2015-2016 School Year January 2016

847 North Center Street Northville, MI 48167

Highlights in this Issue

A Word from your PTA 2

From the Office 3-5

Redwings for Reading 6-8

ECE Curriculum Night 9

Early Learning Series 10

IChat form 11

Birthday Lunch Celebrations 12

PTA Invest in your Child Form 13

PTA Membership form 14-15

School Mall 16

School PTA, and district,

board meeting schedule

17

Northville Colts Football 18-19

Advertisers 19-22

www.amermanpta.com

Food Drive Classroom Challenge Amerman's Community Service project for the month of January will be to help fill the shelves at Northville Civic

Concern. We will be collecting the following:

Canned Goods: vegetables, fruit, meat etc.

Soup

Cereal

Baby Products

Paper Products

Household Cleaners and Laundry Detergent

The students in the classroom with the most donations will each receive a pizza certificate to Tony Sacco's Pizza. Each classroom will have a box labeled

"NORTHVILLE CIVIC CONCERN FOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE" located in or outside their classroom for the donations. The last day to send in donations

will be January 29th. We will be announcing the winning classroom on February 1st. We will determine the winner by total number of items do-

nated. Thank you for your continuous support!

Amerman School Days . . 8:41a.m. - First bell

8:46 a.m. - Tardy bell, Instruction Begins

Grades K,1 - recess 11:20 - 11:40, lunch 11:45 - 12:05

Grades 2, 3 & ALPS 4 - recess 12:10 - 12:30, lunch 12:35 -

12:55

Grades 4, 5 - recess 11:45 - 12:05, lunch 12:10 - 12:30 *Dismissal for all scheduled 1/2

days will be at 11:55 *Early release day dismissal—

1:45pm Dismissal 3:45 pm

Main Office: 248-465-2100 | Fax: 248-465-2101 | Attendance: 248-344-3999

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A Word from Your PTA…

January 12th- PTA Meeting 9am. Parent/Principal meeting. Immediately following the PTA meeting stay or come out to see our student Lighthouse team talk with us about the Leader in Me atAmerman.

January 14th – Bonaventure Skating Party

January 12th - Tony Sacco's Fundraising Night 20% proceeds to Amerman!!

www.amermanpta.com

Email amermanwebmaster@gmail.com to submit to the website.

Happy New Year!

No School January 18th, Half day dismissal January 29th 11:55

Winter is Here!! As we approach the winter months, we also dive head first into cold and flu season. I want to

take a moment to remind families of our practices concerning medication, outdoor recess, and absenc-es. While we stress the importance of good school attendance, we must also use good judgment when making decisions about sending students to school.

First, please note that students should not come to school if they have a fever un-der any circumstances. Also, please use discretion when sending students to school if they are coughing uncontrollably or have runny noses. If your child does have a cold and you feel that he or she is well enough to still be in school, please remember that students cannot take medication of any kind by them-selves at school. All medication including any “over the counter” medication must be given out by staff in the office; parents wishing to send such medication to school must fill out the district permission form, which you can pick up in the office at Amerman. Even cough drops require proper documentation. Finally, just a reminder that students will go outside daily for recess if the temperature or wind chill is 0-10 degrees or higher. Students must have a doctor’s note if they are to stay in from recess. Let’s all think warm thoughts as we approach another Michigan winter!

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About the Am-A-Gram The Am-A-Gram is a publication of the Amerman

Elementary School Parent Teacher Association.

It is distributed to all families each month during

the school year.

PTA Officers

Jodie Roden, President Carrie Mowers, Vice President Kerry Stover, Vice President Nikki Oleksinski, Secretary Tanya Edwards Treasurer

Staff and Info The Am-A-Gram Deadline is always the

1st of the month.

Am-A-Gram Staff

Sarah Hanes Editor

Alagu Meyyappan Advertising

Editor

To submit your article for the next

publication, send your article in Microsoft

Word format, pdf, or as an attachment in

e-mail to sarahehanes@gmail.com.

Dear Amerman Families, Recently, a friend shared this story with me and I wanted to share it with you. Perspective on Wealth

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son: “How was the trip?” “It was great, Dad.” “Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked. “Oh yeah,” said the son. “So, tell me, what you learned from the trip?” asked the father. The son answered: “I saw that we have one dog and they had four.” “We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden – they have a creek that has no end.” “We have imported lanterns in our garden – they have the stars at night.” “Our patio reaches to the front yard – they have fields that go beyond our sight.” “We have servants who serve us – but they serve others.” “We buy our food – but they grow theirs.” “We have walls around our property to protect us – they have friends to protect them.” The boy’s father was speechless. Then his son added, “Thanks Dad for showing me how fortunate these people really are.” Isn’t perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all were grateful for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don’t have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your family.

Warmest Regards, Deborah Madeja

From the

office of

Mrs.

Madeja

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Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 1/27/16 to 2/01/16

by entering Bookfair ID 11766367 at checkout.

A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases

will benefit our school/organization.

Wednesday, Jan. 27th

17111 Haggerty Rd.

(Six Mile & Haggerty) Come see student performers from 5:30p.m.-

7:45p.m.

Check out the classroom wish baskets in the front of the store.

Stock up on books!

Amerman Elementary School

Come in out of the cold... Join us for the 1st skating party of the year!

Bonaventure in Farmington. The cost is $8 per skater and this cost includes skate rental.

January 14th

6-8:30

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ICHAT Form: Northville Public Schools requires an ICHAT form (Internet Criminal History Access) to be filled out and approved for all volunteers working with students. These forms need to be completed each school year. The attached form gives the district permission to conduct a criminal background check. A copy of your Michigan's driver's license must be turned in with the form (we can make a copy of it in the office). Thank you for assisting in keeping your children safe!

If I had my child to raise all over again,

I’d build self-esteem first and the house later.

I’d finger paint more and point the finger less.

I would do less correcting and more connecting.

I’d take my eyes off the watch and watch with my eyes.

I would care to know less and know to care more.

I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.

I’d stop playing seriously and seriously play.

I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.

I’d do more hugging and less tugging.

I’d see the oak tree in the acorn more often.

I would be firm less often and affirm much more.

I’d model less about the love of power and more about the power of love.

Would your child like

A free ticket to a select Red Wings game (with purchase of at least one additional tick-

et)

An autographed picture of Justin Abdelakder and a Red Wings prize package

To be entered into a drawing for:

Visit to the high five tunnel and penalty box (pregame)

Chance to ride the Zamboni

Free tickets to a Red Wings game

The school with the most entries between August 31, 2015, and March 1, 2016, will get a visit

from Justin Abdelkader.

Entries are attached and can also be found in entry way at the front of the school and at

http://redwings.nhl.com/v2/ext/DRW%20Community/Reading%20Program/2015-16%

20Red%20Wings%20for%20Reading%20Entry%20Form%20Final.pdf.

Return completed forms to the school no later than February 24.

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BIRTHDAY LUNCH

CELEBRATIONS

Celebrate your child’s birthday with a lunch date at school!

This program is by reservation only and is completely voluntary. It serves as an additional way to support the PTA. Par-

ents will be able to come in and have lunch with their student at the birthday table in the cafeteria on their reserved day.

You may bring in a special lunch or treat for your student.

Send in a donation (amount of your choice) to reserve your date. All donations will be given to the PTA.

To guarantee you get the day you want, RESERVE YOUR DAY TODAY! Send in the form below along with your dona-

tion! Due to space limitations, celebrations will be limited to 3 per day, one K-1, one 2-3, and one 4-5. Summer birthdays

feel free to pick a day and celebrate a ½ birthday. Once your forms are received, you will receive an email confirmation of

your date. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Whitaker at megmwhit@gmail.com.

Grades K,1 - lunch 11:40 - 12:00

Grades 2, 3 & ALPS 4 - lunch 12:30 - 12:50

Grades 4, 5 - lunch 12:05 - 12:25

Things to note:

This opportunity is for lunch only, not recess.

Please sign in at the office when you arrive.

Only bring food for you and your child. This avoids issues with other students being left out.

No decorations. The table is already decorated as a birthday table. Other decorations cause a disruption to the lunch

period.

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Please detach and return. Donations can be made payable to Amerman PTA

Child's name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Desired date for birthday lunch: ___________________________________

Phone number: ________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________

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Make a donation to “Invest in Your Child”

Please be as generous as you can.

All checks should be made out to Amerman PTA. Please staple your check to this form or put in an en-velope marked Invest in Your Child and give to your child’s teacher.

I am enclosing a donation to the PTA in the amount of:

____ $40.00 – I have one student at Amerman.

____ $80.00 – I have two students at Amerman.

____ Other amount - $ ___________

Name: ________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

“INVEST IN YOUR CHILD” With the Amerman PTA

By making a donation to “Invest in Your Child”, you will be supporting PTA sponsored programs such as:

Teacher Stipends

Classroom Magazines

Junior Enrichment Series Assem-blies

Ice Cream Social

Breakfast with a Buddy

Field Trips

Movie Night

Pancake Breakfast

Trunk or Treat

Birthday Announcements

Field Day

Fifth Grade Party

Kindergarten Round Up

Physical Fitness Awards

Red Ribbon Week

Reflections

Book Donations

School Beautification

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ATTENTION FAMILIES…… THE AMERMAN PTA INVITES YOU TO JOIN FOR THE

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

Welcome Amerman families to another exciting school year! The PTA board is planning many education-al events for our students and fun events for the whole family this school year. Here are just a few…..

Junior Enrichment Assemblies

Reflections Program

Art Appreciation

March is Reading Month Author

Breakfast with a Buddy / Ice Cream Social

What are the benefits of joining? In addition to supporting all the enriching activities the PTA spon-sors, joining the PTA allows you the right to vote at PTA meetings which impacts your child directly. AND, you will receive the Amerman Student Directory free of charge. The directories will cost $11.00 for non-members.

PTA members can also save money on everyday purchases thanks to National PTA's Member Benefits Provider Program. National PTA teams up with businesses committed to supporting PTA’s mission of serving all children by offering our members special discounts, fundraising opportunities and other unique deals.

The following link lists current PTA Member discounts:

http://www.pta.org/members/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3409

Also, the link below lists current PTA Sponsors which the National PTA suggests local units acknowledge for their support of the PTA and encourage members to shop at/from these companies as 'thanks':

http://www.pta.org/sponsors/

How do you join? Just complete the form on the back of this letter and include with your check made payable to Amerman PTA. 2015-2016 Membership Dues are $15.50 for an individual and $27.00 for a family. Please place in a sealed envelope addressed to PTA Membership and deliver to your child’s teacher.

We hope to see you at our PTA meetings this year too. Please help us continue the excellent tradition of parent involvement at Amerman.

Thank you for your support,

PTA Executive Board

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Amerman PTA Membership

Individual Membership: $15.50

Family Membership: $27.00

Make check payable to: Amerman PTA

Membership Choice: (Please circle) Individual Family

Adult Member Name: _________________________________

Adult Member Name: _________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________

City and Zip Code: __________________________________

Youngest Child at Amerman: _____________________________

Youngest Child’s Teacher: _______________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________

Any questions?

Please contact:

Jodie Roden - AmermanPresident@gmail.com

Amerman Elementary

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Amerman Community Service

Amerman is a very generous school when it comes to helping others in need. Amerman will con-

tinue working with Northville Civic Concern to help those in our community and a few other local

organizations.

Here is what we have planned for the rest of the school year:

Book Drive for the month of March

We will be collecting new or gently used books for a local organization. More details to come in

March.

TBD for the month of May

Julie Rudolfi and Merideth Seidelman Amerman Community Service

If you already shop online….

SchoolMall is right for you!! Your participation is the key to a successful program for our school.

Visit: www.schoolmall.com.

Anyone can look up and select Amerman, and then select the name of the merchant (like Target) they want to shop.

Amerman will get money for their purchases.

Clip Box tops!

Please remember to clip box tops and send them in with your child. Box tops do expire! Please make sure to send them in before they do.

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PTA Meetings in the MPR:

January 12 - 9am

March 10 - 6:30pm

May 10 - 9am

June 1 - 9am

(Committee Appreciation Breakfast)

2015/16 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

Board of Education

Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise noted.

12/08/15 – Thornton Creek 01/12/16 - Hillside

01/26/16 - Winchester 02/09/16 - Hillside

02/23/16 – Ridge Wood 03/08/16 - Hillside

03/22/16 - Amerman 04/12/16 – Hillside (Early Childhood Center Pres.)

04/26/16 – Meads Mill 05/10/16 – Hillside (Hillside Presentation)

05/24/16 - Cooke 06/14/16 -6:30 p.m. Retirement Recognition 06/21/16 – Special Call Meeting / Supt. Eval.

06/28/16 - Hillside

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CHEERLEADERS &

FOOTBALL PLAYERS!!!

***MARK YOUR CALENDARS SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT***

Registration for the 2016 Northville Colts season begins in February. Veterans may register Feb 4th through February 10th.

NEW PLAYER, online registration runs February 11th- February 22nd and is on a first come/first served basis.

What we offer: Flag Football & Sideline Cheer - ages 6-7 (by Aug 1st)

Tackle Football & Sideline Cheer - ages 8-14 (by August 1st) Our practice season begins early August and games are on the week-

ends late August through early November.

______________________

All registrations are subject to change due to availability, team balancing and weight restrictions.

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Clip art Credits:

Labels for

Education

Please collect labels and earn merchandise for our school!! Hundreds of products participate in the Labels for Education program. Look for

the Labels for Education logo and point value near the product’s UPC sym-

bol. Click here to see the complete list of Participating Products and their point

values.