MEADS MILL PATRIOTS Peek of the Week Week of May 2, 2016 Meads Mill Phone: 248-344-3700
Attendance Line: 248-344-3999, Option 2
Meads Mill Mission Statement Our mission is to challenge all students to become active, compassionate, life-long global learners through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum which promotes creativity and problem-solving during the transition from elementary to high school through a partnership of staff, families, and our community.
8th Grade Parent Meeting for Washington DC Trip
Attention Parents of 8th Grade students attending the Washington DC Trip: There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 3, at 6:00 pm in the Pit.
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 2 - 6 Teacher Appreciation Week is next week! The PTA Hospitality Committee has several things planned for the week, including a 'candy bar', a 'traveling sundae bar', and a Mexican-themed lunch on Cinco de Mayo! Thank you to those individuals that have signed up to bring something in next week to help us make all of these events possible! Additionally, we are still collecting $5 gift cards until Thursday, May 5 to raffle off to every staff member on Friday. Thank you to the families that have already sent some in! We have collected 36 gift cards thus far. If you would still like to donate a gift card for the staff, please send the card(s) to the front office in a sealed envelope and label it "Teacher Appreciation - Tanya Murphy". Thank you very much for helping to make this a special week for the staff at Meads Mill! PTA Information for 8th Grade Parents Dear Families of the incoming Freshman class of 2020, The Northville High School PTA is very much looking forward to you joining us this coming school year. To get to know us and the administrators at NHS, please join us at our PTA General Membership meeting Friday, May 13 at 9 am in the Northville High School media center (located on the second floor). Light refreshments will be served. This will provide an opportunity for parents to meet the executive board, learn about the NHS PTA, meet the principal and other administrative staff of NHS, and learn a bit more about what is happening at NHS! We look forward to seeing you on May 13.
EduKit School Supply Order Fundraiser – Sponsored by Northville Council of PTAs The Northville Council of PTSs is having its annual school supply kit fundraiser! To order go to www.edukitinc.com. Kits ordered by June 13 will be available for pick-up on Meads Mill’s Transition Day – Friday, August 26. Last Chance kits can be ordered after June 13 for an additional fee, and they will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins. Questions? Contact Julia Huddy at
[email protected].
Important Immunization Information for Northville Public School Families For students entering 7th grade and any students that are new to the district – your child must have an updated immunization record OR an immunization waiver from the county Health Department BEFORE the start of school. Your child will not be able to start school if one of these documents is not on file in the school office. Click here for important information.
Congratulations to our Academic Games Teams! Congratulations to our Academic Games teams that traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, on April 22 – 25 to compete in the 51st national AGLOA tournament. The students participated in 6 different games related to math, language arts, logic, and social studies, against 200-300 other students in their age division. The competition was intense with some playoffs lasting into late evenings, but the kids had great fun competing, and some even formed friendships with players from other schools. Three 6th graders, Keerthana D., Arya G., and Akshaya K. (teamed with 7 Hillside students) are the national champions in 3 games - Equations, OnSets, and Wff n' Proof! They also won 2nd place in LinguiSHTIK , and they came in 2nd in the overall team performance in the elementary division. Our 7th - 8th grade team was among the top five teams in five games they played. They also won 2nd place in the overall team performance in the middle division. They are: Abhinav A., George F., Varun G., Pranav J., Andy J., Min Heong L., Ahmad R., Hana R., Vaishvi S., Aarti S., and Oliver W. Meads Mill volunteer coach Yang Yang received the Outstanding Educator Award this year! She spent at least 4 hours a week working with kids for the past 6 years. Her teams have won many state and national titles. She is also well respected by parents and other coaches and definitely deserves the recognition! The students worked hard this past year, and we are so proud of their accomplishments. Great job, everyone!
Middle School Lunch Account Reminder
If your student is currently participating in the debit card system to purchase lunch, please remember that any money left in their lunch account at the end of the year will automatically be carried over to the next year, even if the student transfers to the high school. The Food Service Department is unable to refund money. Please call 344-3690 with any questions.
Events:
CALENDAR
May 19: May 23: May 25: May 26: May 30:
8th Grade Parent Meeting for Washington DC Trip – 6:00 pm - Pit Credit Union Deposit Day 7th Grade – M-Step Testing Patriot Pitstop will be open in the Lobby – 7:50 – 8:10 am 7th Grade – M Step Testing 7th Grade – M-Step Testing Credit Union Deposit Day 7th Grade – M-Step Testing 6th Grade – New Student/Parent Orientation – 7:00 pm PTA Meeting – 9:15 am – Pit Progress Reports Posted Patriot Pitstop will be open in the Lobby – 7:50 – 8:10 am Band Concerts: 6th Grade @ 5:30 pm/7th Grade @ 7:00 pm/8th Grade @ 8:00 pm Memorial Day Recess – No School
Sports: May 4: May 11: May 18: May 25:
Track – Meads Mill v. Frost (A) – 4:00 pm. Track – Meads Mill v. Franklin (H) – 4:00 pm Track – Meads Mill v. Emerson (H) – 4:00 pm Track – Meads Mill v. Hillside (at High School) (A) – 4:00 pm
May 3: May 4: May 10: May 11:
May 17: May 18:
