District News
1/24/2021
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
ATTENTION NW CLASS OF 1971 - 50 Year Reunion
NWHS Class of 1971- 50 Year Reunion
June 12, 2021 @ Davis's Banquet Center
Check out the Facebook Group or email Susan VanRiper (vanriper_susan@yahoo.com) for more information.
NWCS COVID-19 Hotline
NWCS IS REQUIRED TO REPORT POSTIVE SCHOOL ASSOCIATED CASES. PLEASE CONTINUE TO REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO THE COVID-19 HOTLINE EVEN IF LEARNING IS REMOTE!
Please keep your student home and call our NWCS COVID-19 Hotline (517-817-4974) if your student is awaiting COVID-19 test results, tested positive, or has had direct contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is the NWCS Student Information System.
- All NWCS Parents should create their own PowerSchool accounts for information on their students. CLICK HERE for more details on how to create your parent portal account.
- Multiple students can be linked to one parent account.
- One time account creation as long as your student is a at NWCS.
- NWCS is always looking for ways to utilize technology to be more efficient and consistent. IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED FOR PARENTS TO CREATE THIS ACCOUNT.
In the PowerSchool parent portal, parents/guardians can:
- Make changes and updates to student contact information.
- View student grades, attendance and schedules, including teacher assignments at the beginning of the school year for elementary students.
- View fees and account balance information for students.
- Building information including phone numbers and teacher emails.
PowerSchool information can only be viewed not updated from the NWCS Mobile app if you are signed into the the Student Information Icon with your parent login.
- The login for the mobile app is different than the PowerSchool Portal. CLICK HERE for information on how to obtain your NWCS Mobile app login information.
- If you need to make changes to your student's account, you MUST have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account.
IMPORTANT DAMAGED DEVICE and INSURANCE INFORMATION
Virtual Day for All Students - Feb 5th
Mid-Winter Break- Feb 12-15th
Spring Break - March 26 - April 4th
SFE TO GO- Meal Kits for NWCS Virtual Families
NW/SFE Foodservice is offering Meal Kits for the upcoming week. These include 5 breakfast and lunches for students.
- Meals made from scratch.
- Available to all NWCS Virtual Families
- If you sign up, please remember to PICK UP
Click the link below before 9 pm on Sunday to reserve your kit for pick up on Monday, January 25th.
DIGITAL LIBRARY CARD!!!
Click the link below to apply for a STUDENT digital library card for the Jackson District Library. With a digital library card, you can check out books digitally (electronic books).
With this digital library card, you can get books right from the comfort of your home. You never have to leave your house to check out a library book! That's really cool!
Click the link below to go to the Jackson District Library student digital card application. Happy reading!
WE HAVE OPENINGS!!!
WE HAVE OPENINGS. Northwest Preschool & Childcare forms are conveniently available on our nwschools.org page. Just click the link below and it will take you to NWPCC to find more information as well as register your child for our programs or to get on our waiting list for Infant/Toddler Care. We also have openings for school age children while the District is currently all virtual. We have staff to help school age kids with their school work while they are in childcare. There is also a link for online payment for your convenience.If you are interested in a school visit contact us 517-817-4741, It is by appointment only.
Sledding for some 4-year old preschoolers. They had a blast!!!
Great Start Readiness Program - All 4 Yr olds qualify!
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Parent/ Teacher Conferences - Scheduled for February 24th
Parent Teacher Conferences - 2/17/2021
NWEL Parents-
Our winter parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 17. These conferences will be held virtually with the classroom teacher. Teachers will be contacting you to schedule a time to meet, if necessary. If you are not contacted by a teacher and desire a conference, please contact your child's teacher to make those arrangements. Have a great day!
NWEL Staff VIPs
Congratulations to this week's VIP’s! We celebrate the hard work and continued efforts of these staff members to create a space that is inviting and nurturing, Thank you!
Here are our VIP’s with a quick quote:)
Becky Rand-“School days are the best days of your life!” -Paraprofessional
Doug Bartlett-“Think and then do” -4th grade teacher
Shirley Jancek-“Be thankful for something every day”- Kitchen Manager
Would you join us in thanking these fantastic employees?
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CONGRATULATIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH WINNERS FOR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER! Video coming soon!
NWKMS STUDY LABS
Virtual Study Lab runs from 2:30 -3:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays via the link below. Students do NOT need to be signed up. They can join by clicking the link during the designated times.
IMPORTANT: Please update your Virtual Study Lab links in your Schoology Advisory courses. Here is the new link:
F2F Study Lab runs from 2:30 - 3:20 pm in the media center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For those who ask about signing up for F2F Study Lab, here is the link to the form that parents must complete in order for students to attend.
Buy your KMS yearbook TODAY!
January 29th is the last day to GUARANTEE a book and the LAST CHANCE to order a personalized book.
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Jackson County Early College Info
Picture Retakes - Mark Your Calendar
This is for those that need a retake or missed getting a photo taken. If you are getting a retake you will need to bring your original picture packet with you when you get your retake done.
Class of 2021- Cap and Gown Information
SENIORS - Herff Jones has extended the current pricing to February 15th. Please click this link to order. https://qrgo.page.link/eNAf3
Students who still need to pick up their 2020 Yearbooks!!!
Please click the link below to see the list of students who have Yearbooks waiting for them!
NWHS STUDY LAB
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College and Career Readiness Information Center
Click the button above and check your Schoology Class website for updates on College and Career Readiness Information!
Updates include:
- Get $$ for filling out your FASFA by February 28th.
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Information on the SME Education Foundation
- Yearly Checklists to make sure you are on the right track
- Job listings and Summer Programs
Just a few reminders as we begin Week 6 of Trimester 2
- You should be moving 8.5% in each class each week.
- By the end of Week 6, you should be at 51% in each class.
For those of you who have a job and can earn work credits, check your E20 email for further information
Remember we are here to help you! 817-4754
Congrats Kameron!!
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