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March 7, 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.....
This past week has been very busy here at NWMS and throughout the District and will continue into next week. We started the state ISAT testing this week and will finish it up next week on Thursday. Preliminary scores should be back in June or July and you will get a report on your child's performance at conferences next fall. Registration materials will be coming home in April for next school year. Please remember that if you haven't finished paying your fees for this year that you take care of that ASAP. If you have any questions about fees please contact Susan Iles in the NWMS office. Spring Break will start on Friday March 21st and will last through Sunday, March 30th. Students will return to school on Monday, March 31st. The last day of student attendance before Spring Break will be on Thursday, March 20th with a normal dismissal time of 3:30pm. Make sure you read this edition completely as there is information about the cross-town dance with Creekside, as well as copies of school supply lists and order forms for next school year.
Educationally Your
Jake Wakitsch
CERFIFIED STAFF BIO......
In this edition the staff bio section focuses on the some of our 7th grade staff.....
Brent Filetti
Position: 7th Grade Math and History
Resides: Woodstock, Illinois
# Years in Education: 11 years
Spouses Name: Carrie
Children: Aiden - 6 and Gabe - 3
Pets: Cat
Graduated From / Degrees:
RIllinois State University - Bachelor of Arts
Rockford College - Master's Degree
Favorite Sports Teams & Players: Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Notre Dame and Tiger Woods
Interesting Tidbits: He makes it a point to find the positive in every situation. Mr. Filetti coaches golf at WHS and loves Star Wars.
Karen Bergren
Position: 7th Grade LD Resource Teacher
Resides: Crystal Lake, Illinois
# Years in Education: 32 years
Spouse's Name: Paul
Children: Brian and Heather
Pets: Two Chihauhaus - Chiquita & Hercules; 2 Cats - Daisy & Hazey, Several fish
Graduated From / Degrees:
University of Dubuque - BA - Special Ed/Psych
Walden University - Masters in Reading/Literacy
Favorite Sports Teams & Players: Whie Sox - Paul Konerko and Bears - Brian Urlacher
Interesting Tidbits: Loves to cruise travel.
The P.T.O. at Northwood Middle school is alive and well!
We will be meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month. Our next meeting is planned for Monday, March 10th at 7 p.m. in the Northwood Library. Many volunteer opportunities exist and we would love your help. Please Join Us!
PTO Needs Your Help
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with the staff dinner during Parent/Teacher conferences in April. If you can help by making a dish for the staff please contact Sandy at 815-206-5530. Your help and support is greatly appreciated.
Mention Northwood
**** Mention Northwood when shopping at U got Purse-onality**** Easter, MotherâÄôs Day, Graduation and many other shopping and gift giving opportunities are right around the corner! U got Purse-onality located at 511 S. Eastwood Dr. is offering a 10% rebate to the Northwood PTO on all purchases made in the month of March. Just mention Northwood when you are checking out and your purchase will support your PTO
Doors Locked at 4 PM
Some parents continue to ask why the doors are locked at 4pm. Earlier this year I sent home a memo regarding this situation and also included information in an earlier edition of the Warhawk Times newsletter. For safety and security reasons for our entire school, staff and students we lock down the doors at 4pm when the secretarial staff leaves for the day. Should you desire a deeper explanation with more specifics please feel free to contact Mr. Wakitsch at the school.
Cross-Town Dance
Next Friday from 4-6pm student council will be hosting a crosstown dance for all NWMS students at Creekside. Students must parchase their tickets in advance and they must ride the bus to Creekside. No exceptions will be made. Parents will pick up students at Creekside at 6pm. Transportation back to Northwood will not be provided.
School Supply Lists
Included with the printed edition of this newsletter are copies of the school supply lists for and an order form for next year's 7th and 8th graders if you chose to order your supplies through NWMS vs. purchasing them yourself, Orders through the school will only be accepted through March 19th so don't delay! If you did not recieve an order form, and are considering ordering your supplies from the school store, please feel free to contact Mr. Cannata at the school (815-338-4900 x 126)
Special Permits for 2008-2009 School Year Requests to attend a school outside of your attendance area next year must be submitted on a form which can be obtained from the school office or the District Office. All forms must be sent to the SuperintendentâÄôs Office, 227 West Judd Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2008. Families will receive written notification of the decision in late May.
Any requests received after the April 16th deadline will not be acted upon until June.
Permisos especiales para el ano escolar 2008-2009 Las peticiones para que su nino pueda asistir a una escuela fuera de su area de asistencia el proximo ano escolar deben de ser entregadas en un formulario que se puede obtener en la oficina de su escuela o la oficina del Distrito. Todos los formularios tienen que ser enviados a la oficina del superintendente, a 227 West Judd Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 A NO MAS TARDE DE EL VIERNES, 16 DE ABRIL DEL 2008. Las familias recibiran aviso escrito sobre la decision a fines de mayo. Ninguna peticion recibida despues del plazo del 16 de abril recibira accion hasta junio.
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
