Warhawk Weekly October 5, 2020
It's Groovy to Be a Warhawk!
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Hello Northwood families!
Last week our families received an email on the D200 Hybrid Plan. Many parents and students have reached out with questions so I made a video to help explain the schedule, the calendar, and the safety protocols that Northwood will be putting in place. If you have not filled out the family preference form yet, please do so as soon as possible so we can plan the A and B hybrid groups. Once the data is collected from our families we will send out the group assignments of A or B for our hybrid students. The links to the preference form and the plan can be found below.
One part of the plan that will be very important for the safety of our school community is the symptom checker that families will be asked to complete each day for your student. The district will be using the Parent Portal for this so all of our families will need an account. Directions on how to set up an account in the portal were mailed home to your address. The letters also contained your access ID and password to link your student to your new account and can be done for multiple students within the district. The Parent Portal can also be used to check your student's grades and attendance. Please click on the image below to take you to the Parent Portal. For further assistance on using the Parent Portal, please call the Northwood Office at 815-338-4900.
Please never hesitate to reach out if you need help with anything. Warhawks take care of each other and we are here to work together and support each other. Have a wonderful and groovy week!
Bethany Hall
Northwood Principal
Would you like your student to return for in person instruction or remain remote?
Please complete this form by Monday, October 5. Family Learning Preference Form. It is also linked below.
D200 Middle School Hybrid Schedule and Calendar
In Person Instruction on A1 and A2 days
In Person Instruction on B1 and B2 days
Parent Portal vs. Canvas Observer: What's the Difference?
District 200 uses two platforms to both instruct and report grades. Your Canvas Observer account allows you to see course work that is occurring in your student's classes. In Canvas, you will be able to see assignments, quizzes, and material being covered in class. You can also receive email alerts about announcements your student's teacher makes to the class.
In your Parent Portal you will be able to see your student's overall grade in a course as well as individual assignment and assessment grades. While you may not be able to see the actual assignment like you would in Canvas, you can still see some short details about the assignment by clicking on it. The Parent Portal also allows you to see some basic information about your student in the district, such as attendance and their schedule.
For help with either of these platforms, or to get signed up with an account, please contact the school.
Conferences
Parents/guardians may schedule their own individual teacher conferences using a web-based appointment system called MEET THE TEACHER. Meet the Teacher allows parents the flexibility to schedule conferences for all of their children at the same time.
Please use the link below to schedule your conferences.
What to do if your student needs support?
We understand that students struggle at times and that they may need additional support. There are a variety of structures and supports we have in place and are planning for in order to support students during Remote Learning.
Skills labs are a required class for students that occur every other day on B days. During this time students are able to access their teachers. Students sign in with their Skills Lab at the beginning of the period and then teachers have open Google Meets appointments during this time to allow for students to drop into their skills lab for additional support. Students with Ds or Fs in classes are expected to be working with their different teachers during this time as this is the best way for them to have direct contact with a staff member.
Asynchronous Fridays: The vast majority of a student’s day on asynchronous Fridays allows them to partake in individual or small group support with their teachers. Teachers have pre-assigned and scheduled meetings with students who have exhibited struggling with content. Please be sure to reach out to teachers as they can offer support by scheduling these meetings with your student or even with you as a parent.
Woodstock North High School National Honors Society and Peer Tutoring We are finalizing plans to offer additional tutoring support from WNHS like what we have had in the past. More information will be coming soon on scheduling and timeframes of remote tutoring to support students who may be struggling in certain subjects.
Food Services News
District 200 will continue to provide free meals to ALL D200 students, regardless of free, reduced-price, or paid status. However, effective Monday, Sept. 28, there will be changes made to food pick-up options, and NEW delivery routes and schedules.
Click the link below to take you to the Food Services Newsletter.
News from the Nurse
6th grade physicals and immunizations are still required for this school year. Information on the requirements can be found below. Please send the paperwork to our school nurse, Mrs. Kaszubowski, at skasubowski@wcusd200.org or you can drop it off at the school between 8 - 4.
Students who plan to be in the hybrid groups MUST have their health requirements turned in ASAP.
NMS Library
Hi Warhawks!
The NMS online book fair is now open! Please click on Northwood Online Book Fair and take a look! The book fair runs through October 13th. There is no shipping cost -- books will be sent to Northwood and we will get them to you. Thank you for your support!
Writing Club will not be meeting next week, October 7th. Please join us at our next meeting on October 14th. Please email Ms. Parrent at mparrent@wcusd200.org for more information.
Parent Tech Tools Tutorials
Thank you to our NMS families for supporting our students and staff during remote learning. We appreciate you!
How can the NMS families stay connected and informed?
During this time we are trying to provide different opportunities for communication with our students and families. So where can you go to stay informed?
NMS Parents/Guardians/Families:
- Warhawk Weekly: Please remember that this newsletter is a live link. As things progress through the week, we will use it to provide any updated information. All you have to do is click the newsletter to go to the live page!
- Remote Learning page on Northwood Webpage
- Facebook: @northwoodwoodstock
- emails and texts: Messages sent through the school, just like how you received this newsletter.
Students:
- Canvas: Students should be checking Canvas for each of their teachers on the corresponding A or B day for announcements and assignments.
- Warhawks, We Got This Student Newsletter: The first edition of the student newsletter will be emailed to students on Monday morning. Please remind your student to check it out for announcements, special messages from our staff, and tips for success during eLearning.
Keep in Contact with Northwood!
Principal - Bethany Hall
Assistant Principal - Tony Baier
If your student will be late to school or won't be in school please call the 24 hour Northwood Attendance line.
Website: https://www.woodstockschools.org/northwood
Location: 2121 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL, USA
Phone: 815-338-4900
Facebook: www.facebook.com/northwoodwoodstock/