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October 29 - PTA Dining For Dollars, From The Earth

October 31 - Character Parade (Student Only Event)

November 1 - Fun Run

November 5 - Remote Day (Details TBD)

November 11 - Picture Retake Day

November 11 - Veterans Day Performance for 3rd Grade Parents

November 14-22 - Book Fair

November 15 - All Pro Dads Meeting

November 20 - Thanksgiving Feast - Grades K, 2, 4, AU (More Info to Come)

November 21 - Thanksgiving Feast - Grades 1, 3, 5 (More Info to Come)

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break (No School)

It was a wonderful week of learning at Northwood! We have also been lucky with the fall weather; I hope that continues into next week as we look ahead to Booster Week with the Fun Run on Friday the 1st. Below you will find more specific information about the Fun Run day, but first I want to share a few important notes:

Parents are able to come watch the run during your child’s run time. The run will take place on the large field toward the back of campus. There will be Foundation members and school staff near the entrance to answer any questions. Once the run is complete, all students will return to their classrooms with their teachers. While it is not encouraged, if you choose to check out your child after the run, that must be done via the front office. No students will be allowed to leave the field area, they will return to their class and then the front office will call into their classroom for checkout. Siblings will not watch other siblings run. T-shirts, provided by Foundation, will be given to all students the day of the run. Make sure water bottles are clearly labeled. Teachers will make sure they are filled before their run. Another change that is important to note is that daily trinket prizes will not be distributed this year. Instead, individual class, grade level, and school-wide goals will be set and rewarded. You’ll receive detailed information daily from your homeroom teacher.

Our school survey window remains open. To date, we’ve had only 4% of families participate. The survey does ask specific questions about Northwood but also about the overall district. If you have any questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to contact me. The link is here Annual Parent Perception Survey.

With gratitude,

Heather Rucker, principal

Thank you for signing up for the Fun Run! We loved seeing all of the pajamas at school today. 🎉 Let’s keep reaching towards our goal of $40,000 for School Wide Enhancements! We have a very special challenge for THIS WEEKEND ONLY. The top donating class over the weekend gets to duct tape Mrs. Rucker and Mrs. Levine to a wall! Support your school at mybooster.com.

This year the 3rd grade class will be performing in a Veterans Day program. We are very excited to honor our Veteran’s with this patriotic show. We will perform for parents on November 11th and for students on November 12th at 8:00 am.

The Northwood chorus has been practicing for our winter concert on December 10th. This sweet group of singers are working hard to learn and memorize a lot of songs. We will perform winter songs, Hanukkah songs, and other holiday favorites.

In music class this quarter we have been reviewing and learning about rhythm symbols and patterns. We have had so much fun practicing fun rhythm patterns with various instruments. Our next unit is all about pitches and melody. We will be learning how to identify pitches and read music.

November 11th is Veterans Day, and we are having a performance to celebrate. We would like to invite you to post photos of your loved ones who served in the armed forces. Whether they are currently serving or have passed on, we want to see and celebrate their bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to our country. These photos will be presented in a slideshow during the 3rd grade Veterans Day performance on November 11th and 12th. Please follow the link to share your photos with us.

https://padlet.com/dahl25/veteran-s-day-photo-share-prt6hx02ibnxb3t9

It was another great turnout for our monthly APD breakfast. We discussed our theme of 'purpose' and how it helps with student's learning at school and home. Many thanks to Willow River Church for providing the coffee. Next month we will be collecting items for North Fulton Charities as we try and beat our Food Drive total of eight boxes last year.

Please click the link below for the Kindness Bingo Challenge. Thanks!

Kindness Bingo Challenge

All students in grades 3-5 who are interested in competing in the 2024-2025 Fulton County Science and Technology Fair this year, please complete the form below to let us know! To fill the categories, this is a first come, first served opportunity! https://forms.office.com/r/bp3LdrE0xH

We have 13 different categories to participate in and students will compete at the county level on January 11, 2025 at Riverwood High School. Click on the link below for all information about the Science and Technology Fair! www.gastc.org/category-information

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Media Center November 14th-22nd - mark your calendars! Book Fair is the major fundraiser for our Media Center. It is also a wonderful opportunity to purchase books as holiday gifts for your children and family, or perhaps something special for your child's teacher!

Book Fair Volunteer Opportunities- Click Here to sign up to help during preview and shopping days. Be on the lookout for our child’s preview and shopping times in the weekly blasts from homeroom teachers.

Please be sure you are an FCS registered volunteer:

https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer

Northwood artists have been working on their artwork for our Art to Remember fundraiser! You will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of products featuring your child’s artwork like magnets, mugs, keychains, and more! There are over 60 products, and many are less than $15. These make great gifts, and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Be on the lookout for an order form sent home with your child or click on this link to search for your child's artwork.

Fall Picture Retake Day is November 11th. If you are not happy with your Explorer's portraits simply have your student return their original picture package to the photographer on retake day and they will replace the set at no additional cost. Don't forget to tell them to smile!

Grades 1, 3, and 5, please click the link below to read the Vision and Hearing Parent Letter. Thanks!

Vision and Hearing Parent Letter

Each year Fulton County Schools asks families and students to read and discuss the Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook; and then sign off that you have read it. Please follow the steps below to access the handbook, and then sign off electronically in your Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal Account. At Northwood, we will follow up by August 31, to make sure all families have signed.

• Please read and review the Code of Conduct with your student(s). Student Discipline Code of Conduct

• Here is a (link) with instructions on how to complete the Acknowledgment of Receipt Form. All parents and students (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form found within their INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT. How to Sign Acknowledgment of Receipt

The Fulton County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving all students nutritious, safe and customer acceptable meals in support of academic achievement. Click the link below to see what thery are serving up today.

Nutrition.fultonschools.org/MenuCalendar

Parents, please encourage your students to check regularly for lost items in the Lost and Found. Please mark all student belongings clearly with the child's name so that it can be identified. Unclaimed items are donated to local charities after the last school day of every month. October's date is Thursday, October 31st.

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal provides quick and easy access to information for all enrolled students in their household. Find grades, attendance, assignments, schedules, ID numbers, school announcements and more. If you haven't already joined, please do so today as Fulton County Schools is transitioning to managing everything via the portal.

For more information, access the Parent Portal Booklet for Infinite Campus here.

The Dining for Dollars crew is back with an opportunity to send a percentage of every purchase back to Northwood! Kick back and let From the Earth do the work! Dine in and carry out are available for families who elect for that experience. As always, we thank you for being a part of the Northwood community. Students can wear costumes! And parents can enjoy a pop up bar!

• WHERE: From the Earth - 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076
• TIME: Tuesday, October 29th, 4-9 pm

Michelle Levine, Assistant Principal

Together We SHINE!

Email: NorthwoodAttendance@fultonschools.org
Website: https://northwood.fultonschools.org/
Location: 10200 Wooten Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-6390
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Twitter: @FCS_NWES or @NWES_Principal