Bulldog Blast
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
This week & Looking ahead:
✏️ All students must return their chromebooks, chargers, and cases to school no later than next Monday, June 6th. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more information.
✏️ Please note, that June 8th, 9th, and 10th will be half days for all Northwood Academy students.
✏️Please take a moment to complete the 2022-2023 Transportation Survey. If your student is currently assigned in transportation you do not need to complete this form. Questions? Please contact Ms. Dunne at, idunne@northwoodcs.org, thank you!
✏️Summer bridge program/extended school year: if your child is eligible for either of these programs, you should have received a letter via email at the beginning of the month. If you believe you did not receive this in error, please reach out to Mrs. Crossett, thank you!
Field Day updates & rerminders:
Please be advised of the following reminders:
- FIELD DAY is taking place TUESDAY, JUNE 7th. If there is rain that day we will have an indoor backup plan in place.
- If you ordered a FIELD DAY shirt they will be distributed over the next 2 days.
- Please note, that parents are NOT permitted to attend FIELD DAY. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please remind your child to wear sneakers, apply sunscreen at home, and bring a water bottle. We are looking forward to a fun-filled day!
- Student participation in field day is dependent on appropriate behavior during regular school days and up to the discretion of the classroom teacher. Thank you!
Upper School Updates & Reminders:
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8th Grade closing Ceremony Reminders:
When? Thursday, June 9th, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m:
Where? NACS Gymn
8th Grade Closing Ceremony:
- Students arrive at 12:30 p.m.
- Doors will open for families at approximately 1:15 pm. (parents can line up outside the building as early as 12:00 pm)
- Seats are first-come, first-serve
- Students receive 4 tickets for friends and family. No extra tickets will be distributed - students can reach out to classmates to see if they have tickets to spare
- Please do not bring balloons, as they can obstruct the view of audience members
- The ceremony lasts approximately 1 hour
Thank you!
UPCOMING 8TH GRADE COLLEGE VISIT: Thursday, June 2nd
Tomorrow, June 2nd the 8th-grade class will be visiting Arcadia College!
Friendly reminder, student participation in these trips is dependent on appropriate behavior during regular school days and up to the discretion of the 8th-grade teaching team. Thank you!
Northwood happenings:
2nd Grade Donuts with Grownups and 3rd Grade Wax Museum Event:
Enjoy some highlights below!
UPPER SCHOOL DANCE Hightlights:
KINDERGARTEN Q+U Wedding HIGHLIGHTS:
ABC Countdown: 'R' for Rainbow
Parent Corner:
2022-2023 Transportation Request
Please complete the below form for each student who will need transportation for the 22-23 School Year. Please note, that students in 7th and 8th grade will receive an annual SEPTA Transpass. 7th/8th-grade students still require a request from a parent/guardian to receive a Transpass. The district no longer provides SEPTA 2 Trip passes.
If you have recently moved, ensure you have submitted proof of residency to the Main Office, either in person or via email, to have transportation accurately assigned for your student.
A reminder: This is just a request, it does not guarantee your student will be assigned yellow school bus transportation. This decision is up to the School District of Philadelphia. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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Uniform Exchange Program: Request for donations
At this time, our uniform stock is extremely low. The program only works if uniforms are donated so please consider giving clean uniforms you no longer need. If you are able to donate, please make sure that the clothes are in a reusable condition. The size of the item should be identifiable. If it is not, please indicate the size of the item with indelible ink.
Please remember, you do not have to donate clothes in order to take from the uniform exchange. All items can be dropped off during school hours at the front school office.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Urbano, curbano@northwoodcs.org
Starting fall 2022: Community Check-Ins
COMMUNITY CORNER
PHILADELPHIA LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
Philadelphia Latino Film Festival is back with in-person and virtual options! Head over to PHLAFF.ORG to find out more about their year’s festival.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
Frankford Friday Storytime
Frankford Library:
4634 Frankford Avenue (Frankford Ave. & Overington St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19124-5804
215-685-1473
Upcoming PRIDE MONTH EVENTS:
Pride Weekend at the Please Touch Museum June 4 and June 5th!
Where? Please Touch Museum – 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia
Join The Please Touch Museum as they celebrate the uniqueness of our visitors and the Philadelphia community. Pride Weekend will feature opportunities for face painting, art and movement workshops, special storytimes, and more. All events are free with Museum admission.
Juneteenth Family Pride Picnic
Juneteenth Family Pride Picnic:
When? June 18, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where? Lovett Park – 6945 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
This tobacco-free event will center and celebrate LGBTQ+ Black families, history, vendors, and artists with free food, entertainment, and resources! More info coming soon.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Family Pride
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Family Pride:
When? June 5, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where? The Barnes Foundation – 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes! In honor of Pride Month, the museum is welcoming families of all shapes and sizes and celebrating the color they bring to our lives. Find examples of love and friendship in the galleries, and learn more with fun family activities.
Limited capacity. Registration is required and opens Thursday, June 2, at 10am.
Pride Day at Philadelphia Zoo
Local LGBTQ organizations have been invited to give away literature and talk about their services. Guests are invited to show off their Pride by wearing their most colorful rainbow and pride-themed threads for a chance to win Zoo tickets for a future visit.
Zoo Admission is $24 for ages 12+ and $19 for ages 2-11, children under 2 are free, plus entrance for Big Time $6 (adults and children ages 2+). Food and drink is pay as you go. Ticket reservations are available at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org.
Opportunity for 7th-11th graders:
Community Fun Day: June 18th
Outreach For All Missing Children in Philadelphia (OFAMCI) is hosting a community family fun day on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 from 12 to 5 pm at Juniata Park 1120 E Cayuga Street Philadelphia Pa 19124! All proceeds from this event will go towards summer programs.
OFAMCI is a legal, registered Non-profit organization in the city of Philadelphia. Our goal is to raise awareness and publicize all of our missing children, work with families to help find their child and provide proper resources that will be needed when these children are found. We also extend ourselves to help other organizations within our communities.
June 17th, 12:00-3:00pm, 9945 President St, Philadelphia, PA 19115
PCR is excited to announce they are welcoming new student-athletes to their Summer Learn-to-Row Camps!
Enrollment for these programs is officially OPEN now through Friday, May 27th! Students in this program will participate in a 3-week long rowing camp where they will learn basic rowing techniques and receive a general introduction to fitness, nutrition, and the sport of rowing.
Summer Camps are open to anyone in grades 7 through 12 who attends a Philadelphia public or charter school. All camps run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12:30 pm. A camp t-shirt, daily snacks, and SEPTA cards will be provided to all participating students.
All camps are COMPLETELY FREE, but students must enroll by May 27th.
Dates for PCR's summer learn-to-row include:
Session 1: July 11th to 29th
Session 2: August 1st to August 19th
PLEASE NOTE: Space in our summer camps is limited and priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in a PCR program.
>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<
If you have any questions about PCR's Summer Learn to Row Camps or would like to be added to our waitlist, please contact George Rowley at george@philadelphiacityrowing.org.
Play It Safe Philly
Connecting children, teens, and families with summer activities and information. https://www.phila.gov/programs/playitsafephl/
The City of Philadelphia and its partners are committed to providing fun, safe, and enriching activities for children and families throughout the year. PlayItSafePHL is your guide to year-round activities and events.
Related Categories: After School Programs | After School/Camps/Mentoring | Camps
You can sign up to receive email updates from the City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families.
OST PROGRAM LOCATOR: Sign up for fun!
Out-of-School Time (OST) is the time that a child or youth spends in after-school or summer programming. OST programs are provided for young people in grades pre-K through 12.
Little Libraries 📚 📖
TTF (Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership) has partnered with Tiny WPA and Read 2 Succeed to install three new little libraries in Tacony Creek Park! These are in addition to the little library at I & Ramona installed last summer by WHYY.
The three new libraries can be found at these gateways: Tabor & Olney, Whitaker & Loudon, and Bingham & Ashdale! Do you have an idea for a Tacony Creek Park location for a little library? Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org.
National Network for Youth in partnership with global law firm Baker Mckenzie launched I Am Here: Vital Document Legal Hotline for Youth. This national hotline for youth will provide resources and assistance in obtaining:
- State ID cards and licenses
- Birth certificates
- Social Security cards
- Documents needed to get an ID/license
The hotline cannot provide legal advice, and your communication to our hotline does not establish an attorney-client relationship. All inquiries to the hotline are strictly confidential.
MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT: NORTHWOOD IS HERE TO HELP
If you believe you may be eligible, contact Lower School Counselor (K-4) Ms. Lozandieu at mlozandieu@northwoodcs.org or Upper School Counselor (5-8) Mr. Whitlatch at awhitlatch@northwoodcs.org to find out what services and supports may be available!
CLICK HERE to watch a video (created by Kevin Lofton) for families in Philadelphia to understand their rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for students experiencing homelessness. Check it out now!
If you or a family member are in need of housing, food, health, and safety services, please check out these resources from Project HOME: Where To Turn Guide.
free at-home COVID-19 tests:
Important Dates on the Horizon
Wednesday, June 1st-Thursday, June 30th- LGBTQ Pride Month 2022 in the United States
Friday, June 3rd, 8th Grade Romano's Luncheon (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Tuesday, June 7th, Field Day
Wednesday, June 8th- Friday, June 10th, NOON dismissal
Thursday, 9th, 8th Grade Closing Ceremony
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
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