Amerman Elementary, April 12, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. CAUDILL
Monday was the best day (I say that a lot I know 😂😂). Even though I did not get to see the totality like so many of our students did. What I got to experience on Monday was just as magical. Our students, equipped with safe viewing glasses, looked towards the sky in wonder and amazement. You could hear the excitement, with students eagerly discussing the phases of the eclipse, sharing their observations, and asking insightful questions. Our teachers turned this natural phenomenon into an real-life learning experience, explaining the science behind eclipses.
I am sure your Bobcat came home talking all about it. I know I did - core memory unlocked! Check out these amazing pictures that don't do this event justice.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 12 - PTA Sponsored Mad Science Assembly
April 16 - 5th Grade to AA Hands on Museum
April 18 - Dad's Club Meeting 7:30 - 9:00 at Exchange Bar and Grill
April 23 & 25 - 3rd Grade Music Informances
April 24 - STEAM Fair - 4th grade Attends
April 24 - Noodle and Co. PTA Restaurant Night 4-8pm
April 29 - 1st Grade to Maybury
May 1 & 2 - 5th Grade Music Informances
May 3 - Farewell Skate Night @ Bonaventure
May 6 & 8 - 2nd and 4th Grade Art Shows
May 9 - Final PTA Meeting/Board Elections
May 24 - PTA Sponsored Kona Ice Day
May 24 - Half Day for Students 12:15 Dismissal
May 31 - Bobcat Bash
The Bobcat Pride Press
The newsletter for kids, by kids is back. The idea that came about during the pandemic is back for a 5th year! We are so proud of our students tenacity and leadership to keep this tradition going for another year. Please see our newest issue, number 23 below.
- Volume 5 - Issue 18
- Volume 5 - Issue 17
- Volume 5 - Issue 16
- Volume 5 - Issue 15
- Volume 5 - Issue 14
- Volume 5 - Issue 13
- Volume 5 - Issue 12
MAD SCIENCE - PTA FUNDED ASSEMBLY
Ask your Bobcat about the super fun assembly we had today. They saw and experienced first hand science in action. Thank you for supporting the PTA - assemblies like this are possible through your support!
While the underclassmen were testing, we had a number of seniors volunteer their time to come and work with our Bobcats. Many of the seniors are former Bobcats themselves!
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
I am so very excited to announce our third annual Book Club for Parents. I am also excited to announce that this year our Book Club will be done across all six elementary buildings! The elementary principals have been reading this amazing book called, Good Inside. In Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy—known to her followers as “Dr. Becky” shares her parenting philosophy, complete with actionable strategies, that will help parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership.
There are so many things as a parents that we have used, that just don't seem to work. From reward charts to time outs, many popular parenting approaches are based on shaping behavior, not raising humans. These techniques don’t build the skills kids need for life, or account for their complex emotional needs. Add to that parents’ complicated relationships with their own upbringings, and it’s easy to see why so many caretakers feel lost, burned out, and worried they’re failing their kids.
Offering perspective-shifting parenting principles and troubleshooting for specific scenarios—including sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, tantrums, and more—Good Inside is a comprehensive resource for a generation of parents looking for a new way to raise their kids while still setting them up for a lifetime of self-regulation, confidence, and resilience.
The Book Club meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will be meeting in the Ridge Wood Elementary Library. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us to enjoy some lively conversation about this book. You are welcome to attend if you read the whole book, some of the book or even skimmed the book.
Check out the book on Amazon here.
3RD - 5TH GRADE M-STEP TESTING AND SMARTWATCHES
As we head into our state testing season, we just wanted to remind you about our cell phone and smartwatch policy. Per District policy, cell phones may NOT be turned on during school hours. They must remain in the student’s backpack. Smartwatches may only be used for telling time, but they may not be worn when students are taking the state (M-STEP) exam. Your child’s teacher will share the days/times that students will be taking the M-STEP exam. We recommend that students do not wear smartwatches on testing days. Classroom teachers will hold all smartwatches until the testing session is complete.
Please note that students who violate the cell phone and smartwatch policy will lose their device. Parents will be asked to pick up the device at the end of the school day.
DAD'S CLUB MEETING
PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!
Bobcat Bash Details Coming Soon!
Our biggest party of the year is just around the corner! Stay tuned for details and volunteer sign ups for this fun & exciting PTA fundraiser, a tradition for many years in Northville! Please be aware that an event this size takes many volunteers, so start thinking about what stations you may want to volunteer for and grab a friend!
If you have a large group who would like to volunteer (adults, high school and middle school age), please contact firstname.lastname@example.org.
Student Enrichment Committee Needed for Next Year!
We've had some amazing assemblies and guest authors this year, coordinated by our Student Enrichment Chair. Our Chair's student is moving on to middle school, so we are in need of someone to take over for next school year! This committee:
- Coordinates with the PTA Board and school leadership to find and schedule experiences
- Ensures that spend and experiences per grade are fair
- Adheres to the assigned budget passed by PTA members for assemblies, experiences and field trips
As you can imagine, this is a very important committee that is in need of help! We would like to get this position filled this school year so that you can work with the current Chair to learn the ropes. If you are interested in learning more, please email email@example.com.
2024-2025 PTA Board Nominations Open
Do you know someone who displays leadership and has great ideas for how to enrich our students' time at Amerman? Nominate them - or yourself - for an Executive PTA Board position! All positions, besides Treasurer, are up for election.
This is a volunteer position. Terms begin this May and planning for next school year starts over the summer. PTA experience is helpful but not required. A list of nominees will be sent to PTA members in April. Nominate in person in the box in front of the office, or complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsWnSFtcWxl6q50ytA-qXK5ndWtEzkaawqUqPIN9ujEOXAVQ/viewform
Loop Coordinator Needed for 2024-2025 School Year
Amerman is looking for a new Loop Coordinator for next school year! If you are interested in taking this over, please contact Kristia Williams in the front office. She will provide information and training related to this important volunteer position.
Questions? Want to Volunteer?
AMERMAN'S BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Submit photos for yearbook!
It’s the start of the school year and time to start sending in pictures for the yearbook! Do you have a picture of you student in the community? Please email your yearbook pics to firstname.lastname@example.org
Please include which teacher your students have so we can organize them easier!
JOIN US FOR NEF CASINO NIGHT - APRIL 13TH
Annual Cub Scout Carnival!
Step Right Up, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls!
Welcome to the most thrilling event in town: the Cub Scout Carnival Get ready for an evening packed with fun, and excitement in the Amerman Gym @6:30pm Thursday the 18th
️ Are you ready to embark on an adventure filled with games, prizes, and laughter? Packs of game tickets start at $5. Bring some cash and join us having a great time!
Marvel at our array of exciting games! From a bounce house to bean bag toss, and everything in between, there's a game for everyone to enjoy. Win big and take home incredible prizes that will make your friends green with envy!
And the best part? By joining us at the Cub Scout Carnival, you're not just having a blast—you're also supporting a great cause! Every ticket sold helps fund our scouting programs, empowering young minds and shaping future leaders.
So what are you waiting for? Gather your friends and family, grab your tickets, and get ready for a day of non-stop fun at the Cub Scout Carnival! See you there!
REGISTRATION FOR CAMP HILLSIDE AND MEADS MILL NOW OPEN!
ATTENTION 5TH GRADERS!
Northville Middle School Cheerleading
Attention all interested 5th grade students: Northville Middle School Cheer is hosting tryouts for the fall sideline season on June 3-4 from 4-6pm in the NHS Aux Gym. All interested athletes should register here: https://forms.gle/RPRxgkPWXiLAesP46
NMS Cheerleading cheers on the NMS football team throughout the season, participates in sleep-away summer camp, and tumbling instruction. There are no cuts for upcoming 6th-8th grade and no minimum skill required. We will also be hosting open gyms for interested athletes from 4-5:30 at the NHS Aux Gym on Wednesdays throughout May.
SKATEBOARD TO SUCCESS
This is a new program through the Dominic Duhn Memorial Foundation geared towards underprivileged and at risk kids to help add a sense of enrichment and success in their lives through the power of Skateboarding. If you have a child that would benefit from this program we would love to hear from you. Simply have your child write a sentence or more on why they should be selected for this program.
NORTHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL POM POM
READY, TECH, GO! WORKSHOP
TRY-OUT FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TEAM
NMS Dance Team is available to dancers who will be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2024-2025 school year. Our season runs from mid July - February. We compete at 3 regional competitions, perform at pep rallies, the Meads vs Hillside Basketball Game, Homecoming Parade, and a football game. Our tryout information is as follows:
April 22 Parent Informational Zoom Meeting
April 30 Pre-Tryout Clinic 4-6PM at Meads Mill $10
May 7 Tryouts 4-7PM at Meads Mill
May 10 Tryouts 4-7PM at Meads Mill
Register at this link: https://forms.gle/sCvfS9eAAX3ALFU69
Email email@example.com with any questions and follow our social media pages for more updates! (@northvillemsdance)
NORTHVILLE MUSTANGS SOFTBALL CAMP - APRIL 20
Come join the Northville Softball and Baseball teams for their spring youth camps this March and April. Registration is now open. See the attached flyers for more information.
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 template 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. Here is link directly to the resource guide “How to communicate with your child, tween or teen in a better way!”
This April, the Northville Youth Network is thrilled to offer three dynamic programs. Young children will have a blast moving and grooving in Zumba Kids and unleashing their creativity in our Lego Self Portrait Workshop. Meanwhile, teens can gain invaluable insights on how to recognize financial scams and safeguard their identity.
Registration required at bit.ly/nynwellnesswednesday23-24.
Overbooked Book Club
All are welcome to join Northville Youth Network and Winchester Elementary PTA for the upcoming OverBooked Book Club to discuss the book Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE. Don’t have time to read the book? No worries! Come and join the conversation anyway! We will be meeting at the Winchester Elementary Media Center on April 25th at 6:30 PM.
How to Order Breakfast and hot lunch for interested students - orders are due by 7:00AM
The Northville Public Schools provides a breakfast and hot lunch program for interested students.
Families must preorder breakfasts and lunches for preschools and elementary students. Orders must be in by 7am for all students for breakfast and lunch. 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.
LEADER IN ME APRIL FOCUS - HABIT 7
Sharpen the Saw!
We will be working on Habit 7 During the Month of April
What this means: Balance is Best. Seek continuous improvement and renewal professionally and personally.
Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have–you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Here are some examples of activities:
Physical: Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting
Social/Emotional: Making social and meaningful connections with others
Mental: Learning, reading, writing, and teaching
Spiritual: Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, or service
What I can do:
- I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep
- I balance my time between school, extracurricular activity, family, and friends
- I an always learning how to become a better person
Great Books for Habit #7- Sharpen the Saw
•Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
•The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
•Me I Am! by Jack Prelutsky
•Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog by Cynthia Rylant
•Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo