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ISSUE:11 |
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September 26, 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.....
The past few weeks at Northwood Middle School have been a great success.We are off to a positive start to the new school year and some of our new procedures that were put in place for this school year seem to be working very well. Our new sixth graders seem to be adjusting well to Middle School and our returning students are getting used to the new policies and expectations. We have several new faces at Northwood Middle School this year including: Sapna Shah - French Carrie Filetti - Chorus / General Music Paul Brass -ì 8th Grade Reading / LA Christine Hjorth - 7th Grade Reading / LA Betsy Iversen - 7th Grade Reading / LA Tama Ostrow - 7th Grade Reading / LA Kelly Maher - Student Services Facilitator in charge of discipline/supervision Brenda Shafer- 1 on1 Assistant Monique DeSmet - Cafeteria Nora Combs - Cafeteria We welcome all of these new staff members on board and hopefully you will have an opportunity to meet and work with all of them. I would like to remind all parents that we have extended the NWMS office hours to better meet your needs. The office is now open from 7:30am-4:30pm. At least one secretary will be available to assist you during these office hours. However, we still ask that if you are attending an after school sporting event in the gym that you please enter the building through Door #9 located by the gymnasium. If you are new to NWMS I would like to remind you to please check out the NWMS website for up to date schedules, dates and information. Also, I typically send home a Warhawk Times newsletter once per month throughout the school year, highlighting certain topics and giving reminders to parents about upcoming events and deadlines. Should you have any questions you can always contact the office at 338-4900. Should you have specific questions regarding a specific class your child is taking please contact the teacher directly to further discuss your questions.
Educationally Your
Jake Wakitsch
P.T.O. Corner
The PTO is currently wrapping up their fall fundraiser that was done through Varsity Gold. Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. If you haven't already purchased your Harlem Wizards Tickets you can still come see the game next Monday, September 29th at Woodstock North High School. Teachers from NWMS and WNHS will be taking on the Harlem Wizards in a basketball game. Tickets are $12 for Students and $15 for adults at the gate. This is sure to be a fun time for the entire family. PTO typically meets on the first Monday of the month. The next three meetings are October 6th, November 3rd, and December 8th at 7pm in the NWMS library. Please come out and support the PTO and NWMS.
Challenge Corps Newsletter (click HERE)
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
September 29, 2008
- Football @ Home
- Cross Country @ Home
- PTO Harlem Wizards Game @ WNHS (7 PM) .
September 30, 3008 .
- Volleyball @ Lundahl
- Cross Country @ Marengo Invitational
October 1, 2008
- Cross Country @ Lundahl
October 2, 2008
- Volleyball @ McHenry
October 4, 2008
- Football @ North Boone
October 6, 2008
- Volleyball @ Home
- PTO Meeting @ 7 PM in Library
October 7, 2008
- Cross Country Conference Meet @ Emricson Park
- 7th Grade Football vs. Rockford Christian @ Home
October 8, 2008
- Late Start (9:30 AM Start Time)
- Volleyball @ Home
October 9, 2008
- 8th Grade Football @ Kirkland
October 13, 2008
- NO SCHOOL - Columbus day
October 14, 2008
- 5th Grae Band Rental Meeting @ 3:45 PM
- Volleyball @ Beardsley
- 8th Grade Football @ Creekside
October 15, 2008
- 7th Grade Football @ Creekside
October 16, 2008
- Volleyball vs. Creekside @ Home
October 17, 2008
- 8th Grade Heatlh Fair Field Trip
- NMS Fall Dance (4-6 PM)
October 18, 2008
- 8th Grade Conference Volleyball Tourney @ Home
- 7th Grade Conference Volleyball Tourney @ Parkland
- Football "Bowl Day" Tournament @ Christian Life
October 21, 2008
- MWAH Assembly @ 8:30 AM
October 22, 2008
- Late Start (9:30 AM Start Time)
Congratulations NWMS Staff and Students!
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate both the staff and students at NWMS for their outstanding efforts on the ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) tests that students took last March. We were recently informed by the state of Illinois that NWMS has MADE AYP (adequate yearly progress) on the 2008 ISAT test under state and federal guidelines.Alter not making AYP in several subgroups during the 06-07 school year, NWMS implemented or changed certain instructional programs, staff trainings, and curricular enhancements during the 07-08 school year. As a result, NWMS successfully made AYP as an overall student population, as well as in all subgroups on the March ISAT tests. This outstanding achievement is one to be recognized and celebrated and I am thrilled to thank and congratulate all the students and staff for their hard work, dedication and tremendous effort to help NWMS reach this goal!
HOMEWORK HOTLINE NUMERS & TEAM LEADERS
6th Grade - (815) 337-3257 & (815) 337-3258 - RRivera@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
7th Grade - (815) 337-3259 - PKohley@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 (x117) - DCannata@d200.mchenry.k12.il.us
