Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2024-25 Northville CSD school year! I hope your summer was more peaceful and relaxing. We had a well-attended summer enrichment program, and the youth summer program offered students many activities and Thursday field trips, all effectively managed by the new director.
Mrs. Feldman-Kohl shared this picture from one of her rafting adventures this summer. It definitely resonated with me on the morning of August 16th. This summer, we replaced the unit ventilators in almost every classroom in the school as the final task in our current capital project. What a ride it has been! I walked the building on the 16th and was thankful that our facilities staff was coming in early, working late, and putting in Saturdays to prepare our building for the first day of school. I want to thank the staff who have been patient and flexible in moving from room to room to do their work this summer. This project was more involved than I'd expected -- definitely one of those "Wait, what?" teaching moments I will never forget!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
We welcomed our children and families to the 2024-25 school year with an ice cream social on Tuesday and a smooth entry into the school year on Wednesday. As always, we are so grateful to our transportation department and bus drivers for their support all year long! (Videos sometimes take 2 clicks to view.)
LOOKING AHEAD
We held our staff symposium on August 27 and 28, followed by the Board Retreat on August 29th. We continue focusing on math, reading, and communication, with writing being a significant area of emphasis this year.
Our teachers engaged in professional development sessions and collaborative planning during the symposium to align our instructional strategies with these priorities. The Board Retreat allowed us to discuss long-term strategic goals and how they support our academic focus.
Another critical focus will be ensuring that all students are engaged and committed to excelling in-class work, assignments, and assessments. We will be providing support both during the school day and after school to help our students feel capable and confident as they tackle their work.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Our soccer teams had their first practices on August 26th. My husband and I look forward to joining our neighbors on the sidelines to cheer for our student-athletes.
NORTHVILLE'S RING OF FIRE 5K SOCCER TOURNAMENT
The logo was created by Northville CSD.
- Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
- 5:00 pm Corinth vs. Galway
- 7:00 pm Doane Stuart vs. Northville
- Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024,
- 5:00 pm Consolation Game
- 7:00 pm Championship Game
NEW CAFETERIA OFFERINGS
Northville CSD breakfast and lunch programs received national recognition from our Healthy Meals Grant thanks to our cafeteria, administrators, and teachers championing these efforts.
If you are interested in trying out these new offerings, we welcome you to do a taste test -- just let us know, and we will make a plan. Our facilities staff enjoyed a pre-opening taste test!
NORTHVILLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION & ARTISAN'S FOR EDUCATION
Thanks to our Northville Educational Foundation, we are enjoying new opportunities to connect! Our Alumni Soccer Game is one of my favorite yearly events. Let's Shine Bright is a new event for our young students - bring your pumpkins, which will be displayed on the walking path around the soccer field, listen to a spooky story, and enjoy a treat! Artisans for Education will host their first Artisan Fair in the Northville CSD gymnasium with a diverse group of artists sharing their creations, demonstrations, and sweet treats to enjoy while you browse.
CONNECTING AND COMMUNICATING
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We're always eager to support the organizations that contribute to our community's well-being. If you're involved with a community event you'd like us to promote, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help spread the word.