Eagle Express
Silver Springs Elementary School - May 22, 2023
Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
May 22nd - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - After School Science
May 22nd - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Girls on the Run
May 22nd - 5:30 - 6:40 p.m. - 5th Grade Music Informances
May 23rd - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - iCook class with Ms. Cameron and Ms. Rogers
May 25th - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Art Show
Next week:
May 29th - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - iCook class with Ms. Cameron and Ms. Rogers
June 1st - 6:30 p.m. - PTA MEETING
June 2nd - Field Day
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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Spirit Week - NEXT WEEK - May 22nd - 26th
Everyone’s favorite week of the year is fast approaching… Spirit Week!
Spirit Week will be held from May 22nd- 26th. We ask that everyone who would like to participate, please bring in $1 for each day of the week you choose to dress up. All proceeds will be donated to the Living and Learning Enrichment Center of Northville.
Monday-School Colors/School Spirit Day
Tuesday-Dress like your favorite book or movie character
Wednesday-Wacky Wednesday
Thursday-Michigan/ Michigan State
Friday-Pajama Day
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SAVE THE DATE - LEGACY CELEBRATION
On May 31st, we plan to celebrate with our entire school community. A representative from Franklin Covey will be at Silver Springs to present this award and to celebrate our amazing students, staff, and families!
Please SAVE THE DATE - May 31st...more details to come! We are planning to host a party on the playground after a brief awards ceremony around 6:00 p.m. that evening. We hope that each and every Silver Springs Family will be able to attend. This award is because of our amazing community!
In order to plan appropriately, please click the link below to let us know the number of people that you might bring with you! We are hoping to have food trucks and more..
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Credit Union Deposit Day - May 25th
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The Lorax Project was a SUCCESS!
Way to go Silver Springs Eagles!
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Save the Date - Art Show - May 25th
4th Grade/2nd Grade/Kindergarten
Portfolio-based Art Show
Thursday, May 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
· Each 4th Grade and 2nd Grade & Kindergarten Student's Work
· Ceramic Projects and Portfolios in the Multi-Purpose Room
· 4th Grade Portrait Video
Parents, relatives, friends and siblings,
The 4th graders, 2nd graders, and kindergartners would like to invite you to the 2023 Silver Springs Art Show! Each student in the aforementioned grades have been hard at work and play creating pieces of art that will be in their portfolios in the multi-purpose room. Many students will also have their clay projects finished by the time of the show. This will be a wonderful opportunity for your student artists to go through their portfolios and describe their work to you.
All of the portfolio work and the ceramic pieces can be taken home on the evening of the show!
Bonus Content:
The following is exclusive to the Eagle Express and will not be repeated or reproduced in any way, shape, or form.
Me: Knock Knock
You: Who’s there?
Me: John Cena
You: John Cena who?
Me: John Cena lotta great artwork being made for this show!
The students and I thank you,
Mr. John Betley
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LEADER IN ME - MEASURABLE RESULTS SURVEY
As a Leader in Me Lighthouse school we are always working to understand how we can improve.
Our annual Measurable Results Survey will be open to all parents beginning Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 26th. This survey is used to collect, analyze, and report school-level outcomes as they relate to improving leadership, culture, and academics. It helps us identify our strengths and weaknesses, develop improvement plans, and monitor progress. Staff and students in grades 4-5 will be surveyed, as well. All of your responses are completely anonymous.
Our goal is for at least 54 families to respond to the survey. We need about 20 more families to reach our goal.
The survey should take you approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you!
Link to survey: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/silver-springs-elem-mi/families
Thank you so much for your support!!
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Field Day Volunteers Needed!!!
Field day is Friday, June 2 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Parents, we need your help! Please think about volunteering to run a station during this whole school activity. You must submit the ICHAT form by Friday, May 26th in order to volunteer. See the signup genius link if you are interested. Please notice that there is a separate sign up for lower elementary and upper elementary, but they are happening at the same time (please do not sign up on both of them).
Questions? Contact Mrs. Phillips (phillian@northvilleschools.org)
Lower elementary:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4AAFAC2CA02-lower1
Upper elementary:
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ORDER NOW: SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR 2023-2024
Save yourself the time and hassle of shopping for school supplies!** The Silver Springs PTA is partnering with School Tool Box to make ordering school supplies the easiest option for everyone! Plus, each kit purchased will benefit the Silver Springs PTA. Win-win!
When you order with School Tool Box, a fully stocked school supply kit will be delivered to directly to Silver Springs before school starts in the fall. The kits match our teachers’ pre-approved supply lists, and supplies are all name-brand and guaranteed to hold up. A PTA volunteer will ensure that all the school supply boxes are distributed to your student’s future classroom before the first day of school. That’s it! You don’t have to hunt for school supplies or shop multiple stores to get things. Done in less than 5 minutes, so you can enjoy your summer!
Here’s how it works:
· Click here to get to the School Tool Box website.
· Select the box for your student(s) grade next year.
· Complete the purchase by entering your student(s) name and your payment.
· Save your email confirmation!
· Sit back and enjoy the summer knowing you’re done school supply shopping!
Make sure to place your order as soon as possible, so you don’t miss the deadline. Ordering is available until July 9. If you have questions, email silverspringspta@gmail.com
**Note: school supply lists are simply suggestions of helpful items and are strictly voluntary, as the Northville Public Schools provide the necessary supplies and materials for your child's successful school experience.
PTA E-BOARD ELECTIONS
The Silver Springs PTA needs a few volunteers to join the E-Board for the 2022-2023 school year. We welcome fresh faces and new ideas! Whatever your time availability, skills, and talents are, you can make a big impact on the PTA E-Board.
It would be awesome to have some diversity in the types of people, skills, and interests, that make up our E-board. Some people choose to have a very front-facing role, planning events, volunteering at school, etc. Some people choose to have a more behind-the-scenes job, like updating the budget or drafting advertising and promotions on their computer in their home office.
Love Excel and budget numbers? We need you! We can’t run a PTA (which is a 501C3 non-profit) without a treasurer in place.
Please check out the flyer for more info!
Elections are at the last PTA meeting of the year:
Thursday, June 1 at 6:30pm in the SS media center.
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 and birthday napkins.
🗓 Please sign up for this program at least two weeks in advance!
✅ Book as soon as possible to get your spot, even if your requested date is later in the year. The schedule fills up fast!
☎️ Also, if you need to cancel due to illness, etc., please notify Kate Rundell at silverspringspta@gmail.com. Our volunteers arrange their schedule to be there and it’s very frustrating to have a no-show.
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
STAY UP TO DATE ON NEWS & EVENTS:
· PTA website – all the info in one place: www.silverspringspta.com
· Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
· Twitter @SS_PTA
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 7 SHARPEN THE SAW
May At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Activity: See the variety of ideas below
Due Date: Tuesday, May 31st
Please click the button below to access the activity. We would love to have you share your Family Fun Reflections with us by May 31st, so we can proudly display our families practicing the 7-Habits at home!
Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw
What this means: Balance feels best. In order to maintain and increase effectiveness, we must renew ourselves in body, mind, heart and soul.
“I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.”
“I find meaningful ways to help others.”
“I spend time with family and friends.”
“I learn in lots of ways and places, not just at school.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Go for a walk.
2. Read a book.
3. Volunteer in your community.
4. Value the difference in others.
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Hey Incoming Meads Mill Families…
We would like to invite you to our last MM PTSA meeting of the school year. The meeting date
was rescheduled to Thursday, June 1st at 9 am.
What: Last MM PTSA Meeting (Date Change)
When: Thursday, June 1st at 9 am
Where: MM Fish Bowl or Teams (Virtual) Link will be sent out
Why: End of year info -Transition Day Info - plus wrap up PTSA Business
We need parent volunteers to keep our PTSA running and help Meads Mill. If you would like to be more involved in middle school or volunteer your time, please consider joining the MM Executive Board (VP, Treasurer, or Secretary) or other Committee Chair positions are open.
Contact: Leslie Cardenas mm.ptsa.president@gmail.com
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Northville Academic Games
Calling all NEW players 3rd - 6th Grade for cube games, and
RETURNING players 4th - 6th Grade for WFF.
Camp Dates: June 26th - June 29th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Please see: "2023 Northville AG Summer Camp Flyer" for details.
Informational Zoom Meeting (May 22nd 7:00-8:00 pm: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97992970701 Meeting ID: 979 9297 0701 - Passcode: Camp_s23 For any questions please email: northvilleacademicgames@gmail.com
Deadline to Register, June 15th, 2023
What is Academic Games?
Academic Games stimulates students to learn Math, English, and Social studies through fun games and competition. Academic Games is a collection of games designed to challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subjects of Language Arts, English, History, Mathematics, and Logic. Through competition students are encouraged and motivated to sharpen their skills in order to gain a competitive edge over their peers. Players receive recognition and awards in the same way that sports champions are honored.
Our Mission and Core Values
The mission of Northville Academic Games is to provide a nurturing and focused environment for students to develop their intellectual capabilities as well as maturing into responsible individuals through fun games and friendly competitions. We cultivate a positive attitude and fairness in players who can win with class and lose with grace.
Our core values are Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Fun.
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Get Ready for FIRST Robotics!
Are you interested in Legos, programming, and STEM? If so, you should join FIRST Robotics!
FIRST Robotics is a program designed for kids of any age to learn life skills and build a robot that will compete in the season’s challenge. The various programs, separated into 3 age groups, will run from September to December and are a great way for one to expand their science and technological experience.
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Northville Academic Games
Calling all NEW players 3rd - 6th Grade for cube games, and
RETURNING players 4th - 6th Grade for WFF. When: June 26th - June 29th - 6:30pm-8:00pm. Please see: "2023 Northville AG Summer Camp Flyer" for details. For any questions please email: northvilleacademicgames@gmail.com
What is Academic Games?
Academic Games stimulates students to learn Math, English, and Social studies through fun games and competition. Academic Games is a collection of games designed to challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subjects of Language Arts, English, History, Mathematics, and Logic. Through competition students are encouraged and motivated to sharpen their skills in order to gain a competitive edge over their peers. Players receive recognition and awards in the same way that sports champions are honored.
Click here for list of games played.
Organizations
Northville Academic Games is a member of the Michigan Leagues of Academic Games (MLAG), which is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. MLAG holds monthly regional tournaments from September to February, and a state tournament in March. The national organization – Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA), holds a national tournament in April every year. Only qualified teams from the state tournament can attend the national tournament.
Northville Academic Games was established in 2009 at Amerman Elementary School. It then expanded to Meads Mill and Hillside as players graduated into middle schools. Our oldest group of players established their presence in Northville High School in 2015. Currently there are more than 100 players in the Northville school district.
Our Mission and Core Values
The mission of Northville Academic Games is to provide a nurturing and focused environment for students to develop their intellectual capabilities as well as maturing into responsible individuals through fun games and friendly competitions. We cultivate a positive attitude and fairness in players who can win with class and lose with grace.
Our core values are Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Fun.
Deadline to Register, June 15th, 2023
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Kindergarten Enrollment for 2023-24 School Year is now OPEN!
Please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment webpage to sign up for an appointment to
enroll your incoming Kindergarten student. Once you've signed up for an appointment, please return to the Enrollment webpage to complete the online portion of your pre-enrollment outlined in Steps 1-3.
If you have any questions, please call Student Data at (248) 344-3524.
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Kids Club Enrollment Information for 23-24
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Camp Invention
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Register at: https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention or call 800-968-4332
Grades: Kindergarten - 6th grade
Location: Thornton Creek Elementary School, 46180 W 9 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48374
Date: July 10 - 14, 2023
Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday | $285 (before discount)
Camp Director: Pamela Brucker pcbrucker@yahoo.com
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Northville High School Sports Summer Camps for Youth
Click on each picture for a downloading flyer.
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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: body image 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)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Northville Youth Network is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid training. This FREE program great for adults that parent, work with, teach, coach or simply care about youth. Join us to gain valuable skills necessary to support a youth experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Saturday, May 13, 2023, 8AM-4PM. To register visit www.northvilleyouthnetwork.org.
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New Hope Center for Grief Support - Upcoming Evetns
Family Fridays:
New Hope's Family Friday is part of our Circle of Hope programming which is for children ages 4-14 that have experienced the death of a loved one, and their parent/ caregiver. This programming is free to participants, but registration is required.
New Hope Kid's Camp:
"Tackling Grief with New Hope" Kid's Camp is on July 20-21, 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm, at Maybury Farm in Northville. This camp is designed for children ages 4-14 that have experienced the loss of a loved one. We want each child to know that they are not alone in their grief, and together with courage, practice, and perseverance we can grow through it. The day camp is free, but registration is required.
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/camp23
Celebration of Hope Fundraising Gala: (adults only)
We cordially invite you to join us for our annual fundraising event on May 5, 2023, 6:30-10:30pm at St. Mary’s Cultural Center (18100 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48152). Our effort this evening will help advance the mission of New Hope.
Come, and take the opportunity to hear stories from those that have lost a loved one, and with New Hope have found hope, healing, and new beginnings.
This evening will include a sit-down dinner and several giving opportunities. All proceeds donated help ensure that there is no financial barrier for any child, teen, or adult seeking grief support during their darkest days. So, invite your friends and family, and join the mission of New Hope as we- Dine. Drink. Dance. and Donate. Give the Gift of Hope.
Get your tickets today: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/23GALA
"Tackling Grief with New Hope" Kid's Camp: July 20-21, 2023, 9:00-4:00pm (Camper check-in begins at 8:30am)
(Children ages 4-14)
Registration link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/camp23
"Beginning the Grief Journey" Seminar: August 21, 2023, 6:00-8:30pm
(Adult programming)
Registration link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BGAUG23
Teen Group: Tuesdays, September 12- November 7, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm
Registration link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/teen23fall
"From Grief to New Hope" 8-Week Workshop: September 18- November 6, 2023, 6:45-8:30pm
(Adult programming)
Registration link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/workshop23
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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