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Dr. O's Weekly Parent Newsletter
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Developing each student's potential with a world class education.
March 25, 2019
Dear Village Oaks Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend...I sure did! As some of you may know I have been out of the building since Tuesday on paternity leave because of the arrival of my third child, Naomi Adora Ofili! Baby Naomi arrived last week and the Ofili household has been filled with joy, laughter, bows, ribbons, cute dresses, and multiple conversations with her older brothers (Alex Jr. 4 and Xavier 2) about appropriate ways to interact with a newborn! :) I like to consider myself a pretty even keeled person who rarely is overcome with emotion, but seeing my little angel for the first time was one of the special moments in my life which will be etched in my mind forever as I will never forget what it felt like to hold her for the first time! Below are a few pictures of the newest edition to our family.
This week we will have a Bonaventure Skate Night on Tuesday from 6:15pm-8:30pm. Our Spring Break will occur from 4/1/2019-4/5/2019.
Sincerely,
Alex
Lost and Found
Lost and found will be displayed until 4:00 PM on 3/29. Items not collected will be donated at that time.
Student Placement Forms
Each year as a staff we gather together to place students in classes for next year. Your child's teacher will be placing your student with a classroom teacher they feel will best meet his/her learning needs. If you wish to give me additional information please fill out the placement form located on the counter in the VO office and return to us by March 29th by 4:00pm.
VO Yearbooks
VO's Helping Children Learn Newsletter
A GREENER VO
Village Oaks is undertaking the goal of creating a GREENER school space and Novi community. To achieve this goal we are educating students on environmental literacy in our classrooms, and will be sharing tips and ideas that can make our families healthier and households more eco-friendly.
Turtle Power!
This week, take a look at the World Wildlife Fund’s resources on the amazing, and threatened, Sea Turtle
https://www.worldwildlife.org/teaching-resources/toolkits/sea-turtle-toolkit
NCSD Kindergarten Registration
2019 Spring Fling
Our 2019 Village Oaks Spring Fling is right around the corner and we need your help! Spring Fling is our school's biggest fundraiser and we can’t do it without you… we need well over 200 volunteers to make this night a success!
Just an hour of your time will get you tickets to the event and a fun evening with your family, friends and/or community group!
Please use the link to sign up today: Spring Fling Volunteer Sign Up
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at VOSpringFling@gmail.com or Shertina Spencer at (248) 904-2996.
VO School Day Conversations
- What will you do during spring break to grow as a learner?
- Why is it important to empathize with other students at VO?
Where is the lost and found located?
At VO, we have HEART!
In Novi Community School District we believe in promoting high expectations for academics, meeting the emotional well being of our students and celebrating positive behavior for all of our learners.
At Village Oaks Elementary, we are building a culture of collaboration, leadership, and citizenship. As a school community, we strive to:
- Have a growth mindset
- Empathize and show kindness
- Act responsibly
- Respect everyone
- Team up and collaborate with others
Last Leaderific Friday as a school students watched our lasted HEART Talk video which focused on creating appropriate test taking environments! Click on the link below to watch our HEART Talk video.
Spring Fling
Community Resources
Autism Spectrum Disorder Community Events through Oakland University's OUCARES
Evening Enrichment Events with OUCARES: There is no cost to attend the Evening Enrichment Series. However space is limited so please RSVP to oucares@oakland.edu.
- OUCARES Annual Family Fun Day, Saturday March 23, 2019 12-4pm Oakland University Recreation Center. Come and enjoy a day of fun for the entire family! Activities include an information fair with over 20 organizations. NO COST TO ATTEND.
PAASN
The Parents of African American Students in Novi is an officially recognized support group of the district, and they support all students. One way they do this is to offer tutoring sessions in reading and math. Please see the attached flyers for more information. All are welcome.
Mentoring Support for Students:
Novi Youth Assistance offers three types of mentoring programs for students in our community.
- If you are interested in having your child participate in or if you have questions regarding the Silver Lining school-based mentoring program, please contact our Social Worker, Amber Zarb at amber.zarb@novik12.org.
- If you are interested in more of a community-based mentoring support, please contact Novi Youth Assistance at 248-347-0410 for more information on Mentors PLUS and First Responder Mentors. http://www.cityofnovi.org/Government/City-Services/Youth-Services.aspx
- If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please contact Novi Youth Assistance at 248-347-0410.
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
PTO is CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Your support to our school in the volunteering of your time is extremely valuable to all of us! We cannot help our students and staff in the planned activities without YOU! Please consider signing up for one of our committees by clicking on the link below:
Your time is so greatly valued and appreciated!
VO Flags
One of the things that makes our building so special is our diverse student population--we have families in our community who come from all over the world! To celebrate our global diversity we have hung flags in our cafeteria that represent many of the countries of our VO families. As a gift from VO retirees we were given flags of the following countries: Israel, India, England, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, South Korea, China, and USA. Thank you to our parents who have also donated the following flags: Poland, Singapore, Japan, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Nepal, Greece, Pakistan, Uruguay, Ecuador, Portugal, Spain, Central African Republic, South Africa, Wales, Iceland, Australia, Armenia, and Sri Lanka. If you would like to purchase a flag of your country of origin or to represent one of the many nationalities of our school please visit Amazon and search for an ANLEY 3x5 flag: VO Flags
Before purchasing and donating the flag to our school’s collection please contact me or one of our secretaries with the flag information so we can make sure that another family has not already ordered the same flag.
Student Engagement
Playworks
Village Oaks & Orchard Hills Elementary were the first two elementary schools in NCSD to become part of the Play movement and make play a priority with Playworks in the 2017-2018 school year! This year all NCSD elementary schools will partner with Playworks to enhance the learning experiences for students throughout the district. Playworks is the leading nonprofit in Michigan and nationally using play to transform schools. A Playworks recess creates a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Please click on the link below and read the attached Playworks article to learn more about our partnership and Patrice our Playworks Coach!
Learn more at https://www.playworks.org/services/welcome/teamup/
New games & cheer
Earlier this month we played Chi Master, Huckle Buckle Beanstalk, and Dr. Pepper. These three games can serve as excellent brain breaks and games for indoor or outdoor recess. Attached you will find a mini game guide. Playworks also has an excellent resource page with many game ideals and research. Our new cheer for the month is Muncheechee.
Looking Ahead
3/26/2019--Bonaventure Skate Night 6:15pm-8:30pm
4/1/2019-4/5/2019--No School Spring Break
4/19/2019--No School
5/2/2019--Bonaventure Skate Night 6:15pm-8:30pm
5/6/2019-5/10/2019--Staff Appreciation Week
5/27/2019--Memorial Day-No School
Parent Pick-up/Parking & Bus Stop Expectations
As you pick-up and drop off your children please be mindful of the following:
- Do not park in front of our neighbors' driveways or mailboxes.
- Park in our parking lot and keep your pet in your car.
- For the safety of our students do not walk your children through our bus loop as students are loading/exiting our busses.
- Stay in your car as you drive through our car loop.
- Please do not drop off children before 8:55am. We do not have any supervision outside prior to this time.
- If you arrive late, please walk your child into the office and sign them in.
We ask that you remind your children that VO expectations/rules apply at our bus stops. We expect all of our students to be on their best behavior as they wait for their bus and we appreciate your help.
Thank you for your support!
CARE
Please remember if there is a change in your child's CARE schedule you need to notify Holly Bengle no later than 3:15. She will then contact the teachers. Holly Bengle can be reached at
holly.bengle@novik12.org or (248) 449-1307.
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VILLAGE OAKS MISSION
The mission of Village Oaks Elementary is to create and maintain an educational environment that supports academic achievement, consistent with district, state and national standards to meet all students' learning needs.
VO 2018 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary School
Village Oaks Elementary
VO school hours: 9:08 am-4:00 pm
Office hours: 8:15 am-4:15 pm
Attendance line: 248.449.1301
Office phone number: 248.449.1300
Email: Alexander.ofili@novik12.org
Website: www.novi.k12.mi.us/vo/
Location: Village Oaks Elementary School, Willowbrook Drive, Novi, MI, United States
Phone: 248.449.1300
Twitter: @NoviVillageOaks