Bulldog Blast
October 21, 2020
Parent Workshops: Tomorrow + Free Giveaway!
We know it is just as important for our community's parents to connect as it is for our students, and we hope that many positive connections are made during our second Parent Virtual Cafe happening throughout the day tomorrow. See more details in the newsletter below.
Election Day Updates
Costume Contest: October 29
Parent Workshops + Amazon Gift Card Raffle - Tomorrow, October 22
There are three different times in the morning (8:00 a.m.), afternoon (12:00 p.m.), and evening (7:00 p.m.) to choose from; all grades are welcome in every session at the following link: Parent Virtual Cafe (passcode: Northwood).
Another perk of joining? You have the chance to with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! See the flier below for more details.
Parent Hybrid Town Hall Meeting Video
Clubs and Electives Registration
We are thrilled that so many families have signed up with FamilyID, and students have already dove into their first week and a half of sessions!
While registration is now closed, for parents who have signed their child up for more than one club or elective during the same day/time, please contact Mrs. Smith at jsmith@northwoodcs.org in order to clarify which will be the chosen activity. This will help our teachers and specialists keep track of attendance more easily and efficiently, and will allow for more time to be spent on activity engagement.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Class Schedule on Election Day
In order to encourage community participation in this year's crucial election, the majority of the day on November 3rd will be an asynchronous learning day for students. The following is the plan for the day:
- Students will be logging on from 8:30-10:45am for small group instruction.
- Work for all of your child's usual synchronous subjects will be assigned via a Google Form.
- All students will participate in some sort of voting or election activity.
Quick Guide to Focus Parent Portal
Northwood's Focus Parent Portal is a tool designed to enhance communication and involvement for you in your child's education. This portal will allow you to monitor your child's progress in school by providing timely access to both assignments and grades that are entered by the teacher throughout the grading period. This communication tool will improve your ability to assist your child and to communicate with the teacher if necessary.
CLICK HERE for step-by-step instructions on how to set up or login to your Focus Parent Portal account.
Annual Title 1 Federal Programs Information Session
The meeting will be held at the following Zoom link:
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020, 06:00 PM
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Community
Reminder: Free Meals Pickup Update
We are now giving out frozen meals that last up to a month in the freezer, so extra meals can be stocked and saved for the weekends or a much later date!
Pickup for multiple meals takes place at our cafeteria (Adams Ave. entrance) on Mondays and Thursdays between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. We hope families continue to take advantage of this cost saving and nutritional convenience.
*We appreciate the patience for those who came out on Monday for meal pick-up while school was closed. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.*
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How to Vote BEFORE Election Day
While the voter registration deadline has passed, it is now time to get your ballot in; or better yet, vote early in-person at your local polling place!
- Voting Early In-Person - scroll to the bottom of the page at the link provided to search for the location closest to your home on the map.
If you are opting to fill out a ballot instead, important deadlines are below:
October 27, 2020
RETURN YOUR BALLOT
You can return your vote by mail ballot in the following way(s):
Dropped off in person at your local dropbox (find yours here: Drop Boxes and Dropoff Sites) by
November 3, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
*OR*
Postmarked in the mail by: November 3, 2020
and received by your local election official in the mail by November 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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Northwood's 2021-2022 Lottery Application
Keep spreading the word! The application window will be open through January 25, 2021.
See the fliers below for more information and continue to share them with family and friends.
Important Dates on the Horizon
Wednesday, October 21 - Board Meeting
Thursday, October 22- Parent Virtual Cafe Workshops
Wednesday, October 28 - Annual Title 1 Federal Programs Information Session
Thursday, October 29 - Virtual Costume Contest / Character Day for students and staff
Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day / morning activities followed by asynchronous activities in the afternoon
Wednesday, November 11 - School Closed for Veteran's Day
Connect with Northwood
Website: northwoodcs.org
Location: 4621 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 289-5606
Facebook: facebook.com/Northwood-Academy-Charter-School-153041454730750/
Twitter: @northwoodcs