Norup Principal's Newsletter: 9-28-2021
Dear Norup parents:
Last week was our first full week of school and teachers have been working hard on establishing routine. We also had our curriculum night virtual presentations and these were fairly well received from the feedback I have received so far. I left one presentation out on Tuesday last week for elementary parents - here is the access to the elementary media presentation. Elementary parents - I will also put the links for all the classrooms below in the newsletter.
On the personal front I had another very loaded weekend. On Saturday we rode our bikes into Midtown and I ate dinner at Ima for the first time - it was super delicious! We then went to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a wonderful concert and on our way back we stopped at Beacon Park for DElectricity and had a blast. On Sunday I watched my beloved Arsenal mens team finally play well for a big win and caught a few minutes of the Arsenal womens match as well (the women are undefeated this season). I then went to the Lions game and despite the last minute loss it was as usual a lot of fun. I even ran into some Norup students on my way out.
This week we are hoping to continue establishing routine and getting students into the flow of more normalized school. Staff are working hard and getting into their grooves as well. It has not been easy but are continuing to press forward towards more and more normalcy.
As always, thank you for choosing Norup. We appreciate you and hope that you are all doing well and are staying safe and healthy. Have a great week everyone!
Events This Week
Mon. September 27
- 11 AM Norup Black Perspectives Meeting - Room 102
- 3:30 Homework Club - Media Center
- 4:00 Paul to COMSAC Winter I athletics meeting
Tues September 28
- 9:30 AM Fire Drill
- 4:30 Girls Basketball @ Farmington Steam
- 4:30 PM Football @ Avondale (NO BUS AVAILABLE)
Wed. September 29
- 3:30 Homework Club - Media Center
- 4:30 PM Girls Tennis v. Derby @ Anderson MS
Thurs. September 30
- 3:30 Homework Club - Media Center
- 4 PM - 5th Grade Instrument Fitting Night
- 4:30 Cross Country @ Farm East (NO BUS AVAILABLE)
- 4:30 Girls Basketball @ Power
Fri. October 1
- 6th grade Activities Day
- 3:30 - 6 PM - Friday School - media center
Important Dates coming up
- October 8 - Picture retakes
- October 11 - 6 PM 7th grade UP trip parent meeting, 7:15 PM - 8th grade Washington DC trip parent meeting
- October 12 - PTSA meeting
- October 26 - Trunk or Treat
Helpful Links and Flyers
- Norup SpiritWear Flyer
- Middle School Athletics Information - Norup page is updated and everything is in one place now.
- Lunch menus
- Mr. Folmar’s Counseling Corner
NEW NEWS
5th grade fitting night - final information - attention 5th grade parents
This is a reminder that FITTING NIGHT is this Thursday, September 30. Please see below for all the pertinent information.
Who: All district Fifth Graders and their Parents
What: Instrument Fitting Night
When: Thursday, September 30, 2021: Norup International School
*Enter through the west parking lot doors & follow signs
Time: To maintain smaller crowds, families are asked to come at the following times
4:00 – 5:00 Open for all
*Ideally we'd like families to attend Fitting Night during the times listed for each school; however, we understand that families may have another commitment at that time. Therefore, the open time is for those who can't make it during the scheduled time slot.
5:00 – 6:00 Open for students at Burton and Norup
6:00 – 7:30 Open for students at Angell, Pattengill and Rogers
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Students interested in joining Band or Orchestra must attend Fitting Night. Any student who is not fitted at the Fitting Night will have the choice of the remaining instrument(s) needed to balance instrumentation (as determined by the teacher). We work to maintain low class sizes so that each beginner can get as much attention as possible; therefore, balance among the ensembles is watched closely. Once an ensemble has reached its capacity, students will be able to choose from the remaining group(s) still open.
• Fitting Night is an 'open house' format, i.e. you check in upon arrival and freely move from station to station until your child has tried three instruments and checks out at the final station
• To ensure the health and safety of all those attending, there are a variety of protocols that will be in place. ALL in attendance will be required to wear a face mask and to socially distance when traveling throughout the building and waiting in line. McCourt’s Music (12 Mile in Berkley) will be providing the equipment and staff for the event. In addition to wearing masks and gloves, hand sanitizer will be used before and after students touch the instruments; reeds will be given to students; mouthpieces will be sanitized.
• In an effort to limit crowds, both parents are welcome to attend with their fifth grader; however, please leave others, e.g. siblings, grandparents, at home. Also, students who have absolutely decided to join Choir need not attend.
• If your child already takes private lessons on an instrument, it is not necessary to attend Fitting Night; however, please let your child's music teacher know so she can include him/her in the proper ensemble.
• If your family owns an instrument and your child is considering playing it, please bring it to Fitting Night (1) to ensure it is a good "fit" for your child and (2) so it can be evaluated in terms of its playing condition.
• If your child will be joining Choir, please let his/her elementary general music teacher know so she can include him/her on the class roster.
UP and DC trips - attention 7th and 8th grade parents
We are planning on sponsoring our 7th grade trip to the Upper Peninsula and our 8th grade trip to Washington DC this spring (May of 2022). We will be running live in person informational meetings for Norup parents who are interested in sending their children on these trips. Those meetings will occur on October 11 in the Norup cafeteria.
Berkley African American Parent Network and Saturdays for Success - attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade parents
The Berkley African American Parent Network (BAAPN), in partnership with the Berkley School District, sponsors the Saturdays for Success (S4S) program. The purpose of S4S is to help all Berkley students have a successful academic experience by providing educational opportunities in literacy and math, and developing study skills that will ensure long term success.
What happens at Saturdays for Success?
- Saturday tutoring, homework help and small group work for students in grades 6-12 for math and language arts
- Money Management class for students in grades 6-12
- National Honor Society High School student volunteers available to assist
When are the S4S Sessions?
- October 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 13
- 9:30-11 am
- Berkley High School
Cost
The cost of the program is $20 per child (fee covers all 6 sessions). If your family is eligible for free and/or reduced lunch benefits the cost is $10 per child.
Location
Berkley High School
Sign Up
Complete this registration form and turn it in to your school office
6th grade activities day this Friday - attention 6th grade parents
6th graders will participate in team building activities on the morning of Friday October 1. This is our “orientation” so to speak as we have implemented a system where we get to know the students first so we can tailor a team building program to them. The afternoon will consist of a roller skating field trip for more team building. Permission slips should be available in the next day or two if you have not gotten them already.
OLDER NEWS
Elementary Curriculum Night videos - attention elementary parents
- Kindergarten - Ms. Scholl, Ms. Finch, Ms. Reynolds
- 1st grade - Ms. Dimercurio, Ms. Gustafson
- 2nd grade - Ms. Miller, Ms. J Morse
- 3rd grade - Ms. Goldberg, Ms. Madias, Ms. L Morse
- 4th grade - Ms. Rawlik, Mr. Bowering
- 5th grade - Ms. Mace, Ms. Ruple
- Elementary Counseling - Ms. Georgiou
- Elementary Spanish - Ms. Morey
- Elementary Music - Ms. Hoste
- Learning Specialist - Ms. Evans, Ms. Schindler
- Elementary Resource Room - Ms. Mazur
- English Language Learners - Ms. Metz
- Elementary Media - Ms. Savich
PTSA Information - attention all parents
