Novi Meadows News

October

1 - Novi Homecoming: Parade at 5pm from Parkview to NHS. Game at 7pm.

8 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

12 - PTO meeting held virtually

Week of 18-22: Scholastic Book Fair in the 6th Gr. Media Center

27 - Half day. Dismissal at 10:45am

27 - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5:00-7:30pm

28 - Picture Re-Take Day

28 - Half day. Dismissal at 10:45am

28 - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences, 12:15-2:15pm and 5:00-7:30pm

Beginning Friday, September 10, we have modified our drop off times for the beginning of the day to help with traffic and congestion on Taft Rd. We will be opening the doors to Meadows at 7:15am (School still starts at 7:30am).

Students who are taking a bus, parent drop off, or walkers will be able to enter the building at this time. Students will go to their respective cafeteria and wait until 7:20am. At that time they will be released to their classrooms.

If you are a parent who drives their students to or from school, please make sure to pull all the way up to allow for the maximum number of cars along the sidewalk. In addition, if you are able to carpool, that might help to alleviate the large number of vehicles in the line.

In addition, please do not drop students off in the middle of the parking lot. This creates an unsafe situation for them and for other drivers who are trying to navigate a busy area. Please wait in the line and drop them off along the curb. They should always exit the vehicle on the right.

Parents of 6th graders who are dropping off students should be aware that buses will need to use the left lane and turn in front of the 6th grade house to access the loading area for students. Please do not block the driveway.

Thank you again for your patience as we focus on getting students to and from school safely.

Sincerely,

Principals Fenchel and Brickey

Again for this school year, we will require masks to be worn by all students and staff inside the building and on buses. However, no masks need to be worn during outdoor recess. The District will continue to provide hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes. Kindly remind your child(ren) to wash hands, frequently.

New to District Students and Families

Over the past several weeks, the counselors have been holding “New to Novi” group meetings during recess/lunch. Between the 5th and 6th grades, we have over 100 new students! These students come to us from as close by as Livonia and Grosse Pointe, but also from as far away as Maryland, Colorado, India, Japan, and China. One thing we all have in common now: we are Novi Wildcats and we wear Green & White!

It has been enjoyable to meet these students, see them open up to their peers, and begin to build friendships. We have focused on not only getting to know more about Novi Meadows and the Novi community, but also on getting to know one another. A great big Wildcat welcome to all new to district families! We are so happy you are here.

Breakfast will be grab and go and eaten in the classroom. Students will make their lunch selections in the morning with their teacher in the classroom. At lunch time students will use their ID badge to receive their individually packaged meal and check out with the cashier. Remember to add funds to your student's account through PowerSchool.

Kim Sinclair

kimberly.sinclair@novik12.org

This year's PTO Board includes:

Christine Long, President

Lawrence Thurman, Vice President, Administration

Mary Hocking, Vice President, Volunteer Coordinator

Lisa Hall, Treasurer

Heather Sinanis, Secretary

We're looking forward to a great year, as we support our teachers and students and find new ways to engage our community.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please email the Board at: novimeadows.pto@gmail.com.

You can also join us in the Novi Meadows Facebook Group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/438604046775892

A huge thank you to the families who have already supported the NM PTO with cash drive donations!

This is just a quick reminder that our drive will close on October 15th.

Please consider making a donation as your contribution impacts EACH and EVERY

STUDENT!!!! And, it allows us to minimize smaller fundraising efforts throughout the year.

The suggested donation is $50 per family but any amount is greatly appreciated.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online using this link:
paypal.me/NoviMeadowsParentOrg
------ OR ------
A check payable to Novi Meadows Parent Organization

If paying by check, please send it to school in an envelope marked “PTO Cash Drive”.
Your student should turn it into their homeroom teacher (the office will accept envelopes as well).

Thank you for supporting the Novi Meadows PTO!!!

Help us support Novi Meadows, and let's go Wildcats!

novimeadows.pto@gmail.com

• Thank you to everyone who signed up to help with different committees this year! We are excited to try new events and activities to better connect our community. If you are interested in volunteering in any format, you can still reach out to us at novimeadows.pto@gmail.com. And, mark your calendars for October 12 - our first PTO meeting of the year.

We are pleased to announce two separate October events. The purpose of both Oktoberfest and Fall Mini Portrait Sessions is to raise money to support our students by providing extra opportunities above and beyond the District's financial contribution.

Please join us for Oktoberfest on October 16 from 7-10pm in the outdoor heated pavilion located at Paradise Park. Tickets are limited and include food and 2 vouchers to use at any Paradise Park attraction. Please visit the NEF page here for the menu, additional information and how to purchase tickets. Tickets must be purchased no later than October 10.

Building off the success of last year's Front Porch Project, the NEF and Christine Long Photography invite you to participate in our Fall Mini Portrait Sessions at Tollgate Farms. Sessions are available on October 16 and October 23. Your package includes a 10-15 minute photo session, with three digital files to keep. Click the link here to schedule your session.

Thank you for supporting the NEF. We look forward to seeing you at Oktoberfest and the Fall Mini Portrait Sessions.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT HERE!

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Jason Smith

Executive Director

Novi Educational Foundation

Due to Covid protocols continuing this school year, parents will not be allowed to enter the Meadows Building. If need arises for you to collect your child, please buzz the front door and have your ID readily available. In most instances, your child will be escorted to meet you outside the main entrance door. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe and healthy.

Meadows offers several Clubs for various interests. Club information and sign-up will be shared at the end of September.

Please remember to return your student's library books from last year!

This Novi Public Library app allows users access to digital and audiobook collections. The Libby app streamlines the functions of the original Overdrive app to make finding, downloading and reading e-books and listening to e-audiobooks easier. Find Libby in your device's app store.

Email: Lisa.fenchel@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25549 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoviMeadows
Twitter: @NoviMeadows

Email: John.brickey@novik12.org
Website: http://www.novi.k12.mi.us/nm/
Location: 25299 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48374, USA
Phone: 248-449-1270
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Twitter: @NoviMeadows

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