Bulldog Blast
February 3, 2021
Parent Town Hall Meeting: 6:00 pm Tonight
A Reopening Survey will be released to attendees in the chat during this meeting, and it will also be sent out via Remind at 7pm tonight.
Data Tracking & Reopening Plans
February is Black History Month!
SIGN-UP FOR PICTURE DAY! 📸
Please note the following:
- Students are expected to wear their Northwood uniform.
- Graduation Day photos will be held separately in the spring.
- Families will be waiting outside so safety precautions are upheld throughout each day.
- You and your child must wear a mask and keep a 6-foot distance from others in the line.
- We will aim to move quickly and stay on schedule as much as possible.
GoGuardian Software Information
To summarize, GoGuardian provides the following benefits to students and teachers:
Helps in protecting students against harmful and inappropriate online material
Helps students stay “scholarly” and more focused when learning online
Helps in assessing students’ progress towards class assignments
Facilitates communication between teachers and students during class time
Please reach out to our Technology Coordinator with any questions at dleimer@northwoodcs.org.
The Joys of a Snow Day... ☃️❄️☕😄
Maxine Sejourne looking stylish... 🧥
...While slipping and sliding...👢
...and sitting snuggled up on the snow 🧤
Carter Brown sending a warm message to everyone 💜
Kimora Sumpter creating her masterpiece...⛄
...and multiplying her craft into two frosty friends 🎎
The Ricks Family's Very Human-like Snow Person 🎩
Nyla Ricks making snow angels 😇
Stephin & David Williams basking in the cool brightness 🌞
David & Elizabeth Riji Strike a pose 📸
Elijah Marshall perfecting a snowball...❄️
...and loving the snowy spread 🏔️
Genesis Cordero-Perez with her snow friend...😃
...and taking a spin on her saucer 🛸
Zahara Mathis excited for her snowy stroll 👣
Mathew Velasquez in his cozy snowsuit 🐾
Eliannette Morales and mom all bundled up... 🧣
...and full of slippery sledding smiles 🛷
Click the photo below to watch Eliannette sled down the hill with glee!
Francisco Lassend's Snow-dusted Shrubbery 🌨️🌲
Ms. Sperock's super-safe Mask-wearing snowman 😷⛄
Black History Month in Philadelpha
Mural Arts Philadelphia believes that art ignites change, and they have launched a month full of educational and fun events, tours, and programs intended to celebrate Black artists and the Black community in Philadelphia. Find out more about it here: Celebrate Black History Month through Art.
Fairmount Park's Mann Center for the Performing Arts is showcasing the importance of Black artistry and its significance worldwide every Friday in February. Check out the Voices of Hope community event performers, which includes West African, Gospel, Jazz, and Hip Hop musicians.
New Website Coming Soon! 🐾
Tracking COVID-19 in Pennsylvania / Philadelphia
While we recognize that the Pennsylvania Department of Education recommendation now includes the option of Full Remote or Hybrid Model for elementary schools, in keeping with the current recommendations, we remain steadfast in our direction to remain remote until we see 3 consecutive weeks of data in the Low or Moderate category in the COVID-19 Dashboard, accompanied by 3 weeks of the CHOP PolicyLab projections on a steady decline. We will continue to share these data points with you through this newsletter each week.
Click on each of the charts below to go to the data tracking pages compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PolicyLab.
It is worthy of note that the most recent documented 7-day period reported a decrease in cases where Philadelphia County remains below a 10% PCR positivity rate; however, the incidence rate is still greater than 100 people per 100,000 residents. We will not consider the level of community transmission to be in the Moderate/Low category until both the incidence rate and PCR percent positivity rate are at the recommended levels.
Free Meals Pickup 🍽️🥪🥣
We are continuing to give 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 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
We hope families continue to take advantage of this cost-saving and nutritional convenience.
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!
Materials & Chromebook Pick-up
For those who were not able to come by the school during previous months' pickup windows, you may stop by and check-in at the front desk on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm to do so.
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing as you wait. All items will be prepared in advance and ready to go in a Northwood canvas bag.
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Chromebooks are also still available for pickup during these days/times.
*Please note*: This is only for students who have not yet received a school-issued Chromebook or if your school-issued Chromebook is not working. If your child has received an iPad from us, exchanges must be made in order to receive your Chromebook. If you are planning to swap a device, you must also bring the charger in order to do the exchange.
Important Dates on the Horizon
Wednesday, February 3 - Parent Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, February 4 - 100th Day of School! (Teachers have fun activities planned in honor of this milestone)
Friday, February 5 and Friday, February 12 - School Photo / Heath Screening Days
Wednesday, February 10 - Common Lottery Date
Friday, February 12 - Common Notification Date
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