Bulldog Blast
November 4, 2020
November *Bulldog Spotlight* The monthly edition of our Bulldog Spotlight is kicking off this week, and it will stay open all month long! Find out November's chosen theme and question in the newsletter below. | Introducing: Kareem Tyree Welcome to Northwood's new Behavioral Specialist, Mr. Tyree. Some of you may have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Tyree in the past, though we are happy to announce he is now a full-time member of the Northwood family! Feel free to reach out to him at ktyree@northwoodcs.org to introduce yourself. | Parent DEI Survey All upper school students attended assemblies around the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion yesterday, and they completed an accompanying survey to share their thoughts on these important tenets. Now it's your turn! Click the photo above or the button below to take the Parent DEI Survey by Monday, November 9th. |
November *Bulldog Spotlight*
Introducing: Kareem Tyree
Parent DEI Survey
Your perspective is so valuable to us! Surveys must be complete by Monday, November 9, 2020.
Give It Up for Our Character Day Winners!

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*Bulldog Spotlight* Giving Thanks
Their might surprise you! Is it the fact that they have had more quality family time over these past long months? Or maybe they are proud of an accomplishment they made in school this year? Send their answer and a photo of their smiling face (feel free to get creative here to incorporate the theme of gratitude) to Mrs. Smith at jsmith@northwoodcs.org. The most stand-out submissions will be featured in the Bulldog Blast sent out during the last week of November.
8th Grade Financial Education Workshop: Tonight & Tomorrow!
We are excited to be offering this opportunity for our oldest Bulldogs focusing on essential life skills around financial education, and the session will be facilitated by a Northwood alum! Students will receive a dress down pass for attending. See the flier below for more details.
(TONIGHT) November 4th at 6pm - Mr. Fitzgerald's and Mr. Thomas' homerooms only
(TOMORROW) November 5th at 6pm - Ms. Gerczyk's and Mr. Paleologos' homerooms only
Zoom meeting link: Financial Education Workshop
Passcode: NACS
Chromebook Pickup This Saturday
This Saturday, November 7th, the cafeteria entrance (on Adams Ave.) from 10am-1:30pm!
*Please note*: This is only for students who have not yet received a school-issued Chromebook or if your school-issued Chromebook is not working. If your child has received an iPad from us, exchanges must be made in order to receive your Chromebook. If you are planning to swap a device, you must also bring the charger in order to do the exchange.
The Free Library *Parent Share*
"The Northeast Regional Library (freelibrary.org) is allowing people to request books by phone and then pick them up. You might want to check the website for the location nearest to you, as there are so many and they all offer different things. Each has specific hours that you may have to call to find out more information. My kids and I were very happy to be able to finally get books yesterday!"
There is also a large selection of virtual programming for every age group, which can be found at this link: Browse The Free Library's Virtual Programming
If you have community resources that you would to share with Northwood families, please email Mrs. Smith at jsmith@northwoodcs.org.
Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
- provide tailored learning opportunities for your child
- engage your child with course materials
- encourage creative expression
- enrich the educational experience
CLICK HERE to download the complete Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
GrandFamily Resource Center Workshops
See the below fliers for information to learn more about SOWN, and sign up to attend their weekly Wednesday morning virtual workshops:
Reminder: Free Meals Pickup
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! We hope families continue to take advantage of this cost saving and nutritional convenience. Pickup for multiple meals takes place at our cafeteria (Adams Ave. entrance) during the following days/times:
Mondays and Thursdays
10am to 12pm and
1pm to 4pm
If you do not have reliable high speed internet, or are experiencing connectivity issues, please feel out this form.
This is on Northwood''s home page and includes an Instructional, Technology, and Community Hub. The Student/Parent Technology Help Desk is located within the Technology Hub.
It is urgent and essential for all families to complete this brief form in order to acknowledge your compliance with school protocols and remote learning for this year.
Important Dates on the Horizon
Saturday, November 7 - Chromebook pick-up / exchange
Wednesday, November 11 - School Closed for Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 18 - Board Meeting
Thursday, November 19 - Parent Workshop (more information to come)
Monday, November 23 - Family Bingo Night (more information to come)
Wednesday, November 25 - Half Day of School / Thanksgiving Eve
Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27 - School Closed / Thanksgiving Holiday