Northwood News
September 8, 2025
Hello Northwood Families,
We have lots going on this week, and we don’t want you to miss a thing!
Games with Grandparents – Tonight!
We’re excited to celebrate Grandparents Day this evening with our Games with Grandparents event. We can’t wait to see our students enjoying some fun, laughter, and quality time with their grandparents. See below for all the details!
Early Dismissal – Wednesday & Thursday
This week, we will have early dismissal at 12:30 pm on both Wednesday and Thursday. Buses will run at this time, and the KIN after-school program will also begin at dismissal. Please plan accordingly for pick-up.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Early dismissal gives us the opportunity to meet with you! During conferences, parents will:
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Receive MAP assessment results
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Learn how your child is progressing so far this school year
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Discuss goals and expectations for the months ahead
These conversations are so important in helping us work together to support your child’s success. Please make plans to meet with your child’s teacher if you haven’t already scheduled a time.
Thank you for partnering with us—we’re looking forward to a great week ahead!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Harper
Book Fair
Click HERE for all the important information and to set up your e-wallet if you want to pay electronically.
The Book Fair will be open during the following hours:
Monday 8am-6:30pm
Tuesday 8am-4pm
Wednesday 8am-5pm
Thursday 8am-5pm
Friday 8am-11am
GT Parent Awareness Meeting
Do you think your child would benefit from the Gifted and Talented program? If so, come to the GT Program Parent Awareness Meeting this Tuesday, September 9th, from
3:00-3:30 PM in Room 9 to learn more.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and would still like information, please email Amy Lynn Gonzales, our GT teacher, at agonza49@neisd.net, and she will provide you with information. September 15th is the deadline for all GT referrals in grades 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Games with Grandparents
Bring a favorite game from home or play one that we have here. Light refreshments and a photo booth will be provided.
Also the Book Fair will be open until 6:30 pm for your shopping pleasure.
Come anytime between 5:30-6:30 to have some fun with your loved ones.
Join Our Campus Library Advisory Committee!
We are seeking parents to serve on our Campus Library Advisory Committee, a group that convenes only in the event of a formal request to reconsider library materials. Members work with the campus librarian and campus staff to review the request and provide input as part of the district’s established collection development policy. This committee includes campus administration, faculty members, parents, and our librarian/LIEL. Selected members will be required to view a short training video. If you are interested, please submit this application by Friday, September 26th.
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 and receive a visitors badge through the Raptor system in order to come into the building 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