Northwoods News

Northwoods Families,

Happy New Year!! I hope you and your families had a wonder winter break! It was great to welcome our students and staff back today! As always, please take a minute to read through the updates and reminders below.

Upcoming Events:

• Friday, January 17th--Last Day of Q2
• Monday, January 20th--Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)
• Tuesday, January 21st--Teacher Workday
• Tuesday, January 28th--Report Cards Go Home

Fifth Grade End of Year Celebration News!

5th grade families - it's not too soon to start thinking about the end of year celebration for our soon to be graduates! We need your help!

First, the 5th grade planning committee is collecting photos for the end of year slideshow shown at graduation. Every student will be featured in the slideshow with their 5th grade school picture. We also hope to include a picture of your child starting elementary school (or around that time frame). Please send an email to northwoods5th@gmail.com with the following information:

• Student Name
• Homeroom Teacher
• Age of student in photo
• Photo of your student around age 5.

Please send no later than January 30th!

Second, the 5th grade planning committee is coordinating with the school to create a memorable celebration at the end of the year. Northwoods PTA is generously contributing to the cost of this celebration, and we are starting to fundraise for the remaining amount.Families can contribute towards the fund by scanning the QR code above or by clicking on the "5th Grade Activities Donation" button below.

AIG Information:

This week, we will finish screening 3rd graders for possible placement into our gifted program. Students who qualify will have the opportunity to receive enrichment in math, reading, or both.

Towards the end of QTR 3, we will also screen all of our 2nd graders. This additional screening is new for us at Northwoods this year. 🙂

Please browse our AIG website for additional information and resources regarding Explorers, AIG, SSA, and enrichment activities for home. If you still have questions after reviewing the information, you may reach out to Brandy Sanders. Her contact information is provided on the site.

2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration:

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! To qualify for kindergarten enrollment, children must turn 5 years old on/before August 31, 2025. To register your child, please visit https://www.wcpss.net/kindergarten. School tours for new/prospective families will be available through the winter. To sign up for a tour, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44AAA822A4FF2-45216498-northwoods?useFullSite=true#/

Moving/Transferring Students:

If you and your family are planning to change addresses, please make sure that our Data Manager, Crystal Hartzell, knows at least one week prior to the effective move date. You may contact her at chartzell@wcpss.net.

Morning Arrival:

As a reminder, our morning arrival period begins at 8:45 AM and concludes at 9:15 AM each morning. Students arriving after 9:15 AM are considered tardy and must be signed in at the front office by a parent/guardian.

Student Cell Phones:

As a reminder, though students are permitted to bring cell phones to school, it is our school policy that all student phones must be turned off and kept in his/her backpack throughout the day. Students who are not in compliance with this policy may have their phone confiscated. Once confiscated, the device will only be returned when a parent/guardian picks it up from the front office.

Spirit Night at Chipotle:

Join us for Spirit Night at Chipotle (Park West Location) on Tuesday, February 11th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. 25% of sales will be donated back to our school!