NORWOOD NEWS
Wednesday May 1, 2024
Norwood Mission
Norwood Primary School provides relevant and challenging learning for all our students. We believe that all students are capable of meeting grade level standards and we provide the necessary support for each child on their learning journey. We strive for all of our superstars to reach their full potential in our ever-changing 21st century world.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Friday April 26, 2024: Shared Domicile renewal forms mailed
- Monday May 6,-Friday May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
- Friday May 10, 2024- Springfest more details to follow
- Tuesday May 14, 2024- Election Day- Schools & Offices Closed
- Friday May 17, 2024- Asynchronous Day for all students (more information to follow)
- Tuesday May 21, 2024- Spring Concert & Art Show
- Wednesday May 22, 2024: Pre-K and KG Round Up- Call for an appointment
- Monday May 27, 2024- Memorial Day- Schools & Offices Closed
- Thursday May 30, 2024: Pre-K and KG Round Up- Call for an appointment
Reminder: School Hours
8:20am arrival / 8:35am late bell / 3:20pm dismissal (no drop-off prior to 8:20am as there is no supervision outside before then)
PK Schedule: AM session (8:20am - 11:05am); PM session (12:40pm - 3:20pm)
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th through May 10th is teacher appreciation week!
We wanted to take a moment to thank all of our teachers, for their hardwork and dedication towards our Norwood superstars!
Here are some friendly DIY appreciation ideas that can be created with your family!
HOLAWOOD FESTIVAL!!! Please consider joining the fun Friday, May 10th from 5pm until 7pm.
SpringFest this year has been planned in partnership with Holabird Elementary/Middle school! This event will be a carnival style event with an embracing cultural diversity theme. We will have many fun activities and games for the family!
Pre-K and Kindergarten Round up!!!
Pre-K and Kindergarten registrations for the 2024-2025 school year have started! If you need to enroll, stop by the front office to pick up an enrollment packet.
We will be holding enrollment appointments on May 22th, May 30th and June 7th. Once the enrollment packet is filled out completely, and you have ALL verification documents, please call the school at 443-809-7055 for an appointment on one of the specified dates.
For any questions please feel free to reach out to the school.
Aliza Brandwine Center (ABC)
The Aliza Brandwine Center (ABC) has some openings for their program at Berkshire Elementary. This program is a parent-child school readiness class for children ages 0-5 (meaning that a parent or caregiver attends the class with the student). Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes. During class you will participate with your child in activities, such as play time, learning stations, circle time, arts/crafts, and songs/dancing
SHARED DOMICILE RENEWALS
All families who enrolled their student using a shared domicile application, please keep a look out for a share domicile verification form. Your child's enrollment must be renewed each year!
To verify your domicile for the 2024 - 2025 school year please fill out the form mailed to you and email or drop off the requested information to the school. If sending by email please include your students name and the wording "shared domicile renewal" in the subject line. These forms can be emailed to swake@bcps.org or dramosquinteros@bcps.org. Also, forms and pictures can be texted to 443-897-9518.
The documentation needed is as follows:
- A completed Shared Domicile Disclosure Renewal Form signed and dated by the parent/guardian and the homeowner/lease holder.
- Three current documents, dated within the past sixty (60) days, verifying your domicile at the Baltimore County residence on file
- Photo identification for parent/guardian
Thank you for your attention and cooperation to make this renewal process smoother!
Moving during the summer and need a transfer packet???
Norwood Families,
As this school year is coming to an end! Although, we are sad to see our Norwood superstars leave Norwood! If you are planning on moving to another county or residence that is not zoned for Norwood, please notify the office ahead of time to ensure that you receive your transfer packet on time to enroll at the designated zone school.
If your student will be enrolled at another Baltimore County Public School, they may keep and transfer their device with them to their following school.
If your student will NOT be enrolled at another Baltimore County Public School, please return your students device to the front office on the last day that your student will be attending Norwood.
For any questions on transfer packets please call the office at 443-809-7055.
Do you need to find your zoned school?
If you are moving and would like to locate your zoned Baltimore County Public School, click on this link below:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=2942bc0c7555468eb04aba0f61da9e16
If you are moving and would like to locate your zoned Baltimore City Public School, click on this link below:
Spring Concert & Art Show
Please join us on Tuesday May 21st for a spring-themed concert and art show celebrating the artistic accomplishments of Norwood and a concert for the Kindergarten and 1st grade students!
The times are as follow:
Art Show 5:00-7:00pm
K Concert 5:30pm
1st Concert 6:30 pm
Wellness Wednesday
Join us for our monthly Wellness Wednesday
Join us on Wednesday May 22nd from 5-78pm at Holabird MIddle/STEM Courtyard. We will be having a physical fitness activity for parents to engage and learn about! More details to come soon!
Community Produce Market
We will be having our monthly free community produce market on Wednesday May 22nd at Holabird STEM Middle starting at 4:30pm until supplies last.
***Please bring your own bag**
Monthly Family Unit Overview for Math
With each monthly newsletter you will gain access to unit overviews for math instruction at each grade level. Below are the unit overviews for unit 8 of math, available in both English and Spanish. The overviews share the main learning goals of the unit, show sample problems that students might see with instructional notes for family members, and include frequently asked questions.
Here are the current Math overviews below, both in English and Spanish for each grade level.
Kindergarten | Kinder
Grade 1 | Grado 1
Grade 2 | Grado 2
Grade 3 | Grado 3
Additional Math Family Resources
Check out this amazing interactive family resource for math. This provides models and examples of what students are learning in class and can be used to sharpen their skills.
Resources
NORWOOD ELEMENTARY CLOSING AND EARLY DISMISSAL 2023-2024 CALENDAR
Access the yearly calendar of closings and early dismissal for Norwood Elementary students by clicking here
Attendance References
Access a quick guide to better understand your students absences and codings by clicking here.
PARENT RESOURCE HUB
Access a variety of resources available to our superstar families by clicking here.
FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION LIST
Access a list of food pantry distribution sites by clicking here.
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MONTHLY EVENTS- MAY
Access the monthly calendar of events that are happening at the local library by clicking here.
About Us
Norwood Elementary School is a Title I STEM School within the Baltimore County Public School system. We are located in Dundalk, MD, and we strive for all of our superstars to reach their fullest potential in our ever-changing 21st century world.
If you have any questions regarding any of the information on this newsletter, please contact Diego Ramos (Norwood Bilingual Family Services Liaison) at dramosquinteros@bcps.org, or by calling his direct line at 443-809-1505.
Website: https://norwoodes.bcps.org
Location: 1700 Delvale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21222, USA
Phone: 443-809-7055
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Twitter: @NorwoodES