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Northwood School Laker

September 10, 2021

Routines Help Everyone


Hello Northwood families!

 

I hope everyone had a great summer, hard to believe it is already over! As we end our second week of our school year, students have developed a good grasp on classroom and school routines. Routines help eliminate the unknown while giving structure to those who benefit most from it. Transitioning back and forth from home to school has a way of disrupting routines as well, but...there is a way to bend that bridge! When students know there will be routines at home and school they become more comfortable with that structure. Here are some resources to help develop routines with kiddos!

 

      Family routines: how and why they work

      How to Make a New Home Routine

      The Power of Evening Routines How a predictable structure can help families gain quality time and reduce end-of-day frenzy


Adrian

Grade 2 News

Mrs. Gibson’s class has been very excited to solve some STEM challenges together as we learn about teamwork! Our teacher has given us a problem and some materials we can use to solve the problem. We have to make a plan and then try it out. If it doesn’t work, then we change it and try again. Even if it works, we try and find ways to improve it. Here are some pictures from this week’s challenge.  


We had to stack cups into pyramids using a rubber band and some yarn. We couldn’t touch the cups, only the yarn. This was hard! But we laughed a lot. One group was able to stack 11 cups!

Staff in the Spotlight

Amanda Freeman

About Mrs. Freeman: I’ve been a third grade teacher here at NWS for the past four years! I grew up in NH and attended UNH to earn my teaching degree. Besides teaching I have a few different interests: spending lots of time with my family and friends, traveling, taking long walks with my dog Poe, watching football, and eating delicious foods.


What do you love about working at Northwood School? 

I love working with all of the amazing faculty and staff at NWS! Our school is very welcoming and supportive when it comes to both things that take place in our building and in our personal lives. I’m so thankful to be able to have such strong friendships with many of my colleagues.


Who has had the greatest influence in your life/career and why? 

My mom has had the greatest influence on me. She showed me that strength comes from within and that you can conquer anything you set your mind to. My aunt has had the greatest influence on me when it comes to my career. I have always looked up to her and therefore followed in her footsteps in education. She is still a great resource that I collaborate with frequently to make sure I’m challenging myself as a teacher!


Do you have any quotes or words of wisdom you’d like to share with the Northwood community?  

“Have Courage and Be Kind”

Safer at School Screening

Here is some information about a testing program we’ll be offering at school. If you haven't already, please review the information and then complete this survey to indicate your interest in participating. We've only had about 30 responses so far and would really appreciate more input from families to help us plan. Thank you!

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Kindergarten News


Mrs. Magnusson’s kindergarteners have been learning by observing our collection of caterpillars. A few of them have moved into their chrysalis, while others are still munching away. We are very excited to watch them transform into beautiful butterflies!

School & Community Information

Important Dates

(Please see the athletics calendar for details on games and meets.)

September 15 - Cross country meet, 4:00

September 16 - Boys' soccer game, 3:45

September 16 - Girls' volleyball game, 4:00

September 16 - Girls' soccer game, 5:00

September 21 - Boys' soccer game, 3:45

September 21 - Girls' volleyball game, 4:00

September 22 - School Board meeting, 6:30 

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