Northwood School Laker
February 18, 2022
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Masking Update
We will review the local data next week and make a determination about masks based on that data. A notice will be sent prior to the return to school after vacation notifying families of the masking status for the week of February 28. Enjoy vacation week!
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Whole Learning:
Participation vs. Engagement
In the January 21st Laker, I shared some insights and research based concepts and strategies around the importance of homework completion for all learners. Yet, it is critical to realize that student learning cannot simply just stop there at the end of each academic day. The truth is that we all need to work together to take their learning to the next level and move from simple participation to active engagement!
Put simply, participation is experienced when students “do” the school experience each day. They show-up, attend class, go through the motions expected of them, and complete assignments, some at school and some at home. However, the idea of true engagement is rooted much deeper for all children.
In other words, true engagement takes place when students are interested in what they are learning and experience a sense of belonging. Furthermore, it exists when students have opportunities to establish positive relationships with teachers, peers, and other adults from whom they are learning. In fact, it is during this cycle of engagement that students personally become vested in learning as they then begin to seek more challenges and self-regulate the process of growth. They begin to plan, monitor their own progress, set goals, and problem solve. This extension of emotional engagement, known as “cognitive” engagement, is what we should desire for all of the children within our care. It is at this juncture where a growth mindset continues to flourish and positions them for success as young adults. Click here for some additional strategies and helpful tips that you and your children can utilize to assist all parties in this journey! Safe travels!
~ Mike Ling, Curriculum Director
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New Student Clubs!
We have several new clubs beginning the week of March 14th and ending the week of April 18th. Space is limited, so be sure to pick up a permission form from the office right after February break in if you are interested in joining!
Grades 1-2
Lego Club with Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Flinders
Wednesdays 3:10-4:10pm
Location: Room 144
Grades 2-4
Games Club with Ms. Ahlberg
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am
Location: Room 136
Grades 3-5
Book Club with Ms. Hermenau
Tuesdays 3:05-4pm
Location: Room 136
Grades 5-8
Bananagrams and other word games with Ms. Carloni
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am
Location: Library
Grades 5-8
Art Club with Ms. Keeley
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am
Location: Art Room (105)
Grades 6-8
Game Club (card games and other simple games) with Ms. Jerram
Tuesdays 3:15-4:15pm
Location: Room 211
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March 8 - Remote Learning Day
Please read the notice below regarding the remote learning day that is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, due to the school being used for voting. This information will also be emailed directly to all families.
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News from Kindergarten
It was a busy week in kindergarten! Valentine’s Day cards were exchanged and we participated in the Olympic Games all week long.
We all dressed up according to the theme of the day, as well as competing against the other kindergarten class. We all had a wonderful time!
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Read Across America Week - March 7 - 11
Monday- Bring your favorite book to share about
Tuesday- Remote day
Wednesday- Dress as a book character
Thursday- Wear clothes with words or pin on a book quote
Friday- Wear comfy clothes or PJs for read to yourself time
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“THE WORLD THROUGH MY EYES”
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ART CONTEST!
Seacoast Mental Health Center invites students ages K-12 to submit their unique, original artwork (no video please), which illustrates and honors their feelings. Illustrate how you are viewing the world right now!
We will show all submitted work at a TBD venue in the greater Seacoast area for the month of May!
HOW TO SUBMIT:
All submissions are due by the end of the day on Friday, April 1st.
Please email your submission to aferrari@smhc-nh.org or you can also mail your piece to: Angelina Ferrari, c/o Seacoast Mental Health Center, 1145 Sagamore Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
JUDGING:
We have assembled a panel of expert, local artists to review pieces. Artwork will be judged on creativity, originality, and simply how much heart is evident in the work.
PRIZES:
While we feel anyone who creates art is a winner, we will award four prizes, which will be a choice of a Target, Visa, Walmart, or Barnes and Noble $25 gift card. There will be one winner in the following four categories:
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Winners will be announced during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1-7, 2022).
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The school's Wellness Committee encourages students to participate in a fun nutrition challenge over February vacation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Langdon.
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The Rapid Response Access Point, more commonly referred to as mobile crisis response, began 1-1-22 with very little fanfare.
Now, for 24/7 crisis support, someone simply calls the statewide Rapid Response Access Point number. This line provides over the phone support and problem solving by clinicians to help resolve a behavioral health crisis!
If the crisis cannot be resolved over the phone, a Mobile Crisis Response Team may be dispatched to wherever the individual is.
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UNH Observatory is OPEN for public sessions!
UNH Observatory public observing sessions:
Feb 5, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Feb 19, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
March 5, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
March 19, 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Public sessions are free and open to everyone. If the sky is cloudy at sunset, the session is cancelled. Please note there are no restroom facilities at the observatory and the dome is not heated so wear your boots and dress warmly!
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Important Dates
February 21 - 25 - February vacation
February 23 - School Board meeting, 6:30
March 7 - 11 - Read Across America
March 8 - Remote Instruction Day
March 18 - Teacher Workshop Day, no school
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