For up to date information on the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, as well as family resources and Northwood updates, please CLICK HERE
For a copy of the instructional packets for the week of March 30th, please CLICK HERE
For a copy of the instructional packets for the week of March 30th, please CLICK HERE
JOIN US!
In an effort to stay connected as a Northwood community, we will be holding several Zoom meetings this week. These meetings are great opportunities to communicate and reach out to members of your Northwood family that you may not have seen for a while! Details for these meetings are as follows:
Password: 764803
When you join the Zoom meeting, be sure to mute your audio. If using a computer, click on the microphone icon at the bottom of your screen. If you are using your phone, click mute from your phone call. We hope to see you!
In an effort to stay connected as a Northwood community, we will be holding several Zoom meetings this week. These meetings are great opportunities to communicate and reach out to members of your Northwood family that you may not have seen for a while! Details for these meetings are as follows:
- Grades K-2: Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm
Grades 3-5: Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 pm
Grades 6-8: Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 pm - Link: CLICK HERE to join Zoom Meeting
Password: 764803
When you join the Zoom meeting, be sure to mute your audio. If using a computer, click on the microphone icon at the bottom of your screen. If you are using your phone, click mute from your phone call. We hope to see you!
March 30, 2020
Dear Northwood Community,
We hope that you are finding some peace during these uncharted times and are remaining as safe as possible. We are now operating under the Governor’s guidelines that schools will remain closed until further notice from our legislators. Of course we hope to be together soon but recognize that this time is necessary to support our region’s recovery.
As stated, our goal is to communicate clearly and concisely with you throughout this time. We will post the most recent school wide communication on the homepage of our website and archive all communications. In addition to educational assignments, our website also has resources for community services.
I am extremely thankful to all of the Northwood staff as they have been flexible and committed to our new programming during this transition. Please know they are in this with you!
This week, we are also finishing up our technology action plan and getting all students prepared to access digital learning throughout this week. Our goal is to provide programming and internet resources for ALL of our students.
We recognize that each home is on a different schedule and that children may be sharing devices (smart phones, ipads, laptops, internet connected gaming consoles). Therefore, we wanted to reiterate that our assignments and videos are designed for self paced completion and can be done at any time each week to accommodate your unique approach. We are here to assist you and your children as we transition, please reach out to classroom teachers and/or administration as you need.
To best prepare, we have been having thoughtful conversations with colleagues, parents and staff and this has helped to frame our mission based thinking and planning. Once we receive final guidance from the Department of Education, our formalized Educational Continuity Plan will be shared with you accordingly. This will provide you with more details about accountability and extended planning. Beyond that, a survey will be forthcoming about generalized Northwood operations and our COVID response.
As of today, we are in our transition week as outlined as Phase 2 and materials are on our website. Phase 3 will begin on April 13th and will be more robust and responsive to collective planning and research. A video tutorial will be sent prior to April 13th with information regarding the new Distance Plan requirements.
Phase 2- March 30- April 3
During this week, we are providing the next round of programming. Starting today Monday, March 30, your child(ren) can access additional online resources. These will be available on the Northwood website, www.northwoodcs.org and organized by grade.
Spring break modified dates are Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10. There will not be additional instructional materials for that week. Take the time to breathe.
Again, we are here to support each other throughout this alternative education process. Thank you for your continued patience and partnership.
Together,
Amy Hollister
CEO
Dear Northwood Community,
We hope that you are finding some peace during these uncharted times and are remaining as safe as possible. We are now operating under the Governor’s guidelines that schools will remain closed until further notice from our legislators. Of course we hope to be together soon but recognize that this time is necessary to support our region’s recovery.
As stated, our goal is to communicate clearly and concisely with you throughout this time. We will post the most recent school wide communication on the homepage of our website and archive all communications. In addition to educational assignments, our website also has resources for community services.
I am extremely thankful to all of the Northwood staff as they have been flexible and committed to our new programming during this transition. Please know they are in this with you!
This week, we are also finishing up our technology action plan and getting all students prepared to access digital learning throughout this week. Our goal is to provide programming and internet resources for ALL of our students.
We recognize that each home is on a different schedule and that children may be sharing devices (smart phones, ipads, laptops, internet connected gaming consoles). Therefore, we wanted to reiterate that our assignments and videos are designed for self paced completion and can be done at any time each week to accommodate your unique approach. We are here to assist you and your children as we transition, please reach out to classroom teachers and/or administration as you need.
To best prepare, we have been having thoughtful conversations with colleagues, parents and staff and this has helped to frame our mission based thinking and planning. Once we receive final guidance from the Department of Education, our formalized Educational Continuity Plan will be shared with you accordingly. This will provide you with more details about accountability and extended planning. Beyond that, a survey will be forthcoming about generalized Northwood operations and our COVID response.
As of today, we are in our transition week as outlined as Phase 2 and materials are on our website. Phase 3 will begin on April 13th and will be more robust and responsive to collective planning and research. A video tutorial will be sent prior to April 13th with information regarding the new Distance Plan requirements.
Phase 2- March 30- April 3
During this week, we are providing the next round of programming. Starting today Monday, March 30, your child(ren) can access additional online resources. These will be available on the Northwood website, www.northwoodcs.org and organized by grade.
Spring break modified dates are Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10. There will not be additional instructional materials for that week. Take the time to breathe.
Again, we are here to support each other throughout this alternative education process. Thank you for your continued patience and partnership.
Together,
Amy Hollister
CEO
Please note all rallies are being rescheduled
NEW ACTION STEPS CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS
NEW ACTION STEPS CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS
Thank you to all that have already written letters to their representatives and visited the 143k rising website to show their opposition to the Governor’s proposed budget cuts to Special Education funding. There are new action steps in place that could use your attention. A NEW online petition has been started specifically for Northwood. There is a paper version of this petition at the front office, or you can go to
https://www.change.org/p/stop-governor-wolf-from-cutting-funding-for-northwood-s-students to sign the petition online.
All of these action steps are critical to our fight against these cuts,. We thank you for your time and support!
UPDATE– The Harrisburg rally previously scheduled for May 18th has been changed tentatively to May 4th. We will keep you posted as info. develops on this rally.
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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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