Bulldog Blast
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
If you have not done so already, please take a moment to read the enclosed letter from the Northwood Administrative & Counseling Team.
Thank you!
https://bit.ly/3lHM0ex
This week & Looking ahead:
✏️ Friendly reminder, THIS Friday, May 27th- Monday, May 30th, School is CLOSED in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will resume classes on Tuesday, May 31st.
✏️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!
✏️Please note, that June 8th, 9th, and 10th will be half days for all Northwood Academy students.
✏️ Interested in WORKING PAPERS? Reach out to Mr. Whitlach directly for a step-by-step video on how to obtain your working papers today! awhitlatch@northwoodcs.org
Appointment of CEO
Please take a moment to read the below letter from Dr. Kleschick, Chair of the NACS Board of Trustees.
Dear Northwood Community,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am writing to announce Theodore E. Boler as the new Chief Executive Officer of Northwood Academy Charter School effective May 18, 2022.
Mr. Boler most recently served as the Chief School Administrator for Burch Charter School of Excellence in Irvington, New Jersey. Mr. Boler successfully led the school to increased academic achievement which included a dramatic increase in academic proficiency in Mathematics, ELA, and Science.
Mr. Boler also possesses a solid Principal and Teacher background that lends to his holistic view of Charter School leadership with emphasis on the whole student.
We are excited that Mr. Boler’s experience as a successful school leader aligns with Northwood’s goal to continue moving Northwood forward and improving the overall educational impact for our students.
Field Day updates & rerminders:
Please be advised of the following updates and reminders:
- FIELD DAY has been moved to TUESDAY, JUNE 7th. If there is rain that day we will have an indoor backup plan in place.
- Please be advised, that the FIELD DAY shirts ordered will now be coming in GREY, not light blue. The vendor was not able to secure 800 blue shirts due to unforeseen supply chain issues.
- Additionally 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!
ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH:
May Is Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S.
Curated Lists of AAPI Books:
Social Justice Books: Curated list of Asian American literature sorted by grade band and includes links about Asian American literature in the classroom on the bottom. Pre-K - 12
Recommended Asian American Children’s Literature. Created by Dr. Noreen Naseem Rodríguez, University of Colorado Boulder. Well curated, but not updated to include the latest literature K-5
A curated list of Asian American Literature for adults from New York Public Library Adults.
UPCOMING 8TH GRADE COLLEGE VISITS, Tuesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 2
We are so excited to be hitting the road again! After a great outing at Dorney Park last Friday, the 8th-grade class will be visiting CCP (The Community College of Philadelphia) Tuesday, May 31st, and Arcadia, Thursday, June 2nd! College visit permission forms were sent to parents and guardians from Mr. Whitlatch, via Remind app. If you did not get one please email him at awhitlatch@northwoodcs.org. Forms must be filled out and returned by Tuesday, May 31st!
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:
ABC Countdown Highlights!
Celebrating "L" for Lemonade last Thursday in room 164!
ABc countdown Day "N": NEcklaces and Neckties
Rooms 156 and 159 with their mealworm projects
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.
>> FORM <<
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!
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
District-Wide Survey
Northwood parents that participate in the parent survey will be entered into a raffle to receive a gift card and NACS swag. Please note: Once you start the survey you must complete it all at once.
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
https://webapps1.philasd.org/parentsurvey/
**WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE RAFFLE THE WEEK OF MAY 30th**
Starting fall 2022: Community Check-Ins
Looking for a rainy day project? CREATE A PRETTY RAIN CLOUD IN A JAR EXPERIMENT
Create this scientific rain model using shaving cream to represent the clouds and dyed water as the raindrops. Rain is the result of water droplets becoming heavy enough for gravity to pull them out of the clouds as raindrops. As you add colored water to the shaving cream, young scientists can begin to understand how rain is created. Enjoy!
Materials Needed for the Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment:
- Food Coloring
- Water
- A large clear jar, such as a mason jar or vase
- Smaller glass jars
- Foaming shaving cream
- Pipettes
How to Create a Rain Cloud in a Jar Science Experiment
Step 1: Mix the food coloring and water in the smaller glass jars. We used the primary colors to see if we could create rainbow-colored rain.
Step 2: Fill the glass jar about three-quarters to the top with cool water.
Step 3: Use the shaving cream to make a fluffy cloud on top of the water in the jar.
Step 4: Use the pipettes to suck up some of the colored water and then squirt it on top of the shaving cream cloud.
Step 5: Keep adding small amounts of colored water until you see colored raindrops making their way through the shaving cream cloud. This may take a few minutes, and it depends on how much shaving cream was used to create the cloud.
Step 6: Observe the raindrops as they fall through the shaving cream- "clouds"!
COMMUNITY CORNER
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
Jardel Recreation Center Summer Gymnastics
SUMMER GYMNASTICS sign-ups are TOMORROW, Thursday 6-8 pm!
Questions? Jardelgym@aol.com
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.
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.
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
Sunday, May 1st- Tuesday, May 31st- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Friday, May 27th- Monday, May 30th, School is closed in observance of Memorial Day
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
Facebook: facebook.com/Northwood-Academy-Charter-School-153041454730750/
Twitter: @northwoodcs