Northwood School Laker

November 5, 2021

Masking Update

We will continue with optional masking next week. The Covid Response Team will review the data on November 12.

Please note: Masks continue to be required on school buses.

Safer At School Screening

We've completed our first month of the Safer at School Screening (SASS) program in coordination with Convenient MD. Students and staff have the option of getting tested once per month, or more often. If you are interested in joining this program, click the button below.

Northwood School Spirit Week!

November 15th - 19th

News from Sixth Grade

Students in Ms. Witt's WIN class were challenged with designing an insulator that could hold 1/2 cup of hot water and lose the least amount of thermal energy. Students researched materials that would be good insulators after studying thermal energy transfer. Students created a prototype, tested designs, and measured the temperature change. Students calculated the rate of temperature change and shared results with classmates.  

Student Absences

Hello Northwood Families,

This is the time of year that we receive the most requests for approval of student absences for family vacations while school is in session. As a reminder, our approach to student absences for trips is detailed in the Student & Family Handbook (p. 52) and is included here for your reference:

If a family must take a student out of school for a trip, or vacation-like activity, approval for an excused absence must be requested in advance, in writing (email is fine), signed by the parent/guardian and submitted to the principal.  Make-up work will not be provided to the student before his/her departure as teachers seldom plan or prepare classroom activities until student understanding and class success with the previous lesson(s) have been assessed.  Instead of the regular classwork, teachers may assign alternative projects or written work, which might relate to the student’s travel/vacation plans.  Upon the student’s return, the teacher(s) will decide which of the missed daily assignments and classwork needs to be made up to help the student adjust to any changes and/or higher expectations in each academic class.  A student who has been absent for vacation or travel will have a period comparable to the days absent to complete the required assignments.

Have a wonderful weekend!

~ Jocelyn

Greetings from Title 1 Math!

The original history of mathematics is still a bit of a mystery as there are few written examples of documentation. In 3000 B.C. it was discovered that basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for purposes of taxation and trade were used. Records of time in the form of calendars were created. As early as 1900 B.C. texts on tiles of basic geometry were found. In the 6th century the term and study of “mathematics”, translated from ancient Greek  meaning “subject of instruction”, began. Even today we are still learning about the theories  and teachings of early mathematicians. The way we learned math as students long ago is very different at times then the way students are taught now. The tools and translations are always being redefined. Finding the patterns to solve problems can now be seen in a variety of ways. Students learn differently, they are all truly unique, and it is a blessing we now know more ways to teach mathematics. Math is AWESOME!

~Ms. Scott

News from the Art Room

Second grade is working on showing their warm and cool colors in a fall leaves painting. 

Sixth grade students created a colorful contrast drip project inspired by the artist Jen Stark and have been recently working on a tin foil carving project to show texture. 

School & Community News

From Friday October 29, to Friday November 12, there will be a Donation Drive for Mary’s Dog’s. They are looking for items to use at the shelter. Items include: Hannaford gift cards, Lee Friendly Pets gift cards, bottles of bleach, rolls of paper towels, paper bowls, tide pods, dryer sheets, dog toys, and dish detergent. There will be collection bins located at the main office. Please email nicholas.schroeder@coebrown.net with any questions. I appreciate your help.

Important Dates

November 10 - School Board meeting, 6:30

November 11 - Veterans Day, no school

November 12 - Parent/teacher conferences, no school

November 24 - Early Release, 12:30

November 25 & 26 - Thanksgiving break, no school