Northwood School Laker

September 15, 2023

Laker Bulletin Boards

At Northwood School, our teachers do a great job in many areas, but one I would like to highlight today is the bulletin boards that are around NWS. On the surface, this might seem like a minor aspect of our school, but bulletin boards can serve many purposes. When viewing these, students can often reflect on what is happening in a classroom, as well as reinforcing a focus on a particular area of the curriculum and what they are learning in the classroom. As bulletin boards appeal to the visual side of learning for students, our educators strive to create bulletin boards that introduce new concepts in an exciting and eye-catching way. Bulletin boards will build interest and curiosity will begin to increase and they will be more likely to engage in the lesson. After the lesson, bulletin boards can be used to display student work. Knowing that their work will be displayed in the hallway for all NWS students to see, students will be motivated to do better on assignments. When their work is posted on a bulletin board, students develop a sense of pride, ownership and motivation to continue to create work that is worthy of attention. 

Enjoy some of the great bulletin boards that our students and teachers have created thus far. 

~ Howie Drolet, Assistant Principal

Weston, V. a. P. B. D. (2020, January 5). What is the purpose of a bulletin board? https://heartandart.ca/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-bulletin-board/

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Open House

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. 

Food Drive to benefit the

End 68 Hours of Hunger program

during our Open House 9/18/2023

Would you like to help families in our community?  An easy way to do that is to make a donation to the End 68 Hours of Hunger program.  This program provides food to help families fill the gap between lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday. We have some great volunteers in our community that fill bags and drop them off at our school every week.  During our Open House on Monday, 9/18/23 there will be a table in the back lobby to place donations.  Below is a list of items that are currently needed. If you have any questions please contact Lynda MacDonald at lmacdonald@northwoodschoolnh.org.  We appreciate your support!

Thank you for your support!

Items currently needed:

Macaroni and cheese

Ramen noodles

Fruit cups

Granola bars

School & Community Information

Northwood families, did you know that our town is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program? If you have a child ages birth to 5 and are a Northwood resident, you can sign them up. Each month an age appropriate book will mailed to your home to keep and enjoy. Your child’s personal library is generously sponsored by local businesses and individuals that understand the importance of early literacy. Without them none of this would be possible. If interested in being a sponsor please let us know. 

We hope you and your child will enjoy story time resulting in a love of reading that will benefit them for years to come. 

Follow this link to sign them up.

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

Important Dates

September 18 - Open House, 5:00 - 7:00 

September 20 - School Board meeting, 6:30 

September 27 - Picture Day

September 29 - Teacher Workshop Day - No school

Please check the Athletics Calendar for information on games and meets.