Northwest News

I am hopeful you have enjoyed your summer break. Our first day of school is just around the corner and this newsletter contains some information to help you prepare.

Class lists will be posted outside the front office on August 8th.

Careful consideration was given to your child’s placement. Classrooms have been balanced academically and socially. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each grade level, as well as the best way to meet the needs of all learners based on academic performance. Moving students is difficult without causing imbalances and inequities.

Tuesday, August 8th at 5:00PM

Our Open House event will begin promptly at 5:00 PM on August 8th. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about our Title I programming, meet your child's teacher(s), and gain important information that will help set up your child for success.

There will be two sessions for families with multiple children at Northwest. The first session will begin at 5:00 in your child's homeroom classroom. At the beginning of this session, important school-wide information will be shared.

Please join our fantastic PTA! We will have more information and an opportunity to become a member at our open house on August 8th. The cost to join is $7. Thank you for your support!

The first day of school is Thursday, August 10th. All families are permitted to park and walk their child to their classroom. If you choose to do this, please plan to leave campus prior to 8:40 so that our teachers can start the year with their students.

On August 11th, only Pre-K and Kindergarten families will be permitted to walk to the classroom. Beyond the first two days, only Pre-K families with the proper credentials will be permitted to walk their child to the classroom.

Each car rider will be given a car tag sign at Open House. Please fill it out with your child’s name and grade on it and display it on your rear -view mirror so our staff can call for your child. If you chose to park, your child must be designated as a walker and will be in a hallway near sign #1.

Only NWES staff and students should access the front car line walkway due to traffic and students moving to their number. IF you need assistance, ask the staff member at #1 with a radio to locate your child.

*** Please be patient the first few days of school as we help our new families adjust and make sure that all students get to their proper dismissal location. The line moves more quickly when everyone is following the procedure. This includes following the traffic pattern and remaining in your car. It does get better!

Please complete important back to school forms online! The process has been made much easier this year!

To do this:

1. Go to Focus at focus.pcsb.org

2. Enter your parent ID and password to log in.

3. Complete your Back-to-School Forms packet. You will be prompted to fill out the forms as soon as you log onto Focus.

Information regarding digital forms and directions are available at www.pcsb.org/backtoschoolforms.

YMCA

Early online registration for the school year has begun for the YMCA. Avoid the lines during open house and meet the teacher event and register NOW! There are only a few days left to apply online. To register online, visit : https://www.stpeteymca.org/locations/school-age-programs/.org.

You can also register your child/children in the cafeteria during the Open House event on August 8th.

JW Cate Recreation Center

JW Cate is just around the corner. They provide before and aftercare for many Northwest students. They provide transportation to and from school.

(727) 893-7751

http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/jwcaterec/

Please make sure you have your most current contact information on file at the school. Regular school calls, emails, and text messages are sent with important updates. If you do not receive regular calls with school updates from me each Sunday during the school year, you likely need to update your information at the school.

Visit our school Website: www.pcsb.org/northwest-es

The website is updated regularly and contains school supply lists, upcoming events, and currently features some information about myself, your new principal.

I look forward to a wonderful school year filled with fun and learning. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please do not hesitate to contact myself (makerc@pcsb.org) or Mrs. Wahl (wahlam@pcsb.org). We love to hear from you!

Read a great book with your child and enjoy the last moments of a sweet summer.

Casey Maker, Principal

Northwest Elementary School