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Building Excellence Successfully Together
APRIL 12, 2024
CALENDAR DATES
April 17 - Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
April 19 - PTA Blooming Mornings
April 19 - Northwood Kindergarten Round-Up
April 29-May 3, 6-10 - GA Milestone Assessments
May 13 - Field Day
May 15 - Artist Day
May 16 - Talent Show
May 16 - Dining For Dollars - Marlow's Tavern
May 17 - 1st, 2nd, 5th End of the Year Class Parties
May 20 - K, 3rd, 4th End of the Year Class Parties
May 22 - School Picnic
May 23 - Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion Day
KINDERGARTEN EXPLORERS
On Monday kindergarten students' celebrated and explored all about the solar eclipse. It was a fun filled day of science! The students enjoyed creating a model of an eclipse as well as making eclipse art! The all-around favorite activity was our eclipse snack! The students used Oreos to model what happens during an eclipse and then enjoyed a little treat!
FIFTH GRADE EXPLORERS
Atlanta Gladiators Visit 5th Grade: The Atlanta Gladiators hockey team paid a visit to see us in 5th grade this week. They shared some of their favorite books and answered our questions. We learned about their home countries, their schooling and of course, their love for the game of hockey. Thank you to Ms. Long for setting up this great opportunity for us all.
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme this year is “Building a Hopeful Future, Together.” Strong support systems help families thrive! Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community. Together we can strengthen families and prevent child abuse and together we can make it easier for families to access support services and learn how to identify and build on family strengths. By providing all families with equal opportunity and access to the support they need, we can help improve the safety and well-being of children and youth across the country. To learn more, please access www.childwelfare.gov/preventionmonth #BuildingTogether #CAPMonth2024 #HopefulFutures
FIELD DAY T-SHIRTS
Northwood is excited to offer families the opportunity to purchase field day shirts this year. Kindergarten through fourth grade shirts will be red, white, and blue tie dye and fifth grade will be neon tie dye (samples on the flyer). Purchase of the shirts is completely optional, but orders will only be placed for those that prepay. Please scan the QR code or follow the link attached to fill out the form and prepay.
We will not have any extras to sell and all orders need to be in by April 12th. Please reach out to Mrs. Gardella should you have any questions at gardellaj@fultonschools.org
GET READY FOR GEORGIA MILESTONES
What can I do to help my child prepare?
Be certain your child gets plenty of sleep and has a healthy breakfast.
Be certain your student is at school on time, so they are not worried about being late.
Remind students that cell phones and smart watches will be collected and stored in the secure testing room during test administration times. It’s best for students to leave them at home if possible.
Please have students bring their fully charged device every day.
Get information and practice using this link: Georgia Milestones Resources (gadoe.org)
Experience the online testing session. See below for more details, and use this link: www.gaexperienceonline.com
What happens if my child is absent?
- There will be rolling make-ups throughout the testing window. Please do not send your child in if they are sick.
Can visitors be in the building?
- During GMAS testing, we will not be allowing visitors in the building before 11:30 am; and there will also be no lunch visitors these days.
Georgia Experience Online
Georgia Experience Online is a practice site that can be used for students to learn more about the structure and content of the Georgia Milestones Assessment, experience online testing, and practice using online testing tools. Parents are welcome to explore this site and use to practice with your child.
Please note that the EOG Test Practice site will have ELA and Math questions while the EOG Study Guide for Students and Parents only focuses on Math and Science (5th grade only).
Below you will find an attachment with directions and the link to access the site. Please contact your child’s teacher or our CST, Danielle Evangelista if you have any questions.
IS YOUR CHILD LEAVING NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY
Please help us prepare for the 2024-25 school year by letting us know if your current Kindergarten through 4th grade student will not return to Northwood Elementary in August. The withdrawal process is easy. Simply email the completed withdrawal form that is attached below to Amy Dulion at dulionaw@fultonschools.org.
There is no need to re-register returning students.
NORTHWOOD'S KINDERGARTEN ROUND -UP
FCS KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
FCS SUMMER LEARNING INFORMATION
CAFETERIA NEWS
MOVIE MATINEE
We have another exciting event coming up! It’s exclusively for Northwood students, and a parent must attend. We only have 500 slots, and you MUST RSVP at the signup genius below. You will be turned away if you show up without having an RSVP due to the limited seating availability. This event is fully funded by the PTA, so sign up today, and don’t miss out on this great screening. Also, if plans change after sign up, PLEASE adjust your RSVP so that other families may attend! Ready, set, GO!
https://tinyurl.com/NorthwoodMovie
DINING FOR DOLLARS: MARLOW'S TAVERN
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: May 16; 4:00 - 9:00 PM.
DON'T FORGET TO MENTION NORTHWOOD!
NORTHWOOD YEARBOOKS ARE STILL FOR SALE!!
Deadline to pre-order: April 15th
Cost: $43
Order here: https://www.balfour.com/georgia/roswell/northwood-elementary-school
Questions? Email Yearbook@NorthwoodPTA.com
CLUSTER PROGRAM & COMMUNITY NEWS
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HAVE YOU JOINED THE PARENT PORTAL?
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.
ABOUT US
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodElementaryPTA/
Twitter: @FCS_NWES