DINE & DONATE WITH NORTHWOOD AT EAST COAST WINGS + GRILL!
Join EAST COAST WINGS + GRILL along with Northwood Academy Charter School at a 'Dine & Donate' Fundraiser!
When? TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 4th from 4:45 pm-8:00 pm
Where? 2539 CASTOR AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
What is a Dine & Donate event? Wednesday, 10/4 from 4:45 pm-8:00 pm Northwood Academy will receive 15% of the sales from all Northwood friends & families that came in to dine at the Castor Avenue East Coast and Wings & Grill. Make sure to mention Northwood Academy when you order! Help us reach our goal of $300!
Note, only can kids eat for $1.99 (with an adult entree) on Wednesday nights but they will be playing movies in the restaurant for your entertainment! We hope to see you there!
WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH KIDS
From September 15th to October 15th, the U.S. celebrates the cultures and contributions of Americans who identify as Hispanic or Latinx.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to teach your kids about the histories and traditions behind these cultures, try new traditions, and reflect on the important role they play in our nation today. Each week during this month we will be sharing a different idea.
Here is an idea: Check out Latinx and Hispanic art museums, exhibits, and events.
Scan your community listings for a museum, exhibit, or cultural event near you. For an online alternative, try the Latino Cultures in the U.S. section of Google Arts & Culture, which includes “25 Latino Artists You Should Know,” an “Art of the Americas” online exhibit, and a virtual tour of The Mexican Museum.
2023 NACS Fall Festival: 10/25
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, 10/25- Open to all Northwood Families! 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Northwood will celebrate a Fall Festival at the Simpson Recreational Center (outside)
There will be games, snacks, and more!
Make sure you WEAR PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
Additional activities include but are not limited to:
Petting Zoo, Basketball, Bounce houses, Ax-Throwing, Skee Ball, Pumpkin Painting, Fall-Themed Bean Bag Toss.
The 5th Latin American Book Fair at Taller Puertorriqueño: 10/14
The 📚fifth annual Latin Book Fair 📚at Taller Puertorriqueño connects Latino authors, illustrators, and designers to Spanish-speaking readers of all ages throughout the city. The event — which traditionally features book launches, live storytelling, and musical performances — is a daylong celebration of language, heritage, and culture.
Where: Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 N. 5th Street
When? Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Looking Ahead:
- Thursday, 10/12, Shady Brook Farm - Kindergarten
- Friday, 10/27, Shady Brook Farm - Grade 2
- Tuesday, 10/31, Shady Brook Farm - Grade 1
- Thursday, 11/2- Please Touch Museum- Kindergarten
- Tuesday, 11/07, The Franklin Institute - Grade 5
Stay tuned for more trips in the coming weeks!
In order to volunteer in any capacity (including chaperoning trips) you must fulfill the following directives which are part of the Child Protective Law: The law requires all school employees, contractors, and volunteers to have direct contact with children to obtain clearances (child abuse history clearance and state and federal criminal history checks).
For PA Criminal Background checks (no charge): https://epatch.state.pa.us
For Child Abuse Clearance (no charge): https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
For FBI fingerprinting (charge): https://uenroll.identogo.com or call #1-844-321-2101. The service code you will need is 1KG6Q9.
All 3 clearances must be obtained and are valid for 5 years.
REMINDERS:
ALL required documents must be submitted together at one time. We will not hold your documents until they are all complete and accounted for.
Copies of the required clearances must be printed and handed to the front school office or classroom teacher. We can not accept clearances forwarded to us via email. Thank you for your support of our program, safety as always is a priority for all our students and their families.
Clearances submitted within 48 hours of an impending trip will not be processed in time for that individual to chaperone that particular trip. While we encourage everyone to complete clearances, we cannot honor last-minute requests.
Reach out to Ms. Urbano for a step-by-step guide for completing your clearances, at curbano@northwoodcs.org.
After School Clubs:
Northwood is using a platform called FamilyID for club registration. Upon clicking on the registration link below you will be prompted to set up an account (this only takes a minute).
- All information for each club can be found on Northwood's FamilyID Afterschool Clubs: FALL 2023 page at the following link: CLICK HERE to sign up for after-school clubs.
Game Club: Grades 2-3
Lego Robotics Club: Grade: 3 & 4
Make and Take Club: Grade 4
Iconic Mindsetters Inc. Club: Grades 5th-8th
Skills and Drills Club: Grades 5th-8th
Film Fanatics Club: Grade: 7th and 8th
Math Club: Grade: 6th-8th
Attention 8th Grade Guardians:
High School Selection The Philly High School Fair will be held on Friday, October 13th (3-6 p.m.) & Saturday, October 14th (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the PA Convention Center: 12th and Arch Streets. The District’s High School Selection Process opened on September 15th at 4:00 PM. The application must be submitted online, where students can list up to five schools. The application deadline is October 27, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
Students may apply to charter schools at Apply Philly Charter. The application for 2024-2025 will open on September 22, 2023. The deadline is January 22, 2024.
Questions? Ms. Williams, dwilliams@northwoodcs.org.
Miss Chocolate
On 9/18 we kicked off our NACS Fall fundraiser with Miss Chocolate/ Ashley Farms. Please note, packets were sent home with your child but family and friends can shop online at Miss Chocolate.com. If you did not receive a packet please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. Northwood's Organizational ID#605108
Quick Facts:
Fundraiser starts: September 18th
Fundraiser ends: October 18th
Estimated Delivery: November 6th
Checks payable to Northwood Academy Charter School
October is Anti-Bullying Month:
- TODAY, Wed- 10/4 - Bullying Assembly (Lower School)
K-3 students will have an assembly defining bullying and the importance of kindness.
- Wed- 10/11 - Video Skit
Teachers will receive anti-bullying skits/videos that can be presented during morning meeting with classrooms.
- Wed- 10/18 - Unity Day/ Parade
Students will celebrate Unity Day with a Parade around the school building! Walking Permission Slips are forthcoming. (K-3)
- Wed - 10/25- Fall Fest (K-8)
Northwood will celebrate a Fall Festival at the Simpson Recreational Center (outside). More details to come!
REMIND APP SIGN-UP
Sign up to get essential weekly alerts from us via the school Remind app
Remind is a free, safe messaging app that keeps Northwood Academy families up to date with what’s happening in the classroom and school. Additionally, our weekly Bulldog Blast is sent out via Remind, along with other timely announcements throughout each week. Please sign up for our Remind notifications to stay on top of important updates from teachers and receive schoolwide updates in real-time.
Create a Remind account to receive Northwood's schoolwide alerts!
- Go to remind.com/join/nacsnews (or download the free iOS or Android app)
- Click Sign Up
- Provide a full name, email address, and password
- Choose your role
- Follow the instructions to start using Remind
To sign up and receive alerts via text message, text @nacsnews to the number 81010 and select the appropriate role.
Note: Each teacher has a different class code for their individual classes. Please contact your child's teacher to receive this information.
If you have followed the above instructions and are still having difficulties or not receiving NACS information please reach out to the Remind Help Desk for further assistance https://remind.ada.support/chat/
NORTHWOOD PARENT ASSOCIATION:
Are you eager to stay in the know about all the exciting events happening at your child's school? Do you want to lend a helping hand and get involved in the school community as a parent volunteer? Look no further! Our Parent Association is here to help you stay informed and engaged.
By filling out our simple form, you'll be sure to receive all the latest updates on school events, volunteer opportunities, and more. **Please note, if you completed this form last year you do not need to complete it again**
Don't miss out on any of the action - sign up today and stay in the loop with our Parent Association!
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP ) opens Wed. November 1st
LIHEAP is a government assistance program that helps to provide heat to vulnerable residents. PGW customers can receive a signup reminder from PGW when the program opens by visiting HERE.
Frankford Pause Park Farmers Market
The Frankford CDC is delighted to announce their first Farmers Pop-up Market being held October 6th, 2023 from 2-5 pm at Frankford Pause Park located at 4671 Paul St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19124 (0.9 miles from NACS, a 4-minute drive)
Join them for fresh produce, food demos, giveaways, resources & more!
Brought to you by The Food Trust, Frankford CDC, and Root Mass Farm. In partnership with: State Representative Jason Dawkins 179th legislative office, Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada 7th District, Vetri Community Partnership, and Family Alliance Home Care along with other vendors.
Forms of payment accepted: Access (food stamps), WIC & Senior food vouchers, Food Bucks, cash, credit and debit. Please help us share with your contacts and Community.
Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
Visitors to Linvilla Orchards can purchase the perfect pumpkin, pick apples, run through the corn maze or straw bale maze, try an apple slingshot, play pumpkin toss, see the barnyard animals, and take a hayride. Most activities are limited to weekends only, so be sure to reference the website for details. Parking and admission are free of charge; however, activities are pay-as-you-go. Hours vary by day of the week.
When? September 16th - November 5th
Where? Linvilla Orchards 137 Knowlton Rd, Media, PA, 19063
FallFest at Shady Brook Farms
Bring the family for a day or night down on the farm! There's endless fun including 5 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, LIVE music, tasty food, spirited drinks, loads of activities for the kiddos + Eerie Illuminations...a super fun Halloween light show.
- Online tickets range in price from $15 to $35 depending on date & time
- Tickets at the gate range in price from $20 to $40 depending on date & time
- Kids under 2 yrs are FREE
- Pick your own crops, NOT INCLUDED with admission, are sold separately
🎃 Save the Date 🎃
McIlvain Playground After School Programming
- Homework Help
- Basketball Skills & Drills
- Gaming Fun!
Where? 5200 Penn St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
McIlvain Playground is a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation facility located in the city's Frankford section.
Learn-to-skate:
The attached flyers have information about the girls' program as well as the general program.
Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo
Lions & tigers & bears, oh my! The Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza, Boo at the Zoo, is back for three fun-filled weekends of costumes, festive fall treats, and ghoulish fun.
Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all the animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive fall offerings, fun children’s activities, and more. Boo at the Zoo is included in the general admission ticket. Add more fun to your Boo at the Zoo day by experiencing a NEW Halloween-themed Nature Blazers scavenger hunt!
Halloween costumes with toy guns and weapons and adult masks are prohibited.
Special Member Hours: Trick-or-treat before the Zoo opens to the general public! This year, members get access to exclusive Boo at the Zoo hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the following dates:
Saturday, October 14
Sunday, October 22
Saturday, October 28
Location: The Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Elmwood Park Zoo's Boo at the Zoo
Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to the annual Halloween haunt, where the entire zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume and march in our costume parade (2:30 PM at the Stony Creek Pavilion). Adults are encouraged to dress up, too! And don’t forget to bring your trick-or-treat bag, as treat and activity stations will be located throughout the zoo. Boo at the Zoo is free to attend with zoo admission.
When? Weekends Only – October 7th through October 29th – 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where? Elmwood Park Zoo: 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, 19401
What is Safe2Say Something?
Here’s how it works:
- Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
- The crisis center reviews and processes all submissions
- The crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
- If needed, the crisis center may contact the tipster anonymously through the app
Safe2Say Something PA:
Submit an anonymous tip here.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION: NORTHWOOD IS HERE TO HELP
If you and your family lack fixed, regular, or adequate housing (for example, living in a shelter, transitional home, or even doubled-up with other people) due to loss of housing or economic hardship, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which ensures educational stability for students experiencing homelessness.
To learn more about the rights of eligible families, click here for a brief video.
If you qualify for rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, contact our school social worker at dominiqueharris@northwoodcs.org for more information.
Are you or someone you know in need of housing, food, health, and safety services? Please check out these resources from Project HOME: Where To Turn Guide.
Please review Northwood's Homeless Students Policy here: McKinney-Vento Policy.
Connect with Northwood
Website: northwoodcs.org
Location: 4621 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 289-5606
Facebook: facebook.com/Northwood-Academy-Charter-School-153041454730750/
Twitter: @northwoodcs