Northwood News - 10/9
Announcements
Northwood's Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the school's north and middle parking lots. Wear your favorite costume to celebrate Halloween with all of your fellow Northwood friends! This event is only open to current Northwood families.
Admission to this event is one LARGE bag of candy per every trick or treating child. We ask that only NUT - FREE candy is donated so that all trick or treaters can have a safe and fun evening. Please drop off the candy when you arrive. PTA tents will be set up on both ends of the parking lots for all attendees to drop off their bags of candy.
We will also need many creative volunteers to decorate their trunks to make this a fun night! Click here to sign up!
The north and middle parking lots are reserved for those who are decorating their trunks. Decorating begins at 6:00pm. Parking for everyone else will be available in the south lot and on the neighborhood streets.
The north and south playgrounds are closed during this event.
We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
Questions? Contact: Rosemary Remick. chimientir@gmail.com; Kristy Bristol kristybristol@gmail.com; or Cheryl Jennings cheryl_r_w@hotmail.com
Fun Run Prizes for the family!
As in years past, the PTA will be doing an adult raffle via member hub (givebacks), thanks to our generous donors. The 2023 Fun Run online raffle will go live at 7:00am on October 2nd and run through October 13th at midnight. Prize winners will be notified October 15th.
Click here to see all the amazing prize options and get your raffle on!
Fall Book Fair!
Our Scholastic Fall Book Fair returns for classroom and after-school shopping October 12, 13, 16 & 17. Most classes will attend during their Media Center time. You may set up a cashless eWallet for your student here
Please contact Kelly Laramie with questions: kelly.laramie@gmail.com
Noon Walkers is coming back!
Who participates: All interested students
What is Noon Walkers?: A fun activity where the kids walk or run laps around the cones and they get a food charm token for every three laps completed. It encourages the kids to keep moving while getting some exercise in!
Where will it take place?: Northwood, South playground
When: Fridays: September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27, all during lunch recess
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering in a classroom, or at one of the PTA events?
Please be sure to complete the mandatory volunteer form here and return to the Northwood office. This form needs to be completed with every new school year and takes approximately two weeks to process.
Volunteer at the Book Fair
Please consider volunteering! Signup here: Fall Scholastic Book Fair 2023
We are in need of volunteers to assist students during the school day and run the register. We are also seeking those able to help run the register during the after school shopping times. Volunteers must be approved. Please fill out the volunteer form above early and return to the Northwood main office for processing.
Volunteer at Trunk or Treat
We will also need many creative volunteers to decorate their trunks to make this a fun night! Click here to sign up!
Save the date!
October 9: PTA meeting 7-8pm
October 11: Late Start - first bell at 9:20am
October 12-17: Scholastic Book Fair
October 18: Late Start - first bell at 9:20am
October 27: PTA Trunk or Treat, 6:30-7:30pm
October 31: Halloween Parade 11:45-12:00pm
October 31: Half Day - 12:15 dismissal (12:05 for DK/K only)
Quick links to stay connected with our Northwood community
Givebacks (formerly Memberhub) - *includes information on how to join the PTA*
Easy ways to support Northwood while shopping
Collecting Box Tops is a great way for Northwood to earn money. Northwood earns 10¢ for every box top collected. Download the app and start scanning your receipts to earn money for Northwood!
Did you know you can link your Kroger Rewards card to the Northwood PTA? Simply go to the Kroger Community Rewards page for more information or log into your Kroger Rewards account. Once logged in, click "My Account" in the upper right corner, then click "Community Rewards" on the left side of the page. Search Northwood PTA and select it as your organization. Organization Number: SK288.
Northwood is part of Toyology's School Kickback Program. Just mention Northwood when checking out at Toyology and Northwood will receive 20% of your order as an in-store credit to be used for our school! If shopping online, please use the code northwood20. Shop local and support Northwood at the same time!
