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Silver Springs Elementary School - December 19, 2022
Mark Your Calendars
This Week:
December 19th - 3:45 -5:00 p.m. After-School Science
December 22nd - 2:30 p.m. Schoolwide Assembly WEAR YOUR COLORED LEADERSHIP TSHIRT
Next Week:
Winter Break: December 24 - January 8th
January 9th - Return to school
January 9th - 3:45 -5:00 p.m. After-School Science
January 10th - 9:00 a.m. PTA Meeting
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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THANK YOU FOR THE COOKIES!!
Our cookie boxes were filled to the brim and our tummies were full of joy!
The generosity of this community is unmatched! We are so grateful for all of you!
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Shout out to the Student Lighthouse Team...
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MORE Congratulations to our Robotics Team!!!
Shout out to all their hard work! You should be VERY proud!
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TEACHERS’ FAVORITE THINGS LISTS – NOW AVAILABLE!
Parents often love to show appreciation to their child's teacher and the Silver Springs PTA loves to help you do that! The Silver Springs PTA is providing TEACHERS’ FAVORITE THINGS LISTS, with fun facts compiled from the teacher survey this school year.
Of course, there is ZERO obligation. Gifts to teachers are never expected, and any gift is always appreciated. We hear teachers often say their favorite gift is a handwritten note from the student. However, if you would like to do something more at the holidays, during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 1-5), or any other time of the year, the Teachers’ Favorite Things lists give some hints.
All Teachers’ Favorite Things, including classroom teachers, specials teachers, and other school staff, are posted online in this folder, which is also accessible from the PTA website: www.silverspringspta.com, under the “Parents and Families” tab. A copy of your child’s classroom teacher’s favorite things will also be sent home in Monday envelopes the week of December 12th.
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PTA TRIVIA… DID YOU KNOW??? There are over FIFTY ways our PTA provides support and enrichment, directly impacting your child’s education.
WHAT DOES THE PTA DO? Check out the Silver Springs PTA program plan for this year – it’s the master list of PTA events, activities, assemblies, staff support, products, and improvements for 2022-2023. From the Multicultural Fair, to the yearbook, to Kona Ice treat day, to spirit wear – we invest PTA funds, time, sweat, and energy into it all.
SO HOW DOES ALL THIS GET DONE? With YOUR help, of course!!
PTA programs and events only run when parents take the lead or volunteer.
🙋🏾 If you have very little time but can squeak out a few minutes here and there – we need you!
🙋🏼♂️ If you’re busy, but can lean in, even just a few hours – we need you!
🙋🏻♀️ Whether you’re creative, a great planner, tech savvy, or none of the above – we need you.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you new? Need a refresher on what committees do? Want to know some details before you sign up? Here’s the nitty gritty on over 25 different committees.
Ready to dive in? Sign up here! We have posted a Sign-Up Genius of all the volunteer openings we currently have. Whether you want to be a chairperson, serve on a committee, or volunteer only once in a while, we have a spot for you!
The PTA is looking for any and all who want to help. Due to bylaws and insurance reasons, any chairperson must be a PTA member. If you're not a member yet, it's super easy to sign up! If you want to join, but the $15 dues fee is a hardship for you, please contact us!
BOOK CLUB
Pick up your copy of the book “Free-Range Kids” by Lenore Skenazy for the book club discussion happening on February 6. Mrs. Booth has 15 free copies available.
PTA MEETINGS
The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 9:00am at Silver Springs. (No meeting in December.) We work hard to schedule some meetings in the evenings, but also offer a few during the morning to accommodate different schedules. Check the schedule for the whole year at www.silverspringspta.com
Parents, we hope you can join us! If you have little kiddos at home, we’d love for them to join too! Ms. Silence will be our guest speaker, teaching us about Social Emotional Learning and Zones of Regulation – so the topic is perfect, whether you come with adults or your littles.
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. Book now to ensure you get your spot, even if it’s later in the year. Please book at least two weeks in advance to ensure our volunteers are available.
INVEST IN YOUR CHILD
What is Invest In Your Child? IIYC is the one, big, annual fundraiser that supports all the awesome PTA programs, events, and activities benefiting our school and community! Silver Springs PTA simply asks families to make a one-time donation, rather than bothering with door-to-door sales or other time-consuming efforts. No one is required to donate, and any amount is valued! To learn more about how these funds benefit our school, visit our “Invest In Your Child” page. You can donate online via MemberHub or by sending in the form to school, along with check or cash. Thank you!
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.
PTA WEBSITE IS YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP! www.silverspringspta.com
Our new, and freshly-updated, website has all the info you need, from what we do, what events are coming up, how to get involved, and how to donate.
LET’S BE FRIENDS IRL AND ONLINE!
All Silver Springs families are invited to join our social media pages - you don’t have to be a member of the PTA to benefit from our updates, reminders, and helpful info. Facebook @SilverSpringsElementaryPTA
Twitter @SS_PTA
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Does your child love to cook or might be interested in learning how to cook?
This winter, our chefs-in-training will create a variety of recipes that cover the full spectrum of the rainbow! From Orange Tarts, to Blueberry Cheesecake, to Purple Coleslaw, to Rainbow Veggie Kebabs, this session uses a wide array of colorful ingredients both familiar and new. Foundational cooking skills will be taught, including proper techniques for baking, roasting, measuring, mixing, slicing, dicing, and, of course, kitchen safety!
iCook Cooking Classes for Kids:
- Kids will learn how to make healthy and delicious recipes
- Master cooking safety, measuring, mixing, dicing, chopping, zesting and more
- Learn about healthy nutrition and healthy eating habits
- Explore international cuisine
- Further develop social-emotional learning and executive functioning skills
When:
Every Tuesday from 3:45 - 5:00
Starting January 10th - March 21st (No class March 7th)
Where: Silver Springs Elementary School
For more information see the flyer below.
To register, click the following link: https://www.icookafterschool.com/events/silver-springs-elementary Registration Deadline: January 3rd
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LEADER IN ME FOCUS FOR THE MONTH - HABIT 2 Begin With the End in Mind
Each month we will send home a 7-Habits activity for students and families to do together. The activity will come home in Monday envelopes and are due at the end of the month.
Please send the completed activities back to school so we can proudly display them in your child's classroom.
December At Home Activity
This month’s Habit: Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind
Activity: Gantt Chart
Due Date: December 23, 2022
Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind- "I have a plan"
What this means: Have a mission, a clear sense of where you want to go. Think about the end first- how are you going to get there?
“I plan ahead and set goals.”
“I do things that have meaning and make a difference”
“I am important part of my classroom.”
“I look for ways to be a good citizen.”
How can I do this in my life?
1. Write down your goals. It is said that "A goal not written is only a wish.”
2. Lay out your clothes for tomorrow the night before.
3. Write down 3 goals you want to accomplish.
Great Books for Habit #2 - Begin With the End in Mind
- The BFG by Roald Dahl
- When I Grow Up by Sean Covey
- Click Clack Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
- Little Bunny on the Move by Peter McCarty
- The School Story by Andrew Clements
- Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
- Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse
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The NHS Choirs and Bands invite you to our 2022 Holiday Concert:
The Gift of Song next week Tuesday and Wednesday, December 20-21 at 7:00pm in the NHS auditorium. Please come and enjoy some holiday favorites, a candlelight processional and the Grand Finale-Hallelujah Chorus!
Please purchase tickets at:
https://northvillehschoirs.ludus.com/200430932
We are looking forward to celebrating The Gift of Song with you!
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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: Tech and Internet Safety and Social Anxiety 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)
December Wellness Wednesday Programs
Zumba Kids - Littles (5-8) - Dec. 7 - 4:30-5:30pm
Dance, play games, learn some fun rhythms - all with a holiday theme! Kids will learn teamwork and confidence building too!
Bullet Journaling - Teens (13-18) - Dec. 7 - 7:00-8:00pm
Create a customized calendar that can also help track habits, note taking, brainstorming ideas and more. Journal kits provided.
See flyer for more details! Registration is required - https://form.jotform.com/222187543053150
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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