Spring, 2013
Northwood
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
PARENT ENGAGEMENT = STUDENT SUCCESS
Although parent involvement and parent
engagement are sometimes used
synonymously there are some important
differences--parents can be involved in their
student’s education without being actively
engaged.
 Being involved means that you are
there, which in itself is important to a
student’s development and overall
academic success.
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Being engaged means that you are
aware of what is going on and are a
fundamental part of the process, which
is crucial to a student’s development
and academic success.
To Volunteer contact:
[email protected].
Northwood PTSA wants parents/guardians and
other key stakeholders to be actively engaged
in their student’s education both at home and
at school.
Northwood PTSA Officers:
Yolanda Mazyck, President
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Brad Sperber, 1 Vice President
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Elizabeth Dunn, 2 Vice President
Susan Luck, Secretary
Jim Burke, Treasurer
Northwood re-opened its doors in 2004. Eight years later we are on the verge of
graduating our ninth class of seniors. As with previous classes, the Class of 2013
will have representation in all roads traveled by high school graduates – postsecondary study, trades, workforce and some will choose to take a year off.
Whatever their decision, we thank Northwood staff and administration for their
contribution to the process. They continue to work towards their mission to
ensure that ALL students have the opportunity to succeed in a rigorous
curriculum, including the completion of a learning experience in a college-level
environment.
I put emphasis on working towards, because there is still an education debt that
prevents ALL students from succeeding in a rigorous curriculum. Dr. Starr and the
MCPS Office of the Chief Engagement and Partnership sponsored a Community
Dialogue on Academic Achievement – the African American Student on March 2,
2013. It was enlightening, and it certainly confirmed Dr. Starr’s commitment to
ensuring the achievement of ALL students.
I was also pleased to learn that Montgomery County Council of PTSAs are also
joining the conversation and have re-committed their partnership with the
NAACP Parent Council to develop programs in local PTSAs to support Dr. Starr’s
initiative.
Northwood has already developed an African American Parent and Student
Initiative as a start to address the achievement disparities, which ultimately
benefit the entire student body by developing more rigorous course offerings.
When students are better prepared to succeed in rigorous curriculum, then
Northwood can offer more advanced curriculum opportunities for ALL students. I
truly believe this initiative is a win-win for ALL Northwood students.
For more information about Northwood’s African-American Parent and Student
Initiative, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or Lory Green,
Northwood Cluster Coordinator at [email protected].
LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY AT NORTHWOOD!
Board
Lory Green, DCC Cluster Coordinator
Margretta Dimer, MCCPTA Delegate
Andrea Abrams, MCCPTA Delegate
Sue Lubeck, Membership
Terri Adams-Fuller, NAACP Parent Council
Debbie Frew, After Prom Chair
Silent Auction - OPEN
Susan Luck & Jim Burke, Painless Fundraising
Grace Barnes, Latino Parent Outreach &
Scholarship
Dan Gray, Listserv Moderator
Alice Stephens, Newsletter Editor
Angela Serrano, Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Mark Kelsch, Acting Principal
The Northwood High School Commemorative Brickway is newly installed in
the school’s central courtyard. Personalized, engraved bricks surround the
Northwood HS seal in a professionally installed centerpiece. Installation of
new engraved bricks will be done twice per year, with the next installation
scheduled for early May.
Look for complete order information on the NHS website coming in March
and add your family name, your student’s name or a short message to a 4x8
or 8x8 brick. A variety of icons are also available to highlight a particular
interest. All proceeds above and beyond the cost of the brick and the
installation will be used by the Northwood HS PTSA to support the
Northwood HS community.
Northwood Parent, Teacher, Student Association
WE ARE NORTHWOOD!
NORTHWOOD ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
The NHS Athletic Boosters seeks leadership and new
members. You don't have to have an NHS athlete in the
family, just enthusiasm for the positive influence which
sports exert in many teenaged lives; appreciation of the
hours of hard work put in by both student athletes and
their dedicated coaches; or a love of sports that makes you
want to support the many NHS teams. Boosters are
integral to NHS sports, and we need more families to be
integral to Boosters!
We have roles at all skill levels whether it is driving a truck
for the mulch sale; writing a sports report; or handing a
bottle of gatorade over the concession stand counter. If
you want more information, call Elizabeth Dunn at 301587-1670, or come to a Boosters meeting in the NHS
Media Center at 7PM on Wednesday, April 10 or May 8.
Please spread the word to any families of incoming
freshman that our meetings are open to all, and we would
love to tell them about the experience of supporting
athletes at the high school level. Please mark down these
other important dates:
April 6: delivery day 8AM-6PM, for Athletic Boosters mulch
sales (we need volunteers for any amount of hours!)
May 7: spring sports awards at 2:30, Minds in Motion and
Scholar Athletes honored
May 20: Senior Sports Banquet, 6:30-9:30PM, Knights of
Columbus, Fr Rosensteel Council #2169, Silver Spring
NHS recognizes and bids farewell to our graduating
athletes
NHS ATHLETICS BOOSTERS: GO GLADIATORS!
AFTER PROM FUNDRAISERS
The After Prom is the event which immediately follows
the May 18th NHS Prom, taking place between midnight
and five am, keeping our students entertained in a safe
environment. It is open to all Juniors and Seniors. The plan
this school year is to have After Prom at Dave and Busters
in Bethesda. Students will be encouraged to take the
provided bus transportation to After Prom.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PTSA
Fundraisers this Winter. The Winter Cocktail Party turned
out to be a terrific time, where NHS parents came together
to raise funds for the After Prom and, in the process, build
a stronger school community!
As this is being written, the Silent Auction and Mixed Bag
Designs Sale are coming to a close. The PTSA appreciates
all of the item donations for the Auction and the
purchasing power that has supported it. Preliminary results
indicate that more than $4500 was raised. The Mixed Bag
Designs Sale seems to be a quite profitable fundraiser. The
NHS SGA members have been "key" players in marketing
the products and deserve a huge thanks!
We want to also thank those families that have made
financial donations to the PTSA After Prom fundraising. If
you feel so inclined, please continue to support your
student's PTSA and send your financial donation to the
school address marked: PTSA. Donations go toward After
Prom, Student Scholarships, teacher appreciation, 2013
Graduation and a number of other projects.
$25 gift certificates were awarded in a random drawing to
auction bidders. One of the winners was English teacher
Mr. Daryl Alston. He wrote this kind thank you letter to Jim
Burke, our indefatigable treasurer:
Jim,
I know it was a random drawing, but thank you and the
PTSA so much for the gift certificate. Today just happens
to be my birthday and I also just happen to love Amazon –
so while you may think the gift was small, I thought it was
awesome!
Thanks again,
Daryl
PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates will be interviewed on March 21. The new
Northwood principal will be appointed on April 23 at the
Board of Education meeting, to take effect on July 1.
IMPORTANT END-OF-THE-YEAR DATES
AP EXAMS
Monday, May 6, 8 am: Chemistry, Environmental Science
noon: Psychology
Tuesday, May 7, 8 am: Spanish Language
noon: Art History
Wednesday, May 8, 8 am: Calculus AB, Calculus BC
Thursday, May 9, 8 am: English Literature and Composition
Friday, May 10, 8 am: English Language and Composition
noon: Statistics
Studio Art—last day for Coordinators to submit digital
portfolios (by 8 p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and
Drawing students for physical portfolio assembly
Monday, May 13, 8 am: Biology
noon: Physics B, Physics C: Mechanics
2 pm: Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Tuesday, May 14, 8 am: U.S. Government and Politics
noon: French Language and Culture
Wednesday, May 15, 8 am: U.S. History
Thursday, May 16, 8 am: World History
Friday, May 17, 8 am: Human Geography, Spanish
Literature and Culture
Northwood. To enroll, call 877-738-7737 or go to
www.revolutionprep.com.
OTHER TESTING DATES
9TH GRADE STUDY HALL
HSA Seniors Only: April 15, Algebra; April 16, English; April
17, Biology, April 19, Make-ups
HSA 9th-11th grade: May 20, Algebra; May 21, English;
May 22, Biology; May 23, Government; May 24-June 6,
Make-ups
SAT: March 9, May 4, June 1
ACT: April 13, June 8
Countywide Final Exams: June 7: Review Day
June 10: Final Exam 1A and 1B
June 11: Final Exam 2A and 2B
June 12: Final Exam 3A and 3B
June 13: Final Exam 4A and 4B
SAT and ACT Practice Exams: Wednesday, April 10, 11:453:45. Registration deadline: April 3. Score results night held
on Wednesday, April 24, 7-8 pm. Administered by
Revolution Prep at Northwood, $5 per test, proceeds go to
Each Wednesday after school from 2:30-3:30 in A112
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
March 21 – Mr. Northwood
March 22 – senior staff basketball game
April 11 – report cards
Week of April 14 senior HSAs
May 3 Power Puff (tentative)
Week of May 5 – 17 AP exams
May 6 – National Honor Society induction
May 8 – senior interims mailed
May 11 – senior parent breakfast
May 14 – senior awards night
May 18 – Prom
May 20 – sports banquet
Week of May 19 – 24 – senior final exams
May 30 and 31 graduation rehearsal (mandatory)
June 10 - GRADUATION
BUS RESERVATION FOR NORTHWOOD HS GRADUATION, JUNE 10, 2013
The PTSA has chartered a 55 passenger bus; 45 seats are round trip and 10 seats are one way to or from Constitution Hall. All graduates
and staff are transported from Northwood High School to Constitution Hall for the graduation ceremony, but students are not
transported back to Northwood High School from Constitution Hall and can reserve a seat to return to the school. The PTSA bus will
leave NHS at the same time as staff and students depart for Constitution Hall. Parents will board the bus by the Media Center.
RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!!! The deadline to reserve seats is Friday, May 20, 2013
Complete the form below and submit with payment to the main office marked PTSA, make check payable to
Northwood High School PTSA
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Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________________
Students Name: __________________________________________________________________________
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Parent’s email address (please print)
Date
Contact Telephone Number(s): H_____________________________
Cell__________________________________
Number of Round Trip Seats
______ @ $ 15.00 = $__________
Number of One Way Seats Going
______ @
8.00 = $__________
Number of One Way Seats Returning
______ @
8.00 = $__________
Total amount of money enclosed
$__________
FROM: Montgomery County Public Schools
Northwood HS PTSA
919 University Blvd., W.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Rockville, MD
Permit No. 201
ACADEMY OF MUSICAL THEATER AND VISUAL ARTS EVENTS
Winter Play- March 14, 15 at 7 pm and March 16 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Billboard Magic- Decadia April 18, 19 at 7 pm and April 20 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Jazz Concert- April 27 at 7:30 pm to benefit American Diabetes Association
Instrumental Concert- May 1 at 7 pm
Spring Choral Concert- May 2 at7 pm
Student Art Exhibition- May 3 at 7 pm in Media Center
Night of Lights- May 3 at 7 pm
Academy Awards Night- May 10 at 7 pm
Film Festival- May 17 at 7 pm
Spring Dance Concert- May 22 and 23 at 7 pm