Northwoods News
A Message from Principal Nixon--Week of March 2, 2020
Dear Northwoods Families,
I wanted to send this week's newsletter out a bit earlier than normal so that I could remind you all of a few upcoming events. Please take a few minutes to read through the information below and have a wonderful weekend!
Important News and Information
Northwoods Elementary Book Fair & Spirit Week:
This week is Book Fair week AND Spirit Week at Northwoods. Please see the list of events below.
- Mon, March 2nd & Tues, March 3rd- class browsing days (no purchases)
- Wed, March 4th & Thurs, March 5th- class buying days. The Book Fair will also be open from 8:30am -3:30pm for parents.
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Thurs, March 5th- Family Reading Night 6:00-8:00 PM (Wear your PJs)
- PTA General Meeting at 6:00 in the Cafeteria. All are welcome!
- Teacher Read-Alouds on the Stage (6:30 – 8:00)
- Public Librarian will be giving away freebies and helping families sign up for public library cards.
- Families may browse the Book Fair and purchase items.
- Fri, March 8—Last minute purchasing from 8:30 – 9:15 AM
Election Day--Tuesday, March 3rd:
Northwoods Elementary will be serving as a polling site Tuesday. Please refrain from parking in the front parking lot during voting hours. We will have additional parking on the side of the building for parents/visitors. Sor security reasons, please know that our students will be eating lunch in their classrooms on Tuesday and will be supervised at all times to ensure the safety of all.
Cary PD will be sending patrol officers to canvas the school and parking lots to ensure that arrival/dismissal procedures occur without disruption. However, I do ask that you exercise patience during those times. Please communicate all transportation changes to your child's teacher and the front office as early as possible. Additionally, please have a photo ID when picking students up early.
Q3 Interim Reports:
It's hard to believe, but we are already half-way through the third quarter. Interim reports will be sent home on Friday. Please review that information and contact your child's teacher should you have any questions.
Garden Club and KidzArt:
Spring sessions for the Northwoods Garden Club and Kidzart will be starting soon. Please see the flyers below for more information.
Northwoods Elementary PTA Information
PTA General Membership Meeting on Thurs, March 5 at 6pm:
Join us in the cafeteria before the Book Fair for an update on PTA activities, programs, and volunteer needs! We'll also be approving meeting minutes from our last general meeting, which can be viewed online through Memberhub at: https://app.memberhub.com/download?r=168018;u=xrypdv3ai2y
Northwoods BOOK FAIR in the Jungle is NOW!! (March 2-6):
Mark your calendars for Thursday evening's Family Reading Night, March 5. Join us for a brief PTA meeting at 6:00pm in the cafeteria, then shop the book fair (open until 8:00pm.) Book Fair eWallet & Online shopping: Visit the Northwoods Book Fair homepage at www.scholastic.com/bf/northwoodselemsch to set up an eWallet or to buy books online to support the school! Contact: northwoodsbookfair@gmail.com
YEARBOOK:
It's time to order your Northwoods Elementary Yearbook for 2019-2020!! Online orders can be placed by visiting www.strawbridge.net and clicking the red "Order Pictures and Yearbooks" button at the top of the page. The price is $20 and our school code is YB101412. The deadline for online ordering is March 9, 2020. Contact: northwooodsptayearbook@gmail.com
CULTURAL ARTS:
As part of our PTA funded cultural arts programs, all classes grades K to 5 will get to participate in a Latin Dance workshop during PE class on Wednesday March 25th.
For each 45 minute time slot, we will need 4 volunteers for grades K-2 and 2 volunteers for grades 3-5. You can sign-up for as many time slots as you wish! Please note that only volunteers with a cleared background checks can sign-up to participate. Volunteers need not be dancers, just willing to have fun and help! For more information and to sign-up to volunteer, please visit the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0944afae2aa46-latin
Thank you for your ongoing support to our school!
To learn more about this event and our other cultural arts programs this year, please visit our PTA website at https://www.northwoodspta.com/cultural-arts/
5th GRADE ACTIVITIES:
The 5th graders created valentines in Ms. Angelo's class as a writing assignment for "Operation Valentine", which asked friends and strangers alike to send greetings to honor White. Major William White, a 104-year-old U.S. Marine veteran who earned a Purple Heart in World War Two, spent 34 years active duty in the US Marine Corps. He celebrated Valentine's Day this year like never before, surrounded by a mountain of more than 70,000 love letters and well-wishes sent from all over the world. Here is a link to a news story:
SCHOOL GARDEN & Litter Sweep:
Help keep Northwoods clean and green! Please join us for a campus litter sweep on March 15th from 4-5pm. All litter sweep materials will be provided. Bring your own mug for hot chocolate! See info in attached flyer about upcoming Garden Club!