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Noon Dismissal on Friday, October 18th for Professional Development 

Welcome
News
The Northwood Academy Charter School (NACS) began operation in September of 2005. We are a K-8 program with a well-developed academic program that emphasizes comprehensive literacy and mathematical instruction in accordance with federal and local standards. Our instructional program is driven by state, local and commercial assessment results, school achievement and adherence with IEP requirements. Our mission is to prepare our children to take advantage of the wealth of educational opportunities that exist for them. To that end, Northwood has hired a dedicated, skilled instructional staff to guide them in the process. Every staff member is charged with the care and well-being of every child. We believe that all children are able to achieve regardless of their socio-economic status, race, ability level or past academic experience. By respecting and supporting our students, their families and our staff on a regular basis, we honor and uphold this belief.
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Important Dates to Remember

  • Board Meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m.
  • Interims Distributed on 10/17
  • Noon Dismissal and Jeans Friday on 10/18 (please see
    above for details) 
Interims will be distributed to ALL students tomorrow, October 17th. These reports update you on your child(ren)’s current academic and behavioral standing. Please sign and return these forms on Friday.

Spirit Gear and Jeans Friday will take place on Friday, October 18th. The cost to participate is $1.00. Money can be given to your child’s teacher. No rips in jeans please. Shirts can be any Northwood shirt (including sports). Proceeds will go towards yearbooks and service projects.

Autumn Events
  • Harvest Dance grades 5-8 (invitation only) on 10/25 at 1:30 p.m. Students are permitted to dress up or wear a costume for this event. Au- tumn Incentive Events for select students in grades K-4 on 10/23 and 10/24. Students will participate in exciting Fall fun!
  • Harvest Contest– At home, decorate a pumpkin or scarecrow and submit it for judging. The entry fee is $1.00, which will go towards prizes for the top 3 winners. Please send your entry fee into Mrs. Kelly. Pumpkins and scarecrows will only be accepted on Oct. 29th and Oct. 30th. Please label your entry with your child’s name and room number. Please be mindful of your submission date, as pumpkins rot quickly. Voting by parents and students will take place on Oct. 31st.
  • A Halloween Costume Parade for students in grade K-3 will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31st at 1:30 p.m. You are welcome to come see us. Please enter by the main office on Castor Ave. Do not park in the bus lane! Please note– In accordance with the Child Protective Services Law parents/guests will not be permitted to go to a child’s classroom or help with costumes in restrooms, as there is no way for us to monitor the volume of guests and who does or does not have clearances. Students will come to school in their Northwood uniform, with their costume in a bag. Please, no masks, weapons or make up. If you do not wish for your child to participate in this event please send a note to your child’s teacher.
  • 4th grade Mix and Match Clothing Day on 10/31.