THE BEST

October 14 - 15 - Fall Break (No School)

October 16 - Professional Development Day (Students Off)

October 17 - FCS Board Meeting

October 18 - All Pro Dads Meeting

October 24 - Boosterthon Kickoff

October 29 - PTA Dining For Dollars, From The Earth

October 31 - Character Parade

November 1 - Fun Run

November 5 - Remote Day (Details TBD)

November 11 - Picture Retake Day

November 15 - All Pro Dads Meeting

It was a wonderful week at Northwood! On Tuesday afternoon we had a visit from our Zone Superintendent, Angela Parham, and a team of district program specialists. We spent time together reviewing assessment, attendance, and discipline data, lesson planning, and got to visit classrooms to watch our Explorers and teachers excelling in action.

On Wednesday two Northwood shining stars, Anne Kiely (IRR teacher) and Beth Beach (METI para) were recognized and celebrated at the Fulton County Schools Legacy of Excellence luncheon. Both Anne and Beth were selected as our teacher and professional of the year last year. We are SO very fortunate that our students and staff benefit daily from their dedication, compassion and commitment. It is an honor to have them represent Northwood.

Finally, I wanted to let all families know that at some point next week our school will participate in a district required Medical Hold Drill led by our Cluster Nurse, Mrs. Brosmer. The drill will involve trained adults responding to a medical need using a medical mannequin while the students remain in their classrooms ‘on hold’. If you are interested in additional information on this and all drills, I’ve linked the FCS Safety site here.

With gratitude,

Heather Rucker

Principal

Fourth graders have been learning about the water cycle recently in science class. They took on the role of a water molecule and went on a journey all around the world to better understand how the cycle works. Students were given a pipe cleaner and gathered beads around the room that represented different locations a water molecule could be. They visited clouds, streams, plants, animals, groundwater, mountains, and the ocean. Students discovered that water molecules may be in one location more often than others and can travel between many different areas to get through all phases of the water cycle. Our fourth graders had a great time learning about the journey of a water molecule!

5th Grade - Science - 'Cells, cells, they're made of organelles!': In fifth grade this week we have been using microscopes and slide viewers to observe cells and their structures. We spent time in the school's science lab understanding how microscopes work with different levels of magnification and are essential for viewing cells. We learned that when English Scientist Robert Hooke first observed their size, he thought they looked like small rooms and called them cells.

Our students had a fantastic time celebrating Georgia Reads Day! Classrooms tuned in to enjoy a fun fall book, The Leaf Thief, read aloud by Mrs. Rucker. We were also excited to participate in a live Reading Rally with former NFL player and author Malcolm Mitchell, broadcasting straight from the College Football Hall of Fame. Many classes got the chance to hear him read his inspiring book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World.

In addition to all the reading fun, our teachers and students checked out 1,881 books in September! Keep up the great work, Explorers!

Library Reminder: If your student has lost or damaged a library book, you can now pay online (we no longer accept cash or checks). If you later find the lost book, please let Mrs. Bauer know. You’re welcome to keep the book, as we’re unable to offer refunds. To pay for a lost or damaged book click here: Media Center OSP

Please click the link below for the Kindness Bingo Challenge. Thanks!

Kindness Bingo Challenge

Grades 1, 3, and 5, please click the link below to read the Vision and Hearing Parent Letter. Thanks!

Vision and Hearing Parent Letter

During the month of October, Northwood 1st-5th grade students will participate in the Fit Georgia physical fitness assessment in Health and Physical Education class. Fit Georgia is a state-developed fitness assessment designed to measure various aspects of physical health, including Healthy Body Ranges, Aerobic Capacity, Flexibility, Muscular Strength, and Muscular Endurance. The assessment was created to meet Georgia standards and replaces the previous fitness assessment platform. The following assessments will be used to measure the various areas of physical health: 15m PACER (aerobic capacity), Push-Up (upper body strength and endurance), Curl-Up (abdominal strength and endurance), Back-Saver Sit and Reach (flexibility), and height/weight (healthy body). For information regarding the Fit Georgia assessment, please visit https://fitgeorgia.gadoe.org/About/.

The school day ends at 2:20 p.m. Please avoid early checkouts as instruction goes on until 2:15 p.m., however, if your child must be checked out early, please do so before 2:00 p.m. After 2:00 p.m., students will be sent using normal dismissal procedures so as not to interfere with the school-wide dismissal process. We appreciate your cooperation and consideration.

Each year Fulton County Schools asks families and students to read and discuss the Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook; and then sign off that you have read it. Please follow the steps below to access the handbook, and then sign off electronically in your Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal Account. At Northwood, we will follow up by August 31, to make sure all families have signed.

• Please read and review the Code of Conduct with your student(s). Student Discipline Code of Conduct

• Here is a (link) with instructions on how to complete the Acknowledgment of Receipt Form. All parents and students (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form found within their INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT. How to Sign Acknowledgment of Receipt

Join us next week, October 7 to October 11, as we celebrate National School Lunch Week with the exciting theme School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure! This week promises a culinary adventure filled with NEW limited-time specials, including our mouthwatering Jerk Chicken Quesadilla, Steak Chimichurri, and Luau Bowl. But that’s not all! Enjoy the thrill of celebrity servers, featuring your favorite principals, teachers, and coaches serving up lunch with a smile. Plus, we’re hosting a prize giveaway—be sure to participate for your chance to win exciting treasures! Set sail with us for a week of fun, flavor, and fantastic prizes. Your treasure awaits in the cafeteria!

The Fulton County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving all students nutritious, safe and customer acceptable meals in support of academic achievement. Click the link below to see what thery are serving up today.

Nutrition.fultonschools.org/MenuCalendar

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. October's date is Thursday, October 31st.

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.

The Dining for Dollars crew is back with an opportunity to send a percentage of every purchase back to Northwood! Kick back and let From the Earth 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: From the Earth - 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076
• TIME: Tuesday, October 29th, 4-9 pm

Michelle Levine, Assistant Principal

Together We SHINE!

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Website: https://northwood.fultonschools.org/
Location: 10200 Wooten Road, Roswell, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-6390
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