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February 9 - All Pro Dad

February 19 - Presidents' Day (No School)

February 20 - Professional Development Day (Students Off)

February 20 - FCS Board Meeting

February 29 - Hardship Transfer Deadline

March 11 - Teacher Work Day (Students Off)

March 12 - Professional Development Day (Students Off)

March 21 - FCS Board Meeting

Kindergarten students had a fun time celebrating the 100th Day on January 26th! Students dressed up as 100-year-olds, and decorated shirts or posters with 100 items. Students also did fun activities like read 100 words, create a 100th day hat, and did 100 exercises!

First Grade had so much fun on the 100th day of school last week. We completed so many different 100 day of school activities including what we will look like when we are 100! We have been very busy learning to tell time to the hour and half hour. We have also been learning all about George Washinton Carver. We enjoyed singing our catchy song about him to remember all 300 of his inventions with peanuts.

Our 4th and 5th graders represented Northwood in the FCS Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl on January 27th. We are so proud of these students for buzzing in fearlessly and demonstrating top-notch sportsmanship!

This month we added 88 new books for circulation! This lucky reader rocked her Mahomes jersey and snagged the first checkout of the brand-new Patrick Mahomes book. Talk about perfect timing!

Every year, Northwood students participate in a collaborative art piece that celebrates African Americans. The artwork is displayed in the Roswell City Hall Rotunda during Black History Month as a part of the Roswell Roots Festival. This year, 2nd - 5th grade students learned about Ruby Bridges and created a portrait based on her iconic photo and quote, "Don't follow the path. Go where there is no path and start a trail." The Exhibit will be on display January 29 - March 29.

Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and celebrates Black History Month. Roswell Roots aims to educate, impact, and promote cultural awareness.

Programs and events focus on welcoming all community members and offers an opportunity for all ages to engage and participate. Activities include music, poetry, storytelling, tours and more. Our very own Northwood artwork (see the story above) will be on display in the Roswell City Hall Rotunda through March 29. For more information, visit Roswell365.com/categories/roswell-roots/

Awards are one of the many wonderful ways we have to recognize and celebrate our Explorers at Northwood. Here is a link to this month's award recipients. Congratulations!

Awards December 2023.docx

What is a School Governance Council?

The purpose of a School Governance Council (SGC) is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role through monitoring and implementation of the strategic plan.

What is the commitment?

All School Governance Council members serve two-year terms. Time commitment varies from school-to-school, but expect 4-5 hours per month which includes meetings, trainings, and school and community events.

When are the 2023 elections?

Candidate Declaration: February 5 - March 29

Elections will be held from April 17 -24

Where to declare candidacy?

Visit the SGC website and click on Elections for a candidate guide and/or declaration. www.fultonschools.org/sgc

Dear Parents or Guardians,

As we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to ensure that all homemade candy, desserts, baked goods, or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours, and that appropriate store-bought items are delivered to the administration. Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students with allergies, etc. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all of our students safe at school!

Fulton County Schools has replaced the Raptor system with CheckMate to make the visitor check in and out process easier and more efficient. CheckMate is the same system that we are currently using for students. Visitors will use the kiosk to the left with the large monitor; and student check in and out will remain on the laptop to the right.

All visitors will simply need to scan their driver's license and the system will print a visitor sticker to be worn at all times inside the building. When leaving, please make sure to scan the sticker to officially check out.

Volunteers

All Volunteers will need to re-register here. - even if you registered at the beginning of the school year. Volunteers will not have to register again until May 31, 2026.

Hardship Transfer applications are available beginning January 1, for parents who wish to apply for a 2024-2025 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton elementary, middle or high school. Parents will use an online form to enter and submit their information. Get more info and access the application here.

Join your school café next week to celebrate the 58th Annual Super Bowl! Throughout the week, Fulton County School cafes are ready to celebrate the big game with exciting activities, a canned food drive, and a chance to win fun prizes! Visit the café & join in on the fun!

Head over to Membership Toolkit to purchase your tickets today! You can also print the bottom portion of this image & send to your teacher, along with a check, to reserve your spot! We will not sell tickets at the door. Advanced purchase is necessary, and this event typically books up very quickly. We will send information on the auction closer to the date, but it will be open to bidding a week before our LIVE BINGO event!

Purchase tickets: https://northwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/12447

Deadline to pre-order: April 15th

Cost: $43

Order here: https://www.balfour.com/georgia/roswell/northwood-elementary-school

Questions? Email Yearbook@NorthwoodPTA.com

Parents, please encourage your students to check regularly for lost items in the Lost and Found. Please mark all student belongings clearly with the child’s name so that it can be identified. Unclaimed items are donated to local charities after the last school day of every month. February’s date is Thursday, February 29th.

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.

Heather Q. Rucker, Principal

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
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