Northwest Primary March 2017 Fiscally Responsible…Quality Academic Education

Dear Parents,

Don’t we all love Ohio weather? The old saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few hours and it will change” may be funny to some, but reality to others. But someone else once said. “Imagine if we could control it, it would even be more unpredictable”. Those two statements may be true, but I try to remember I’m only responsible for what I can control. We take pride in our Character Counts program. Students are rewarded for exhibiting the traits of a Super Hero. Some of those traits include caring, responsibility, self-control, citizenship, kindness, cooperation, respectfulness, and fairness. Interestingly enough, all those traits are all under the control of the beholder. I am amazed at the Super Hero qualities I see in our students, your children. Super Hero traits are learned. Let us continue to work together to model and teach Super Hero traits at home, at school, and in the community.

Thank you for entrusting your most precious with us.

Your Principal, Mr. LaRiccia

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Calendar of Events

March 10 Welcome Early Explorers to our Investigation Day! March 14 2

nd grade School Store

March 15 1st

grade School Store March 17 Welcome River Tree to our Investigation Day,

End of 3rd

9 weeks

March 23 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:45-5:45

March 24 Welcome Preschoolers to our Investigation Day, Report cards go home,

March 27 Spring Break begins-No school March 31 Last Day of Spring break

Don’t forget! No school March 27th

through 31st !

Recycling Opportunities for Northwest Primary this year! Our large bin is open for paper and cardboard only!

Northwest Primary March 2017 Fiscally Responsible…Quality Academic Education

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure

of our thanksgiving.” --WT Purkiser

Our theme this year is “Prince Caspian”. Our

goals are to promote family reading time, encourage visits

to the Canal Fulton Public Library and instill the love of

reading.

Students who meet monthly reading goals will

receive reading charms and those who reach their year-

end goal will receive the official reading club t-shirt

(awarded for reading 2,400 minutes). The entire school

will be reading with the hope of reaching the goal of

1,400,000 minutes.

If the goal is reached, Mr. LaRiccia will wear a

character’s costume on the last day of school. Students

can watch the progress of their class on the bulletin board

by the library where classroom totals will be displayed.

2016-17 Reading Minutes for September, October, November, December, and January

1st Grade Mrs. Szekely 32,418 Mrs. Reinford 18,388 Mr. Lindeman 46,346 Mrs. Cocklin 47,844 Miss Poppovich 52,084

2nd Grade Mrs. Dingler 59,733 Mr. Holcomb 30,209 Mrs. Keith 51,820 Mrs. Hanic 25,479 Mrs. Wheeler 60,393

Kindergarten Miss McCallin 25,484 Mrs. Wade 23,026 Miss Butler 26,844 Mrs. Gindlesberger 21,736 Mrs. Vargas 43,491 Mrs. Blowers 29,204 Total per month 142,865

Total per year 591,529

Lost and Found We have an assortment of winter coats, hoodies, shirts, mittens, flip flops, umbrellas, leg warmers, and basically too much to mention.

LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD

We are glad you are able to spend lunch time with your child. Please limit to special days (Birthdays, Student of the Week, Star Student, etc.) Please be aware of the following guidelines in place to assure non-visiting parents of their children’s safety when visitors are in the building:

Not permitted to offer food to other students

Must stay at the designated table

Pictures of other students are not permitted

Northwest Primary March 2017 Fiscally Responsible…Quality Academic Education

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure

of our thanksgiving.” --WT Purkiser

Parents are not permitted to walk back to class with child after recess

Miss Jennie and Super Power Coupons

Students are collecting Super Power charms for powerful

behavior. Miss Jennie will announce the coupon recipients over

the P.A. Students will receive charms for outstanding character.

Staff members are encouraged to give students “Character is our

Super Power” coupons for displaying outstanding acts of service.

THE SUPER POWER WORD FOR THE

MONTH OF MARCH IS

Cooperation!

COOPERATION MEANS TO HELP

AND ASSIST OTHERS BY BEING A TEAM PLAYER!

Coming attractions in April! April 5 Kindergarten Registration

4pm-7pm April 6 Kindergarten registration

8 am-12 pm April 7 Pop corn day April 11 2nd grade bookstore, April 12 1st grade School Store April 14 Good Friday, No School!

April 18 2nd grade P.E. Show April 20 2nd grade P.E. Show Parent/Teacher

Conferences 3:45-5:45, Chuck E. Cheese

Family Night out

KISS THE PIG IS ANOTHER SUCCESS! Thanks for grabbing all your spare change to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project ® which helps

thousands of injured warriors returning from the battlefield by providing assistance to their families and Akron Children’s Hospital which works with many in our school and community.

Over $1,800 was collected. Each class had a collection jar that looked like a pig. The teachers from each grade with the most money collected received honors to “KISS THE PIG”! This year’s honorees were Miss McCallin, Miss Poppovich, and Mr. Holcomb.

Northwest Primary March 2017 Fiscally Responsible…Quality Academic Education

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure

of our thanksgiving.” --WT Purkiser

There were scientists at Northwest Primary Northwest Primary held the 16th Annual Family Science Night. Science fair

projects were displayed on the 23rd in our cafeteria. All participants received participation certificates, ribbons and pictures will be displayed in the yearbook.

Student's name Name of Project Teacher's name Grade

Allysa Amos Volcano Miss Butler K

Calle Singer All about Sound Miss Poppovich 1

Ryan Barnett Birds in my Backyard Mrs. Cocklin 1

Sophia Sparks Circuit Beats Mr. Lindeman 1

Rylie Spencer Color Changing Slime Mrs. Cocklin 1

Lukas Schanz Don't Sink in the Sand Mrs. Gindlesberger K

Ireland McElhaney Layers of Ocean Mrs. Cocklin 1

Christopher Brown Volcano and Clouds Mrs. Wheeler 2

Joshua Little Ramp-ster Miss Butler K

Reed Grinder Test Track Yoda Mrs. Cocklin 1

Allison Oconnor The Power of the Wind Mrs. Wheeler 2

Charlotte Daily The Science of Crystals Mrs. Reinford 1

Sarah Sparks Vinegar Baking Soda Balloon Mr. Lindeman 1

Izak Brenneman What do Sugary Drinks do to you Teeth Miss McCallin K

Brooke Barkan Yummy Yummy Gummy Bear Mrs. Dingler 2

Grace Barkan Yummy Yummy Gummy Bear Mrs. Wade K

Elijah SparkS Volcanoes Very Dangerous Miss McCallin K

Northwest Primary March 2017 Fiscally Responsible…Quality Academic Education

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure

of our thanksgiving.” --WT Purkiser

Northwest Primary

Investigation Day Highlights

The students will visit a

kindergarten classroom,

participate in art, music, and

P.E. and enjoy a snack with

kindergarteners in our

cafeteria.

Date: Friday, March 24th

Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am

Please call 330-854-5405 for reservations. Unfortunately, no reservations will be accepted after Wednesday, March 22nd.

We are looking forward to your

investigation!

Please bring your child’s immunization record Visitors to any district building will be required to follow these procedures:

• Sign in at the building’s main office upon arrival • Leave a valid driver’s license or state ID with office personnel, • Obtain and wear a visitor’s badge while in the building, • When leaving the building, please return the visitor’s badge to the office,

and your driver’s license or state ID will be returned.

Northwest Primary March 2017 Fiscally Responsible…Quality Academic Education

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure

of our thanksgiving.” --WT Purkiser

Northwest Schools 2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration

(330-854-5405)

Northwest High School Field House.

WEDNESDAY April 5

th 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

THURSDAY April 6

th 8:00 am-12:00 pm

For Pre-Registration: Please remember to bring your child, your child’s

birth certificate, immunization record, social security number, two forms of Proof of Residency, and any court documents regarding your child. Each child will be screened for hearing and vision. Also, a kindergarten staff member will administer a brief assessment. Our transportation director, school nurse, principal, kindergarten teachers, and building secretary will be available to answer your questions.

For EZ Kindergarten Pass Registration:

Please remember to bring your child and your EZ Kindergarten Pass. Each child will be screened for hearing and vision. Also, a kindergarten staff member will administer a brief assessment. Our transportation director, school nurse, principal, kindergarten teachers, and building secretary will be available to answer your questions.

(To learn more about how to obtain an

EZ Kindergarten Pass,

please call 330-854-5405.)