Parent Connection

February Newsletter for Northwood Elementary

Dear Northwood Families,

As students and staff settle into the second semester, we want to share some important reminders to ensure that our students have a successful and safe school experience:

Early Drop-Off Safety Reminder

We kindly remind families that staff supervision begins at 8:55 AM. Dropping students off before this time creates a safety concern, as there is no supervision available. For the safety and well-being of all children, please do not drop students off early. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work together to keep our students safe.

Check Book bags Daily

The start of a new semester is the perfect time to get organized! We encourage parents to check their child’s bookbag daily. Discard old graded papers, projects, and other materials that are no longer needed. This small habit helps make room for current assignments and ensures your child is prepared and ready to learn every day. Organization at home directly supports learning at school!

Attendance Matters

Consistent attendance is key to academic success. When students miss school, they miss valuable instruction and interactions that can’t always be recreated. House Bill 410 defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason—excused or unexcused. This means even a few absences can add up quickly. Please make school attendance a priority and contact us if you need assistance in overcoming barriers to daily attendance. Together, we can ensure your child receives the full benefit of their education.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ growth and success. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make this semester a great one for everyone.

Warm regards,

Ms. Jones and Ms. Roscoe

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Music Recruitment Night for 4th Grade Students

The music department will hold a 4th grade recruitment night on Tuesday, February 4th, from 5:00-7:00 at EHS in the music wing. Enter at the PAC.

Come with your student to learn about music opportunities available to 5thgrade students !

Message from Elyria Food Services

Free Cookie Day: Wednesday February 5, all students who get a lunch will get a free heart shaped sugar cookie! (FYI they are colored naturally using beet powder in case there are any concerns regarding food dyes in light of the new FDA ban)

*ELEMENTARY ONLY* Lucky Breakfast Bag: Monday 2/10, we will be doing another Lucky Breakfast Bag day for elementary students. 25-30 randomly selected breakfast bags will have a special prize. Please encourage students to grab a breakfast on this day for a chance to win a prize!

Cavaliers discounted tickets

This is an offer for special group discounted tickets to all students and families for the Cleveland Cavaliers games on Tuesday, March 11th vs the Brooklyn Nets, Thursday, March 27th vs the San Antonio Spurs, and Tuesday, April 8th vs the Chicago Bulls. For every K-12 student that purchases a ticket, will have the opportunity to participate in the Cavs or Pacers Halftime Cheer Tunnel on the Court. Listed below is the link to purchase tickets at the discounted rate for each of the three games.. If you all have any questions, please let me know.

https://cavaliers.group/School

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Science of Reading

The Science of Reading is an evidence-based approach to literacy instruction that focuses on the foundational skills students need to become strong and confident readers.

In the classroom, this means:

Explicit teaching of phonics and phonemic awareness.
Opportunities for students to build vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Engaging activities that help children connect sounds to letters and words.

We are already seeing the positive impact of these strategies in improved reading skills and student confidence. This initiative aligns with our commitment to providing high-quality instruction that supports all learners.

We encourage families to support this work at home by reading with your child daily, asking questions about what they’re reading, and encouraging their love of books. Together, we can ensure every student is on the path to literacy success!

Elementary Lunch School Schedule

Kindergarten 11:40-12:10

Third 11:40-12:10

First 12:20-12:50

Second 12:15-12:45

Fourth 1:00-1:30

Important message about Classroom treats and Parties

We have students who have allergies (some severe) that may develop a reaction, as a result of certain foods being permitted and passed out during special occasions such as birthdays, classroom parties, rewards, etc. This is something the kids love and should be able to enjoy.

However, to keep all students safe, It's imperative that all foods brought from the outside are store bought (not homemade) and have nutrition information on them to check ingredients. If the ingredients aren't available, they may not be distributed.

We have students with all kinds of allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, gluten, etc.). We also have students with medical conditions who can't eat certain foods as well.

Ideally parents should notify the school/teacher at least 24 hours prior to when they bring in treats so that the teacher can check for allergies.

Non-food treats are encouraged, such as stickers, pencils, glow sticks, bracelets and other kid-friendly items.