Bulldog Blast
October 14, 2020
*Bulldog Spotlight*
Since new information comes at a lightning speed each and every week, our Bulldog Spotlight will now be occurring one time per month. Stay tuned for another opportunity for your child to seize the spotlight in November!
School Closed: Monday, October 19
Parent Town Hall Meeting: October 20
Clubs and Electives are Open this Week!
Weekday after-school clubs and Friday morning electives have begun, and spots are still available! In order to register your child for an activity, you must sign up for a FamilyID account. Everyone should have received an email to sign up for this new platform earlier this week.
If you have not received this email, upon clicking on the registration links below, you will be prompted to set up an account (this only takes a minute).
Sign-ups are due by this Friday, October 16th, so don't wait another minute to snag a spot!
Last Chance for Free Money - Enroll Now!
To participate in this program please CLICK HERE for the enrollment form.
The form must be completed by this Friday, October 16th.
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 will be giving out meals this coming Monday, October 19th even though school and the front office will be closed.
Parent Town Hall Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020, 06:00 PM
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Parent Workshops + Amazon Gift Card Raffle
There will be three different times in the morning, afternoon, and evening to choose from; all grades are welcome in every session.
Another perk of joining? You have the chance to with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! See the flier below for more details.
Community
Time To Vote!
Our general election is November 3rd and time to register is running out! Please use your voice. Voting information can be found at the following links:
- CLICK HERE for Northwood's own voting registration page - Complete the online registration to ensure you are registered to vote, then share with all your friends to make sure they are registered too!
- iwillvote.com - Learn more about voting in Pennsylvania, along with important dates and deadlines for voting.
- seventy.org - Find tips about voting safely and securely by mail, as well as answers to questions you might have about the election.
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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.
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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 share them with family and friends.
Important Dates on the Horizon
Friday, October 16 - Extracurricular Clubs and Electives registration deadline
Monday, October 19 - School Closed / Staff Professional Development Day
Tuesday, October 20 - Parent Hybrid Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 - Board Meeting
Thursday, October 22- Parent Virtual Café Workshops
Thursday, October 29 - Virtual Costume Contest / Character Day for students and staff
Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day / asynchronous learning 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