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January 25, 2019 Calendar Dates:

January 30 Parent Academy - Power Struggles 7:45AM

February 1 School Governance Council (SGC) Release Day - Students Stay Home February 5 PTA Dining for Dollars – Chili’s North Point Parkway

February 8 All Pro Dads 7:10-7:40AM February 8 PTA Bingo Night 6:00-8:30PM

February 13 Julia Bernath Meeting - North Springs HS 9:00PM February 15-18 NO SCHOOL – Holiday – SCHOOLS CLOSED February 19 PTA Dining for Dollars- Chick-Fil-A (Northpoint Pkwy) 5:00-8:00PM

February 22 Principals Chat 8:00AM February 26 Kindergarten Round-Up and Open House 8:30AM

(for future Kindergarten Northwood Explorers) February 28 Hardship Transfer DEADLINE

NEWS AROUND NORTHWOOD

Deadline is February 28 for hardship transfer applications

Applications are available beginning January 1 for parents who wish to apply for a 2019-20 hardship

transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton County Schools (FCS) elementary, middle or

high school. Parents will use an online form, available through the school system’s website, to enter and

submit their information. Hard copy applications are not required this year, with the exception of medical

transfers which require pertinent medical provider’s signatures and documentation. The deadline for

submitting a transfer application is February 28, 2019, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions

granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. Please note, all school

system employees who have children receiving an employee hardship transfer must renew their request

also. The February 28 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical

reasons, curriculum differences, and child care situations or for employees’ children. Schools participating

in open enrollment, a separate transfer process that allows students to move to a school with available

space, will be announced in early May.

Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the Fulton

County Schools’ Student Assignment Office at 470-254-5550 or visit their webpage here:

http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/ops/plan/Pages/Student_Assignment.aspx .

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

Kindergarten “Round-Up” and Open House

For Future Northwood Explorers

Parents and Children

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 8:30 AM

• Visit kindergarten classrooms • Meet administrators and teachers

• Check out a school bus • Have a snack

• Receive Registration Information

The fourth graders have been learning and loving the current unit on Westward Expansion by way of a PBL (Project Based Learning) opportunity where they are writing skits and participating in a role play. This change of pace adds variety to their education by adding an imaginative way of learning that expands the focus to include the whole child. The students are immersing themselves in this powerful era as they work to understand the belief of Manifest Destiny. They will become masters of the unit material that includes such events as the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the War of 1812, the Gold Rush and the Battle of the Alamo. The students are growing their self-confidence as they build on their social skills and creativity in preparation to perform for their classmates.

First Grade News

We are having a fantastic month in first grade! We cannot believe how much our first graders have grown

over the winter break.

Our first graders this month participated in a hands on in-house field trip with the GA Farm Bureau! We

learned about the importance of trees and keeping our environment from being changed by

humans. We also learned about materials that we use every day that come from trees.

In Social Studies, students have been learning about Theodore Roosevelt. Last week

students brought in teddy bears which are often thought to be named after Teddy Roosevelt.

Students participated in fun activities all day with the bears including creating math graphs with

class data, writing an opinion piece and creating a bear with important facts about Teddy

Roosevelt!

Students this week celebrated the 100th day of school by testing the age-old question: how

many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll? Students made predictions if it would

be over 100 licks or under 100 licks and then tested their theories!

We are looking forward to all the learning and growth to come in the next few months and

are so proud of all of our first graders for their hard work this year!

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The Northwood Kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of School on Wednesday. Many students dressed up like they were 100 years old or they wore special 100th Day shirts. The students participated in many fun activities including special 100th Day snacks, counting to 100 in many different ways, playing new games, and writing about 100 things. On Thursday, the students celebrated the 101st day of Kindergarten by dressing up like Dalmatians. It was a fun week of celebrating these important kindergarten milestones.

For Parents of Fifth Graders:

Georgia law now requires that children entering 6th grade show proof of:

*Two doses of the measles vaccine

*Two doses of the mumps vaccine

*One dose of the rubella vaccine

*Two doses of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or proof of immunity documented by a physician.

If you know your child has had all of these immunizations, please ask your doctor to provide a new

Certificate of Immunization (GA Form 3231). For your convenience, the doctor can fax the form

directly to our office at (470)254-6397.

Records Requests & Private School Transcripts:

Please direct ALL records requests and teacher evaluation forms for private schools to our data specialist,

Laura Williams. williamsls@fultonschools.org Please include the school’s consent form signed by a

parent and a stamped self-addressed 9 X 12 manila envelope for the proper mailing of these materials.

Regular sized envelopes are not large enough for all information.

Northwood PTA

www.northwoodpta.com

Last chance to buy your yearbook!

It is your last chance to order your yearbook on Thursday, January 31. Yearbooks can be purchased for

$40 at balfour.com or at myschoolanywhere.com. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please send in an

envelope labeled "Yearbook" with your child’s name, teacher and grade. Checks should be made out to

Northwood PTA. If you have any questions, please contact Jami Wells at yearbook@northwoodpta.com.

Dining for Dollars - At Chili's Grill & Bar, fresh is happening now and definitely for

you on February 5th!!! Meet us at our local restaurant to enjoy the latest fresh-Mex

creations, world famous baby back ribs, and sirloin steaks. Want something on the

lighter side, try their tantalizing salads, soups, or sides. On this night, Chili's will

donate a percentage of your transaction to the PTA. We'd love to see you there, and we

THANK YOU for your support! Where: 7800 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Cafeteria News

PROMOTE! PROMOTE! PROMOTE!

Score Big with School Lunch! Join your school café next week to celebrate the 53rd 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!

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 – January 28-February 1 http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/ops/Nutrition/Pages/MenuCalendars.aspx

PROMOTE! PROMOTE! PROMOTE!

• Week Of (January 28th – January 31st)

o Monday, January 28th: Join our Northwood café this week to celebrate the 53rd Super Bowl! Help us

change the game & tackle hunger by donating canned goods or non-perishable food items to help support

our local food bank. Place donations in the designated box, located in the school café. Every day you eat

school lunch you will be automatically entered for a chance to win the grand prize which will be

announced on Thursday! As part of the fun, you can enter to win the School Lunch Coloring Contest! Let

your artistic ability fly! Pick up your coloring sheet in the café today and turn in your art to the café by

Wednesday this week and you can win a prize!

o Tuesday, January 29th: Are you ready for the Super Bowl this weekend? Northwood café staff is! Visit

the café today for the SOUP-ER BOWL challenge! You decide who will win: Chili vs. Broccoli Cheddar!

Cheer & choose your favorite soup! Donate canned goods or non-perishable food items in the designated

box, located in the school café and help us tackle hunger! Every day you eat school lunch you will be

automatically entered for a chance to win the grand prize which will be announced on Thursday! Increase

your chance to win by joining the café each day!

o Wednesday, January 30th: There’s a FLAG ON THE PLAY in the cafe! Stickers have randomly been

placed on 5 school lunch trays and the student with the sticker on the bottom of their tray wins a prize!

Coloring contest pages are due today! Every day you eat school lunch you will be automatically entered for

a chance to win the grand prize which will be announced on Thursday. That’s right, just by simply eating

school lunch next week you could win! Show your team spirit and dress up tomorrow in support of your

favorite football team!

o Thursday, January 31st: Get ready for the 53rd Super Bowl by visiting Northwood’s café! Our cafe will

feature NEW, limited time offer wings & nachos! Today is the last day to be entered to win the grand

prize. The winning students will be announced soon. Donate canned goods or non-perishable food items in

the designated box, located in the school café and help us tackle hunger!

1/28 – Salisbury Steak – Hummus Plate – Mozzarella Stuffed Breadstick

1/29 – Chili w/ Chicken Taco Meat – Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Turkey & Cheese Croissant

1/30 – Grande Nachos – Cheese Nachos – Mini Corndogs – Grilled Chick Chef Salad Plate

1/31 – Buffalo Wings with Nachos – Cheeseburger – Cheese Pizza Pack

12/1 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Equal Opportunity Agency Compliance Coordinator 404-763-4585 TTY: 1-800-255-0135