1st Grade - Northwood Elementary School

Weekly Email Blasts

Can you believe your sweet child is officially a first grader?! We are so excited to begin this school year and loved getting to meet so many of you at Sneak Peek yesterday. It’s going to be a year full of growth, learning, and fun — and I can’t wait to partner with you every step of the way!

I truly believe that a strong connection between school and home is the key to a successful year. We are a team, and by working together, we can make this a wonderful experience for your child. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or anything you’d like to share. I’m here for you!

This is our first Friday email blast of the year. Each Friday, you’ll receive an update from me with highlights from our week, any upcoming activities, and a sneak peek at next week’s learning targets. Today’s edition is full of important back-to-school info, so please take a few minutes to read it all carefully. 😊

Specials Schedule

Monday: Art
Tuesday: PE (wear tennis shoes)
Wednesday: Rotations (AVID, Counseling, Media Center)
Thursday: PE (wear tennis shoes)
Friday: Music

Lunch Time

Our lunch time this year is 11:40–12:10.

Reminders for the First Day of School

Please have your child wear the name tag you received at Sneak Peek. This helps us ensure everyone gets to the right place safely and confidently.
Send a filled water bottle (with your child’s name on it). We’ll be using these throughout the day instead of water fountains to help keep germs away. Please stick to water only – no juice, please!
Pack a small, easy-to-eat snack that your child can open and finish in about 5 minutes. (Think: Goldfish, granola bars, etc. – no Lunchables or sandwiches, please.)

Dismissal Reminder - PickUp Patrol

Please ensure that you are signed up in PickUp Patrol, and your child's dismissal information is up to date and correct. You should have received an email on July 27^th with login instructions if you are new to Northwood. If you are returning to Northwood, the login information is the same. This will be the only form of communicating dismissal changes to the school and to me, so it is very important that the correct information is uploaded.

Snack Bin Donations

If you’re able to donate prepackaged snacks for students who may forget theirs, we’d be so grateful! We know mornings can get a little busy, and having backup snacks helps keep everyone fueled and ready to learn.

Enjoy the last weekend of summer! ☀️

Warmly,