Robots and Mentors Aftercare Program:
We are excited to introduce a NEW aftercare program for next year right here at Northwood Academy called Robots and Mentors!
This program will be for students in grades K-4. Take note, there a program cost of $60 Weekly. Take note, this will be an additional option to YouthCor.
Please see a full program description below.
"As your go-to aftercare provider, we offer a dynamic blend of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Movement) activities. Our program features organized sports, engaging art projects, dedicated homework assistance and personalized reading support. Through daily affirmations, motivational music, and curriculum-based videos, we guide students in designing, coding, and deploying simple machines and robots. We can't wait to embark on this educational journey with your child!"
Attached below is an interest form link. Once completed, we will send you information on a zoom town hall meeting where you can meet the Robots and Mentors leadership team and learn more about the program. This link will also pre-register your child. This program has a limited capacity so we urge you to complete the interest form as soon as possible.
SCHOOL COMPLIANCE SURVEY:
Please complete the below survey with your child/ren so we can gather feedback regarding our food, thank you!
>> SURVEY <<
Questions? csantiago@northwoodcs.org
Heitzman Summer Basketball Camp 2024!
When: Monday - Friday, June 24-28
Time: 9AM – 3PM
Cost: $50 (must be paid in full at sign ups)
Ages: 6-12.
No child can be 13 before 6/24/24. 6 year old’s must have completed Kindergarten to attend camp.
Registration - Monday-Friday 3-8pm Space is limited. Contact us for more details!
Call: 215-537-3244, e-mail heitzmanreccenter@phila.gov
REMIND APP SIGN-UP
If you have not done so already, please consider signing up to get essential weekly alerts from us via the school Remind app
Remind is a free, safe messaging app that keeps Northwood Academy families up to date with what’s happening in the classroom and school. Additionally, our weekly Bulldog Blast is sent out via Remind, along with other timely announcements throughout each week. Please sign up for our Remind notifications to stay on top of important updates from teachers and receive school-wide updates in real time.
Create a Remind account to receive Northwood's schoolwide alerts!
- Go to remind.com/join/nacsnews (or download the free iOS or Android app)
- Click Sign Up
- Provide a full name, email address, and password
- Choose your role
- Follow the instructions to start using Remind
To sign up and receive alerts via text message, text @nacsnews to the number 81010 and select the appropriate role.
Note: Each teacher has a different class code for their individual classes. Please contact your child's teacher to receive this information. Take note, not all teachers have a separate Remind classroom.
If you have followed the above instructions and are still having difficulties or not receiving NACS information please reach out to the Remind Help Desk for further assistance https://remind.ada.support/chat/
What is Safe2Say Something?
Here’s how it works:
- Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
- The crisis center reviews and processes all submissions
- The crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
- If needed, the crisis center may contact the tipster anonymously through the app
Safe2Say Something PA:
Submit an anonymous tip here.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION: NORTHWOOD IS HERE TO HELP
If you and your family lack fixed, regular, or adequate housing (for example, living in a shelter, transitional home, or even doubled-up with other people) due to loss of housing or economic hardship, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which ensures educational stability for students experiencing homelessness.
To learn more about the rights of eligible families, click here for a brief video.
If you qualify for rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, contact our school social worker at dominiqueharris@northwoodcs.org for more information.
Are you or someone you know in need of housing, food, health, and safety services? Please check out these resources from Project HOME: Where To Turn Guide.
Please review Northwood's Homeless Students Policy here: McKinney-Vento Policy.
Connect with Northwood
Website: northwoodcs.org
Location: 4621 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 289-5606
Facebook: facebook.com/Northwood-Academy-Charter-School-153041454730750/
Twitter: @northwoodcs