Novi Meadows News
Friday, February 24, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES
February
24 - 6th Grade Human Growth & Development
27 - Yearbook Cover Contest Begins
March
1 - Introduction to Novi Middle School for parents of current 6th graders
2 - Middle School Counselors Here for 7th Grade Scheduling
3 - K-6 Professional Development, No School
10 - Deadline for Yearbook Cover Contest
22 - Half Day, 10:52 Dismissal
22 - Afternoon & Evening Conferences
CLUB INFORMATION
COUNSELORS CORNER
Hi! My name is Meg Sergison and I am the new 5th grade counselor at Meadows. I have been a counselor at Novi High School for the past 5 years. I’m super excited to join the team! Outside of school, I enjoy going up north, long walks, art projects and spending time with friends and family. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Chris, and we have two wonderful little boys. Henry is 3 years old and Shep is just shy of 9 months. They sure keep us busy!
NM6 INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR PARENTS
We are excited to welcome your future 7th graders to Novi Middle School and to help you with this transition! We are hosting an opportunity for parents to learn more about Novi Middle School on the evening of Wednesday, March 1 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
The evening will start in the NMS Auditorium with a 30-minute introduction and overview of life at Novi Middle School with Principal Rob Baker and Assistant Principal Angie Southworth. Following this session, parents will have an option to attend up to 3 break-out sessions on a variety of topics including: elective options, extracurricular opportunities, math progression, high school planning including AP/IB programs, and an overview of special education options.
We hope that after attending the evening, you feel excited and prepared for you and your student to join us at Novi Middle School next year!
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST
- Artwork should be on plain white paper, drawn vertically
- Include Novi Meadows and 2022-2023 in the title
- Color neatly
- Include your first and last name and your teacher’s name on the back of your artwork (you can work with others if you like)
- Submit to the 5th or 6th grade office no later than Friday, March 10th
- Winners will be announced during morning announcements
NEF GREEN GALA
NOT GETTING EMAILS?
If you are still having a problem you can email Terrie.McCarty@NoviK12.org for help.
Thank you.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE WHEN YOUR STUDENT IS ABSENT
For 5th grade: 248-449-1251
For 6th grade: 248-449-1271
In addition, please remember to spell your students first and last name, the reason for the absence, and their homeroom teacher if you know it.
EARLY RELEASE - Students leaving before the end of the day need to be picked up before 2 p.m. Please call the MAIN OFFICE (5TH 248-449-1250, 6TH 248-449-1270) no more than 15 minutes before you arrive to let us us know you will be picking your student up so that we may have your child ready to go.
ADDITIONALLY - please make sure we can get a hold of you in case of emergency. Make sure your mailbox is not full or that it is set up and ready for message's if needed.
NOVI MEADOWS PTO
Volunteers Requested - Teacher Snack Attack (Stock the Staff Lounges)
We are so lucky to have such dedicated teachers and staff at Novi Meadows! Let's show our appreciation by stocking the 5th and 6th grade staff lounges with snacks and beverages throughout the school year. Sign up to bring pre-packaged snacks, drinks, k-cups, or creamer to the 5th or 6th grade side. We will restock every 2 weeks. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA9AD2CA7FCCE9-teachers
Spiritwear
Purchase your Novi Meadows and Novi Wildcat spirit wear through our new vendor - Stitch & Scribe! A portion of all sales comes back to support the Novi Meadows PTO.
https://stitchandscribe.com/collections/novi-meadows/Novi-Meadows
GET NOTIFIED OF BUS DELAYS
If you don't have a smartphone, you can get text notifications for Meadows Bus notifications. Text the message @c9dd94 to the number 81010. If you're having trouble with 81010, try texting @c9dd94 to 248-236-1777.
SOCIAL MEDIA RED FLAGS
It is hard to keep up with the latest apps that are popular among kids. With the ever changing digital environment, keep these 11 red flags in mind when evaluating social media apps for your child(ren):
Ads and in-app purchases (possible examples)
Age-inappropriate content (possible examples)
Anonymity (possible examples)
Cyberbullying (possible examples)
Location tracking and sharing (possible examples)
Public default settings (possible examples)
Random video chat (possible examples)
Real-time video streaming (possible examples)
Secret chat rooms (possible examples)
"Temporary" pictures and videos (possible examples)
Toxic culture (possible examples)
Refer to the full Common Sense Media Article, 11 Social Media Red Flags Parents Should Know About, for further explanations, suggestions, and talking points to have with your child(ren).
NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE LIBBY APP
This Novi Public Library app allows users access to digital and audiobook collections. The Libby app streamlines the functions of the original Overdrive app to make finding, downloading and reading e-books and listening to e-audiobooks easier. Find Libby in your device's app store.
NOVI MEADOWS 5TH GRADE HOUSE
Email: John.Brickey@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25549 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows
NOVI MEADOWS 6TH GRADE HOUSE
Email: Lisa.Fenchel@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25299 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1270
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/novischools
Twitter: @NCSD
Instagram: @novicommunityschooldistrict
YouTube: Novi Community School District