Northwood School Laker

September 1, 2023

Welcome back!

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 23-24 school year! Students and staff have had a busy but fantastic first few days of school! Many new staff and students have recently joined our school and I have been reminded once again of how welcoming our community is.

We will be holding an Open House on Monday, September 18, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Grades K-4 will visit classrooms from 5:00 to 6:00 and then are invited to come to the softball field for a cookout. Grades 5-8 will enjoy the cookout between 5:00 - 6:00 and then will visit classrooms between 6:00 and 7:00.

Next week, we will begin administering the beginning of year NWEA assessment in reading and math. NWEA is a computer-based test that provides your child's teacher and/or team with valuable information about your child's skills and understanding of concepts which helps us to adjust our instruction moving forward. Tests are administered by the teacher within the child's classroom and typically last less than an hour, though students may take longer if needed. Teachers schedule their testing sessions based on their class schedules and student needs. Tests are spaced out over multiple days to avoid assessment fatigue. Check out NWEA's family toolkit for additional information here.

If you have any questions regarding NWEA testing, please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher, Mr. Ling, or me.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions. Enjoy the long weekend!

Jocelyn

Introducing the new members of our faculty and staff!

Isabella Livingston

Grade 5

Kyra Nadeau

Paraprofessional

Adam Goodwin

Grade 8 Math

Athletic Director

Shannon Fitch

NECC Tutor

Simon Farias

NECC Tutor

Jorge Abril-Sanchez

Grade 7 ELA

Katy Murray

Health

Liz Graichen

7-8 Special Educator

Blake McGurty

Grade 7 Math

Devin Connors

Speech Language

Pathologist

Megan Athanisiou

School Pschologist

Kindergarten News

Mrs. Magnusson’s class has had a busy two days. We are learning the kindergarten expectations, finding our way around school, and making new friends. Today we went to library, it’s a long walk down the hallway from our classroom!

End 68 Hours of Hunger Program

Northwood School is pleased to offer the End 68 Hours of Hunger program again this year. We have a great group of volunteers that fill backpacks each week for us. The backpacks are packed with food to help fill the gap between lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday. Further information is available on the national website at http://end68hoursofhunger.org/.

Only school counselors know who is participating in the program. On Fridays, the counselors will put a bag in the participating students' cubbies or lockers, and it will come home with them that day. We then ask that you return the backpack on Monday, so it can be filled again by our volunteers for the next weekend.

If you would like to participate in this program, please email or call your child’s counselor. Any family can participate and it may be for a short term or the whole school year. We hope you will find this program helpful and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact either one of us at any time.

Thank you,

Lynda & Fay

Lynda MacDonald

K-4 School Counselor

lmacdonald@northwoodschooolnh.org

603-942-5488

Fay Aucella

5-8 School Counselor

faucella@northwoodschoolnh.org

603-942-5488

School & Community Information

NH Thunder 2023 Cross Country Program

Now accepting registrations for the 2023 Season of NH Thunder Cross Country. The program this year will again be held at Coe Brown Northwood Academy. Kids will participate in running games such as scavenger hunts, relay races, and obstacle courses while they learn the fun of running on the trails, being active, and making healthy choices.

Participants will also receive a t-shirt to keep. We will be having a small xc race in conjunction with the Div. II JV State meet held at Coe Brown at the end of the season.

For more information please contact:

Karyn Fisher at 5fishers@metrocast.net.

You can register on-line at:

http://nhthunder.com/xc-registration-form/

Cost: $40.00

Grades: Age 5 yr. -4th Grade

When: Wednesdays beginning September 13th through October 18th

Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

Location: Coe Brown Northwood Academy up near the track