NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Today s Learners Tomorrow s Leaders

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1 NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Today s Learners Tomorrow s Leaders SE 184th Street Renton, WA Main Office Attendance Office Principal: Sherilyn Ulland Asst. Principal: Tracie Watson January, 2017 January Dates To Remember 11 Late Arrival: School Breakfast is not served on Late Arrival Days 16 No School; MLK Day 30 Semester Ends 31 No School; Teacher Workshop Principal s Message Happy New Year! The month of January is already here, and in a few weeks we will have completed our first semester of the school year. In December, our students completed the I-Ready benchmark assessment in reading and math. Our data is showing some growth, but we still have some areas that we are focusing on in order to reach our school improvement goals. This year we have been targeting our professional development on strategies to support our English Language Learners and Special Education students, which we hope will result in narrowing our achievement gap. resources based on their individual needs. For example, Northwood is looking at ways to support students who need homework help, but are unable to stay after school due to transportation needs. This year, we offered tutoring at Soos Creek Elementary once a week, giving students who live in this area a place near their home and access to certified teachers and classified staff. We also offered more elective options for our 8 th graders, giving more access to leadership classes, STEM classes and the arts. Our committee will continue to meet regularly to look at other opportunities to increase equity and access to all students here at Northwood Middle School. Our district also has a strategic goal to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and premier workforce. This year, there has been a commitment by our Kent School District Human Resource department to start the hiring process earlier. In order to make this happen, secondary schools will begin registering students in early February and allocations for staffing will be made in March. On February 3 rd and 10th, Kentridge counselors will be at Northwood registering students for High School, and Northwood counselors will begin meeting with our incoming 6 th graders in late February. Please see information regarding upcoming high school registration and Kentridge Parent Night in our counselor s section of this newsletter, as well as an introduction to our new counselor, Brenda Bottorff. Reminder, our first semester ends January 30 th. As part of Dr. Watt s Strategic Plan, each school has been charged with forming an equity committee to look at current policies and practices within our schools to ensure all students have equal access to quality staff, courses, activities, services and

2 NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Counseling Corner Welcome Brenda Bottorff!! We are excited to welcome Brenda to the Northwood counseling team. Mrs. Bottorff will take over Mrs. Bennie s caseload and will work with Northwood 8 th grade students. Quarter two and semester one end on January 30th, which means we are half way through the school year. In the last few weeks of the semester please help encourage your student to finish the semester strong by completing all assignments. After the semester ends students will no longer have a chance to receive credit for first semester work. Report cards will be mailed home around the first week of February and will include your student s quarter two and semester one grades. High School Registration Dates th to 9th grade registration: Kentridge: Friday, February 3 rd - KR counselor presentation to all 8th grade students. Presentation in Language Art 8 classes. Friday, February 10 th - On-line registration for all 8th grade students IEP and ELL students will get individual support while registering Kent Meridian: Friday, January 20 th - Counselors will meet w/ students to review registration material Friday, January 27 th - Counselor will return to collect registration materials and register online Kentlake: TBD Kentwood: TBD Kent Phoenix Academy: TBD High School 9th Grade Parent Night: Kentridge Tuesday, February 7 th at Kentridge in the PAC Kentwood TBD Kentlake TBD Kent-Meridian TBD Kent Phoenix Academy TBD Please continue to check the Northwood Website for updated Registration information. We will provide more registration information in the February newsletter. Northwood Middle School 8th Graders You Are in 9th Grade PE Health During Semester 2 The full 24-High School credit requirement is place for the Class of 2019 and beyond. To assist students in meeting these requirements ALL 8th graders are enrolled in 9th Grade PE/Health in Semester 2. You will have the option of using this ½ credit if needed to meet the high school credit requirements. This means that if you choose to use this credit towards the graduation requirements the grade you earn in PE/ Health during Semester 2 will go on your High School transcript and be included in your High School GPA. The Washington State Board s vision is of an education system that prepares all students for college, career and life. In Washington, high school students must meet credit and testing requirements. In support of this vision, the Board worked to create a 24-credit framework designed to be both rigorous and flexible.

3 NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP It s never too early to think about college for your student. The state of Washington has the College Bound Scholarships available for students. To be eligible for College Bound Scholarship students must sign up in 7 th or 8 th grade and meet ONE of the requirements below: 1. Are eligible for free or reduced price lunch 2. Are a foster youth 3. Receive TANF benefits 4. Meet the family income requirements. (See school Counselor for more info.) Once a student has submitted a College Bound Scholarship application, the student must: Graduate from a Washington high school or home school Maintain a cumulative high school GPA of at least a 2.0 Be a good citizen and stay CRIME FREE Apply for admission to an eligible college in Washington Complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 12 th Grade Meet the family income requirements at the time of graduation Be a resident of Washington For more information you can call or visit the website College Bound Scholarship is a great opportunity for students. We want 100% of our Northwood students who qualify to sign up. Please contact your student s counselor for further information. If you have any questions or you would like to signup, please ask your counselor for an application. NW Music Calendar 1/17 - Piano Solo Contest Select Students AMVHS 2/11 - String Solo Ensemble Contest Select Students MBMS, Auburn Choir Field Trip to Elementary Schools TBD 3/1 - Kentridge Band Festival 8 th Grade Band 7pm, KR Gym 3/2 - Kentridge Orchestra Festival 7 th and 8 th Grade Orchestra 7pm, KR Gym 3/6 - KR Choral Bash 7pm, KR Gym 3/8 - Soon to Be 7 th Grade Night Jazz Band and Jazz Choir NW Stage Time TBD 3/16 - Orchestra Large Group Contest, 8 th Grade Orchestra, All day field trip, Kentridge High School 3/18 - Choir Solo and Ensemble Contest Select Students

4 NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Jaguar Sports The coaches at Northwood Middle School are looking forward to working with the athletes from last year and meeting all of our new athletes. We encourage each student to get involved at Northwood by joining clubs or giving athletics a try. Our athletic program consists of four seasons as follow: 1st Quarter Football and Girls Volleyball 2nd Quarter Boys Basketball, Girls Gymnastics and Girls Soccer 3rd Quarter Girls Basketball and Wrestling 4th Quarter Co-ed Track and Boys Soccer Teams practice Monday through Friday 3:15 to 5:15 pm. Teams have two contests per week. Parents or an arranged ride must pick up athletes after practice at 5:15 every day. If your student is interested in turning out for a sports season, they must first go through athletic clearance. Please follow the procedures listed below: Complete and turn in a Physical Form 7th grade Physical Forms must be signed by a doctor and dated after June 1, th grade Physical Forms must be signed by a doctor and dated after June 1, 2015 A complete KSD physical form is good for two years Complete On-line registration. On-line registration is available under the Athletic/Activity tab. Registration will be available 15 days prior to each sports season. Athletes must register on-line prior to each sports season. Jaguar Sports Schedules Boys Basketball Games start at 3:45 Thursday, 1/5 Mill Creek Tuesday, 1/10 Seed Play Thursday, 1/12 Seed Play Wednesday, 1/18 Seed Play Girls Soccer Games start at 3:45 See NW Athletic page for locations Thursday, 1/5 NW vs Mattson Tuesday, 1/10 NW vs Mill Creek Thursday, 1/12 NW vs Meeker Wednesday, 1/18 NW vs Meridian Gymnastics Meets start at 4:00 Friday, 1/6 NW Wednesday, 1/11 NW Friday, 1/13 JV Mattson Thursday, 1/19 Varsity League Cedar Heights Purchase an ASB sticker. Once the athletic team has been established, all athletes must pay any outstanding fines and maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher or be placed on academic probation.

5 NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Northwood Library Media Center Ms. Pirog, Teacher Librarian Ms. LaConte, Library Assistant Ms. Brayden, Library Assistant HOURS: Please note changes Daily: Open for scheduled classes 8:35-3:01 Before School: No before school hours. All Lunches Afterschool: No after school hours. MEDIA MOMENTS What s Happening and Upcoming Events: Battle of the Books teams have been checking out and reading lots of books. Our holiday celebration was a success and we are looking forward to starting some practice battles after the break. Library Helpers are still learning skills to help out, contributed to some holiday bulletin boards and had fun decorating cupcakes for the holidays. Thanks for all you do! The Read-a-Movie group has finished the Giver and will finish Beautiful Creatures just before break. This is a larger, fun group of kids this year that really enjoys the different media. Happy Holidays to all this season. QUOTE The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who'll get me a book I ain't read. Abraham Lincoln KING COUNTY FAIRWOOD LIBRARY NEWS If you get a chance Dickens Carolers Holiday Concert Sunday, December 18, 2016 (3:30PM 4:30PM) Join the beloved Dickens Carolers for a holiday concert. The a cappella quartet will begin with a musical stroll through the library before regaling us with holiday favorites, both traditional and contemporary, in beautiful four-part harmony. Light refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairwood Library. Talk Time Class Thursday, December 15, 2016 (7:00PM 8:30PM) Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world. Free. Registration not required. the library Friday, January 6, 2017 (4:00PM 5:00PM) Grades All skill levels are welcome. Have fun playing chess at the library with your family and friends.

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12 DATES TO REMEMBER January 11 Late Arrival: School am Breakfast is not served on Late Arrival Days 16 No School; MLK Day 30 Semester Ends 31 No School; Teacher Workshop February 8 Late Arrival: School Breakfast is not served on Late Arrival Days Student of the Quarter 2:15 pm No School; Presidents Week