BEST = Building Excellence Successfully Together

October 19, 2018

Calendar Dates: October 19 Tech Fair Applications are due October 19 PTA Reflections Deadline October 21 PTA Second and Third Grade Parent Meeting 7:30-9:30PM

Senor Patron (Fresh Market Shopping Center) October 22-26 IOWA Assessment - Grades 3 and 5

October 26 PTA Movie Night (Grades K & 1) 6:30-8:30PM November 1 Picture Re-takes

November 1 Parent Academy- PBIS 7:45AM November 2 Open House for prospective parents - 8:30AM — Media Center November 4 Daylight Savings Time- Set your clocks back 1 hour

November 4 PTA Fourth and Fifth Grade Parent Meeting 7:30-9:30PM Senor Patron (Fresh Market Shopping Center)

November 6 Teacher Workday – NO STUDENTS November 7 Julia Bernath Meeting – Centennial HS 9:30-11:30AM November 12-16 Northwood’s Annual Scholastic Book Fair

November 15 Parent Academy – Stress & Anxiety Management 7:45AM

NORTHWOOD’S ANNUAL BOOK FAIR IS COMING SOON!

Our Scholastic book fair will be held in the Media Center November 12th-16th- mark your calendars! Book Fair is the major fundraiser for our Media Center. It is also a wonderful opportunity to purchase books as holiday gifts for your children and family, or perhaps something special for your child's teacher. Student previews will be conducted during school hours on November 7th, 8th, and 9th. Stay tuned for details about volunteer opportunities!

NEWS AROUND NORTHWOOD

Fourth graders have recently blasted off into a unit that is out of this world! They are

exploring space! After discussing the ways Earth moves, they started to explore the object that

orbits our planet, the moon. To further their knowledge on moon phases, they had the

opportunity to use Oreos to display each phase of the moon. They had fun creating gibbous and

crescent moons, but were most excited to eat their final product!

The BEST of

Northwood

Elementary Check out our school website! www.northwoodelementary.com

Ritu Ahuja Kerri-Ann Williams Principal Asst. Principal

10200 Wooten Rd. Roswell, Georgia 30076 470-254-6390

Congratulations to the following students for earning a ribbon or plaque as part of the Reading Counts program. Anytime is a great time to read, read, read!

Congratulations to the August and September Reading Counts ribbon earners!

The students that earned ribbons/plaques are:

Blue Ribbon

Second Grade: Edward Chung, Blake Wood

Third Grade: Caroline Atkinson, Miles Cromwell, Joelle Peters, Jacob Stovall

Fourth Grade: Sheppard Finley, Amariah Zuno

Fifth Grade: Sarah Beach, Catherine Beck, Matthew Burdett, Daniel Bustillos-Sanchez, Wren Casteel, Dean Edwards,

Frederick Felton, Noah Greer, Madeline Hazelwood, Julia Jung, Abigail Kasik, Gavin Kennedy, Mia Mirando, Meghan

Schwenker, Blaine Sellers, Julian Urdaneta Lameda, Calvin Vickery, Vincent Weaver, Gabriella Wright

Red Ribbon

Second Grade: Theo Ganesan

Third Grade: Aidan Kennedy

Fifth Grade: Frances Asher, Kailash Rajendran, Zoe Stanish

Bronze Ribbon

Fifth Grade: Maya Burdett, Eskedar Redie, Madelyn Terry

Silver Ribbon

Fifth Grade: Ella Kush, Seyan Panjwani, Elliot Shin, Maxwell Wright

Fifth Grade: Kaitlyn Cruze

Message from our Eco Team

The following Northwood students have proudly accepted the Waste Free Monday challenge by packing their

lunch in reusable containers. They are a great example of how we can “go green” during lunch.

Kindergarten -Jo-Oliver Estes, David Ko, Yousuf Tariq, Eli Medvedev, Giavanna Puglisi, Jeet Thakkar, Selah

Dahl, Emma Levin, Saanvi Chigare , and Ryan Litchfield

First Grade - Charan Shivaraman, Emmalin Hobbs, Sophia Haber, Emily Stephenson, Molly Brosi. Kiera

Conlan, Huck Belknap, Isaac Gheith, and Sahasra Annabathla

Second Grade - Jacob Adler, Sophia DeOliveira, Gurbani Nanda, Leila Siddiqui, Vihaan Vanay, and Addison

Buzanowski

Third Grade – Aidan Kennedy

Fourth Grade – Hailey Bowen

Fifth Grade – Maya Burdett

PBIS at Northwood – Parent Workshop, November 1-7:45AM: Have you ever wondered

what gold slips are? Or what PBIS stands for? Join us for a Parent Workshop all about PBIS:

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. We will discuss how PBIS works at Northwood

and how you can use similar strategies at home.

October 22-26 IOWA Assessment - Grades 3 and 5 - Parents/volunteers will not be allowed

in the building from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Northwood will administer the IOWA Assessments from October 22-October 26

to students in grades 3 and 5.

What is the IOWA Assessment?

The IOWA Assessment is a norm-referenced test (NRT). Scores from the NRT are used to compare the performance

of Fulton’s students with the performance of students in a national sample who are:

in the same grade, and

who took the test at the same point in the school year.

What can I do to help my child prepare for the IOWA Assessments?

Make sure your child attends school regularly and on time. Remember that tests reflect the overall achievement of your child. Time spent in learning situations increases the likelihood that he/she will do well

on tests. Avoid scheduling doctor’s or dentist’s appointments during testing times. Give your child encouragement. Praise him/her for the things done well throughout the year. A child who is

afraid of failing is more likely to make a mistake.

Ensure that your child has a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind. Make sure

the child has a good breakfast on testing days, and everyday.

Keep the lines of communication open between home and school. Parents and teachers should work

together to benefit the child.

Make sure your child is well rested on school days. Children who are tired are less likely to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of class work and tests.

Try not to be overly anxious about test scores. Too much emphasis on test scores can be upsetting to

children.

Don’t judge a child on the basis of a single test score. Test scores are NOT perfect measures of what a

child can do. There are many other things that might influence a test score. For example, a child can be

affected by the way he/she feels that day.

Follow normal routines. Interruptions of normal routines may affect your child’s performance.

If your child wears an assistive device, such as glasses or hearing aids, be sure he/she remembers to bring it

and wear it during all testing sessions.

School Visitation During IOWA

Since a quiet and distraction-free testing environment is so important for a good score,

parents/volunteers will not be allowed in the building from 8:00am to 12:00pm on testing

days. This includes parent volunteers, readers, and visitors of all grades. If you are coming to assist

in a classroom, please come after 12:00 pm.

Continuing our Northwood tradition from last year, on October 31st we will have our

schoolwide Book parade. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book

character and bring the book to school to share with their classmates!

Northwood ES will host an Open House for prospective parents and students November 2, 2018

at 8:30 am in the Media Center. During this session new families will meet PTA and

Administration. New families will have an opportunity to tour our school and admin will be

available for a Q&A session. Please spread the word in your neighborhood regarding this event.

Lifetouch Picture Re-takes Students who missed out on having their school picture taken will be given another opportunity to do so on November 1. Any student who was absent or forgot to bring in picture money is welcome to have their photo taken. In addition, once the portrait packages that were purchased on the original picture day are sent home, if they are unacceptable to you, you may send the entire package back to school on Re-Take Day and have the photo taken again.

Northwood PTA

www.northwoodpta.com

Northwood Hoodie Sweatshirt ($25.00)

Order online at www.myschoolanywhere.com login and go to the store. Select the product by size. There is a

separate entry for each size. Size is in the title and in the description

There are 2 ways to access our secure, online store: 1. Login your myschoolanywhere.com account.

If you have ever received an email from the myschoolanywhere system, you have been given access to a secure account!

a. Go online (link below) or to the app on your phone. Online link (copy entire) https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/login.a5w?A5WSessionId812=9c629cbd49174212b24f5a40662ae98b

b. Access the Store c. Complete purchases using PayPal or credit card.

Can’t remember your password? https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/new-family.a5w?fam=NorthwoodElementary149192

2. Go directly to our secure online store. You must enter in your email address to gain access. https://myschoolanywhere.com/cart-new.a5w?cart=NorthwoodElementary149192

Expected Delivery Date: Week of October 29th. If ordering after October 29th, deliveries will be made every Friday. All items

will be delivered to the student's classroom. In case of multiple children, the complete order will be delivered to the classroom

of the oldest child on the order.

*We can also offer discreet packaging or alternative pickup options in case your

purchase is for a holiday or birthday gift, just email

spiritwear@northwoodpta.com*

The ultra-popular Be Brave Be Kind shirt is now offered as a pullover hoodie sweatshirt! The sweatshirt is navy

blue. The sweatshirt features a small "Northwood" script on the front left side and the Northwood design will be on the back

in red, silver and white. This is a beautiful and comfy way to show your Northwood pride for girls, boys, women and men!

Fabric:

50% cotton, 50% polyester Features:

pill-resistant air jet yarn

double-needle stitching throughout

double-lined hood

pouch pocket; matching draw cord

1x1 ribbed cuffs and waistband with spandex

Second and Third Grade Parent

Meet and Greet

Sunday, Oct. 21st from 7:30-9:30pm

Senor Patron

Fourth and Fifth Grade Parent

Meet and Greet

Sunday, November 4th from 7:30-9:30pm

Senor Patron

3005 Old Alabama Road #2000 Johns Creek, GA 30022

(Fresh Market Shopping Center)

Please RSVP using the Northwood PTA Facebook page

Questions? Sarah Levin social@northwoodpta.com

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY PTA Presents:

Movie Night Featuring…Hotel Transylvania 3 WHO: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Only

WHEN: Friday, October 26th, 6:30-8:30 pm (Doors will not open for drop off until 6:30)

WHERE: Northwood Elementary Cafeteria

ADMISSION: $10.00 (includes pizza, drink, popcorn and 1 candy), $5.00 for movie only

MOVIE RATING: PG

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Complete the form below, attached admission fee and return

to your child’s teacher OR purchase at www.myschoolanywhere.com

RSVP by: Wednesday October 23rd - seating is limited.

WHAT TO BRING: Towel or blanket to sit on and wear PJ’s if you want!

CONTACT PERSON: Kristen Finley at finleytwinmom@charter.net or 404-693-4910

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Child(ren)’s Name & Teacher & Grade: _________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Evening Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone # where you can be reached during Movie Night: ___________________________________________________

____ YES! I would like to volunteer for Movie Night! Please email me at ______________________________________

TANNER PORTRAIT STUDIO PRESENTS

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY PTA

ANNUAL FAMILY PORTRAIT EVENT!

Don’t blink! Time flies and, sooner than you think, your student will be moving on to middle

school & then high school! Now's the time to take a great family portrait!

A $30.00 DONATION TO NORTHWOOD PTA

Includes the Sitting Fee &

11”X14” FAMILY PORTRAIT PRINT

Courtesy of Tanner Family Portraits ($165.00 Value)

Friday, October 19th

4:00 - 6:50pm

Sunday, October 21st

9:30 - 1:00pm

OUTDOORS AT MILL CREEK POND

30000 Mill Creek Ave, Alpharetta Ga 30022

Please go to the PTA website to make your $30 Donation,

then to the link below to schedule your appointment.

Step 1: http://www.northwoodpta.com/store.html

Step 2: https://tinyurl.com/Northwood-Tanner2018

The offer is limited to one per family – Per School Season – Nonrefundable – Expires Nov 1st

2018.

In the event of inclement weather, the photo sessions will be moved indoors to Tanner Studio.

For your convenience, additional prints will be available to purchase at your viewing appointment.

Direct Questions To: Lauren Garner laurenegarner@gmail.com

Northwood PTA Fundraiser!

CYT Atlanta presents Cinderella

Visit: www.cytatlanta.com and use coupon code SPIRITDAY when you check out and make sure to mention

NORTHWOOD in the comment section so that PTA gets credit for your purchase!

OR

Present this article at time of purchase at box office for special price & credit for school

When: Saturday, October 27th 2pm

Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church - Main Auditorium 2850 Old Alabama

Road – Johns Creek, GA 30022

Special Ticket Price: $10 ($2 to be donated back to your school with every ticket sold!) (Teachers get in free with flyer)

Stick around to meet, greet, and get photos with our wonderful cast!

Presented by CYT Atlanta

www.cytatlanta.com – info@cytatlanta.com – 678-296-6098

*We are happy to provide information about the following programs, but please note that they are not

sponsored by Northwood Elementary School***

October is Depression Awareness Month. Take an anonymous screening at

http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/SUMMIT Janie Hortman (Staff Associate

Therapist, The Summit Counseling Center) is available onsite at Northwood and is happy to answer any

questions. She is at Northwood Wednesday from 11:30am -3:30pm and Thursday from 7:00am-3:30pm.

Jr. Knights Wrestling

All ages (K-8), beginners welcome

Regular practices are Mondays and Wednesdays (6:30-8pm) at the Centennial Wrestling building

Season runs November-February

We have 2 Learn-to-Wrestle Clinics in October – Thursday, Oct. 18 and Thursday, Oct. 25 (excellent

opportunity to meet our coaches - both are free!)

For information please contact Christian LaFon – 678/459-8483 (christian.lafon@gmail.com)

Cafeteria News Adult lunches are $3.45. Please have only your child join you at the designated visitor tables.

Please remember that outside food is not allowed. This can be a special “Parent and Me” treat.

Announcement for School Breakfast Programs:

Did you know that a hot and fresh breakfast is served every morning in the cafeteria? It’s a proven fact that

breakfast helps jumpstart your brain for a day full of activity and learning – so be sure your child starts their school

day ready to go with a delicious breakfast! We invite your child to visit the cafeteria from 7:10AM to 7:35AM to get

their breakfast! The cost is $1.10.

Lunch Menu – October 22-26 http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/ops/Nutrition/Pages/MenuCalendars.aspx

10/22 – Meatball Spaghetti Bowl – Popcorn Chicken – Hummus Plate

10/23 – Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken – Black Bean Quesadilla – Lunchbox Buddy

10/24 – Chili w/Chicken Taco Meat – Chicken Filet Sandwich – Cheese Pizza Pack

10/25 – Chicken of the Day – Burger Sliders – Yogurt and Cheese Pack

10/26 - Popcorn Shrimp - Cheese Pizza – Jamwich Pack Equal Opportunity Agency Compliance Coordinator 404-763-4585 TTY: 1-800-255-0135