Dear Northwood Families,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for

your support of programming at our school. Each day

that your child is at school, on time and ready to learn

you show your support of the education program that

we are providing. At Northwood we are all very

excited to learn new things every day.

Insπre. Gr23ness. 2gether. Everyone is a math teacher, parents included Parents and other adults in our students' lives are important partners in children's mathematics education. By engaging your children in thinking and talking about mathematics, you help support their numeracy success. To help you with this, one great resource is the Ministry of Education's Doing Mathematics With Your Child. You can find this guide for parents of children in kindergarten to grade 12 online at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNumEn.pdf.

Northwood News

PHONE NUMBERS

NORTHWOOD 905-451-6464

PRINCIPAL: D.BARLOW X401

VICE-PRINCIPAL: S.ROFAIEL X402

OFFICE MANAGER: U.FELECIO X400

Principal’s Message 1

Great Things Happening at Northwood 2

Kindergarten Registration 3

Future Aces 4

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February newsletter

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Inside Story Headline

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Great Things Happening at Northwood

Crazy Hair Day!

Staff and students showed up with crazy hairdos: pink wigs, coloured spikes, funny appendages, pipe-cleaner braids and afros! Wow! It was quite the display. Way to go Northwood on another successful Spirit Day.

In from the Cold …

Northwood staff and students have pulled together to brave the coldest days yet this winter. Staff went the extra mile to support one another during indoor routines—be they in the morning, or during nutrition breaks. Students were well behaved and enjoyed various activities during indoor recesses like dance aerobics, sports activities, and feature film shorts in the library. Everyone‘s got fingers crossed for news of an early spring on

KG Scientist in the Classroom—Magnets! The grade 4's were fortunate enough to have the pleasure of Winsome Murray (from Scientist In the School) in their classes to learn about magnets. Each class had a half day to explore the properties of magnets. They were able to participate in many fun experiments. They made magnetic fishing rods, built with magnetic structures, and explored how magnets behave around water. Many of our parents came in to help out and all of the children thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience.

Valentine Cookie Sales

Student Council, in conjunction with School Council, will be selling Valentine Cookies on Feb. 9, 10, 12, & 13. These delicious treats will be sold for $1.00 each. Students will be able to buy the cookies (only 1 per student per day) during the eating time of their nutrition breaks. We appreciate your support with our school fundraising Valentine Cookies Sale.

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Kindergarten Registration Feb. 2,3,4, & 5

It's time to register children born in 2011 for kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2011, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2015. Registration will be held at our school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5, and between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 5.

What you will need to bring to registration

Proof of child's age (one of)

Canadian birth certificate

Canadian passport or citizenship card/certificate

Permanent Resident Card

confirmation of permanent residence

work permit

proof of refugee status

Proof of address (one of)

Ontario driver's license

utility bill

bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)

credit card statement

federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)

purchase agreement (lease agreements are not accepted)

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement

Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated

Please call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 for information about the immunization schedule in Ontario and for information on how to have your child immunized.

Extended-day program for kindergarten students

Families have the option of enrolling their child in before and after-school programs developed by the Ministry of Education to complement the kindergarten program. These programs are run by qualified, experienced staff from our childcare partners. At registration, we will ask families to tell us whether they are interested in the extended-day programs. The programs can only run if there is enough interest among families.

Registering students with special needs

Students who have a demonstrated developmental disability, physical disability, hearing or vision loss or ASD/PDD diagnosis may require specialized support in the school setting.

The Peel board's Special Education Support Services department looks forward to working with families as planning for their child's entry to school in September begins. For information about this planning process, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2315.

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Future Aces for December (Generous) & January (Respectful)

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Kindergarten

KFI: Kausar F., Gabrielle J., Jahkaiya W., Adriana B., Riafia E., Arnav Y.

KF2: |Jaivir G., Harjot S., Odin B., Jaida U., Rantejkaran A., Chloe P.

KF4: Hayley V., Alina C., Alisha C., Kimani T.

KF5: Katie G., Isabella N., Julie R., Mia W., Tina T.

KF6: Mateo G. Melody H., Rose H., Labeena R.

Grade 1

Ms. Abate: Adriane D., Zane E., Brody S., Kendra B. Tahir I., Safeer K.

Ms. Sandhu: Jared B., Emaan K., darshani S., Tristan E., Samiya K., Ruhina R., Michaela W.

Grade 2

Ms. Gleasure: Cole N., Khushi R., Riona D., Madeline F., Manuela G.

Ms. Douglas: Danielle B., Terena S., Kristen H., Nyomi H.

Mr. Mantziounis: Degan K., Alexia P., Serena M., Brieanna R.

Ms. Purdy: Cameron C., Daniel M., shiynne I., Saihaj S.

Grade 3

Mr. Lowe: Emily A., Navohn D., Tanvir G.,

Ms. Bozzelli: Nicholas R., Liam V., Andee W., Gurveer G., Joniela R., Marko S.

Ms. Waliczek: Jessica E., Manavjot R., Khemany W., Amisha B., Jachin D., Morgan E., Jayla M.

Grade 4

Ms. Castellarin:

Ms. Daley: Amrita B., Evelyn C., Syeira P., Ashlyn A., Sophie F.

Ms. Marnoch: Elaina M., Cameron O., Sophia G., Victoria R..

Grade 5

Mr. Arseneau: Mir H., Faheem L., Saria R.

Mr. Jones: Raechel n F., Theshani G.