NAHS Family Newsletter

Coming up:

June

6/13 3-hour early dismissal

6/16 Last Day of school 3-hour early dismissal

July

7/7 Summer School Starts

August

8/1 Summer School Ends

8/20 Back to School Bash

8/21 6th Grade Preview 1/2 Day

8/25 1st Day of School

September

9/1 Labor Day- School closed

9/23 Systemwide Professional Development Day – Schools Closed for Students

Happy Summer NAHS Families!

We would like to thank you for your ongoing support and constant teamwork over the 24-25 school year! We will be connecting over the summer with important updates and information as well as some virtual stakeholder input opportunities as we plan for 25-26. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. The main office will be open M-F 8:30-2:00.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing summer!

The Focus SIS System Now Has a Mobile APP

BCPS’ Focus Student Information System now has an accompanying app that can be used from mobile devices. The application can be used by Staff, Parents/Guardian’s, and Students.

Google Play Store: Team BCPS - Focus - Apps on Google Play

Apple App Store: Team BCPS- Focus- Apple App Store

FOCUS INFO
More information from BCPS about Focus App For Parents can be found here!
Directions on using the Focus App and logging in can be found here!
Directions on Creating a Parent Account can be found here!

Report Card Requests

If a parent/guardian would like an electronic copy or hard copy of a report card, please complete this form. Report Cards will be released on June 16th at 4:00pm.

4th Quarter Report Card Request Form

https://forms.office.com/r/mMqv5kVmEc

BCPS policy requires that all students transitioning from Grade 5 to Grade 6 and Grade 8 to Grade 9 verify residency prior to the start of the school year. Students enrolled as homeless, shared domicile, or students in state-supervised care verify residency annually and are exempt from this process.

During the last week of April, parents and guardians of ALL current 8th grade students received a letter in the mail with instructions regarding the documentation required to complete the verification process.

Please note that failure to submit your residency documents may result in your 8th grader not being able to participate in end of year activities. Your child will also be withdrawn from BCPS.

We are not accepting partial documentation submissions. All of your residency documents must be submitted at one time.

All documents need to be turned into Mrs. Carroll, Counseling & Records Secretary. You may email to Dcarroll2@bcps.org

If you do not have a printer or copier, please feel free to come to the school. We can make copies of your documents for you.

These are the documents required to complete transition year residency verification:

1) If you own your home, we need a copy of your signed deed, title, mortgage coupon book or real estate tax bill. If you rent, we need a copy of your lease. If your lease is expired, you must also include your renewal letter or address verification letter from your leasing company.

2) Three (3) pieces of business mail or documentation (print out of online bill or statement). This documentation must be dated within the past sixty (60) days. All documents must reflect the same name and address.

3) Parent/Guardian Photo Identification (passport, driver's license, work ID).

If residency documents are not completed by 6/9/2025, 8th Grade Graduation tickets will not be distributed to your student. Please contact guidance for questions.

Hello!

My name is Jessica Miranda and I am Northwest Academy's CARE Liaison! Please take a look at the resources and links provided below.

My email address is Jmiranda@bcps.org

Please let me know if I can help in any way. I have access to many resources available in our community so please don't hesitate to reach out if you or your child needs anything.

My Northwest Academy's family involvement goals are:

• To educate parents on the important role they play in assisting in their child’s education.

• To encourage parents to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.

• To communicate with parents as full partners in their child’s education.

• To provide parents with opportunities, skills and tools to help them engage in meaningful parent-child learning activities.

Local Resources:
Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410-931-2214
Crisis text line: Text the word "HOME" to 741741 for free 24 hour support
Maryland Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-0009
National Suicide Prevention Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK

Baltimore County DSS: 410-887-TIME

Maryland Food Bank: 410-737-8282

211 Maryland: 211, https://211md.org/ or text 898-211

Additional resources: Baltimore County Resource Guide * BCPS Meal Sites * BCPS Social Emotional Support Page * MD Crisis Hotline * MD Food Bank * Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410-931-2214 * Crisis Text Line (Text the word "HOME" to 741741 for free 24 hour support)

Please use this link to access summer resources. This will be updated often throughout the summer.

https://padlet.com/jessica30miranda/summer-free-resources-14i3d7vcogaumd64

Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable.

Families who qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for June, July, and August (a total of $120) for each eligible student.

Most eligible children are automatically enrolled, but some families will need to apply. Fill out a short SUN Bucks application here.
For more information about Maryland SUN Bucks, click here.

• BGE Here to Help: BGE’s payment flexibility and energy assistance resources to help residents manage their bills. The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland

A Community School is a hub for students, families, and the surrounding community, providing access to essential resources that support academic success and overall well-being. By partnering with local organizations, a Community School offers services such as health care, food assistance, housing support, and enrichment programs. This holistic approach ensures that students and families have the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a strong, connected, and supportive school environment.

All seventh-grade students will be required to have two additional vaccines. The required vaccines are:

· Tdap: Also called Boostrix and Adacel, this is a booster vaccine that prevents three diseases – tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough.) The Tdap vaccine is often given at the eleven-year-old checkup.

· Menactra: Also called Menveo and MCV, this is a vaccine that prevents against several strains of meningococcal meningitis. The meningitis vaccine is recommended to be given to children who are eleven years old.

Please contact your child’s health care provider to determine if your child has already received the vaccines.

· If your child has received both vaccines, please send updated immunization records to school , They may be emailed to cjett@bcps.org

· If your child needs one or more vaccines, please schedule an appointment with your child’s health care provider to obtain the needed vaccines.

· The Baltimore County Department of Health is administering vaccines in certain locations. Call 410-887-2705 to make an appointment.

The first and most important step to protect yourself against flu viruses is to get a flu vaccine. You can get a flu vaccine at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. Find your flu vaccine. The injectable quadravalent vaccine will be available, which is not the high-dose vaccine recommended for people 65 and over. See your healthcare provider to obtain the high-dose vaccine. In addition, many local pharmacies offer free flu shots in your community. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for the most up-to-date information on seasonal flu. If you are unable to attend a clinic, find a location offering vaccinations near you. https://www.vaccinefinder.org/

REMEMBER THE FLU FACTS Residents are encouraged to remember the flu FACTS in order to prevent the spread of contagious viruses, including seasonal flu: • Frequently wash your hands with soap and water. • Always get an annual flu shot. • Cover coughs and sneezes.

Parent University offers resources, videos, workshops, and system updates to support the needs of your family. Our program goals align with the BCPS Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence

Hello Math Families,

As the 2024-2025 School Year ends, the math department would like to extend a thank you for being a partner. A strong school-home partnership is fundamental to not only your student’s success, but positively affects our school community. The National PTA says the research clearly shows “when families and teachers join together to support children’s learning and development, children are more likely to succeed in school, graduate and stay on their path to college or a career.” For more information, please click on the links below.

Together we can!

family-engagement-matters.pdf

why-family-engagement-matters-for-student-and-school-success---en-español.pdf

Greetings NAHS community!

ELA and Reading classes are wrapping up Quarter 4 to close out the year. Students have been completing MAP assessments, Decoding assessments, and Unit 4 writing and selective response assessments. All of these assessments are important in closing out Quarter 4. Students should bring their charged devices to class every day.

For our students returning to Northwest Academy, there will be a summer reading assignment located on the Northwest Academy website. Students should complete this assignment over the summer break and return it to either their ELA or Reading teacher.

Please have a safe and enjoyable summer break!

Sincerely,

Reading and English Language Arts Department

Greetings Northwest Academy of Health Sciences! As we move into the last few days of the school year, it is time to prepare for the summer months. Please keep an eye out for Summer Program opportunities offered through BCPS and other outside agencies.

Summer Opportunities:

https://baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation-and-parks/events/summer-camp-registration-opens

https://www.baltimoreschild.com/campdirectory/

https://ymaryland.org/camp

https://cty.jhu.edu/programs/on-campus

https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/community/summer-reading-program.html

Have a wonderful summer!

To schedule an appointment with your grade level counselor please click here: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/NorthwestAcademyofHealthSciencesCounselingOffice@bcpscloud.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Tonya Linton, 6th Grade School Counselor tlinton@bcps.org

Helen Tracey, 7th Grade School Counselor htracey2@bcps.org

Monica Jones, 8th Grade School Counselor and Department Chair mjones25@bcps.org

Deborah Carroll, Registrar dcarroll2@bcps.org