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February 19 - Presidents' Day (No School)

February 20 - Professional Development Day (Students Off)

February 20 - FCS Board Meeting

February 28 - Dining For Dollars - Marlow's Tavern

February 29 - Hardship Transfer Deadline

March 11 - Teacher Work Day (Students Off)

March 12 - Professional Development Day (Students Off)

March 21 - FCS Board Meeting

If you want to feel all sorts of thoughtful, positive, happy vibes, Valentine’s Day in an elementary school is the place to find them. Wednesday was a normal school day, but it had the added joy of bright colors sprinkled with messages of kindness. The staff also enjoyed a delicious Valentine's Themed lunch provided by our thoughtful PTA!

Thursday was School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and we have two wonderful officers that support our school. Officer Myrick is our SRO and Officer Leamon is an SRO at another school but supports our morning traffic flow. We are thankful for them regularly, but certainly even more so during this special recognition day.

The annual State of Georgia School Perception Survey windows have now opened. Students in grades 3, 4, & 5 will participate in the survey the week of February 26th. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please email your child’s homeroom teacher by 3:00 pm Friday, February 23rd.

Parents and guardians are also afforded the opportunity and encouraged to take the survey as well. I have linked the FAQ document; you can find below. Fulton County Schools values feedback from our parents about their experiences with the district. That is why I am encouraging all parents and guardians to take the Annual Parent Perception Survey. This survey allows parents the opportunity to share what they think about the school(s) and the district; it is another opportunity for families to provide feedback to FCS.

Schools are asked to reach a percentage threshold so I will send out additional reminders about the survey opportunity. It is anonymous and confidential. The survey will remain open through Friday, March 15. You can access the link here or by clicking the link below.

https://www.fultonschools.org/annualparentsurvey

With gratitude,

Heather Rucker

So proud of these artists that submitted work for this year's PTA Reflection Contest! The theme was "I am hopeful because," and each artist presented such beautiful pieces!

On February 9th, we celebrated World Read Aloud Day across Fulton County Schools. Throughout the event, students listened to authors read aloud their stories live on Microsoft Teams and actively participated by asking questions. Pictured below are students from Mrs. Piper, Ms. Long, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Sanders' classes who gathered in the media center for storytelling and popcorn!

We had another great All Pro Dad breakfast last Friday. Families made Valentine's cards and discussed the importance of been gentle.

24-Hour Rule

As several viral illnesses like the flu and RSV are going around, we would like to remind you to keep your students home if they have symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, cough and congestion, fever and chills, vomiting, and diarrhea. Students may return to school after their symptoms have improved and they have been fever free without medicine for 24 hours. The 24-hour rule also applies to vomiting and diarrhea.

What is a School Governance Council?

The purpose of a School Governance Council (SGC) is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role through monitoring and implementation of the strategic plan.

What is the commitment?

All School Governance Council members serve two-year terms. Time commitment varies from school-to-school, but expect 4-5 hours per month which includes meetings, trainings, and school and community events.

When are the 2023 elections?

Candidate Declaration: February 5 - March 29

Elections will be held from April 17 -24

Where to declare candidacy?

Visit the SGC website and click on Elections for a candidate guide and/or declaration. www.fultonschools.org/sgc

Hardship Transfer applications are available beginning January 1, for parents who wish to apply for a 2024-2025 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton elementary, middle or high school. Parents will use an online form to enter and submit their information. Get more info and access the application here.

Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and celebrates Black History Month. Roswell Roots aims to educate, impact, and promote cultural awareness.

Programs and events focus on welcoming all community members and offers an opportunity for all ages to engage and participate. Activities include music, poetry, storytelling, tours and more. Our very own Northwood artwork will be on display in the Roswell City Hall Rotunda through March 29. For more information, visit Roswell365.com/categories/roswell-roots/

Head over to Membership Toolkit to purchase your tickets today! You can also print the bottom portion of this image & send to your teacher, along with a check, to reserve your spot! We will not sell tickets at the door. Advanced purchase is necessary, and this event typically books up very quickly. We will send information on the auction closer to the date, but it will be open to bidding a week before our LIVE BINGO event!

Purchase tickets: https://northwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/12447

Dining for Dollars is back with several opportunities to send a percentage of every purchase back to Northwood. Kick back and let Marlow's Tavern 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.

WHERE: Marlow's Tavern - 3719 Old Alabama Road, Building 200, Johns Creek, GA 30022

TIME: February 28, March 14, April 10, and May 16; 4:00 - 9:00 PM.

DON'T FORGET TO MENTION NORTHWOOD!

Deadline to pre-order: April 15th

Cost: $43

Order here: https://www.balfour.com/georgia/roswell/northwood-elementary-school

Questions? Email Yearbook@NorthwoodPTA.com

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. February’s date is Thursday, February 29th.

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.

Heather Q. Rucker, Principal

Michelle Levine, Assistant Principal

Together We SHINE!

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