Bobcat Broadcast
September 23, 2022
A Message from Mrs. Caudill
Dear Bobcat Families,
Whether you’re new to Amerman or you’ve been here for a few years, the back-to-school season is the perfect time to get acquainted with The Leader In Me. Did you know…
- That every kid is a leader!?
- That each class is a team!?
- And each class team comes up with its own mission statement!?
- And children can learn how to set goals and track their own progress?
- And kids as young as kindergarten can “think win-win” and realize that synergy is the best way to get something done!?
It might sound like a professional development training designed for adults, but The Leader In Me brings these concepts to the elementary level and the effects are amazing.
Leader in Me provides our school with the vision and language to lead the school in a way that addresses all areas of development. As each child discovers and develops their unique gifts and talents, they are given opportunities to lead. As leaders, they become active, engaged partners in their own education, and their self-confidence, responsibility, and initiative grows. The children quickly understand the benefits of different gifts and talents; they learn to listen to new ideas, work together to achieve results, and motivate one another to be the best.
We hope your school enjoys sharing these new opportunities. Together, we will see each child grow throughout the year. Please check out our September Focus: Leader in Me 101 this week and look for our habit of the month focus in the Bobcat Broadcast starting next week.
Stay well,
Devon Caudill
Mark Your Calendars
September 26 - First Grade to Maybury Farm
September 28 - Bobcat Pride Day
September 30 - Northville Fire Department Visit's KDG
October 1 - Fall Sale (Pumpkins, Mums, Corn Stalks and More!) 9am - 4pm in the AE south lot
October 4 - Picture Day
October 5 - Walk & Roll to School Day
October 7 - PTA Fun Run! (October 10 Rain Date)
October 12 - National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
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Bobcat Pride Press is Back!
The newsletter made for Amerman kids, by Amerman kids is back for the 4th year in a row. Check out the third issue of the 2022-2023 school-year below!
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SEPTEMBER FOCUS: LEADER IN ME 101
What is The Leader In Me?
The Leader In Me is a whole-school framework that empowers students with the skills they need to be happy, successful, thriving people in the 21st century. This holistic approach to education is not a program, it is a process. It is also not viewed as “something extra” or “one more thing on the to-do list.” Instead, it is woven into every aspect of the school experience through highly effective practices (more on the 7 Habits below!) and proven tools.
Fun Fact: Amerman Elementary earned the distinction of becoming a “Lighthouse School” in 2019. That means that Amerman, along with the other five NPS elementary schools, is certified by FranklinCovey to use the amazing framework of the Leader In Me.
Why is The Leader In Me important?
Study after study is showing that students need to develop 21st Century skills such as problem-solving, positive thinking, creativity/innovation, teamwork, empathy, accepting responsibility, etc. to succeed in school, in work, and in life. It used to be assumed that kids would just automatically pick up these skills along the way, or that some people are natural-born leaders and others aren’t. It turns out that these timeless and universal principles can help each and every kid, even as young as age 5. Schools that adopt The Leader In Me cite countless benefits, including reduced discipline problems, improved student responsibility, enhanced school culture, greater sense of community and belonging, and increased academic performance.
What are the 7 Habits?
At school, students learn the 7 highly effective habits through integrated instruction, direct lessons, and modeling at school. Here’s a snapshot of the 7 Habits:
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Smart Watches Are Off/Away During School
A reminder that students are not permitted to have personal electronic devices during the school day, including smart watches (Apple, Gizmo, Etc). If you need to get a hold of you child, please call the office. We will be more than happy to relay a message for you. When students use their personal communication devices (phones/watches) they pull attention and create a distraction for engaged learning.
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Submitting Photos for the Amerman Yearbook
It’s the start of the school year and time to start sending in pictures for the yearbook! Do you have a first day of school picture or a picture of you student in the community? Please email your yearbook pics to amermanyearbookpics@gmail.com
Please include which teacher your students have so we can organize them easier!
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The Northville High School Drama Club presents:
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a 2015 original play by New York-based playwright Matt Cox. The play is a comedic retelling of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the "Puffs".
Show Dates:
- September 29th, 7pm
- September 30th, 7pm
- October 1st, 2pm, & 7pm
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Academic Games
Northville Academic Games fall registration is open to our students 3rd grade and up. Tournament and practice schedules are posted on our website. First practice starts week of September 18. We have limited space available in our 3rd-6th grader teams. For more information and registration, please visit
:https://northvilleacademicgames.weebly.com/2022-2023-registration.html
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Amerman PTA would like to invite all students to participate in the 2022-2023 PTA REFLECTIONS. The theme is: SHOW YOUR VOICE! Reflections is a judged art contest. The categories are: music composition, literature, dance, film, visual art and photography. Entries are due NOVEMBER 22th 2022. For more info contact Cristina Muresan at cmuresan@hotmail.com
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Welcome back Bobcats! The 2022/2023 PTA board is excited for the coming school year. We are working hard to roll out programs for our students, staff and families. Below is our back to school checklist and forms.
- Join PTA, as a member you will be able to access our directory, participate in all the work we do and make your voice count.
- Invest in Your Child. This is our main fundraiser for the year and gets you out of selling pizza kits. Tip: Bundle with a PTA membership and save a step!
- Join a classroom hub. This puts you in our online directory so you can stay in contact with other families and get PTA updates. (Must be a PTA member to access the directory).
- Sign up for passive fundraisers. Raise money just by shopping as usual!
Fun Run
Two weeks to go and the PTA Race for Recess has reached 24% of its fundraising goal! Be sure to share your student's fundraising page with family and friends far and wide. Donating is simple! Each Class has a Team Name. Simply search by Team Name or by the students first name and last initial. Students will also have individual web pages. To do this simply click on the “Navigate” button, search for your student again with first name and last initial. Your student’s name will show up with a link to their own Fundraising page. Simply copy the link and share with friends and families or even social media.
Invest In Your Child
The PTA has shared a welcome packet with your Bobcat this week. Please look for the letter, the Invest In Your Child (IIYC) flyer and other important info including a Year-At-A-Glance poster. We encourage families to participate in the IIYC program to help enrich our students’ learning experiences.
Our PTA is also planning to giveaway Amerman Cinch bags to all participating families, while supplies last.
Birthday Cafe
The Birthday Cafe Table is back for the first time since 2020!
The PTA is excited to restart our traditional Birthday Cafe Table this school year. This means families are able to join their birthday Bobcat for a special lunch in the MPR during the students’ lunch hour. Please look for a Listserv communication with more details next week.
This program will kick-off the first week of October. The PTA suggests that September birthdays plan to celebrate their half-birthdays in March so they don’t have to miss any of the fun! Stay tuned and more info to follow soon.
The Northville Educational Foundation is once again heading to Hockeytown!
Join the NEF as they team up with your PTAs and the Detroit Red Wings for an amazing night at Little Caesars Arena raising support for Northville Public Schools! A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Winchester PTA!
What: NEF's Hat Trick for Education! Sponsored by Marathon Oil Company
When: Wednesday, November 30th, puck drops at 7:00pm
Ticket price is $44 per person which includes a post game photo on the ice!
Why: This event is fun for the WHOLE family and is the perfect opportunity to visit with friends while watching the game in NEF's two exclusive seating areas all while raising support for Northville Public Schools students, teachers & schools!
Check out the NEF website, https://www.supportnef.org/hattrickforeducation-1 for more details and to order your tickets TODAY! Stay tuned for information on some game day fun!
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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 2022-23
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. See MDHHS Graphic below.
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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hot lunch program for interested students
Families must preorder lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 8:30 AM 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.
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Northville Cheer's annual Pink-Out Youth Clinic
All K-8 students are invited to attend Northville Cheer's annual Pink-Out Youth Clinic on October 11th & 12th from 5:30-7:30.
Attendees will be given a t-shirt and opportunity to cheer on the sidelines with the 2022-2023 Northville High School Cheerleaders!
The cost of the clinic is $50 / attendee. This must be paid upfront. Proceeds will go to the Northville Cheerleading program and the KC Foundation, a local foundation that helps support breast cancer patients and their families.
Please register here: https://forms.gle/11rRKSzc7ga5TLm67
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Spotlight on our Ameman Bobcats
Math Workshop
Classroom Constitution
Writers Workshop
Amerman Elementary
Email: caudillde@northvilleschools.org
Website: amerman.northvilleschools.org
Phone: 248-465-2100
Twitter: @amermannv