Next week we are looking forward to seeing parents and guardians for our curriculum nights. This event is for adults only. Parents and guardians will start in the cafeteria at 5:15 pm for the PTA meeting. At 5:30 pm grade level staff will be introduced followed by curriculum presentations by homeroom teachers in the classrooms.

Tuesday, August 23: Kindergarten, Third Grade, Fourth Grade

Wednesday, August 24: First Grade, Second Grade, Fifth Grade

Thank you for your continued understanding as the district navigates the bus driver shortage. Ms. Levine has been working closely with transportation staff to expedite bus arrival and dismissal processes. We have staff in the cafeteria to receive students on the early drop off routes and we have staff that support the busses with the late dismissal routes. We are asking your help in reminding your children that they need to follow all the bus safety rules, the Code of Conduct rules apply to bus travel as well. Naturally when bus schedules are impacted, carpool lines get longer so our AM and PM carpool crews also appreciate your patience with that process as well.

With gratitude,

Heather Rucker

Principal

Kindergarten is moving right along! Students have been learning about and practicing the PBIS expectations for all areas of the school including the cafeteria, the playground and the hallways. Students are working on being "respectful, responsible and engaged" at Northwood. They had some fun drawing good choices and bad choices in each area.

Hello from first grade! We are so excited to be back in the classroom! The students have been working so hard on their procedures as well as many get to know you activities and games. In math, students are working on counting to 120 by tens and ones. In social studies we are working on community building in our classroom. Students were also so excited to try their jitter juice on the first day of school to get rid of all their first day jitters! We can't wait for a great year!

Last Friday students took part in a PBIS Pep Rally during specials time to get them excited for another great year. Northwood is a PBIS school; our expectations include “Being Engaged, Being Respectful and Being Responsible.” PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) is a process for teaching expectations and procedures and establishing classroom routines. The PBIS team plans monthly celebrations to encourage positive behaviors. These monthly celebrations can include cosmic bowling, dance parties, and more.

MORNING CARPOOL

• Please have your child ready to exit the car when you pull up. This will allow the line to move steadily.

• Please seat your child on the passenger side -parents/guardians should not exit the cars to open car doors.

• Please do not pass other cars in line.

AFTERNOON CARPOOL

• Please reference the map below for the afternoon carpool route.

• Please have your carpool number in the windshield visible to staff.

• Please wait until all day care vans have loaded and departed before entering the carpool circle.

• Please allow enough space for the buses to enter the bus loop if you arrive for carpool before 2:20 p.m.

Each year Fulton County Schools asks families and students to read and discuss the Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook; and then sign off that you have read it. Please follow the steps below to access the handbook, and then sign off electronically in your Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal Account.

• Please read and review the Code of Conduct with your student(s). There are also paper copies available for your convenience in the office. fultonschools.org/codeofconduct

• Please take a moment to complete the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form. This link provides directions on the sign off process. How to sign Acknowledgement of Receipt.pdf

Young artists get involved through their local PTA or PTSA. A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are: Visual Arts Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.

That's why the Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to:

• Unleash their creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the joy and fun of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art

Call for entries! Entries due October 19th. Email Reflections@northwoodpta.com for more information!