NACS IS ENCOURAGED TO GO RED ON 2/14!
This month, we encourage you to BE WELL and STRESS LESS! Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, can improve your quality of life and relieve stress, tension, anxiety, and depression. Each week we will be sharing tips and additional online resources for wellness in the Bulldog Blast for NACS families.
Winter Reading Challenge
Dinos After Dark - The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1/27/23
Head to 'Dinos After Dark' and enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission, a family-friendly atmosphere, and the food at the Dinosaur Hall!
At Dinos After Dark:
- Explore our signature and special exhibits, including our newest exhibit Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss
- Get an up-close look at the Academy’s dioramas from around the world
Dinos After Dark is a pay-what-you-wish event. The suggested donation is $10 per person.
Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
15th Police District PSA1 Community Safety Meeting: THURSDAY, 1/26, 7 PM:
Please Touch Museum: Pixar’s Inside Out Exhibit January 27 – May 7, 2023
The first-ever museum exhibition based on Disney and Pixar’s movie Inside Out comes to Please Touch Museum! Explore emotions including Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear through hands-on interactives, including glowing memory spheres, a train of thought, emotion blocks and mirrors, and more. Access to Emotions at Play is included with museum admission. The exhibition visits the Please Touch Museum through May 7, 2023, and was developed by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios. CLICK HERE for more information.
About Inside Out:
Pixar’s hit animated feature Inside Out is the story of 11-year-old Riley, who like all of us, is guided by her emotions — Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco as Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive. Inside Out was released in 2015.
Location: Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
Calling all K-6 Students! Submit to the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is announcing its Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a recognition program for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade to share their hope, optimism, and concerns about litter and inspire others to care for their communities through art, words, or video.
In response to Pennsylvania’s new anti-littering education campaign, PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters, 2023's theme is: Show Us How Every Litter Bit Matters to You.
Projects include:
Kindergarten through 4 – Poster
Grades 5 and 6 – Essay or video
Two entries will be selected as winners
in each grade level.
The first place will receive a $50 gift card.
The first runner-up will receive $25 gift card.
All participants will be recognized with certificates.
Deadline: January 31. Winners will be announced in April. STUDENTS APPLY HERE
Save the Date: Black Generational Wealth Series 2023 – Feb 25
The Black Generational Wealth Series is part of the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Enagement’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Action Academy. MBK Action Academy aims to close the opportunity divide for Black men and boys in Philadelphia. This day-long event will bring together government and community leaders to offer workshops, resources, and networking opportunities across the city that are relevant to Philadelphia’s Black men and boys.
While The Black Generational Wealth Series is targeted toward Black men, all residents are welcome to attend. All three events are free, and registration is available online.
Date and Time: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Black History Month 2023: An Evening Conversation with Dr. Bernice A. King Sunday February 26th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join AAMP and Wells Fargo on Sunday, February 26th as they present An Evening with Dr. Bernice A. King: The Beloved Community at Mother Bethel AME Church. Dr. King is a minister, a lawyer, and the daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. As CEO of The King Center, she leads efforts to ensure a society based on justice, equal opportunity, and love of one's fellow human beings.
WHEN: February 26, 2023, at 4:00 pm
WHERE: Mother Bethel AME Church 416 South Sixth Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
JURASSIC WORLD LIVE TOUR IS COMING TO PHILADELPHIA ON FEBRUARY 18 – 20
Forget the big screen, your dino lover will roar with delight at the thrill of seeing Jurassic World come to life at Wells Fargo Center! DID YOU KNOW that included with your event ticket you will have access to a special preshow experience!? Get up close and personal with some of your favorite Jurassic World dinosaurs and vehicles! This special pre-show experience includes photo opportunities with Triceratops, Stegasaurus, Baby Bumpy, the Jurassic World Jeep, Gyrosphere, and Utility Terrain Vehicle. Activities are subject to change.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 18: 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 19: 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, February 20: 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
TICKETS:
Ticket prices start at $25*
All seats are reserved; tickets are available through WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com or the venue's Box Office.
*Ticket prices are subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply.
Kimmel Campus Presents: DRUMLine Live Friday, Feb 17th
A portion of the ticket proceeds benefits United Negro College Fund Philadelphia.
Stay informed and stay alert!
Text "ReadyPhila" to 888-777 to receive free text updates about excessive cold advisories from the City, including info on public safety and municipal services.
More tips on how to #StayWarmPHL https://bit.ly/2NsDP8a
Power Kids: Pennsylvania's Electronic Library
Do you know about Power Kids, Pennsylvania's electronic library? With Power Kids, you and your child can access things like:
- BookFlix: Watch videos and read books
- CyberSmarts: Learn how to be a safe, responsible, and smart citizen with eBooks
- TrueFlix: Learn about people, places, nature, history, and science from videos and eBooks
- Chat with a Librarian
In addition, many libraries throughout Pennsylvania offer their members access to downloadable or streaming eBooks and audiobooks through Axis 360 and Hoopla. Enjoy new bestsellers and old favorites on your compatible digital device! Check with your library for additional info.
Philly Zoos and Gardens with Free Admission:
Brandywine Zoo—Wilmington, DE: The Brandywine Zoo offers free admission from January through mid-March because fewer animals are visible. However, kids can still see over 20 different animals that don't mind coming out in the cold.
Awbury Arboretum—Germantown
Always free and open to the public, the Awbury Arboretum offers nature lovers a chance to explore the outdoors with their families. Take an awe-inspiring walk through its grounds, open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Bartram's Gardens—South Philadelphia
There is no cost to visit Bartram’s independently, and it’s open 365 days a year from sunup to sundown.
Philly Science Museums with Free Admission :
Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion - Northeast Philadelphia: The first Saturday of every month is pay what you wish at this unique museum full of exotic fish, fluttering butterflies, and cascading waterfalls.
The Science History Institute—Old City: Budding scientists will love the always-free Science History Institute, where visitors can take in historical artifacts highlighting milestones in scientific breakthroughs. In addition to the exhibition spaces and interactives, the Institute regularly hosts family days for kids.
Wagner Free Institute of Science—North Philadelphia
Here's another one of the few museums in Philly that's always free to visitors of any age. On Saturdays, Wagner runs special programming with activities like scavenger hunts and crafts, with a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for college students and children.
On the first Sunday of the month, the Barnes Foundation offers free admission to all visitors, plus tons of family activities. Photo courtesy of the museum
Philly History Museums with Free Admission:
Ryerss Museum—This Northeast Philly gem once served as the home of the wealthy Ryerss family. The museum preserves the family's huge collection of international artifacts and art, with an adjoining library that bookworms will love. Parking is free as well. Ryerss is conveniently situated within the 65-acre Burholme Park, which has ball fields, a playground, miniature golf courses, and picnic areas to enjoy after exploring the museum.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (Old City): Your kids may or may not read Poe in school, but they can definitely see where the literary great lived. Poe’s former home has been converted into a free museum that shows how the city impacted his work.
Fireman’s Hall Museum (Old City): This free museum is a must-see if your little one is fascinated by fire trucks. One of the city's most kid-friendly spots, Fireman's Hall has an array of historic equipment from the Philadelphia Fire Department and encourages visitors to play dress-up with firefighter gear.
United States Mint( Old City): Money, money, and more money! Learn how coins are made at the United States Mint located in Philadelphia. Visitors can expect to see the factory, view the first coin press, and meet Peter the Mint Eagle during free tours.
Northwood Academy Charter School Child Find Policy and Procedures (Annual Notice)
Hello Northwood Families,
You will find a copy of our Annual Child Find Notice here outlining the procedures and protocols for Northwood's monitoring of all of our students and identification of students with special needs. This will also be able to be referenced on our website, via social media, and in local news publications. For further information, please contact the Director of Special Education, Kate Crossett at 215-289-5606.
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The Child Find Policy (Annual Notice) Policy and Procedures for Students with Disabilities at Northwood Academy Charter School aim to ensure that all students with disabilities who are eligible to enroll in the school will have available to them a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. CLICK HERE for the complete policy.
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 Lower School Counselor and Northwood's Homelessness Liaison Ms. Lozandieu at mlozandieu@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.
What is Safe2Say Something?
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With 'Safe2Say Something', it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.
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.
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