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Dear Families,
The kids learned about long e silent e words, read books about insects, and got to explore different types of severe weather on PebbleGo. We finished the week with our January PBIS celebration of Cosmic Bowling and visited the PBIS Shop.
Valentine’s Day Celebration: We will have a small celebration for Valentine’s Day on the 13th. A letter is attached. Please do not address individual Valentine’s, just have your child sign their name. This will make distribution faster. You may send in individually wrapped candy or other treats if you choose. We have 20 students in our class.
Reading Skill Groups:
Students will participate in flexible reading groups across the grade level to receive instruction that best matches their individual reading needs. This means your child may work with different teachers during a small portion of the reading block, depending on the specific skills they are practicing or have already mastered. These groups change as students grow, ensuring they get the right support or enrichment at the right time. This will not change your child’s homeroom class, and your child will be with their teacher of record for the remainder of the ELA block. Flexible grouping simply helps us provide more targeted, effective reading instruction for every learner. Please reach out to Mrs. Imhulse if you'd like more information about reading skills groups imhulse@fultonschools.org.
IN CASE OF REMOTE LEARNING: Attached are home remote learning plans to be used IF/WHEN an inclement weather remote day is needed. Please see the attached PDF for remote learning options and continue to check the district website or the Northwood website for up to date information.
Calendar Dates:
February 13 - All Pro Dad
February 16 - Presidents' Day (Teacher Workday; Students No School)
February 17 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
February 19 - FCS Board Meeting
March 13 - All Pro Dad
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math: Students will continue learning strategies for two-digit addition and subtraction problems. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 43-44)
Math 2.1: Students will use base ten and decomposing strategies to solve 3-digit addition problems. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 111-112)
Reading and Phonics: In phonics students will continue learning the silent e pattern by working with the long o silent e. In reading, students will read a variety of nonfiction texts as they explore the essential question, “How do people work with animals?” They will read for understanding, visualize, retell stories, and make text-to-text connections.
Writing: Students will use text evidence to respond to nonfiction text.
Science/Social Studies: We will begin to learn all about George Washington Carver and his contributions to our country.
Student Success Skills: Students will identify how others can help them solve a problem.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend,
February
Weekly Email Blasts
2-6-26
Dear Families,
We had another busy week in first grade. It was 5 days of fun and learning! We had so much fun on Wednesday for World Read Aloud Day. Please read below for some important upcoming information.
Valentine’s Day Celebration: We will have a small celebration for Valentine’s Day on the 13th. A letter is attached. Please do not address individual Valentine’s, just have your child sign their name. This will make distribution faster. You may send in individually wrapped candy or other treats if you choose. We have 20 students in our class.
Calendar Dates:
February 13 - All Pro Dad
February 16 - Presidents' Day-Teacher Workday (Students No School)
February 17 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
February 19 - FCS Board Meeting
March 13 - All Pro Dad
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students will continue learning strategies for two-digit addition and subtraction problems. They will also explore growing and shrinking patterns.
Math 2: Students will solve subtraction problems using the base ten and decomposing strategies.
Reading and Phonics: Next week we will learn about long u silent e words. In reading, students are completing Unit 4 in Wonders, and they will read both online and science texts.
Writing: As we finish our Wonders Unit that focused on animals, the students will write an expository piece about dogs. They will write a topic sentence, share facts about dogs, and then finish the piece with an ending sentence.
Social Studies: We will continue learning about George Washington Carver next week.
Student Success Skills: Students learn how apologies can help us solve problem
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend!
2-13-26
Dear Families,
This was a fun-filled week! The kids loved exchanging Valentine’s with their class on Friday. Everyone felt very loved and appreciated. Thank you for the sweet notes and treats for me as well. 😊 The students enjoyed a variety of activities for Cranium Day on Friday. They worked together to build the tallest building, designed sculptures, and used their imagination at creation stations! Reminder there is no school for students on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Calendar Dates:
February 16 - Presidents' Day (Teacher Workday; Students No School)
February 17 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
February 19 - FCS Board Meeting
March 13 - All Pro Dad
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
March 31 - Spring Pictures
April 6-11 - Spring Break
March Madness: Coming Soon!
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Next week we will use strategies to add and subtract within 100. (Practice and Homework Journal pgs. 161-162)
Math 2: Students will solve two-step word problems using addition and subtraction as well as add up to 4 two-digit numbers. (Practice and Homework Journal pgs. 113-114)
Reading and Phonics: Next week in phonics we will review the long vowel silent e pattern. Students will read fantasy texts as they explore the essential question, “How can we classify and categorize things?”
Writing: Students have been doing a great job responding to stories. After reading, A Lost Button, they will share their opinions about whether Frog or Toad was a better friend.
Science: We will begin a new unit about plants.
Student Success Skills: Students will practice positive thinking to overcome challenges.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful LONG weekend,
2-20-26
Dear Families,
This week was short but packed with learning. We loved hearing all about what the students did over their break. We started a new science unit about plants. They learned the different parts of a plant and their jobs. They are looking forward to planting seed next week and watching them sprout.
Calendar Dates:
March 13 - All Pro Dad
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
March 31 - Spring Pictures
April 6-11 - Spring Break
PickUp Patrol
Starting Monday, February 23, 2026, we will be using a system called PickUp Patrol to help us track dismissals. PickUp Patrol provides families with a convenient way to make changes to your child’s dismissal plans and helps ensure that students are accurately dismissed each day.
How It Works:
- Your child’s regular dismissal plan will be entered into the system. This is considered their Default Plan.
- Whenever your child is doing something other than their Default Plan, you’ll submit a Plan Change via PickUp Patrol.
- Examples of a Plan Change:
- Your child normally rides the bus but needs to switch to carpool for the day.
- Your child is getting picked up by someone other than yourself (must be an emergency contact in Infinite Campus).
- Your child has a doctor's appointment and will be leaving early.
- When the change is submitted, a notification will be sent to the front office and their teacher.
REGISTER: Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, you will receive a registration email from PickUp Patrol with a link to set up your account. The parent portal is free to parents and can be accessed from your phone or computer. The link in your registration email will be live for 48 hours. As soon as you receive it, please log in and confirm your child’s default plan.
Thank you for using PickUp Patrol to make safety a priority and to ensure our dismissal process is efficient for all! Parents can access all of their children in the same account as long as the same email address is used. Once you are registered you do not need to re-register for each child, you will simply log out and back in again to view all children in the app.
If you have any questions, please first check the PickUp Patrol Parent Guide & if you need additional assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Lorraine Robertson at Northwood's front desk, robertsonl1@fultonschools.org. Please note, starting Monday, the Northwood Dismissal email will no longer be utilized.
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
March Madness: Coming Soon!
Upcoming Field Trip:
First grade students will be taking a field trip to Warbington Farms located in Cumming, Georgia on April 27th.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Next week we will finish Unit 5 by learning about bar graphs. Students will have a unit review before taking the math test. (Practice and Homework Journal page 63 and 64)
Math 2: Students will continue adding up to four two-digit numbers and look at bar graphs. They will review and take the Unit 6 test at the end of the week. (Practice and Homework Journal page 147)
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we are reviewing phonics patterns and taking a phonics assessment. In reading, students will be reading different fantasy stories including Kitten’s First Full Moon as they explore the essential question, “What can you see in the sky?”.
Writing: Students will write a response to a Kitten’s First Full Moon. They will use test evidence and illustrations as they write how the author showed Kitten was curious.
Science/Social Studies: Students will identify the needs of plants and learn the life cycle of plants.
Student Success Skills: Students will practice self-efficacy, believing in themselves, to reach a goal.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend,
2-27-26
Dear Families,
This week was packed with learning. We continued our plant unit by learning what a plant needs and the life cycle of a plant. We read fantasy stories about what we see in the sky. It’s hard to believe that March rolls in next week. Included in this week’s blast is information on First Grade’s version of March Madness. We are looking forward to a month of fun and friendly competition! In addition to the Math March Madness, we will have a reading bracket with a variety of books to determine our classes favorite read aloud.
Calendar Dates:
March 2 – March Madness Begins (See attachment for more information.)
March 2-6 – Read Across America Week (see the schedule of daily activities below)
March 13 - All Pro Dad
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
March 31 - Spring Pictures
April 6-11 - Spring Break
Read Across America Week: Please see the schedule of activities below and here is a link to sign up to be a Mystery Reader. Ms. Dutton's Mystery Reader Sign Up
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Upcoming Field Trip:
First grade students will be taking a field trip to Warbington Farms located in Cumming, Georgia on April 27th.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Next week we will begin Unit 6 where the students will look at repeating patterns and time. The Unit 6 Family Letter is attached.
Math 2: We will begin Unit 7 next week. Students will start by exploring the attributes of 2-D shapes. The Unit 7 Family Letter is attached.
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we will begin learning about phonograms (ex. ang. Ing, ong). In reading, we will be reading about different inventors. Students will compare inventions and find the main idea and key details of a text.
Writing: Students will be writing a response to a text about an inventor. They will be using test evidence and illustrations as they are writing.
Science/Social Studies: Students will take a quiz on plants. They will need to know the parts of a plant, the job of each part, plant needs, and the life cycle of a plant.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
March
Weekly Email Blasts
3-6-29
Dear Families,
What an amazing week we had celebrating Read Across America. From masked readers, mystery readers, theme days and more our classroom was filled with the sound of laughter, reading and fun! We completed our science unit on plants and started our final historical figure unit on Ruby Bridges. The sunflower seeds we planted last week have begun sprouting and the students love checking on them daily.
Calendar Dates:
March 8 - Daylight Saving Time (Clocks Ahead One Hour)
March 9 – 13 - Exceptional Children’s Week (Monday Wear Green, Tuesday Wear Blue, Wednesday Wear White, Thursday Wear Yellow, Friday Wear Red)
March 13 - All Pro Dad
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
March 20 - PTA Blooming Mornings
March 27 - PTA Bingo Night
April 3 - STEM Day
March 31 - Spring Pictures
April 6-11 - Spring Break
April 17 - All Pro Dad
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
Warbington Farms Field Trip Permission Slip: Permission slips were sent home in your child’s folder today, please return by Friday, April 17th.
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students will tell time to the hour and half hour (time to the nearest 5 minutes-ADV).
Math 2: Students will identify the attributes of 3D shapes and lines of symmetry.
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we will begin learning about the phonograms ild, ind, old, olt and ost. In reading, we will be reading realistic fiction texts and a how-to text. Students will identify the main idea and supporting details.
Writing: After reading a Whistle for Willie students will respond to the realistic fiction by writing a new story.
Science/Social Studies: Students will study their last historical figure, Ruby Bridges.
Student Success Skills: Students will practice identifying how someone else might feel.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have an amazing weekend,
3-13-26
Dear Families,
Can you believe we are in the last quarter of school? Please read the Blast carefully as there will be a lot of information about upcoming events as the end of the year gets closer. Reminder NO school for students on Monday!
Calendar Dates:
March 16 - Professional Development Day (Students No School)
March 20 - PTA Blooming Mornings
March 27 - PTA Bingo Night
March 31 - Spring Pictures
April 3 - STEM Day
April 6-11 - Spring Break (No School)
April 16 – 1st Grade Music Performance at 8:00am
April 17 - All Pro Dad
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
FIELD TRIP
Just a reminder to return your permission slips for our field trip to Warbington Farms on April 27th. Here is the online link to make your payment.
Diaz – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-159
Dutton – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-156
Isreal – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-158
Smith - https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-157
Boosterthon Shirt
Also, this year we are asking that all students wear the same shirt/color. Multiple schools are on the field trip at a time, and this will help us in keeping track of all students. This year we received a light blue Boosterthon shirt, this is the one we will wear on the field trip. We would like you to send the shirt in a Ziplock bag early and we will have them change the day of the trip.
The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards taught by teachers. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they almost always, always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging.
The SSS Inventory is about 15-20 items and administered to students in the Fall and Spring. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform.
SPRING ADMINISTRATION: March 30, 2026 – April 17, 2026
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about the SSS Inventory, please contact your school’s Student Success Skills Champion, Jennifer Weeks at weeksj@fultonschools.org .
Shoe Boxes
First grade students will be creating dioramas in an upcoming science unit. Please send in a shoe box for your student.
Snacks: I would appreciate if any families who are able could donate classroom snacks for the kiddos. Many students have forgotten snacks in the last few weeks, so we are now out of all our community snacks for the students.
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Greg Tang: Attached are the Greg Tang Challenges for the week.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students will order objects by length. Students will begin measuring with nonstandard units. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 211-212)
Math 2: Students will partition shapes and identify and draw halves, thirds, and fourths. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 191-912)
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we are continuing with phonograms. These sounds are --all, -oll, -alk. In reading we will look at cause and effect as we read stories about how things are built.
Writing: Next week students will begin writing an opinion piece.
Social Studies: We will start our economics unit. We will be learning about needs and wants.
Student Success Skills: Students will identify and name complex emotions.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend,
3-20-26
Dear Families,
Happy Fri-YAY! We had a great week in first grade. We were super excited to show all our goal setting skills on Wednesday for the AVID Showcase!
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
On April 16, 1st grade will have a musical performance. The students will sing songs about the historical figures we’ve learned about this year. Parents are welcome to attend; the performance will be at 8:00 in the cafeteria.
FIELD TRIP!
Our field trip to Warbington Farms is on April 27. This field trip is in correlation with our plant and animal unit. Students will get to pick strawberries, pet farm animals, take a hayride, and more. If you would like your child to participate, please return the signed permission slip with the fee as soon as possible.
Here is the online link to make your payment.
Diaz – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-159
Dutton – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-156
Isreal – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-158
Smith - https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-157
Boosterthon Shirt
Also, this year we are asking that all students wear the same shirt/color. Multiple schools are on the field trip at a time, and this will help us in keeping track of all students. This year we received a light blue Boosterthon shirt, this is the one we will wear on the field trip. We would like you to send the shirt in a Ziplock bag early and we will have them change the day of the trip.
The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards taught by teachers. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they almost always, always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging.
The SSS Inventory is about 15-20 items and administered to students in the Fall and Spring. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform.
SPRING ADMINISTRATION: March 30, 2026 – April 17, 2026
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about the SSS Inventory, please contact your school’s Student Success Skills Champion, Jennifer Weeks at weeksj@fultonschools.org .
Shoe Boxes
First grade students will be creating dioramas in an upcoming science unit. Please send in a shoe box for your student.
Calendar Dates!
March 27 - PTA Bingo Night
March 31 - Spring Pictures
March 31 - PTA Dining for Dollars - From the Earth
April 3 - STEM Day
April 6-11 - Spring Break (No School)
April 16 – 1st Grade Music Performance at 8:00am
April 17 - All Pro Dad
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, where you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Next week we are taking Unit 5 math test.
Math 2: Students will continue to partition and describe equal shares.
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we have been practicing phonograms for the last several weeks. Students will take a phonics assessment demonstrating all they’ve learned about phonograms. Students will read a variety of texts including fiction, a play, and an online text.
Writing: Next week students will continue with opinion writing.
Social Studies: We will continue our study of economics. Students will learn about scarcity and producers and consumers.
Student Success Skills: Students will identify comfortable and uncomfortable feelings.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend,
3-27-26
Dear Families,
Happy Fri-YAY! We had a great week of learning and finished the week off with a visit to the Explorer Shop to spend some PBIS points. Next week before we head out for spring break will be busy. We will be wrapping up our reading and math March Madness Brackets. Everyone is looking forward to seeing what story lands on top and how the friendly math competition finishes. We are super excited for our visit on Tuesday from the Science Machine and STEM Day on Friday. Don’t forget school pictures will be taken on Tuesday.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
On April 16th, 1st grade will have a musical performance. The students will sing songs about the historical figures we’ve learned about this year. Parents are welcome to attend; the performance will be at 8:00 in the cafeteria.
FIELD TRIP!
Our field trip to Warbington Farms is on April 27. This field trip is in correlation with our plant and animal unit. Students will get to pick strawberries, pet farm animals, take a hayride, and more. If you would like your child to participate, please return the signed permission slip with the fee as soon as possible.
Here is the online link to make your payment.
Diaz – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-159
Dutton – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-156
Isreal – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-158
Smith - https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-157
Field Day T‑Shirts (Optional Purchase)
We are excited to offer optional Field Day t‑shirts for students this year. Purchasing a shirt is not required to participate in Field Day, but it is a fun way for students to show school spirit.
Cost: $14 per shirt
Grades K–4: Blue and red shirts
5th Grade: Neon shirts
If you choose to purchase a shirt, additional ordering information is included below. Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions please reach out to either Allison Bauer bauera@fultonschools.org or Jessica Gardella gardellaj@fultonschools.org
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, where you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Calendar Dates
March 31 - Spring Pictures
March 31 - PTA Dining for Dollars - From the Earth
April 3 - STEM Day
April 6-11 - Spring Break (No School)
April 16 – 1st Grade Music Performance at 8:00am
April 17 - All Pro Dad
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up After Break?
Math: We will be learning about elapsed time in our new unit! Practice and Homework Journal pages 195-196 and 199-200. (Unit 7 Family Letter is attached.)
Math 2: Students will review for the unit test that will be taken on Wednesday and Thursday. Homework and Practice Journal pages 197-200. (Unit 8 Family Letter is attached, it will begin after spring break.)
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we have finished up with phonograms. Students will be learning about the vowel teams ee, igh, oa and oe. In reading, we will read non-fiction texts and answer the question, “How can we work together to make our lives better?"
Writing: We finished up opinion writing last week. This week students will respond to the fantasy story, Click Clack Moo Cows That Type by writing a letter to the farmer.
Social Studies: Students will take their Economics Test.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend!
April
Weekly Email Blasts
4-3-26
Dear Families,
Happy Fri-YAY! We’ve made it to Spring Break! Students were treated to an amazing presentation from The Science Machine on Tuesday. They ended the week with an amazing STEM Day and their March PBIS reward of extra recess. We know so many of you have travel plans over the next week. Have a safe, relaxing time.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
On April 16, 1st grade will have a musical performance. The students will sing songs about the historical figures we’ve learned about this year. Parents are welcome to attend; the performance will be at 8:00 in the cafeteria.
Talent Show: Please see the attached flyer for registration and information about the Talent Show on Wednesday, May 13th.
FIELD TRIP!
Our field trip is to Warbington Farms on April 27. This field trip is in correlation with our plant and animal unit. Students will get to pick strawberries, pet farm animals, take a hayride, and more. If you would like your child to participate, please return the signed permission slip with the fee as soon as possible.
Diaz – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-159
Dutton – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-156
Isreal – https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-158
Smith - https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN534-157
First Grade March Madness Winners – iReady March Madness was a success. Students challenged themselves to meet the goal and earn weekly prizes. Congratulations to the winners from each class!
Field Day T‑Shirts (Optional Purchase)
We are excited to offer optional Field Day t‑shirts for students this year. Purchasing a shirt is not required to participate in Field Day, but it is a fun way for students to show school spirit.
Cost: $14 per shirt
Grades K–4: Blue and red shirts
5th Grade: Neon shirts
If you choose to purchase a shirt, additional ordering information is included below. Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions please reach out to either Allison Bauer bauera@fultonschools.org or Jessica Gardella gardellaj@fultonschools.org
Reporting Absences: For absences email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, where you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Calendar Dates
April 6-11 - Spring Break (No School)
April 17 - All Pro Dad
April 20 - PTA Campus Service Day
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up After Break?
Math 1: We will be learning about pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.
Math 2: Students will determine if a group has an odd or even number.
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we will be learning about the vowel teams, ai, ay, oi, oy, au, and aw. In reading, we will read non-fiction texts and answer the question, “Who helps you?”
Writing: Students will write a response to the question, “How do people in our community work together to help you?”
Science: Students will be learning about animal classification. Over the next few weeks, they will create a diorama of an animal habitat.
Student Success Skills: You are unique! Students will identify things they like to do.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
4-17-26
Dear Families,
Happy Fri-YAY! We loved seeing so many of you at the students’ performance on Thursday. The kids did a great job singing their songs and learning all about American Heroes. Our ABC countdown has begun! Bubbles and Chalk Day was a hit! The students loved blowing bubbles with the wands they designed and printed using the 3-D printer. Thank you to Ms. Bauer and Ms. Dankovich for this amazing project! Monday, April 27 is our field trip to the farm. Please find information about the trip below.
FIELD TRIP! - Our field trip to the farm is coming up!
Reminders/More Information:
· Have students dress as if they are going camping. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.
· Send the Boosterthon t-shirt to school ahead of time and we will have the students put them on the morning of the field trip.
· Apply sunscreen BEFORE your child comes to school.
· Check the weather before your child comes to school. It will be helpful for them to dress in layers.
· Students can bring a towel to sit on for their picnic lunch. Please put their name on it (on masking tape or on the tag).
· Please be sure ALL lunch items are disposable. Put items in sandwich bags, use plastic silverware, etc. We ask that you not pack food in a thermos or other container. It is SO MUCH easier to just throw everything away. Lunches can then be packed in a brown paper bag or a gallon sized Ziploc with your child’s name on it. See the picture for an example.
· Please send your child with a water bottle. They will be responsible for carrying it to the different stations.
iReady Diagnostic Testing:
Next week students will be taking their iReady diagnostics. Math will be Monday and Tuesday and reading will be Thursday and Friday. Please encourage your students to take their time and try their best. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast is also very helpful. Thank you for your support.
Talent Show: Today is the day to sign up for the Talent Show! Please see the attached flyer for registration and information about the Talent Show on Wednesday, May 13th.
ANIMAL HABITAT DIORAMA: Students have chosen their animals and will begin creating their habitats in class over the next few weeks. A special thank you to Ms. Katzin who will be making the animals with the students in art class. Please send in shoeboxes as well as any additional materials your child may need to create their habitat- paint, stickers, plastic animals, yarn, etc. We will have some supplies available as well.
ABC COUNTDOWN: Our countdown has officially begun! This week we had our American Heroes performance and Bubbles and Chalk Day. A calendar is attached. Here is what’s coming up next week.
📚 Spring into a Good Book! – April Beanstack Reading Challenge 🌸
Our next Beanstack Reading Challenge is almost here! Students are encouraged to enjoy books all month long and earn fun rewards along the way.
📅 Challenge Dates
- April 3 – May 3
📖 What’s the Goal?
- Read or listen to 10 books total between April 3 and May 3
- Audiobooks 🎧 and Read‑to‑Me books 📘 count
- Books read by parents 👨👩👧👦 or by teachers 👩🏫 also count
- 👉 This challenge is based on the total number of books read, not minutes or pages.
🎁 Prizes & Rewards
- ⭐ Read 5 books → Earn a Spring color scratch bookmark
- 🌟 Read 10 books → Get a Spring-themed eraser
- 🏆 Top 3 students in each grade level
- Win an exclusive, one-of-a-kind “Mother of All Squishies”
- Plus the pride of reading the most books in April!
🎥 Need Help Getting Started?
- Watch thisinstructional videoto learn how to how to find Beanstack and how to log your books quickly and easily!
🌼 Let’s Celebrate Reading!
Reading (or listening!) to books is a great way to learn, relax, and build strong reading habits. We can’t wait to see how many books our students enjoy this spring!
Calendar Dates!
April 20 - PTA Campus Service Day
April 24 - Kindergarten Round-Up
April 25 - PTA Movie Matinee
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
Reporting Absences: For absences please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, where you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students will be continuing to learn about money and comparing different amounts. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 205-206)
Math 2: Students will begin the week continuing to learn about odd and even numbers before moving onto arrays. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 15-16)
Reading and Phonics: In phonics, we will learn vowel teams ‘ea’ and ‘ow’. In reading, students will be talking and reading about different kinds of weather and how it affects our lives. We will read realistic fiction and a tall tale.
Writing: Students will use text evidence to respond to realistic fiction.
Science: We will continue to review animal needs and habitats.
Student Success Skills: Students will practice thinking positively.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend!
4-24-26
Dear Families,
Happy Fri-YAY! Although the end of the year is quickly approaching, learning has not stopped. Please continue to remind your child of learning and behavior expectations. We have so many fun activities coming up, and we want all students to be able to participate.
ABC COUNTDOWN: The students have loved the different activities on our ABC countdown. Here’s what’s coming up:
FIELD TRIP: Our field trip to the farm is Monday!
Reminders/More Information:
· Have students dress as if they are going camping. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.
· Students who have sent in their Boosterthon t-shirt will put it on Monday when they arrive at school. If you did not send it in have them wear it or another Northwood t-shirt.
· Apply sunscreen BEFORE your child comes to school.
· Check the weather before your child comes to school. It will be helpful for them to dress in layers.
· Students can bring a towel to sit on for their picnic lunch. Please put their name on it (on masking tape or on the tag).
· Please be sure ALL lunch items are disposable. Put items in sandwich bags, use plastic silverware, etc. We ask that you not pack food in a thermos or other container. It is SO MUCH easier to just throw everything away. Lunches can then be packed in a brown paper bag or a gallon sized Ziploc with your child’s name on it. See the picture for an example.
· Please send your child with a water bottle. They will be responsible for carrying it to the different stations.
ANIMAL HABITAT DIORAMA: Please continue to send in any craft/art materials/shoeboxes for your child to use to create their animal habitats. We will have some diorama supplies as well.
Talent Show: Today is the day to sign up for the Talent Show! Please see the attached flyer for registration and information about the Talent Show on Wednesday, May 13th.
📚 Spring into a Good Book! – April Beanstack Reading Challenge 🌸
Our next Beanstack Reading Challenge is almost here! Students are encouraged to enjoy books all month long and earn fun rewards along the way.
📅 Challenge Dates
- April 3 – May 3
📖 What’s the Goal?
- Read or listen to 10 books total between April 3 and May 3
- Audiobooks 🎧 and Read‑to‑Me books 📘 count
- Books read by parents 👨👩👧👦 or by teachers 👩🏫 also count
- 👉 This challenge is based on the total number of books read, not minutes or pages.
🎁 Prizes & Rewards
- ⭐ Read 5 books → Earn a Spring color scratch bookmark
- 🌟 Read 10 books → Get a Spring-themed eraser
- 🏆 Top 3 students in each grade level
- Win an exclusive, one-of-a-kind “Mother of All Squishies”
- Plus the pride of reading the most books in April!
🎥 Need Help Getting Started?
- Watch thisinstructional videoto learn how to how to find Beanstack and how to log your books quickly and easily!
🌼 Let’s Celebrate Reading!
Reading (or listening!) to books is a great way to learn, relax, and build strong reading habits. We can’t wait to see how many books our students enjoy this spring!
Calendar Dates:
April 25 - PTA Movie Matinee
April 27- Warbington Farms Field Trip
April 29 - May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments
May 8 - All Pro Dad
May 13 - Talent Show
May 14 - Chorus Concert
May 15 - Field Day
May 18 - K and 4th Grade Class Parties
May 19 - 1st and 5th Grade Class Parties (1st Grade Party 10:30-11:30)
May 20 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Class Parties
May 21 - Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Reporting Absences: For absences email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, where you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students will begin wrapping up our current unit. We will review money and comparing different values of money. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 213-214)
Math 2: Students will create and draw arrays and use repeated addition to find the sum of an array. (Practice and Homework Journal pages 17-18)
Reading and Phonics: Last week in phonics, we reviewed previously taught phonics skills due to our change in schedule with iReady diagnostics. So, this week we will study the vowel teams ea and ow. In reading, we will read realistic fiction and nonfiction stories about different traditions we know about. They will have been identifying cause and effects in stories and will continue this skill with this week’s stories.
Writing: Students will respond to a realistic fiction by extending the story, Lissy’s Friends.
Science: Students will learn about animal adaptations.
Student Success Skills: Students will learn about mindfulness through deep breathing.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend!
May
Weekly Email Blasts
5-1-26
Dear Families,
We had a wonderful week in 1st grade. The students had an amazing field trip to Warbington Farms, thank you to all our chaperones for attending. We hope you enjoyed the sweet strawberries and hearing all about the farm. It is hard to believe we only have 3 more weeks of school!
As the school year comes to an end, your student will be taking materials home from school. This includes our workbooks for Reading, Math, Phonics, and Social Studies. There are pages that will be empty in these books as we used other materials as well during instruction- you may use these pages for extra practice this summer if you'd like.
ANIMAL HABITAT DIORAMA – We will start this project in class on Monday. Please send in art supplies for your child to create their diorama. This is a cumulative test grade. Thank you!
ABC COUNTDOWN – The students have loved the different activities on our ABC countdown. Here’s what’s coming up:
Calendar Dates:
May 1, 5-8 - GA Milestones Assessments – No lunch visitors during testing.
May 7 - Dining for Dollars: Whit's Frozen Custard
May 8 - All Pro Dad
May 13 - Talent Show- Parents are invited to attend the show if their student is performing.
May 14 - Chorus Concert
May 15 - Field Day
May 18 - K and 4th Grade Class Parties
May 19 - 1st and 5th Grade Class Parties - 1st Grade Party 10:30-11:30 – Parents are welcome!
May 20 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Class Parties
May 21 - Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
📚 Spring into a Good Book! – April Beanstack Reading Challenge 🌸
Our next Beanstack Reading Challenge is almost here! Students are encouraged to enjoy books all month long and earn fun rewards along the way.
📅 Challenge Dates
- April 3 – May 3
📖 What’s the Goal?
- Read or listen to 10 books total between April 3 and May 3
- Audiobooks 🎧 and Read‑to‑Me books 📘 count
- Books read by parents 👨👩👧👦 or by teachers 👩🏫 also count
- 👉 This challenge is based on the total number of books read, not minutes or pages.
🎁 Prizes & Rewards
- ⭐ Read 5 books → Earn a Spring color scratch bookmark
- 🌟 Read 10 books → Get a Spring-themed eraser
- 🏆 Top 3 students in each grade level
- Win an exclusive, one-of-a-kind “Mother of All Squishies”
- Plus the pride of reading the most books in April!
🎥 Need Help Getting Started?
- Watch thisinstructional videoto learn how to how to find Beanstack and how to log your books quickly and easily!
🌼 Let’s Celebrate Reading!
Reading (or listening!) to books is a great way to learn, relax, and build strong reading habits. We can’t wait to see how many books our students enjoy this spring!
Reporting Absences: Please email, northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org, where you can send information about attendance and doctors' notes.
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students will take the Unit 7 Test on Monday. We will then begin a review of first grade math skills.
Math 2: Students will look at growing and shrinking patterns and review for the Unit 8 Test on Thursday
Reading and Phonics: Students will learn about r-controlled vowel words. For example, ar, ir, er, and ur. We will read informational and nonfiction texts as we explore the essential question, “Why do we celebrate holidays?’.
Writing: Students will be working on their animal research reports.
Science: Beginning Monday, students will start creating their animal habitat dioramas. Please send in art materials and shoeboxes.
Student Success Skills: Students will identify a need and practice speaking up to get help.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Katie Dutton
5-8-26
Dear Families,
What a busy week in first grade, the students cared for chicks, enjoyed the ABC Countdown, and created amazing animal dioramas! As we enter the last two weeks of school, please read the Blast and Best for important end of the year information. Please reach out if you have any questions.
The end of the year brings a lot of excitement and change to our normal routines and schedules. With this student’s behaviors can often get off track. Please talk to your student about finishing the school year strong by being respectful, responsible, and engaged. Thank you so much for your support.
Field Day – Friday, May 15th 8:30-10:30
Please have your students wear their Field Day t-shirt or red/blue T-shirt to represent their Field Day team. Please apply sunscreen on your child before they come to school. Athletic shorts, socks, and sneakers are also recommended. Please send in a towel and a change of clothes. They will get wet!
Red Field Day Team: Arashk, Savannah, Grady, Grace, Alayna, Ethan, Zaiden, Brody, Amara
Blue Field Day Team: Kate, Archer, Raegan, Kinsley, Violet, Oliver, Mia, Purab, Lamin, Conner
ABC COUNTDOWN – The students have loved the different activities on our ABC countdown. Here’s what’s coming up:
MEDIA CENTER BOOK RETURN
The end of the school year is just around the corner. Please start to look at your house, in your cars, and backpacks for our loved library books! All books are due this upcoming week (May 11-15). Email bauera@fultonschools.org if you need to pay for a lost or damaged book. Thank you for supporting our Media Center and our love for reading this year!
Calendar Dates:
May 13 - Talent Show- Parents are invited to attend the show if their student is performing.
May 14 - Chorus Concert
May 15 - Field Day (8:30-10:30)
May 18 - K and 4th Grade Class Parties
May 19 - 1st and 5th Grade Class Parties - 1st Grade Party 10:30-11:30 – Parents are welcome!
May 20 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Class Parties
May 21 - Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students are reviewing first grade math skills.
Math 2: Students are reviewing second grade math skills.
Reading and Phonics: Students will work with multisyllable words in phonics and wrap up Unit 6 in reading with online and social studies texts.
Writing: Students will write a first-grade survival book to give to the kindergarten students when they visit our classroom.
Science: Students will be putting the final touches on their dioramas before sharing them with the other classes on Tuesday. They are excited to show off all their hard work. We will then begin a review of social studies and science lessons from the year.
Student Success Skills: Students will learn about asking their family for help.
Reminders
· Don’t forget to send in ONE healthy snack and reusable water bottle with your child each day.
· Please sign your child’s agenda each night.
· Please read and return library books.
· Remember to wear gym shoes on PE days!
Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother’s Day!
5-15-26
Dear Families,
What a fun week we had! Congratulations to everyone who participated in the talent show, you were awesome. The students were treated to a chorus concert by 4th and 5th graders and Italian ice from the PTA. We topped it off with field day, it was amazing; the students had the best time from limbo to gaga ball and everything in between!
Materials have started coming home from school, please check backpacks daily and take out these materials. This includes our workbooks for Reading, Math, Phonics, and Social Studies. There are pages that will be empty in these books as we used other materials as well during instruction- you may use these pages for extra practice this summer if you'd like.
Our end of year class party is on Tuesday at 10:30-11:30, parents are welcome to come.
ABC COUNTDOWN – The students have loved the different activities on our ABC countdown. Here’s what’s coming up:
MEDIA CENTER BOOK RETURN
The end of the school year is just around the corner. Please start to look at your house, in your cars, and backpacks for our loved library books! All books are due this upcoming week (May 11-15). Email bauera@fultonschools.org if you need to pay for a lost or damaged book. Thank you for supporting our Media Center and our love for reading this year!
Calendar Dates:
May 18 - K and 4th Grade Class Parties
May 19 - 1st and 5th Grade Class Parties - 1st Grade Party 10:30-11:30 – Parents are welcome!
May 20 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Class Parties
May 21 - Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Curriculum Notes: What’s Coming Up?
Math 1: Students are reviewing first grade math skills.
Math 2: Students are reviewing second grade math skills.
Reading and Phonics: Students will do an author study of Laura Numeroff.
Writing: Students will write an end of the year memory book.
Science: Students are reviewing social studies and science lessons from the year.
Have a nice weekend,