Northwood Monthly
Volume 4, Issue 2
Northwood Monthly
October 2016
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A message from Mrs. Bechtold... We are wrapping up what has been a fantastic first quarter of the 16-17 school year. Many of our students have been on their first field trip, we’ve had special guests, and we’re participating in our Fall service project: Socktober! As we gear up for second quarter, please continue to stay involved in your child’s educational experience by asking about their day, getting involved in PTO, and staying in communication with his/her teacher.
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, October 14. If you haven’t already signed up for a time, please contact your child’s teacher. Fall Break for students is October 14-21. School will resume on Monday, October 24. If you have questions or need help with anything, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at erin.bechtold@moore svilleschools.org or call at 317-831-9216 ext. 2728.
Every Day Counts! Regular attendance in elementary school helps establish a pattern for the rest of the school career. Please show him/her that school comes first by trying to keep days off for illnesses and family emergencies. Also, schedule routine doctor and dentist appointments for after school or over school breaks. Thank you!
Socktober On average 600,000 people in the U.S. do not have a home. Through the promotion of making our world a better place Kid President has declared October– SOCKTOBER! Our school, along with other schools in Mooresville, is partici-
Inside this issue: pating in SOCKTOBER! We are collecting new socks, gloves, hats, and mittens to donate to Churches in Mission. The contest runs through Monday, October 31. As of now, our building has collected 197 pairs of socks. Please help us make sure that our
Morgan county families are warm this winter. “If we all make today AWESOME for somebody else, today will be AWESOME for everybody.” -Kid President
PTO Corner
2
Transportation
2
Fundraiser
3
Haunted House Art Contest
3
Important Dates/ Information
3
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Northwood Monthly PTO Corner 2015-16 PTO Officers
Box Tops :
President– Cherie Wilkins
PTO is collecting Box Tops again this year. The $ earned from our first Box Top Competition will go towards our Playground Fund to replace the front playground.
Vice-President– Janice Kennedy
NORTHWOOD PTO ROCKS!!!
Recording Secretary– Sara Wingate Corresponding Secretary- Crystal Lachenmaier
Keep Collecting!!
Treasurer– Shelly Duncan
Parent Portal: Strategies for Parents and Children at Home Here are some great tips from an article from Edutopia called: “Engaging Parental Support for Smarter Thinking” By Dr. Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers (October 3, 2016) Encourage parents to use these strategies at home to reinforce what students are learning in the classroom.
Be the learner you want your child to be. Learning doesn’t have to stop at graduation. Show them ways that you learn throughout your daily life.
Learn out loud. Take advantage of opportunities to teach them by modeling such as when you encounter a big word or a problem you’re not quite sure how to solve OR that they can help solve.
Organize a space and time for studying and reading at home. With your child, find a
space that is quiet and free of distractions that can help them focus on getting their work done well!
You can find these and more helpful tips with the full article listed above at : http:// www.edutopia.org/blog/parentalsupport-for-smarter-thinkingdonna-wilson-marcus-conyers
FUNDRAISER Delivery Thanks to all of our families who participated in the school fundraiser. This goes to support several programs within our school. If your child ordered items, they will be delivered to Northwood on Wednesday, October 12. Items will be delivered to classrooms for students to bring home on the 12th.
Children’s Museum Haunted House Art Contest
Forty students from Northwood were honored as top prize winners in the Children’s Museum Haunted House Art Contest . More than 3,000 entries were received from kindergarten through fifth grade students across Indiana, showing the interpretation of this year’s theme Cursed Castle. Judges from The Great Frame Up pick a “Top 30” per grade level, and then judges from the Indianapolis Museum of Art pick a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mentions from the Top 30 group. Seven of the 18 top honors were received by Northwood Elementary students. Northwood’s honorees include: First Place, Grade 4: Cameron Foreman First Place, Grade 2: Grace Anderson Second Place, Grade 5: Adelaide Roth Second Place, Grade K: Elaina Rhea Second Place, Grade 2: Tyler Stallings Third Place, Grade 3: Mackenzie Cleaver Third Place, Grade 4: Sophie Culp Honorable Mentions: Addison Kingery, Alivia Meyer, Andrew Burgett, Colton Briede, Cooper Underwood, Drew Curts, Hadley Weeks, Hailee Skinner, Jaxon Gray, Karleigh Reece, Lydia Vanover, Natalie Bosworth, Ruth Parker Top 30: Ali Hoffman, Alice Meyer, Bella Becker, Charlotte Vincent, Cody Martin, Connor Camden, Dakota Parton, Dakota Strachan, Eastyn Deemer, Ella Hansel, Haily Rhea, Hanna Richardson, Jackson Deboy, Jayden Kimbley, Jesse Rowing, Lucas Huntsman, Mason Hacker, Myla Becker, Nathan Webster, Nhi Huynh, Onyx Molin, Orion Lucas, Ryan Clark, Tyler Brown
Important Dates: Oct. 12– Fundraiser Delivery
Just a friendly reminder that Book Rental was due
Oct. 14– Parent/Teacher Conferences
by September 2. Adjustments to Book Bills were
Oct.14-21– Fall Break Oct. 26– Corporation Spell Bowl @ Waverly Oct. 28– Storybook Character Day
made as of Sept. 16. Please check your child’s Skyward account to review your amount due.
We’re on the web! www.mooresvilleschools.org/schools/northwood
Northwood Monthly
October 2016
.
A message from Mrs. Bechtold... We are wrapping up what has been a fantastic first quarter of the 16-17 school year. Many of our students have been on their first field trip, we’ve had special guests, and we’re participating in our Fall service project: Socktober! As we gear up for second quarter, please continue to stay involved in your child’s educational experience by asking about their day, getting involved in PTO, and staying in communication with his/her teacher.
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, October 14. If you haven’t already signed up for a time, please contact your child’s teacher. Fall Break for students is October 14-21. School will resume on Monday, October 24. If you have questions or need help with anything, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at erin.bechtold@moore svilleschools.org or call at 317-831-9216 ext. 2728.
Every Day Counts! Regular attendance in elementary school helps establish a pattern for the rest of the school career. Please show him/her that school comes first by trying to keep days off for illnesses and family emergencies. Also, schedule routine doctor and dentist appointments for after school or over school breaks. Thank you!
Socktober On average 600,000 people in the U.S. do not have a home. Through the promotion of making our world a better place Kid President has declared October– SOCKTOBER! Our school, along with other schools in Mooresville, is partici-
Inside this issue: pating in SOCKTOBER! We are collecting new socks, gloves, hats, and mittens to donate to Churches in Mission. The contest runs through Monday, October 31. As of now, our building has collected 197 pairs of socks. Please help us make sure that our
Morgan county families are warm this winter. “If we all make today AWESOME for somebody else, today will be AWESOME for everybody.” -Kid President
PTO Corner
2
Transportation
2
Fundraiser
3
Haunted House Art Contest
3
Important Dates/ Information
3
Page 2
Northwood Monthly PTO Corner 2015-16 PTO Officers
Box Tops :
President– Cherie Wilkins
PTO is collecting Box Tops again this year. The $ earned from our first Box Top Competition will go towards our Playground Fund to replace the front playground.
Vice-President– Janice Kennedy
NORTHWOOD PTO ROCKS!!!
Recording Secretary– Sara Wingate Corresponding Secretary- Crystal Lachenmaier
Keep Collecting!!
Treasurer– Shelly Duncan
Parent Portal: Strategies for Parents and Children at Home Here are some great tips from an article from Edutopia called: “Engaging Parental Support for Smarter Thinking” By Dr. Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers (October 3, 2016) Encourage parents to use these strategies at home to reinforce what students are learning in the classroom.
Be the learner you want your child to be. Learning doesn’t have to stop at graduation. Show them ways that you learn throughout your daily life.
Learn out loud. Take advantage of opportunities to teach them by modeling such as when you encounter a big word or a problem you’re not quite sure how to solve OR that they can help solve.
Organize a space and time for studying and reading at home. With your child, find a
space that is quiet and free of distractions that can help them focus on getting their work done well!
You can find these and more helpful tips with the full article listed above at : http:// www.edutopia.org/blog/parentalsupport-for-smarter-thinkingdonna-wilson-marcus-conyers
FUNDRAISER Delivery Thanks to all of our families who participated in the school fundraiser. This goes to support several programs within our school. If your child ordered items, they will be delivered to Northwood on Wednesday, October 12. Items will be delivered to classrooms for students to bring home on the 12th.
Children’s Museum Haunted House Art Contest
Forty students from Northwood were honored as top prize winners in the Children’s Museum Haunted House Art Contest . More than 3,000 entries were received from kindergarten through fifth grade students across Indiana, showing the interpretation of this year’s theme Cursed Castle. Judges from The Great Frame Up pick a “Top 30” per grade level, and then judges from the Indianapolis Museum of Art pick a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mentions from the Top 30 group. Seven of the 18 top honors were received by Northwood Elementary students. Northwood’s honorees include: First Place, Grade 4: Cameron Foreman First Place, Grade 2: Grace Anderson Second Place, Grade 5: Adelaide Roth Second Place, Grade K: Elaina Rhea Second Place, Grade 2: Tyler Stallings Third Place, Grade 3: Mackenzie Cleaver Third Place, Grade 4: Sophie Culp Honorable Mentions: Addison Kingery, Alivia Meyer, Andrew Burgett, Colton Briede, Cooper Underwood, Drew Curts, Hadley Weeks, Hailee Skinner, Jaxon Gray, Karleigh Reece, Lydia Vanover, Natalie Bosworth, Ruth Parker Top 30: Ali Hoffman, Alice Meyer, Bella Becker, Charlotte Vincent, Cody Martin, Connor Camden, Dakota Parton, Dakota Strachan, Eastyn Deemer, Ella Hansel, Haily Rhea, Hanna Richardson, Jackson Deboy, Jayden Kimbley, Jesse Rowing, Lucas Huntsman, Mason Hacker, Myla Becker, Nathan Webster, Nhi Huynh, Onyx Molin, Orion Lucas, Ryan Clark, Tyler Brown
Important Dates: Oct. 12– Fundraiser Delivery
Just a friendly reminder that Book Rental was due
Oct. 14– Parent/Teacher Conferences
by September 2. Adjustments to Book Bills were
Oct.14-21– Fall Break Oct. 26– Corporation Spell Bowl @ Waverly Oct. 28– Storybook Character Day
made as of Sept. 16. Please check your child’s Skyward account to review your amount due.
We’re on the web! www.mooresvilleschools.org/schools/northwood
