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June 13, 2008 |
WEBMASTER'S NOTE: Any reference to "sign-up forms" stated anywhere in the Backwood's News refers to forms located in the printed copy of this newsletter and not to the electronic copy you are now reading. Forms found in the hard printed copy can be filled out and sent to Northwood or you can volunteer by calling the office at 338-4900 or sending an email to this website. It will be forwarded to the appropriate person. When sending an email, please state "volunteer" in the subject line. You may email by clicking HERE.
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL.....
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support of Northwood Middle School throughout this school year. This past year was a big transition for many students, parents, families and teachers with the changing of District boundaries, opening of new schools and the addition of two new administrators to the Northwood family. We have definitely had some ups and downs, but I strongly feel that we made some great strides at Northwood this year and the administration has many changes in the works for next year to continue to move Northwood Middle School in a positive direction. Without the support of the parents and families we would not be able to accomplish the many outstanding and wonderful things that continue to happen on a regular basis at NWMS. This edition of the Warhawk Times includes some very important information regarding Registration, Summer Building Hours, Fall Athletic Programs and Important Dates, Report Cards, PTO Information, and Back to School Open House Dates and Times. Please read through it carefully and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the office at 815-338-4900.
Educationally Your
Jake Wakitsch
P.T.O. Corner
The PTO is alive and well at Northwood Middle School thanks to the efforts of some wonderful individuals who have stepped up this past year to volunteer their time and fill our vacant officer positions. However, the PTO needs help from everyone!! Please take the time to sign up to help the PTO in anyway that you can. They will have a table available at the Open House on August 27th looking for volunteers for different committees and events throughout the year. Thanks to the following individuals for stepping up as officers for next year and their willingness to help out the students and staff at NWMS: President - Diana Malek-Huntley - (815) 337-8180 - diana.huntley@comcast.net Vice President - Sheila White - nwmspto@yahoo.com Vice President - Mike Boraca - Mike@cpcommerciallending.com Treasurer - Laura Brokaw - Brokaw6@comcast.net Secretary - Jan Boraca - Mike#cpcommerciallending.com
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Back To School Open House Information
Northwood Middle School will be hosting our Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 for all three grades! Doors will open at Noon and the open house will run from Noon until 6:00pm. Students will be able to get their schedule, locker information and visit their classrooms. They will also be able to bring in their school supplies, as well as set up their lockers during this time. At approximately 12:10pm all sixth grade students and their parents will have an informational meeting in the gymnasium prior to getting their schedules and locker information. Important information will be shared by the 6th grade teachers at this time for those students who are brand new to Northwood Middle School
Start of School Building Hours
School will officially start on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:30am. The first day of school is a normal day with dismissal at 3:30pm. For safety and security reasons and teacher contract hours the NWMS doors are open from 8am until 4pm daily during the school year. Students are allowed into the building at 8am, but must report directly to the cafeteria where they will be supervised until 8:20am when a bell will ring allowing them to go to their lockers and first period class, which starts promptly at 8:30am. Any student arriving at school prior to 8 am must wait outside in the front of the building until the doors open. Parents needing to get into the building prior to 8am must be buzzed into the building at the main entrance and then come to the office. After school students are released at 3:30pm and the doors remain open until 4pm. The main office secretariesâÄô day ends at 4:00pm and the doors are locked at this time for safety and security reasons. Buses typically pull out of the parking lot between 3:38 and 3:40pm. Breakfast is served daily in the cafeteria from 8am until 8:25am for those students wanting something to eat. They can pay for breakfast with their ID card (deposits must be made into childâÄôs account) just as they do for lunch.
Registration
If you have not completed and returned your registration information please do so right away. This information will be updated in the computer over the summer and it is very important that it is accurate. Also, donâÄôt forget to include your registration fee payments, as well as payment for any fall extracurricular events and PE uniform fees when you return your registration materials. Next year at Northwood Middle School, Creekside Middle School, Woodstock High School and Woodstock North High School all students will be required to wear a PE shirt. Uniform shorts are available on the registration form as well but the shorts are optional and not required. However, the shirts are mandatory for all students so please include the fees for the PE shirt when registering.
Summer Building Hours
Northwood Middle School Summer Building Hours are as follows: Monday, June 16th through Wednesday, July 2nd from 7am-5pm (Closed on Friday, June 20th and Friday, June 27th) The building will then be closed from Thursday, July 3rd through Monday, July 28th Monday, July 29th through Thursday, August, 14th from 7am-5pm (Closed on Friday, August 1st, 8th and 15th) We will resume normal business hours (7:30-4:00pm) starting Monday, August 18th
Woodstock North High School
Woodstock North High School will also be using the Northwood Middle School facilities starting in mid-June through mid-August while they wait for their new home to be completed. They will be open for the entire summer, including the month of July when Northwood Middle School staff is off. However, they will not have access to information or the ability to answer questions regarding NWMS during their time in our building. They are simply using the facility as they wait for theirs to be completed. Therefore, even though the building will be open for them throughout the summer, including the month of July and parents can reach them at NWMS regarding questions concerning WNHS the Northwood Middle School staff will not be available during the month of July.
FALL SPORTS UPDATE
**In order for any student to try-out, practice or participate they must have a current physical on record with the school. Physicals are only good for one year so please donâÄôt relay on the fact that your child took a physical last year and assume it is still good. Also, donâÄôt wait to the last minute to schedule your appointment as I know many kids have missed out on try-outs in the past because they couldnâÄôt get in to get their physical. Volleyball (7th and 8th Grades) Coaches: 7th Grade (Melissa Miller) 8th Grade (Shanon Laidig) Try-Outs - Monday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 26th from 8-10am Practice Begins: Wednesday, August 27th and Thursday, August 28th from 3:30-5pm (No Practices on Friday, August 29th or Monday, Sept. 1st due to Holiday) P ractices will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd after school Football (7th and 8th Grades) 7th Gr. (Dave Beard & Mickey Olhava) 8th Gr. (Ken Kohley & Jeff Sankey) Football Camp: July 21st through July 25th (4-6pm) Football Equipment Handout and Parent Meeting: August 7th (7th grade 7-8pm) (8th grade 5-6pm) Practice Begins: August 11th (3:45-6:15pm) Cross Country (6th, 7th and 8th Grades) Coach: 6th 7th and 8th (Meg Coleman) Practice Begins: Monday, August 25th from 3:00-4:30pm at Emricson Park Cheerleading (7th and 8th Grades) Coach: 7th & 8th Grade (Karen Bergren) Tryouts and Practice will not take place or start until after we return to school on September 2nd, but make sure that your child gets their physical this summer if they plan to try-out in the fall. Poms (7th and 8th Grades) Coach: 7th and 8th Grade (Melinda Malo) Saturday, September 9th from 8:00 - 10:00 AM- Skills Camp (for those wishing tp try out) Saturday, September 13th from 11:00am-3:00pm - Skills Camp & Try-Outs Saturday, September 13th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Try outs Please make sure to have your physicals completed this summer!
HOMEWORK HOTLINE NUMERS & TEAM LEADERS
6th Grade - (815) 337-3257 & (815) 337-3258 - RRivera@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
7th Grade - (815) 337-3259 - TSchubring@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
8th Grade - (815) 337-3261 - MWesley@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
Exploratories - (815) 338-4900 - LLudwigsen@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
PE / Health - (815) 338-4900 (x126) - DCannata@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
