District News
Week of 11/28/21
Northwest Community Schools
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Email: nw.media@nwschools.org
Website: www.nwschools.org
Location: 6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI, USA
Phone: 517-817-4700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwschools/
Twitter: @nwschools
Coming up........
- 11/30- Red Cross Blood Drive - NWHS Commons
- 11/30 and 12/2 - Musical Auditions - See information below.
- 12/1 - NWHS Band Winter Concert
- 12/2 - NWEL Holiday Reading Night- NWEL - 5-7 PM
- 12/4 - Daddy Daughter Dance - NWHS
- 12/6 - NWEE Santa Shop - During School
- 12/7 - NWHS Holiday Choir Concert - 7 PM - NWHS Cafetorium- Community Welcome!!!
- 12/8 - NWEE Happy Holiday Family Night
- 12/8 - Last day for Adopt a Family items
- 12/8- One North Fundraiser to benefit Adopt a Family - See flyer below
- 12/12- Give Hope Meeting - See flyer below for details
- 12/13 - NWEL Santa Shop - During School
- 12/14 - KMS Winter Choirs Concerts
- 12/17 - Half Day of School
- 12/20- 1/2 - Winter Break
In case you missed it...........
Thank you from NWCS District Service Committee
We (the Service Committee) wanted to say thank you to you for all of your help (in so many forms) with our district service projects so far this year. So far as a district...
- We collected 2,800 dollars and/or non-perishable items during the Hunger Bowl in September.
- We collected more than $800 for the Henry Ford Allegiance Cancer Patient Fund at the end of September during Mountie Mission Cancer Awareness Week.
- We collected more than 4,000 pairs of socks (and about $300) during Socktober we donated to the Aware Shelter, the Interfaith Shelter, and the Community Action Agency (especially for their Homeless Connect program).
- We wrote and created hundreds of Holiday cards and colored hundreds of pages for Holiday Cards for Heroes this month. Thank you to Sabrena Jenkins for organizing all of this. She is mailing the first 300 in a package today!!
AND - we are in the heart of Adopt a Family. The Giving Trees are up, online donation platforms are open, groups are collecting food and toiletries. All items need to be turned in by December 8. THANK YOU to Hankerd Hills for making all of our holiday meals for families this year!
On behalf of the District Service Committee - THANK you. We appreciate you and all you do both inside and outside of your classrooms, hallways, offices, etc.
NWCS Sideline Store Sale
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/michigan/jackson/northwest-high-school
NWCS - High School Musical Information
Open to the Community!!!
- Auditions for this year's Musical "High School Musical" quickly approaching.
- Audition dates are: Tues. Nov. 30 @6pm and Thurs. Dec. 2 @6pm in the HS Choir Room.
- The document linked below will cover all the information you need to know to audition for this year's musical.
https://docs.google.com/.../1LRxyNYJApL0gKKhVjWbk.../edit...
Please email Mr. Snell with any questions at Matthew.Snell@nwschools.org
NW Adopt a Family Program - 2021
NW Adopt a Family program is underway! For years this program has helped hundreds of families in our community during the holiday season! Head over to www.nwschools.org/adoptafamily today for more information on how to get involved!
Congrats to Jackson United Hockey!!!!
VOTE TODAY!!!!!
Northwest Marching Mounties have been voted one of the three finalists for Jackson Magazine 2022 Best of Jackson awards category of: Best Local High School Band
The second round of voting has begun online at www.JacksonMagazine.com. Click this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DBPT5Y6 - to be taken directly to the ballot!
Voters will have until December 17, 2021, to vote for their favorite business among the finalists.
ATTENTION NW ALUMNI
We are looking for your artwork to add to our newly renovated commons area at NWHS. Click the link below for more details.
Spirit Stores Open!!!!
The Be More Kind site and a NW Spirit Wear site have reopened for holiday orders.
The NW Spirit Wear Site has items that have direct profit donations for Adopt a Family as well.
Please note the order deadlines.
Be More Kind - Order deadline 12/6
https://stores.inksoft.com/northwestbemorekind
Mountie Spirit Wear - Order deadline 11/30
https://stores.inksoft.com/NW_Mounties_Spirit_Wear
If you have any questions please contact Marnie Hade
Click below for NWEE November Updates
Turkey Trot Success!!!!
The NWEE students participated in our annual Turkey Trot. Thank you to all who participated and donated! We were able to raise almost $4,000 for the Specials Team. Amazing job Mountie Nation!
SWEETS FOR SOLDIERS!!!!!!!
Sweets for Soldiers is back. Classrooms in each grade with the most pieces win a pizza party! Collection is from November 17 - December 3.
You're invited! Please click the graphic below to RSVP.
Introducing Mystery Attendance Awards!
Once a month, we will randomly draw 1 student from each grade level. If they are present at school, they will receive a prize!
Prizes include pencils, small toys, gift cards and more!! Winners will be announced on Facebook!
The first drawing is coming up in October!
Attendance Giveaway!
Emma E. was our attendance giveaway winner today! We hope you enjoy your turkey!
NWEL Yearbook Orders
If your student would like a yearbook for this school year, please make sure to order by December 15th. Ordering instructions are below.
Click below for a list of NWKMS Outstanding Mounties
YEARBOOKS!
$30 until January 28, 2022
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064052/Northwest-Kidder-Middle-School/
The NW Band was busy this weekend. In addition to performing in the Holiday Parade on Friday, several students were selected to perform in both the EMU Honors Band and the Jackson Youth Symphony Orchestra.
EMU Honor Band: Matthew Kanalas (alumni) with current band members Lauren Reid, Laci Huff, and Kaidence Handshoe.
Jackson Youth Symphony Orchestra: John Debose, Andrew Staudinger, Dusti Morris, Jaylen Hall, Jorden Prebish, Liam Dreyer, Aaron King, Bek Dillay, Isabella Collins, Khrystine Weesner, Kaety Hutt
Cap and Gown Orders - Class of 2022
UPDATES ADDED WEEKLY!!! Check out the latest!
Smiles on Wheels
Smiles on Wheels is coming to NWC!
Thursday, December 2 11/12th grade
Friday, December 3 9/10th grade
Smiles on Wheels offers children's dental hygiene services
at NO COST TO YOU!
> Dental assessments, cleaning and education
>Sealants
>Fluoride Treatments
Consent forms are available in the NWC office!