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Silver Springs Elementary School - November 7, 2022
Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
November 7th - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. After-School Science
November 8th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Next Week:
November 14th - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Crafting with a Cop (see sign-up below)
November 17th - Enhanced Lockdown Drill
November 18th - 1/2 Day for Students dismissal at 12:15 - Lunch is not served
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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Fall Book Fair
This year our fall book fair will be in person. Student's will be able to shop during their library times starting on Monday, 11/28 (after Thanksgiving break). Parents will be able to shop during parent teacher conferences.
We will also have an online fair that starts today through 12/2. Here is the link: https://efairs.literati.com/
Starting today we are also having a Coin Challenge. We need change to start our fair. Therefore we are asking students to bring in a baggie of change to put in their classroom bucket. The good news is each class will get a book fair gift card equal to half the change they bring in. The other half will be used to purchase books for our library.
Look for more information about the fair and a baggie for change in your student’s Monday envelope.
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CRAFTING WITH A COP - Tuesday, November 15th - SIGN UP TODAY!
The Northville Township Police Department is committed to providing excellent services, adhering to best practice standards and “Connecting, Engaging and Serving the Community.”
This program will focus on engaging elementary students by building crafts, while officers talk about safety, law enforcement duties, kindness and respecting themselves and others.
Crafting With A Cop will take place after school on Tuesday, November 15th from 3:45 - 4:455 pm. Space will be limited to 25 students. Please complete the Sign Up Genius to reserve your child's spot before April 1st.
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Families NEW to Silver Springs
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Toys for Tots
The Student Lighthouse Community Service Action Team is excited to announce an upcoming service project! Silver Springs Elementary will be an official collection site for the US Marine Toys for Tots 2022 campaign.
Please send in any new unwrapped toys to Silver Springs from Nov. 7-Dec. 9th. No stuffed animals, please. Keep this project in mind as you begin your holiday shopping!
We can’t wait to see our Silver Springs community synergize to make this holiday season a little brighter for some very needy children!
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NEW PROGRAM PLAN!
The Silver Springs PTA has launched our program plan for this year – it’s the master list of PTA events, activities, assemblies, staff support, products, and improvements for 2022-2023. That’s over FIFTY ways our PTA provides support and enrichment for your child’s education. From the Multicultural Fair, to the yearbook, to Kona Ice treat day, to spirit wear – we invest PTA funds, time, sweat, and energy into it all.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
So the next question is how is all this getting done??? With YOUR help, of course!!
· If you have very little time but can squeak out a few minutes here and there – we need you!
· If you’re busy, but can lean in, even just a few hours – we need you!
· Whether you’re creative, a great planner, tech savvy, or none of the above – we need you!
PTA programs and events only run when parents take the lead or volunteer.
COMMITTEES & CHAIRPERSONS
You decide which projects or activities sound like the best fit for you – here’s the nitty gritty on over 25 different committees.
Next, sign up here! We have posted a Sign-Up Genius of all the volunteer openings we currently have. Whether you want to be a chairperson, serve on a committee, or volunteer only once in a while, we have a spot for you!
We’re sending this plea to all the Silver Springs families. We’re looking for any and all who want to help. Due to bylaws and insurance reasons, any chairperson must be a PTA member. If you're not a member yet, it's super easy to sign up! If you want to join, but the $15 dues fee is a hardship for you, please contact us!
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Also, don’t forget to flip your ballot and vote on the back too! The very important election for Northville Board of Education is on the back in the non-partisan section.
(*PTA is a non-partisan organization. The PTA will never endorse or oppose specific candidates. However, PTA can and does encourage all to get registered, engage, seek information, and vote!)
1. SKATING NIGHT
Mark your calendar for the next Silver Springs skating night: Monday, December 12, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Skatin Station. Cost is $10, including skate rental. All are welcome! See the PTA Events page for details.
2. TRUNK OR TREAT SUCCESS & THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who helped make Trunk or Treat on Friday massive success!! A special shout out to Laurie Castillo, Lindsay Laiacono, and Mrs. Booth for the all the hard work in advance and at the event. We had TWENTY-THREE trunks decorated and passing out candy. The weather was gorgeous and the turnout was the biggest we can remember.
3. THANK YOU TO OUR GUEST SPEAKERS!
We had a great turn out, both in-person and online, for the PTA meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3. Big thank you to our guests, Anthony Sciara & Kate Mitchell, from the Northville Educational Foundation. It was also a special treat to meet Jake the therapy dog and learn from Marianne Barry about all the ways Jake is making a positive impact on students in our school.
4. BOOK CLUB
Pick up your copy of the book “Free-Range Kids” by Lenore Skenazy for the book club discussion happening on February 6. Mrs. Booth has 15 free copies available.
5. PTA MEETINGS
The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 9:00am at Silver Springs. (There will not be a December meeting.) We work hard to schedule some meetings in the evenings, but also offer a few during the morning to accommodate different schedules.
Parents, we hope you can join us! If you have little kiddos at home, we’d love for them to join too! Ms. Silence will be our guest speaker, teaching us about Social Emotional Learning and Zones of Regulation – so the topic is perfect, whether you come with adults or your littles.
The full PTA Meeting Schedule is always posted on our website, too.
6. BIRTHDAY LUNCHES
The Birthday Lunch program is a fun way to celebrate your child’s special day and the funds raised from this program directly benefit PTA programs. Win-win! To sign up and select your date, parents may submit a request form and a donation (any amount) to the PTA. Or, it’s even easier to sign up and donate online. On your child’s day, you can come and join them for lunch! Some parents choose to bring a special lunch or a treat. You get to sit at the Birthday Lunch table near the MPR, which will be decorated with a tablecloth, birthday napkins, and party hats. Book now to ensure you get your spot, even if it’s later in the year. Please book at least two weeks in advance to ensure our volunteers are available.
7. INVEST IN YOUR CHILD
What is Invest In Your Child? IIYC is the one, big, annual fundraiser that supports all the awesome PTA programs, events, and activities benefiting our school and community! Silver Springs PTA simply asks families to make a one-time donation at the beginning of the year. No one is required to donate, and any amount is valued! To learn more about how these funds benefit our school, visit our “Invest In Your Child” page. You can donate online via MemberHub or by sending in the form to school, along with check or cash. Thank you!
8. JOIN THE PTA
All are welcome, whether you want to be involved hardly at all or a whole lot! Visit our Membership Page for all the details.
9. PTA WEBSITE IS YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP! www.silverspringspta.com
Our new, and freshly-updated, website has all the info you need, from what we do, what events are coming up, how to get involved, and how to donate.
10. LET’S BE FRIENDS IRL AND ONLINE!
All Silver Springs families are invited to join our social media pages - you don’t have to be a member of the PTA to benefit from our updates, reminders, and helpful info. Don’t miss out!
Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
Twitter @SS_PTA
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Breakfast Program is an Option!!
Good Morning Silver Springs Families,
We are excited to share that the Breakfast Pilot Program has begun! Silver Springs students can order and receive breakfast in the classroom. Place your orders today!!
Breakfast includes a Breakfast Entrée, Fruit and Milk.
Breakfast for full paid students is $2.75, for reduced priced students it is $0.30 and for those who qualify for free there is no charge.
Breakfast must be ordered ahead of time. Parents must order breakfast the night before, but can order for the week if they would like. Breakfasts will be delivered to the classroom in the morning, and students will eat in their classrooms.
Please click here for instructions for ordering breakfast through the Nutrislice app. Menus can also be found in Nutrislice.
We are excited for this new opportunity for our students! Please don’t hesitate to contact the office with any questions (248) 465-2300.
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Nuts About Science
Crazy Chemistry! Are you ready to explore the world of Chemistry with hands- on experiments? The possibilities are endless with chemistry - slime, test tubes, color and much more! Students will take home what they make in class each week, and the best part is…We Make Science FUN!
Who: Students in Grades 1st-5th
When: 3:45-5:00 pm on Mondays; 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/23 (make-up date is 1/30 if a class is cancelled)
Where: Silver Springs Elementary Art Room
Tuition: $165 per student; We utilize parents as helpers to keep tuition price as low. Parents who register to attend with their child receive a discounted rate of $130, parent helpers must attend all 6 weeks. All materials are included.
This event is sponsored by Silver Springs PTA, $7 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 on the home page
3. Follow the registration steps
4. Contact Jennifer Price at jenniferp@nutsaboutscience.com with any questions
* Registration opens November 3rd at 8 am and closes November 14th at 11pm
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 1 BE PROACTIVE
Each month we will send home a 7-Habits activity for students and families to do together. The activity will come home in Monday envelopes and are due at the end of the month.
Please send the completed activities back to school so we can proudly display them in your child's classroom.
November At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 1 Be Proactive
Activity: Circle of Control
Due Date: November 30th
Habit 1 – Be Proactive – “I’m in Charge of Me”
What this means: Take charge of your own life. Make it happen. Don't wait for someone else to do it.
“I am responsible for me.”
“I do the right thing before I am asked.”
“I do the right thing even when no one is looking.”
“I do not blame others for my actions.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. If you do something wrong, say you are sorry before someone asks you to apologize.
2. When you get mad and want to say something, stop, think, and ask yourself-
Why am I getting so angry? Make a good choice in a good way.
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Parent Book Club
The first 15 to sign-up will get a free book. After that, you are more than welcome to purchase the book and join us for the conversation.
Click the book below to sign up.
Happy Reading!
Katie Booth
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Middle School Choir Open House - November 17th, 2022
From Mr. Haverkate (Meads Mill and Hillside Choir teacher):
If you have a 5th grade student who loves to sing and loves music (or is just curious about choir) then they are invited to join us for MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR OPEN HOUSE taking place at Hillside Middle School on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 5-8pm. Open to any 5th grader who may be thinking of taking choir in middle school and/or wants to come try it out for a night and learn more! Prospective Meads and Hillside students are all welcome.
The night includes: performances by current choirs, games, singing, Meet Mr. Haverkate the choir teacher, and pizza dinner! There is no cost to students. To secure your spot please fill out this registration form ASAP and Mr. Haverkate will be in touch with further details. Space may be limited. Sign up today.
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Charity Basketball Game
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Northville Mustangs have teamed up with the LEAD Foundation
The Northville High School Mustangs have teamed up with the Lead Foundation in hopes of raising enough money to feed 1000 families this holiday season. Let's synergize together and help them reach their goal. Please watch the attached video for more information.
Thank you for your consideration!
Lead Foundation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYqx0V_Tw4&t=27s
Support NHS Mustangs efforts to feed families at this link (Be sure to click Northville) - https://www.blastathletics.com/teams/71078
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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 templates: Tech and Internet Safety and Social Anxiety 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 (https://www.twp.northville.mi.us/your_government/departments/NYN)
Wellness Wednesdays sponsored by the Northville Youth Network are back!
These programs are free and support the physical, mental, social and emotional health of the youth in our community.
October 12th - 5:30-6:30 - Tweens (9-12)
Social Skills & Friendship - Learn tangible social skills and tools such as starting conversations, identifying positive relationships and conflict resolution.
Led by Erica Mickens, LMSW, Reset Brain and Body
October 19th - 6:00-6:45 - Littles (5-8)
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness - children will have the opportunity to move and learn yoga poses, while being mindful of their bodies and breath.
Led by Katie Olex, Down Pup Yoga
See the flyer for more details. Registration is required at: https://form.jotform.com/222187543053150 . Check out our Fall 2022 Preview flyer for upcoming events!
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Infectious Disease Response to COVID
2022-2023
Students and staff that contract COVID should follow the Health Department recommendations and isolate for five days from the date where symptoms were present or from the date of their positive rapid or pcr test. Isolation includes waiting to return to school until the isolation period has ended. It is also recommended that students or staff should wear a mask for 5 days past their isolation period.
Parents should notify their child’s school of the absence reason so that teachers are aware of the student's absence period and our nurses can follow the health department’s infectious disease requirements. NPS School Nurses are available should you have any questions.
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School Lunch Program
The Northville Public Schools provides a hot lunch program for interested students.
Families must PREORDER lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 8:30 am for preschool students and 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.
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