We kicked off our Northwood Foundation Boosterthon this week. The excitement for the event was evident as the students were motivated by an energetic Boosterthon team during an assembly on Thursday. Families will get updates from homerooms days leading into the actual run on the 24th. Word is out that admin team members will be running and racing around that day in crazy inflatable suits if we reach our goal. Parents are welcome to come watch their child/ren run during their class run time that day. However, there will be no lunch visitors on the 24th as grade level lunch schedules will be adjusted. The Foundation does so much to support many campus-wide efforts, we’re thankful in advance for your continued support this year.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, it’s been fun to see all the green today! Wishing all Northwood families happiness and good fortune this weekend.

With gratitude,

Heather Rucker

Principal

Hello from Second Grade! We’ve been having lots of fun learning about stars, sun, shadows, moon, and seasons. The students had a wonderful time making shadow puppets. Read Across America Week was a success! We read so many fabulous books! We’ve just wrapped up our writing unit on opinions. Keep a look out in the library for our second-grade book reviews. The children have been working so hard and showing us that they are getting ready for third grade. We can’t believe the year will be coming to an end shortly! Everyone is loving the beautiful weather and hopes that it will continue.

Time is really flying in 3rd grade! We recently finished looking back millions of years by studying fossils in Science. It was cool to see how scientists can really learn a lot about an animal by studying the fossil. For example, you can tell if an animal is a carnivore (meat eater) by looking at its teeth.

In the present day, our math classes are beginning a unit on Time & Measurement. In this digital world, it's really important to be able to read an analog clock, so we are doing some hands-on practice. Blasting ahead to the future, we are exciting about our upcoming field trip to the Alliance Theater. Times flies when you're having fun!!

We were excited to kick off our Northwood Elementary School Fun Run this past Thursday, March 16th. Our goal is to raise $30,000 for school-wide enhancements and to strengthen our school community.

Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning and we need YOUR HELP registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family. REGISTRATION IS OPEN on MYBOOSTER.COM.

Key Dates and Time:

Event Day: Friday, March 24th (rain date March 27th).

• 9:50- 11:05 am - Kindergarten and 1st
• 11:25- 12:40 pm - 2nd and 3rd
• 12:45 - 2:00 pm - 4th and 5th

Parents are welcome to attend the Fun Run. We are grateful for our Northwood Elementary School family! Thank you for your support this year.

What can I do to help my child prepare?

• Be certain your child gets plenty of sleep and has a healthy breakfast.

• Be certain your student is at school on time, so they are not worried about being late.

• Remind students that cell phones and smart watches will be collected and stored in the secure testing room during test administration times. It’s best for students to leave them at home if possible.

• Please have students bring their fully charged device every day.

• Get information and practice using this link: Georgia Milestones Resources (gadoe.org)

• Experience the online testing session using this link: http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/

What happens if my child is absent?

• There will be rolling make-ups throughout the testing window. Please do not send your child in if they are sick.

Can visitors be in the building?

• During GMAS testing, we will not be allowing visitors in the building before 11:30 am, and there will also be no lunch visitors these days.

Have you bought a yearbook yet? The cost is $43. Click here to order: tinyurl.com/2y4vw5xw

If you have any questions, please email Yearbook@northwoodpta.com