Eagle Express
Silver Springs Elementary School - March 20, 2023
Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
March 20th - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - After School Science
March 20th - 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Girls on the Run
March 21st - iCook Class with Mrs. Tomlinson and Ms. Rogers
March 23rd - 1/2 Day of School Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
March 23rd - Student Led Conferences
March 23rd - 12:30-1:45 p.m. - Girls on the Run
March 24th - 1/2 Day of School Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
March 24th - Student Led Conferences
Next Week:
March 27th - March 31st - NO SCHOOL Spring Break
April 3rd - Schools resumes
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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A Message from Mrs. Booth...
The pictures below are just a small window into our day! You can see the joy, excitement, and pride on the faces in the pictures.
We had a FABULOUS visit from our Guest Author Amy Nielander
Thank you to the PTA, and especially Charlene Chu, and our Learning Consultant, Kari Tackett, for making this day so special!!
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2023 March is Reading Month Surf's Up Readers!
You can view updated totals in the 2023 Surf's Up Readers Google Slides. Week #3 is going to be really important for minutes, since it is our last full week of recording minutes (week 4 logs only include 2 days).
Week #3 logs are due on Tuesday, March 21st. Together we need to read 76,454 more minutes to reach our goal, so that we can have our March is Reading Month Luau Celebration on Friday, March 24th. Keep reading...every minute counts! WE CAN DO IT!!
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Spring Book Fair
Our spring book fair will be open from Monday, March 20th through Friday, March 24th. Students can shop for books during their library time and parents can shop during conferences.
Parents can continue to shop online during these same days. To access the online fair use this link - https://www.literati.com/SilverSprings
Thank you for supporting our school. Happy Shopping!
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Summer Programming for Current K-5 Northville Students
We are excited to offer free Summer Programming for all current NPS K-5 Students again this summer! There are 2 sessions to choose from, which run Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am to 11:30am. No school on Fridays!
Summer Programming: Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am to 11:30am
- Session 1 - June 26, 2023 through July 20, 2023 (No school July 3-July 4th)
- Session 2 - July 24, 2023 through August 17, 2023
Each student may register for only one session. Your child will receive reading, math and science instruction throughout the course of each day. In addition, STEM activities and Social-Emotional Learning will also be woven into instruction. The Summer Program will be in person at Moraine Elementary and taught by a highly qualified teacher. Please complete the K-5 Summer Program Sign Up if you would like to register your child. Please note that space may be limited, based on the number of students that register. Students should be enrolled in their current grade level. The deadline to register your child is March 17th, 2023. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions document for more information.
Thank you,
Mr. Pat Scott, scottpa@northvilleschools.org
Dr. Sandra Brock, brocksa@northvilleschools.org
Ms. Molly Garcia, garciamo@northvilleschools.org
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GAL WITH A PAL: APRIL 21
Attention Silver Springs young ladies! Tickets go on sale TODAY for the Gal With A Pal spring dance!
Gal With A Pal
Friday, April 21
6:00-8:00 pm
at Silver Springs Elementary
Gal With A Pal is a memorable night for every Silver Springs daughter and her special Pal (dad, step-dad, uncle, grandpa, or other grownup).
Tropical theme! Feel free to wear whatever suits you: fancy attire or comfortable & casual.
What's included in the ticket price?
· Admission for one gal and one pal.
· A corsage for every young lady, boutonnière for every grown-up guest.
· Dancing, games, crafts and tons of fun.
· Pizza, drinks, dessert and more!
· Your photo, taken by a professional photographer at the event (you can download your digital images a few days after the event).
Tickets:
· $30 per gal + pal
· Additional daughters? Add-on ticket is $15. Must be a Silver Springs student. No other siblings, please.
· Must purchase tickets by Thursday, April 6. Absolutely no tickets can be sold after the deadline. No tickets sold at the door. Please understand that PTA has to order supplies, food, and other items to exact count and are not able to add guests to the list beyond the deadline.
· Order tickets at www.silverspringspta.com on “Events” page.
Questions? Contact silverspringspta@gmail.com
PTA Meeting Dates
Please save the dates for the upcoming PTA meetings. All are welcome!
APRIL PTA MEETING
🌸Monday, April 17 at 6:30pm in the SS media center. We will have a guest from the NPS superintendent’s office to attend to give an update.
MAY/JUNE PTA MEETING
🗳Thursday, June 1 at 6:30pm in the SS media center. Elections for 2023-2024 PTA E-Board.
Election Day: May 2, 2023
The Silver Springs PTA wants to make sure you save the date for this important election. The only issue on the ballot is the 2023 bond for Northville Public Schools.
The proposal is for zero increase to the current debt millage rate, so residents’ taxes will not go up. The bond proposal focuses on program enhancements, technology upgrades, and infrastructure upgrades to make comparable opportunities for all students in our district.
Learn more about the 2023 Bond Proposal
DONATE NEW & GENTLY USED BOOKS
The Silver Springs PTA and our awesome librarian, Ms. Meisel, are collecting new and gently used books for the brand-new Silver Springs Book Giveaway Program. Throughout the year, these books will be given away to Silver Springs students to help support reading at home. You can drop off any new or gently used, K-5 reading level, age-appropriate books to the office or library. Thank you!
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS FOR THE YEARBOOK
📸 Do you have some great photos of students & events happening at Silver Springs? The Yearbook staff wants to include your best photos capturing Silver Springs students in action, at clubs, events, class parties, Skating Nights, or just around the school.
📸 Upload them via Yearbook Snap and enter access code: eagles.
📸 Link to upload is also on www.silverspringspta.com under the Parents & Families tab.
📸 Be sure to put the event or date, students' names, and grades in the notes section.
📸 The deadline to submit photos for this year is March 30th.
BIRTHDAY LUNCHES
**IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A BIRTHDAY LUNCH IN APRIL, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR REQUESTS NOW**
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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Nuts About Science
Natural Wonders of Science!! The natural world is such a wonder! We’re excited to share its amazing features. Students will examine and explore weather instruments, fossils, rocks, minerals, create a ladybug and worm habitat and much more!
Who: Students in Grades 1st-5th
When: 3:45-5:00 pm on Mondays; 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 (make-up date is 6/5 if a class is cancelled)
Where: Silver Springs Elementary Art Room
Tuition: $185 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 $150, parent helpers must attend all 7 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
3. Follow the registration steps on Active Network
4. Contact Jennifer Price at jenniferp@nutsaboutscience.com with any questions
* Registration opens March 14th at 8 am and closes on March 24th at 11:59 pm.
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
We will focus on Habit 5 throughout the entire month of March.
The Learning At Home Activity is below. This will go home in Monday envelopes and as well as in the Eagle Express. It would be great if you could mention it to your students!
March At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: HABIT 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
Activity: Listen Before You Talk!
Due Date: March 20th
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
What this means: Listen before you talk. In order to communicate effectively, we must first understand each other.
“I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.”
“I try to see things from their viewpoints.”
“I listen to others without interrupting.”
“I am confident in voicing my ideas.”
“I look people in the eyes when talking.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Listen.
2. Put yourself in the other person’s place.
3. Notice a person’s body language, tone, and reflection in their voice.
Great Books for Habit #5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Alejandro’s Gift by Richard E. Albert
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
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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 Mustangs 16th Annual Spring Training Youth Baseball Camp
for girls or boys 7-14 years of age
With 39 collegiate players and 3 major league draft picks over the last
16 years, youth baseball camp could make your player next!
Hitting Camp
Saturday, March 18th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration - 8:30 a.m.
Pitching/Defense Camp
Sunday, March 19th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration - 8:30 a.m.
Location
NHS Gymnasium (enter at Athletic entrance)
Cost per session is $50. There will be no refunds.
Sign up and pay online using RevTrak:
https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/rwyouthcamps/
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Northville Baseball-Softball Association
Registration for the youth baseball and softball house recreational leagues for the 2023 season
is now open. Registration ends March 19th. See the web site for details.
To determine which league your child should be playing, consult the grid below and/or the
House Leagues web page for age/grade breakdowns.
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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: Diversity/equity/inclusion 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)
Tweens & Teens - join us for an upcoming Wellness Wednesday Program:
Yoga & Balance for the Body and Mind for Tweens (9-12) - Wednesday, March 8th 4:30-5:30pm
Facilitated by Stephanie Rife, Yoga Instructor
Be Body Kind for Teens (13-18) - Wednesday, March 15th 6:00-7:00pm
Body image can be challenging. Learn ways to improve your relationship with your body, and tips on how to handle the tough days.
Facilitated by Kristie Wyler, MA LLP, McCaskill Family Services
April Wellness Wednesday Programming
Zumba Kids for Littles (5-8) - Wednesday, April 12th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Get ready to dance, play games and learn some fun rhythms!
**Reschduled from February**
Love Yourself - Building Self Esteem - Teens (13-18) - Wednesday, April 12th, 8-9 pm
Discussion and activities around being unique, happiness, and remembering how to unapologetically love yourself!
Facilitated by Kristie Wyler, MA LLP, McCaskill Family Services
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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