Peek of the Week 5-25-15

MEADS MILL PATRIOTS
Peek of the Week
Week of May 25, 2015
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.
Reminders
May 25 – Memorial Day – No School
May 26 – Classes Resume
6th Grade M-Step – Required Math Classroom Activity
6th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation – 7 PM – NHS Auditorium
May 27 - Patriot Pitstop will be open in the Lobby – 7:45 – 8:10 am
6th Grade M-Step – Math Online Performance Task
May 28 – 6th Grade M-Step – Math Online Assessment
Band Concerts – 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Looking Ahead - Mark Your Calendar!!
August 13 – 20 – Packet Pick Up for Transition Day – Monday – Friday: 8–11 am & 1–3 pm. Students with
signed notes from parents may pick up their packet and any siblings packet. Signatures will be required.
August 21, 2015 – TRANSITION DAY
8th Grade – A-K – 8:00 am L-Z – 9:00 am
7th Grade – A-K – 10:00 am L-Z – 11:00 am
6th Grade – A-K – 12:30 pm L-Z – 1:30 pm
Lunch Reminder – No More IOU’s!
Beginning this week, Food Service will no longer be honoring IOU’s. Students should remember to
bring their lunch or have money on their account. Money left on your account will remain in your
account for next year.
8th Grade Celebration at Paradise Park is Friday, June 5 – Forms Due: Friday, May 29
As the 8th grade students wrap up their last weeks at Meads Mill, we are very excited to provide an
opportunity for the students to get together to celebrate the end of middle school as they begin to
focus on the new opportunities this fall. The celebration will be at Paradise Park in Novi on Friday,
June 5. Students will be bringing home more information this week. Forms and payment are due
back to school by Friday, May 29. The forms are also on the Meads webpage.
Science Olympiad Team News from Nationals
The Meads Mill Science Olympiad Team had a wonderful learning experience and impressive
achievement in the 2014-15 season. With more than half of new state-level members, the team
placed 9th in the nation at the 2015 National Tournament on May 18 at the University of Nebraska in
Lincoln, NE (http://scienceolympiad2015.com/). It is the 4th year in a row that the Meads Mill team placed 1st in the
Michigan State Championship and went on to represent Michigan by competing in the National tournament. Great
job, and congratulations to all of our Science Olympiad students!
Citizens of the Month for April
Congratulations to our Citizens of the Month for April!
Individuals & Societies: Anjali P., Josh T., Kabir D., Aarvi S., Will B., Sofia U.
Electives: Nathan B., Jannat R., Aagam S., Sanjana K., Ethan W., Connie Gao
Language & Literature: Tanisha B., Gentian B., Noelle D., Grant M., Justin T., Haley J.
Support: Helaina M., Ylli J., Dena M., Sonjana H., Austin C., Sirel D.
Science: Michelle T., Varun G., Sarah C., Jeff X., Alex B., Kaye H.
Math: Jordan B., Varun G., Olivia D., Cole T., Braden P., Alexandra T.
SCHOOL STORE SPECTACULAR
We are having a SCHOOL STORE SPECTACULAR and we need your help! As a fund-raiser for our PBIS Program we are having a
SCHOOL STORE SPECTACULAR. Fun Services of MIchigan is bringing in some spectacular goods for us to sell as a school store.
The profits will benefit our PBIS program. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in need of parents to run our SCHOOL STORE
SPECTACULAR. The school will be open during all three lunches (see details in sign up). We need a parent manager, one or two
people who will take inventory each day, as well as sales associates. Please sign up below.
SCHOOL STORE SPECTACULAR will be June 2,3,4
6th grade lunch : 10:51-11:30
7th grade lunch: 11:18-11:59
8th grade lunch: 11:44-12:23
SET UP : Tuesday, June 2 at 9:45 a.m. Clean up/pack up inventory: 12:30-1:00
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0C4FA9AD2CA7FF2-school
NHS Summer Cheer Camp for Girls – Grades 5 – 8 – June 15 & 17
This summer the NHS Cheer Program is offering an outstanding opportunity for girls in grades 5 – 8 to
learn from the best at NHS. See the flyer on the Meads webpage for registration information. NHS
Cheer will be holding a pre-tryout information meeting regarding the 2015 Fall Cheer Tryouts
on May 28 at 7pm in room 176 at NHS. This meeting will be repeated on June 2 at 7pm in room 176 at NHS
for anyone that could not attend the previous date. Both athletes and parents should attend. Team expectations,
schedules, and the tryout process will be discussed. This meeting is open to students currently in grades 8-11. For
more information contact Coach Gentz at gentzme@northvilleschools.org.
Northville Youth Football Camp
Does your son have an interest in the game of football? Will he be in 3rd – 8th grade next year? If so, see
the flyer on the Meads webpage for a football camp that is intended for students of all abilities – whether
they are experienced or not. Contact: Matt Ladach ladachma@northvilleschools.org.
Northville Girls Cross Country Meeting – Monday, June 1 – 7 pm – NHS Forum
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining the Northville Girls Cross Country Team on
Monday, June 1, at 7 pm in the NHS Forum. The meeting is intended for athletes and parents of those
interested in being part of the team in the fall. You can meet the coach and captains, learn about being a
member, the upcoming season schedule, summer conditioning workouts, and camp. The meeting should
last about an hour ~ Nancy Smith, Coach.
PTA Edukit School Supply Program Fundraiser
The Northville Council of PTAs is having its annual school supply kit fundraiser! Here is the link for online orders
for Meads Mill: http://www.edukitinc.com/page.asp?id=15&schoolid=1098. Kits ordered before June 8 will be
available for pickup on August 21 during Meads Mill’s transition day. Kits ordered after June 8 will be mailed
directly to your home address just before the first day of school. Questions? Contact Julia Huddy at hud3@comcast.net.
Events:
May 25:
May 26:
CALENDAR
June 12
June 22
Memorial Day – No School
Classes Resume
6th Grade M-Step – Required Math Classroom Activity
6th Grade DARE Graduation @ NHS – 7 pm
Patriot Pitstop will be open in the Lobby – 7:45 – 8:10 am
6th Grade M-Step – Math Online Performance Task
6th Grade M-Step – Math Online Assessment
6th Grade Band Concert – 5:30 pm; 7th Grade Band Concert – 7:00 pm; 8th Grade Band Concert – 8:00 pm
Patriot Pitstop will be open in the Lobby – 7:45 – 8:10 am
NHS Athletic Department offers athletic physicals for 2015/16 – 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Cost: $25
Celebration of Success – 8th Grade – 9 am
LAST DAY of school for students – dismissal at 11:15 am - End of second semester/4th quarter
Teacher Furlough Day
Report cards Mailed home
Sports:
May 27:
Track – Meads Mill v. Hillside (at the High School) – 4:00 pm
May 27:
May 28:
June 3:
June 4:
June 11