throughout the year. Not at Silver Springs! The SS PTA advertised sales in January-February, and we know that many families missed their chance to buy.
Why does the yearbook matter?
These special years of elementary school will be core memories of your kid’s childhood. Help your student remember friends, teachers, school activities, holiday parties, after school events, and so much more!
When?
Deadline to purchase: Friday, March 8
Yearbooks delivered to students’ classrooms in June.
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/silver_springs_elementary_school_335732/YNaEUVuqFNB4bTa6ouwS28ZT
5th GRADERS’ BABY PHOTOS
5th GRADERS’ BABY PHOTOS
Share a baby photo of your 5th grader to be included in the 2024 Yearbook.
Photos must be sent electronically and you can upload straight from your phone or computer here. Access code: eagles. Choose “5th grade babies” from the drop down menu. Fill in your student’s full name.
***Deadline to submit 5th graders’ baby photos: Saturday, March 2, 2024***
SUBMIT YOUR CANDID PHOTOS FOR THE YEARBOOK
The PTA Yearbook staff needs more photos of Silver Springs students in action!
It’s easy to upload your photos straight from your phone or computer!
Please send in pics of students at any in school or after school events, such as:
-first day / last day of school
-holiday parties
-100th day of school
-Field Day
-Spirit wear days
-Chess Wizards
-Nuts About Science
-Breakfast with a Buddy
-Trunk or Treat
-Gal with a Pal
-Son Plus One Fun
-skating parties
-and so much more!
***Deadline to submit: Saturday, March 2, 2024***
BIRTHDAY LUNCHES: LAST CALL TO SIGN UP FOR APRIL
If you’d like to join your child for a birthday lunch in April, May, or June, please sign up asap!
Remember, birthday lunches must be booked during the month prior, with at least two weeks advance notice. PTA has a very small committee of volunteers for birthday lunches and last minute scheduling is not possible. Thank you!
Birthday lunch info is always available at: www.silverspringspta.com
NEW EVENT FOR ALL NPS 5th GRADERS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA!
Save the date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Northville High School auditorium! This special event is sponsored by the six NPS elementary school PTAs and designed just for 5th graders and their parents. Two local experts, Kerry Biskelonis of Reset Brain & Body, and Detective Justin Norlock, of the Northville Township Police Department, will co-host this workshop. Together, they will cover the pitfalls of social media use, including the legal implications and mental health impacts, plus discuss an action plan that you can use!
To secure your spot, sign up on this form by March 29, or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Also, look for the flyer to come home in Monday envelopes on 2/26/24.
NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE – AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM
The Natural Wonders of Science! Students will study the natural world including water, fossils, rocks, minerals, create ladybug and worm habitats and much more!
Who: Students in Grades K-5th
When: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (Make-up date is 5/27 if a class is cancelled.)
Where: Silver Springs Elementary Art Room
Tuition: $210 per student; $170 for student with parent helper, parent helpers must attend
all 8 weeks. All materials are included.
*This event is sponsored by Silver Springs PTA, $5 per student goes to the PTA as a fundraiser.
Registration Steps:
1. Visit our website at: www.nutsaboutscience.com
2. Click on the REGISTER button
3. Follow the registration steps on Active Network.
4. Contact Jennifer Price at jenniferp@nutsaboutscience.com with any questions.
Registration opens March 1st at 8 am and closes on March 15th at 11 pm.
Please see the flyer for full details.
SKATING PARTY: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 AT 6:00-8:00PM
Silver Springs PTA organizes four skating nights each year at the Skatin Station! It’s tons of fun for the whole family, plus a portion of admission costs come back as funds for the PTA. Win-Win! The whole place is reserved just for Silver Springs families! The snack bar is open for food and beverage purchases. Hope you can come!
Silver Springs Skating Party
Monday, April 8, 2024 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Skatin Station: 8611 Ronda Dr, Canton, MI
Cost is $10 per person, which includes skate rental.
The whole family is welcome (admission is charged for all skaters over age 3; no charge for parents who are not skating).
SAVE THE DATE: GAL WITH A PAL, FRI. APRIL 26
This annual tradition is back on Friday, April 26 from 6:00-8:00pm with music, dancing, pizza, crafts, and games! Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of April.
SAVE THE DATES: 2023-2024 PTA MEETINGS
· Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm – guest speaker on Be Smart
· Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30pm – PTA E-Board elections
PTA UPDATES AND MORE
Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
Twitter X @SS_PTA
Instagram @silverspringspta
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND
We will focus on Habit 5 throughout the entire month of January.
The Learning At Home Activity is below. This will be in your child's Monday envelope, or you can click on the image below for a printable version.
March At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 5 Seek First to Understand
Activity: Listen Before You Talk!
Due Date: March 22
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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Are you searching for a fun family event to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Look no further! The NHS Unified Basketball team will be playing at LCA following the Pistons game. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday, February 25th. So get your tickets today for the Pistons game and Unified Basketball and support Northville Unified Programming. It's a guaranteed great time, and you'll leave with a smile on your face!
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Northville Spring Recreational Baseball and Softball
NBSA spring recreational (house) baseball and softball registration is now officially open through March 20th, 2024. Please review some important information below about registration and league changes this year.
To help our commissioners streamline roster configurations, we are changing friend requests to only one friend this year. Commissioners will use school-attended and past team information while considering team formation.
NBSA has approved Recreational players to play at their current grade level if parents feel participants are capable and they meet grade level requirements. Note that this only pertains to a few players each year. Contact NBSA at info@nbsabaseball.org while registering.
Any registrations made after March 19th will incur a $25 late fee and players will only be accepted if roster spaces are available.
Opening day is right around the corner so please register soon as leagues fill up quickly!
Consider volunteering to coach a team. We provide all the training and equipment - no experience necessary.
HAVE QUESTIONS? Check out the updated FAQs section of the NBSA Website.
NBSA
Girl Scout Robotics Workshop
Calling all Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts for the 2024 Girl Scout Robotics Workshop hosted by the Northville High School Robotics team, Team 548, in partnership with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Girl Scouts will work through the 3 robotics badges along with different crafts and activities. They will be learning how to build, program, and showcase a robot. Registration is due by February 10th, 2024, along with the payment of $20 which includes the 3 badges. The link to registration is here
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Are you looking for a fun activity for your child during Mid-Winter break?
The Northville Competitive Dance team invites all K-6th graders to a Dance Clinic on February 16,
from 1:00-3:00pm in the NHS Cafeteria. Are you a Girl Scout, Brownie or Daisy? Bonus, you can
also earn a badge!
See flyer for additional details or register here: https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/rwyouthcamps/
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Youth Baseball and Softball Camps
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Northville Youth Lacrosse spring season:
Registration is Now Open for the 2024 Northville Youth Lacrosse Spring Season
Welcoming all skill levels for 5th through 8th grade boys. This year we will field one 14U (7th/8th grade) team and one 12U (5th/6th grade) team. The spring season will run from April 1st to June 2nd with pre-season practices on March 18th, 20th and 22nd. It will include practice 3 days a week at Meads Mill Middle School, games vs Metro West teams, and at least one tournament. The player fee is $325 and will be collected later. Payment & liability waiver submission deadline is April 1st, 2024. Registration will close earlier if capacity is reached prior to March 1st. For those that register, stay tuned for more information on schedule, parent informational meeting, and payment & waiver submission details. Click https://forms.gle/9duoWtUN3yiWJ7Q87 to register.
Want more information before registering? Join the parent information zoom on Wednesday. February 28th at 8pm. Here’s the zoom information to join:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://telenav.zoom.us/j/92052366240?pwd=cSthTHdUQkxIMnhYVHNQajcxWlpqUT09
Meeting ID: 920 5236 6240
Passcode: 907897
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Mark your calendars!!
Registration for Northville Youth Football and Cheer opens soon!! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Don’t Scrap the App!
The Michigan School Meals program supplements the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, meaning that parents of students who would otherwise be eligible for free or reduced meals should continue to submit applications for free or reduced meals for their students. Even though meals will be free this year, it is vitally important that parents who meet, or believe they may meet, the free and reduced income guidelines, submit an application to ensure maximum benefits for their students and the District.
Some of these benefits include: athletics and activities discounts for student fees associated with participating in athletics and activities programs, SAT/ACT/AP test discounts for academic testing, college application discounts for college application fees, discounted internet access services, federal/state/local school funding for school budgets, Summer EBT.
Make sure to fill yours out today https://links.northvilleschools.org/1a
What You Need to Know about Free School Meals - How to Order
- All students that may qualify for free or reduced lunch should still fill out the form as they will receive additional benefits. You can find a link to the application in the parent portal or on the district's website under the Food Service tab.
- Check out the Frequently Asked Questions surrounding the Free Meals Program this school year.
- Lunch and Breakfast menus are available online through Nutrislice.
- Breakfast:
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- All students must pre-order breakfast through Nutrislice. (Instructions on how to place an order through Nutrislice)
- Make sure to include your student number when ordering and choose the correct teacher.
- ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 7AM THE DAY OF, *this is a change from last year. You can order up to 30 days in advance.
- Breakfast will be served in the classroom.
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- Lunch:
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
- All students must pre-order lunch through Nutrislice. (Instructions on how to place an order through Nutrislice)
- ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 7AM THE DAY OF, *this is a change from last year. You can order up to 30 days in advance.
- Students may only have one free lunch a day, any additional items will be charged to their account (i.e. extra entree, extra milk).
- If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students may pay for the milk separately.
- Pre-K and Elementary students:
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Community Resources
Northville Youth Network
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 latest resource template 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. Here is link directly to the resource guide “How to communicate with your child, tween or teen in a better way!”
NYN resource template communicating with your child:tween:teen in a better way! (northville.mi.us)
Also, here is the link to the NYN Resource page with a list and link to all of the parent/caregiver resource guides: Resources | Northville Township, MI
NYN Wellness Wednesday's are back!
NThe Northville Youth Network's Wellness Wednesday sessions in March are dedicated to nurturing both body and mind. Tweens, discover techniques to ease stress and find calm when things get overwhelming. Teens, it's all about learning the art of treating your body with kindness.
Registration required: bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24 .
More from Northville Youth Network...Youth Mental Health First Aid
Silver Springs Elementary School
Email: boothka@northvilleschools.org
Website: http://silversprings.northvilleschools.org
Location: 19801 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 465-2300
Twitter: @sspringselem