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Bulldog Blast

Wednesday, May 31st 2023

Bulldog BlastWednesday, May 31st 2023

This Week & Looking ahead:

đź““ Below you will find communication from the School District regarding the Flat Rate Program for the 23-24 school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email (Transportation@northwoodcs.org).

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FIELD DAY UPDATES & RERMINDERS:

Please be advised of the following reminders:


  • FIELD DAY is taking place on June 6th. If there is rain that day we will have an indoor backup plan in place.

  • Please note, that parents are NOT permitted to attend FIELD DAY. Thank you for your understanding.


  • Please remind your child to wear sneakers, apply sunscreen at home, and bring a water bottle. We are looking forward to a fun-filled day!


  • Student participation in field day is dependent on appropriate behavior during regular school days and up to the discretion of the classroom teacher. Thank you!
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PLEASE RETURN ASAP: FIELD DAY

Today your child will receive a field day permission slip, please sign and return the Field Day permission slip as soon as possible! The forms are due by Friday for students to participate in Field Day. Our apologies for the last-minute deadline. We just received the forms today.

What is the NACS Summer Learning Institute?

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE:

Malvern Intensive Behavioral Health Services would like to provide counseling for any child and/or family in the Philadelphia region who has been impacted by gun violence.


All Northwood students, as well as their families, are eligible for this program. The child does not need to be enrolled in Malvern or have active medical assistance insurance to receive support from this program. Staff from Malvern will hold individual or group sessions in the home, in their offices, or virtually--whichever works best for the family. This program operates within normal business hours and does not act as a line of crisis.


Please reach out to Ms. Michelle Knight, clinical director, directly at 215-364-3299 Ext. 4307 or via email at MKnight@malvernchs.com if you're interested in receiving this support.

A huge thanks to those who donated to our English Language Learning students. Your generosity allowed 35 of our students to buy new books at our book fair in order to continue their language development! Their smiles say it all!

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Q+U Wedding:

Last week our kindergarten students celebrated a very special event… the Wedding of Q and U! If you are not already familiar with this event, let us fill you in! It is a fun way to teach students the spelling pattern of “qu” in a way that is truly memorable. The wedding reinforces the idea that every time we write a word with a q in kindergarten, we always follow the q with a u.

Great job to our 3rd graders on their incredible wax museum event!

Parent Corner:

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8TH GRADE CLOSING CEREMONY REMINDERS:

When? June 8th, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m:

Where? NACS Gymn


8th Grade Closing Ceremony:

  • Students arrive at 12:30 p.m.
  • Doors will open for families at approximately 1:00 pm.
  • Seats are first-come, first-serve
  • Please do not bring balloons, as they can obstruct the view of audience members
  • The ceremony lasts approximately 1 hour


Thank you!

Uniform Update:

Good Afternoon Northwood Families,


Monday afternoon via the Remind app you should have received the 'Ways to Order' flyer from Flynn O'Hara. Please keep in mind the summertime is the busiest time of the year for FlynnO'Hara. Be sure to get ahead of the inventory shortage as soon as possible!


Questions? Email Ms.Mohamad, amohamad@northwoodcs.org

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NORTHWOOD PARENT ASSOCIATION CORE:

Are you eager to stay in the know about all the exciting events happening at your child's school? Do you want to lend a helping hand and get involved in the school community as a parent volunteer? Look no further! Our Parent Association is here to help you stay informed and engaged.


By filling out our simple form, you'll be sure to receive all the latest updates on school events, volunteer opportunities, and more. Join our community of dedicated parents who are committed to supporting our students and enhancing their educational experience.

Don't miss out on any of the action - sign up today and stay in the loop with our Parent Association!


>> CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE OUR FORM. <<

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Free STEM Activities for Families

Looking for fun, family activities in English or Spanish? Sign up for “Cyberchase” Mobile Adventures in STEM, a free program for parents, caregivers, and kids ages 5–8, funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation. Receive videos and activities (in English or Spanish) from the PBS KIDS show “Cyberchase,” sent right to your phone. Explore math, science, and the environment through indoor and outdoor experiments, games, and crafts. Text CYBER to 30644 to sign up today! Questions? Email Janice Fuld at fuldj@wnet.org.

Check out some photos from one of our many career days at Northwood. Special thanks to Ms. Lozandieu and Mrs. Harris for planning our career day events.

Community Corner:

Deadline fast approaching! Application and fees due this week on June 2nd.

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NORTHWOOD BULLYING POLICY (2022-2023)

Parents and guardians, you can review our school's bullying policy here: NACS Bullying Policy.

Stay Connected Sign up to get essential weekly alerts from us via the Remind app

**** 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/ ****
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Northwood Academy Charter School Child Find Policy and Procedures (Annual Notice)

Hello Northwood Families,


You will find a copy of our Annual Child Find Notice here outlining the procedures and protocols for Northwood's monitoring of all of our students and identification of students with special needs. This will also be able to be referenced on our website, via social media, and in local news publications. For further information, please contact the Director of Special Education, Kate Crossett at 215-289-5606.

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The Child Find Policy (Annual Notice) Policy and Procedures for Students with Disabilities at Northwood Academy Charter School aim to ensure that all students with disabilities who are eligible to enroll in the school will have available to them a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. CLICK HERE for the complete policy.

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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 Lower School Counselor and Northwood's Homelessness Liaison Ms. Lozandieu at mlozandieu@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.

Important Dates on the Horizon

May- Asian/Pacific Heritage Month

May- National Mental Health Awareness Month


June 2nd- Grades 3-8: “The Wiz” Musical (Updates to come)

June 3rd- Grades 3-8: “The Wiz” Musical (Updates to come)

Tuesday, June 6th- Field Day (details to come)

Monday, June 5th- Friday, June 9th (SPIRIT WEEK, details to come)

Monday, June 5th- Grade 3 Field Trip (Little Mermaid Play)

Thursday, June 8th- Grade 8: Graduation (1:00- 3:00)

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What is Safe2Say Something?

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With 'Safe2Say Something', it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

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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
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Safe2Say Something PA:

Remember, Northwood students can always report important information to parents or Northwood staff at any time.


Submit an anonymous tip here.

Parent Resource Center
This is on Northwood''s home page and includes an Instructional, Technology, and Community Hub. The Student/Parent Technology Help Desk is located within the Technology Hub.