Northwood News
May 11, 2026
Dear Northwood Families,
We hope all of our Northwood mothers, grandmothers, and special caregivers had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday! Thank you for the love, support, encouragement, and countless ways you help our students grow and succeed each day.
As we begin the final three weeks of school, we are looking forward to many special events, celebrations, and end-of-year activities with our students and families. This is always such an exciting time of year!
While there is certainly a lot of fun ahead, it is also important that we remain focused on finishing the school year strong academically. Every day of instruction matters, and consistent attendance continues to be very important as students complete important learning, projects, and assessments.
This week, students in grades K–5 will participate in MAP testing. These assessments help us measure student growth and guide future instruction. Please help your child be successful by ensuring they arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.
MAP Testing Schedule
- May 12: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Grade – Math
- May 13: 2nd & 4th Grade – Math
- May 14: 4th Grade – Science; Kindergarten – Math
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to make these last few weeks meaningful, successful, and memorable for our students!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Harper
Library Books Due Today
Memorial Day Holiday
There will be no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
The last two days of school. Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29, we will have early dismissal at 12:30 pm.
Storybook Character Dress Up
News from PTA
May 12: 1st, 3rd & 5th Grade MAP Math
May 13: 2nd & 4th Grade MAP Math
May 14: 4th grade MAP Science, Kinder MAP Math
May 14: Musicorns concert 4:00pm
May 19: Senior Walk 8:00 am
May 20: Fifth Grade End of Year Pool Party 10:00-2:30 Regency Pool
May 21: 4th grade field trip to Mill Springs Cabin
May 22: Kinder Ender 8:00
May 25: Holiday- No School
May 26: Book Character Dress Up/Reading Day
May 26: Election Day (Northwood is a polling location)
May 27: Fifth Grade Awards, 8:30 in the cafeteria / Game Day
May 28: Fifth Grade Talent Show (School Wide) 8:30 am (Early Dismissal @12:30 pm)
May 29: Last Day of School (Early Dismissal @12:30 pm)
End of Year Parties:
1st, 3rd, 4th - 8:15-9:15 am
Kinder and 2nd - 9:15-10:15 am
5th Grade Farewell Walk 12:20
Carnvial Sponsors: A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors: Home and Patio, Park Place Recreation, IST - Integrated Shredder Technology, Theory Coffee, The Law Offices of Lisa Miller, Joy Nicewander PhD. PLLC, Tangram Athlete, 210 Ortho, J.C. Rubiola and John Harper - Rubiola Realty, Matt Stevens Landscape Architect, Ellavate Design LLC, Next Level Urgent Care, Chamberlain Hrdlicka, Frost Bank, Lee Irrigation and Lighting, The Beignet Stand, Kara's K-9 Retreat, HEB, Rico's the Hermes Family, Pape Family, Davis Family, Aaron Webb and the Ahrens Family for sponsoring the 2026 Northwood Carnival!!
Thank you all for your generous support!
PTA Website
Northwood PTA now has a website! NorthwoodPTA.org is your new online hub for all PTA sponsored events, volunteer opportunities, and information. Please go to NorthwoodPTA.org and create an account. It only takes a minute and it’s free! You do not need to be a PTA member to create an account, but members do get special access to our new Online Directory. Never worry about losing that QR code or misplacing that volunteer link again, it’s all in one place! If you have already joined PTA this year, you do not need to purchase a membership again. Reach out to Lisa Miller at info@northwoodpta.org with any questions or for assistance with registration.
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Family Engagement for the Week of May 11-15
Monday, 11th Multi-Assistance Center (MAC Center) Virtual Tour at 10:00 AM
Walking for Wellness at 1:30 PM in room 10 Flyer
Tuesday, May 12th No classes
Wednesday, May 13th Conversation English at Vineyard Ranch from 9-11 in PLC room Flyer
Wednesday, May 13 - Summer Learning and Family Fun FLYER (English with Spanish interpretation available)
Thursday, May 14th MAC Cluster Family Engagement Leadership Academy Closing Ceremonies from 10-1 PM - Location: Mac Church on IH 4-10 (By invitation only)
Friday, May 15th Basic ESL Class on Zoom Zoom Link Meeting ID: 823 5663 9325 Passcode: 129666
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, May 19th Senior walk at 8:00 AM
Monday, May 25th Student and Staff Holiday
Wednesday, May 27th 5th grade Awards Ceremony at 8:30 AM
Thursday, May 28th 5th grade Talent Show from 8:30 -10:00 AM
Early Dismissal at 12:25 PM
Friday, May 29th Class Parties (1st, 3rd, & 4th 8:15 - 9:15 AM)
Class Parties (Kinder & 2nd 9:15 - 10:15 AM)
5th Grade Farewell Walk at 12:15 PM
Early Dismissal at 12:25 PM
For more information please feel free to contact me.
Elizabeth "Lisa" De La Rosa, M.Ed.
(210) 407-5465
Family Liaison for Northwood/Vineyard Ranch/Wilderness Oak
Northwood Elementary (Monday/Tuesday and Thursday)
519 Pike Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78209
Don’t miss NEISD’s 3rd Annual Summer Feast on June 10, 2026!
Bring the whole family to Ed White Middle School (7800 Midcrown) from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for a fun-filled morning.
Kids 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch through our summer meal program, and each family will receive a free food bundle (while supplies last), courtesy of the San Antonio Food Bank.
Explore our Resource Fair featuring 30+ district departments, community partners, and local businesses. Need to check off immunizations? The Christus Santa Rosa Mobile Clinic will be on-site to help you get a head start.
Enjoy music, entertainment, giveaways, and chances to win exciting prizes—all in one place!
Get the details on the event webpage HERE.
We can’t wait to see you there!
School Lunch
We have a wonderful cafeteria that serves breakfast and lunch daily. This year meals are provided at no charge to ALL students as part of the Community Eligibility Program. Click THIS link to watch a short video about what is included on the school breakfast or lunch tray and what items are an extra charge.
If your child wants "extras" beyond the regular school tray, you need to add money to their cafeteria account by visiting schoolcafe.com or sending in a check or cash.
Visitors to Campus
- All visitors to campus will be required to present an ID to enter the building and receive a visitors badge through the Raptor system during the school day. This includes on the first day of school. We understand that this may not be convenient, but it is necessary in order to ensure safety.
School Absences
Our goal is for all of our students to maintain outstanding attendance (at least 95%).
The best way to learn is by being present at school and on time, ready to learn at 7:25 am every day! If your child needs to be absent due to illness, please be sure to send a note to school the day they return explaining the reason for the absence. Absences for illness and medical appointments will be excused with a written note. A student can have no more than 18 absences in order to recieve credit for the course/grade level.
Morning Drop Off 6:50 -7:20 am
- Students may be dropped off no earlier than 6:50am. There is no supervison before this time and students will not be allowed into the building.
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🤚 Passenger Side Only
For Safety, students should exit the vehicle from the passenger side only. If they are unable to exit by themselves on the passenger side, please pull into a parking spot and assist them.
- Breakfast is served from 6:50-7:20 am. Students arriving after 7:20 am will need to have breakfast at home.
- Students who arrive before 7:20 will report to the follow locations to wait for their teacher:
- Kinder - 1st grade: K/1 Hallway
- 2nd - 5th grade: Gym
- Teachers will pick up the students at 7:20 and walk them to the classroom.
- The tardy bell rings at 7:25 am, so please allow plenty of time to get to class.
- In order to ensure the safety of all of our students, we ask that parents not come into the building in the mornings. We will make sure that everyone gets to class safely.
After School Dismissal 2:45-3:00 pm
In order to ensure the safety of all our students everyone picking up a student from school at dismissal is required to present an official Northwood Dismissal Tag, whether it is by car or walk up. If you need a dismissal tag, please come to the front office and present your ID. All students will wait inside the building for dismissal which will start at 2:45 pm
Parent Pick Up will line up on the sidewalk near the marquee, with their dismissal tag and wait to be called.
Car pick up will hang their tag on their rear view mirror, line up on Rockhill and turn right into the school driveway. Wait for your child's name to be called and pull all the way forward. Please stay in your car. If you need to help your child with their buckle, please park and walk up.
🤚 Passenger Side Only
For Safety, students should enter the vehicle from the passenger side only. If they are unable to get in the passenger side please pull into a parking spot and walk up so that you can assist your child
We understand that this may take a little longer, however, we want to ensure that everyone goes homes safely. Thank you for your cooperation.
School Hours 7:25 am - 2:40 pm
Threre is a change to our school day this year. The tardy bell rings and 7:25 am and the dismissal bell rings at 2:40 pm. Please make plans to get up a few minutes earlier so that your child is in class ready to learn at 7:25 am. Students who come into the building after 7:25 am will be counted tardy and parents will need to come into the office and sign them in.
Skyward Family Access
Skyward Family Access is an important tool for all parents to stay informed with their child's education. This is where check grades, update contact information, complete forms and more. You should have received an email earlier this week to complete important beginning of the year forms. Please take some time to log in or create an account if you have not already done so. click and open the document below for full instructions. Click THIS link to login and for all the information you need.
Catherine Harper, Principal
Email: charpe5@neisd.net
Website: https://www.neisd.net/northwood
Location: 519 Pike Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-407-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodNEISD
Twitter: @northwoodneisd