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Northwoods News
A Message from Principal Nixon--October 17, 2023
Northwoods Families,
I hope your week is off to a great start! Please take a few minutes to read through the information below.
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, October 31st--Halloween
- Tuesday, October 31st--Last Day of Q1
- Wednesday, November 1st--Teacher Workday
- Wednesday, November 1st--Native American Heritage Month Begins
Northwoods Trunk-or-Treat Event
Northwoods Trunk or Treat Event:
Join us for our first annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 27th, from 6-7 PM (Rain Date set for Saturday, October 28th). Families can dress up in costumes and walk between decorated trunks of vehicles in the school’s side parking lot along the bus loop. Parent and staff volunteers will provide the trunks and treats! If you would like to participate by decorating your trunk and/or donating Halloween candy, please see the sign-up genius link below.
General School Information
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration:
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! To qualify for kindergarten enrollment, children must turn 5 years old on/before August 31, 2024. 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
Halloween Reminders:
As Halloween approaches, I would like to remind families that students should not be sent to school in costumes on October 31st. Additionally, as we approach and move past the holiday, I kindly ask that candy and treats stay at home.
AIG Resources:
Check out our AIG Website to learn more about our academically and intellectually gifted program. Nominations for the fall testing window are currently open to 4th and 5th grade students.
https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/nesaig/home
Student Art at the State Fair:
I am very proud to announce that we have six students whose art was selected to be showcased at the North Carolina State Fair!! If you haven't made it to the State Fair yet, there is still plenty of time to check out these amazing pieces. Student artwork will be on display until October 22nd. Congratulations to each of our six students whose artwork was selected!! We are very proud of you!!
3rd Grade Parent Information
Cognitive Abilities Test:
In the Wake County Public School System, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is administered to all students in third grade. The CogAT measures general thinking and problem-solving skills and indicates how well the student uses these skills to solve verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal problems. The CogAT consists of three batteries, one given each day over a total of 3 days.
All 3rd grade students at Northwoods will be administered the CogAT on the following dates:
- Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- Thursday, October 26, 2023
- Friday, October 27, 2023
Read to Achieve Program:
Students who did not earn a Good Cause Exemption through beginning of year testing (passing grade on BOG or mClass Lexile score of 725 or higher) will participate in the Read to Achieve program.
PTA Information
Recess in the Garden:
Recess in the Garden starts October 2nd. We need adult garden helpers. Please consider joining us in this fun program. Experienced garden leaders will assist you in showing the children the day's tasks in the garden. Children will be watering, weeding and harvesting a variety of vegetables and herbs until Thanksgiving break.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AAAE2BA6F49-fall1
Spirit Night at Panera:
Our next Spirit Night is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Panera in Park West Village. We hope to see you there!!
Join the PTA!
Interested in joining the PTA? Please our memberhub site:
Mel's Garden
There are lots of opportunities to help with our garden. For more information, please visit:
Volunteer with the PTA!
Interested in volunteering with the PTA! We'd love to have your help! To learn more about opportunities or to get started, Contact the PTA VP of Volunteers, at NorthwoodsMembership@gmail.com.