Winchester Weekly
February 28, 2020
Winchester Purpose & Mission
Winchester is a Leader in Me school with a common purpose to inspire students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers who demonstrate responsibility for themselves and respect for others.
Learning together, Leading forever!
Upcoming Key Dates
February 29: Parent Camp @ Northville High School
March 2: "The Hidden Impact of Screen Time on the Developing Brain" Speaker Katey McPherson 4:15pm @ NHS
March 3:
~ Credit Union Deposit Day
~ Cookie Day @ lunch (50 cents)
~ Early Childhoold and Extended Day Programs
Open House 6:30pm
March 4: 1st Grade Informances (Nicholas 5pm/Carson 5:45pm)
March 5:
~ Author Mark Crilley visits
~ 1st Grade Informances (Borman 5pm/Lenard 5:45pm)
~ Overbooked 7pm @ Northville Community Center
March 10: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Day
March 18: PTA Meeting 7pm
Illness/Fever Reminder
We appreciate your support in helping to keep our school as healthy and safe as possible.
March is Reading Month is Here!
At Winchester, March is a really special time. We celebrate reading in many different ways throughout the month. We have special days to wear things, visiting authors, a book exchange, reading with our buddy classrooms, a bookmark design contest, and more. Please see our March is Reading Month website for more information! The address is: https://sites.google.com/northvilleschools.org/2020winchestermirm/home
If you have questions, please email your child's classroom teacher, or Mrs. Rush. Mrs. Rush's email is rushka@northvilleschools.org. Happy Reading!
Author Maria Dismondy is coming to Winchester!
March 18, 2020
Maria Dismondy was born and raised in a suburb of Detroit. She attended Michigan State University. She is an award winning author with a Masters degree in education. She was an elementary school teacher and reading interventionist for 10 years before becoming an author, speaker, and blogger.
Maria has several award winning books! She is the recipient of the Gold Mom’s Choice Award, the 2011 Eric Hoffer Award, and 2012 #1 children’s book on Amazon.com.
Please visit https://mariadismondy.com/ to find out more about Maria Dismondy. If you would like to order one or more of Maria’s books for your child, please see the attached PDF order form. Orders are due by Friday, March 13.
Cookie Day is March 3
Our next Cookie Day is coming up on March 3rd! Students will have the opportunity to purchase a chocolate chip cookie for 50 cents. Please see the following list of ingredients so you can make an informed decision for your child:
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON,THIAMINE, MONONITRATE[VITAMIN Bi], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, EGGS, VEGETABLE SHORTENING(CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL WITH MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER,SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), OATS, CREAM CHEESE(PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE,SALT, STABILIZER [CAROB BEAN GUM AND/OR GUAR GUM AND/OR XANTHAN GUM)), MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER,INULIN, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), DAIRY BLEND (WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM OXIDE), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR. CONTAINS MILK, EGG, WHEAT AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS
Allergen Information: Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy
Kosher Type: KOF-K- DAIRY
MARK YOUR CALENDARS... Northville Parent Camp is on Saturday, February 29, 2020!
Northville Public Schools and Northville Educational Foundation has again partnered to bring you Northville’s Parent Camp; a morning filled with resources, speakers, and workshops, presented to empower K-12 parents with practical knowledge, resources and tools to help equip them to support and guide their children. It will be held at Northville High School, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. We hope you join us for the entire event! If you are unable, please join us for the parts you can. Refreshments provided.
For more details regarding the schedule and content and to register for Parent Camp, go to www.SupportNEF.org. Note: Registration is not required, although for planning purposes, it is appreciated! Special thanks to Northville Parent Camp's generous presenting sponsor, Michigan Educational Credit Union, and supporting sponsors, DTE - MIGreenPower and Community Financial Credit Union.
“The Hidden Impact of Screen Time on the Developing Brain”
March 2, 2020
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM, Northville High School, Auditorium
You are invited to join us on Monday, March 2, 2020 to hear Katey McPherson, a well-known educator, speaker and advocate for protecting the health and wellness of our kids, particularly as it relates to the digital landscape of today’s world. This presentation is open to Teachers, Administrators, Parents, and ALL interested Community Members on “The Hidden Impact of Screen Time on the Developing Brain.”
In this presentation, you will learn how neuroscientists, sociologists and psychologists continue to process the incoming data on what is the exact impact of screen time on the developing brain. Katey provides keen insights into the types of screen time as well as how trusted adults and parents can guide and mentor students both at school and at home. She will discuss how we can collectively support the future of America by stepping into the digital divide instead of creating a larger one.
We hope to see you at this powerful learning session!
(Katey McPherson is also our Keynote and Breakout Session speaker at Parent Camp on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Hope you can join us there too!)
Daddy Daughter Dance
Winchester PTA - JES Updates
The Winchester PTA - JES (Junior Enrichment Series) Committee is excited to share that students in 4th grade had a presentation on Democratic Core Values from the Carey and Paul Group today, Friday, February 21st in the multi purpose room. This is brought back year after year thanks to your generous donations to the PTA through Invest in Your Child fundraiser at the beginning of the year. If you haven't had a chance to donate, you still can Donate here!
Girls on the Run
Attention 3rd-5th graders girls! Girls on the run (GOTR) is back for another great season of running, fun, and friendship! Our 10 week season will take place from the week of March 17-May 18th. (No session over spring break) Girls will meet every Tues/Thurs. at 3:45-5pm. This is a wonderful program sponsored by the YMCA that teaches kids empowerment, teamwork, and improves their running abilities. At the end of the 10 week program, there will be a family friendly 5k at St Claire metro park on Sunday May 17th. (More information to follow).
Registration is limited to the first 24 participants and closes on March 17th. Find the link for registration and more information about this exciting program through the link below:
http://www.gotrdetroit.org/register/
*search for Winchester elementary
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elisabeth Deller at elisabethkill@hotmail.com (GOTR).
We are looking forward to another season of running together!!
Stride Registration
Attention 3rd-5th grader boys! Stride is back for another great season of running, fun, and friendship! Our 10 week season will take place from the week of March 9 -May 18th. (No session over spring break) The boys will meet every Mon/Wed. from 3:45-5pm. This is a wonderful program sponsored by the YMCA that teaches kids empowerment, teamwork, and improves their running abilities. At the end of the 10 week program, there will be a family friendly 5k at St Claire Metro Park on Sunday May 17th. (More information to follow).
Registration is limited to the first 24 participants Find the link for registration at the link below:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/Activity_Search/68613
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jana Czopek at Janaczopek@gmail.com.
Northville Baseball-Softball
Camp Trotter 2020
The American Legion Northville is sponsoring sending children to Camp Trotter again in 2020. We will send up to 4 children this year.The camp is normally $250, the American Legion will pay the fee. It's open to boys and Girls age 7 to 12.
See below for the flyer, brochure and application. Applications are due by May 1.
Early Childhood New Family Open House
NHS Spring Baseball Training Camp
The Northville Mustang Baseball Camps will provide baseball players (boys and girls) 7-14 years of age the opportunity to develop and enhance their baseball fundamentals and learn to play the Mustang Way! The camp is being held on March 14th and 15th. Please see the attachment for details and registration.
Northville Youth Football
Northville Public Schools’ March 2020 Sinking Fund Millage Replacement ~ Community Forums/PTA meetings
School families and community members can learn more...
On March 10, 2020, voters in Northville Public Schools will be asked to consider replacing our current Sinking Fund millage with a new Sinking Fund millage that will extend the current .9519-mill levy from 2021 to 2025 and provide for broader uses of the proceeds, including instructional technology and security equipment. The current levy expires on Dec. 31, 2020. The .9519-mill five-year request is a REPLACEMENT of the existing sinking fund millage and would NOT result in an increase over the current millage rate.
If supported, the sinking fund millage will continue to provide approximately $3 million each year to fund building and site repairs, along with instructional technology and safety and security upgrades. This funding helps protect the community’s investment in the School District’s buildings and sites, while preserving General Fund dollars to accomplish the District’s core mission of instruction and student learning. Priority projects for the next five-year period fall into the categories of Instructional Technology & Security, Energy & Operational Efficiency, and Health & Safety.
Northville Public Schools families, staff and community members have the opportunity to learn more about the March 2020 Sinking Fund Millage Replacement request at a series of forums hosted by district leaders, including a number of opportunities scheduled in conjunction with school PTA/PTSA meetings in January and February, as follows:
The purpose of each forum is to provide parents, staff and community members with information about the sinking fund replacement millage proposal through a brief presentation (10-15 minutes), followed by an opportunity to ask questions about the proposal. Parents, staff and/or community members are invited to attend whichever forum is most convenient.
Community members are also encouraged to learn more about the millage election by visiting the District’s website at www.northvilleschools.org. Questions and/or comments may also be e-mailed to nps@northvilleschools.org.
Overbooked - Parent Meeting
Parents at Lunch (PAL)
The PAL (Parents At Lunch) program is a PTA-sponsored program that provides daily support during lunchtime. This is a great opportunity to be present in school for your child, while providing valuable support to Winchester staff in the lunchroom. Sign up for as many times as you'd like and you can just sign up for your child/children's lunch period if that is more conducive or sign up for both lower and upper elementary lunch periods! Please click on the link for more information: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f49adaf28a75-parents1
Lunch Menu
Don’t’ forget to print this month’s lunch menu:
http://www.northvilleschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=350830&type=d&pREC_ID=761214Office Hours
Our office is open from 8:00 to 4:30.
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