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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, May 19, 2011,
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If you're wondering about activities for your child this summer, look no further! The Napa Valley Register has a full list of summer camps your child may be interested in! Check out the list >> Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, May 18, 2011,
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, May 18, 2011,
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Congratulations to our Student Principal for the Day, Austin L.! Austin will assist Mrs. Page with the morning BEST assembly, tour classes, and help with yard duty. Finally, to cap off the day, the “principal” and 3 friends will be Ms. Page’s lunch guests before dismissal. Thank you to Dana Page for donating this experience to Twilight in the Vineyards, and we appreciate Austin's parents bidding on the lot. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, May 16, 2011,
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 We'd like to extend a big thank you to the Napa Valley Cruisers members who shared their beautiful 1950's cars with the students at Northwood Elementary at our annual Carnival. The cars truly added ambience and class to the event and we are so appreciative of their time and effort. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, May 9, 2011,
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Time to stock up on summer reading books! Stop by the book fair after school till 3:30 on Wednesday and Thursday, and during the carnival on Friday. All proceeds go to the students in free books. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, May 9, 2011,
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We are pleased to announce that Dana Page will officially be staying on as the new principal of Northwood for the 2011-2012 school year and beyond! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, May 9, 2011,
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Don't miss Northwood's annual carnival 50's Rock-n-Roll this Friday, May 13th from 3-6pm! Be sure to wear your rolled up jeans and white T's or poodle skirts and pony tails to school and get groovin' for our carnival. NOTE: There will be NO ARTS & CRAFTS AFTER SCHOOL CLASS. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, April 26, 2011,
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Parents and faculty, please join us tonight for our next PFC meeting. We will meet at 6:45 p.m. in room 10. Your involvement is critical to the success of our school! See you there! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, April 22, 2011,
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The school will be closed Friday, April 22, in honor of Easter. (It's also Earth Day!) We hope you have a wonderful extended weekend and a happy Easter! Continue reading ...
Posted by Twilight Committee on Wednesday, April 13, 2011,
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Thank you for supporting Northwood School and we look forward to seeing you at our annual Twilight in the Vineyards fundraiser this Saturday April 16th (6:00-11:00pm). We are very excited about having our auction at the Silverado Resort this year. It will be a memorable evening of fun and entertainment. Here are a few important notes regarding the event: Registration opens at 6:00pm sharp. The Silent Auction begins promptly at 6:00 and closes at 7:30pm. Express Check Out will save you a lot o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, April 12, 2011,
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This school year, we've been fortunate to have Jana Wick teach fencing to our students. At the end of each session, she holds a competition for the fencers to show their skills to family and friends. This Thursday at 2:45pm in the multi-use room, the Northwood fencers will have a competition and you're invited! The next fencing class begins April 21st. Register today! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, April 11, 2011,
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We are coming down to the wire for our annual Twilight in the Vineyards fundraiser, this Saturday April 16th (6:00-11:00pm). We are very excited about having our auction at the Silverado Resort this year. It will be great to get everyone together for a memorable evening of fun and entertainment. If you have not bought your tickets yet, you can purchase them online or in the Northwood office. o Registration opens at 6:00pm sharp. Express Check Out will save you a lot of time at the event, so p... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
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Registration for our ever-popular after school program, fencing, is now open. This is the LAST SESSION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! If you'd like your child to continue buidling fencing skills, or if you'd like your child to learn the basics, register now. This class fills FAST. Don't miss out! Register now >> Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
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 The Mrs. Smith's Kinders in room 1 created this wonderful class quilt. It has been donated and will be featured at Twilight in the Vineyards. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
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Starting Tuesday, look out for parent volunteers posted by the school driveway who will gladly accept donations to the Parent Wine Cellar for Twilight. On Thursday, we will have an additional station set up on the corner of Oxford and Berks during drop off and pick up times. Please bring your vino in support of Northwood's kids! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
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 From the Napa Valley Register: "Stacy Eichner's fifth-grade class is studying colonial America by taking on the personas and professions of people from the period." Read more... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
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 Check out this amazing classroom donation from Mrs. Eichner's students (room 9) and New World Tile and Marble - a fantastic glass mosaic mirror to be featured at Twilight in the Vineyards. Thanks to the hard work and assistance of Josh Eichner, Room 9's kids have created this one of a kind treasure decorated with art glass tiles and a polished travertine. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
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We invite you to join us on April 23, 2011 for the inaugural 5/10k Fun Run & Walk along the Napa River Trail – the Napafit Run For Education. Runners, walks, strollers and all ages are invited to participate in this fun-filled event which begins at the Napa Valley College campus and ends in downtown Napa at the 2011 Earth Day Celebration. Read more >> When you register, name Northwood as the school you are honoring. The school with the most participants wins a grant!
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
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Parents and faculty, please join us tonight for our next PFC meeting. We will meet at 6:45 p.m. in room 10. Your involvement is critical to the success of our school! See you there! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, March 18, 2011,
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On April 27th, Northwood students will show off their science knowledge and skills at our annual science fair. Here are some important dates to note. Please print the Science Fair Guidelines for specific information. March 2-9: Sign up for the science fair in the office. You need to have picked out your project in order to sign up. Now-April 25: Do science project. April 26: Come after school and set up your science project (room tbd). April 27: Classroom viewing in the day time, families to ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Sunday, March 13, 2011,
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The fencing after school class is now full. However, there are still openings in other classes. Go to our ASE page to check them out! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, March 8, 2011,
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 We understand that times are tough right now and we don't want that to affect your child's participation in our after school programs. Therefore, Northwood has changed the financial requirements for registering. You do NOT have to pay the class fee BEFORE the class begins. You have the option of paying in payments with the understanding that the entire class fee be paid in full by the last class date. However, you MUST complete the registration form. This form will not only be used for emerge... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, March 8, 2011,
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The science lab is in need of UNUSED disposable diapers for an upcoming experiment. Any size, brand, shape, etc. will work. If you have some you can spare, it would be greatly appreciated! Please drop the diapers in the office. FYI: The experiment does NOT involve the actual wearing of them. ;)
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, March 8, 2011,
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From the Napa Valley Register, "Local students got an up-close lesson in local government last week, thanks to a program to give kids a first-hand look at what makes Napa tick. Two third-grade classes from Northwood Elementary School took part Wednesday in the so-called 'Kids Council' event. The undertaking included a jam-packed mock city council agenda, with students taking on roles as Napa's mayor, council members and concerned citizens while arguing the issues of the day in council chambers... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, February 22, 2011,
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Twilight in the Vineyards Parent Wine Cellar Auction Lot needs your help! Please bring wine you'd like to donate to Melinda Adams’ State Farm Office! In 2010, sales of raffle tickets for this lot alone brought in over $1,000 to benefit Northwood’s children. We need your help or this lot cannot happen. Our goal for 2011 is 100 bottles of wine. Please help us exceed it! We are seeking donations of wine ranging from your favorite vintage from Trader Joes to a prized bottle from your cellar. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, February 16, 2011,
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New after school classes are now posted and REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Please take a moment to look over all the classes that are available. There are many offerings so your child can enjoy a variety of activities after school. You may register online or in the office. Please be sure to complete the emergency/contact form and return it to the office. For more information, please call Stacey Lloyd at 312-1001. Fencing, Science, Spanish, Reading, Pottery >>
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, February 1, 2011,
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Our school needs your help! We would like all students to participate in this year’s Read-a-thon. You should have already received your pledge form and envelope to collect pledges from friends and family. Included here is a log sheet to report minutes read from February 1st -17th. Please have your child bring their log sheets back to collect the “minutes read” prizes. Thank you for your family’s participation and remember to have your children read as much as they can. We are all look... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Saturday, January 22, 2011,
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Parents and faculty, please join us Tuesday night for our next PFC meeting. We will meet at 6:45 p.m. in room 10. Your involvement is critical to the success of our school! See you there! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, January 14, 2011,
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We will not have school on Monday, January 17th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Have a great extended weekend! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, January 10, 2011,
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Welcome back! We've added more after school classes. Some start this week, so if you're interested in a particular class, please register now. We still have openings in the ScientificKids classes. Fencing will resume this Thursday at the schedule time (2:45pm). More pottery classes are coming and registration for the Valentine's Day class is open. If you have any questions, please call Stacey Lloyd at 312-1001. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Sunday, January 9, 2011,
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I hope everyone enjoyed their winter break. Now it's back to school and the start of a new year! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, December 17, 2010,
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Northwood Elementary School will be closed from December 20th - January 7th to celebrate the holidays. We wish you and your family a safe and joyful holiday! Children will return to school January 10th, 2011. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, December 13, 2010,
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Today at 2pm, the 4th and 5th grade strings and band will give their holiday performance. Then, tonight at 6:30pm, 1st graders will give their holiday performance. Both will be held in the multi-use room. We hope to see you then! For questions, please call 253-3471. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, December 3, 2010,
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Parents, I need your help! We are in need of photos. if you have taken any photos of the students at school or school events, please email them to me at staceylloyd@comcast.net. They may be used for the website and/or the yearbook. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, December 2, 2010,
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 Next week, December 6th-10th, we will be having our annual book fair in the library. It's a great time to start Christmas shopping! Anyone interested in helping with set-up, tear-down, or working the fair call Keri Murdock 224-2926. Schedule: Dec. 6 & 7 - 2:30-3:30pm Dec. 8 - 12:45-1:45pm & 6-8pm Dec. 9 & 10 - 2:30-3:30pm Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, November 29, 2010,
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 Dana is our new interim principal. Most recently, Dana was the assistant principal at McPherson School for four years. Before that she was a teacher at Puebla Vista for six years in both the traditional and the alternative programs. She received her Bachelor's Degree in History from UCLA and her Master's Degree in Education from Sonoma State University. Last spring, she also completed her MBA from the University of Navarra in Barcelona, Spain, where she spent the last summer with her famil... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Sunday, November 28, 2010,
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Have you ever considered being on the PFC board? We need a new Board for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. If you're interested, please contact Denise Horn at 224-3430 or denisemhorn@yahoo.com. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, November 19, 2010,
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Next week there will be no school due to furlough days and Thanksgiving break. We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, November 18, 2010,
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Please join us this Thursday, November 18th at 2:30pm in the multi-use room for a farewell reception for Mr. Neidhoefer. His last day at Northwood will be Friday the 19th. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, November 15, 2010,
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This Friday, the Kinder session of ScientificKids will start. There are still openings available. To register, go to the ASE page or visit the office. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, November 15, 2010,
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 Travis B., was rewarded with a Northwood Eagle award, and then was chosen at the weekly drawing. This past Tuesday, he came to the science lab with friend, Juan R., and his free pass to visit the lab during recess. Travis and Juan explored the lab, planted a plant and watched the critters. Congratulations, Travis! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, November 10, 2010,
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 Northwood Elementary School will be closed on Thursday, November 11 to honor our veterans. See you back in school on Friday!
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, November 10, 2010,
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Every week we will be highlighting a couple of our students that were caught being safe, respectful and responsible. Michael B. - Mrs. Dahl: "Thank you for being a role model citizen all day on fieldtrip." James - Mrs. Corna: "Thank you for thinking of others." Lily - Ms. Wigington: "Thank you for helping without being asked. Just did it!" YOU ARE THE BEST! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, November 4, 2010,
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The Gingerbread House Pottery class beginning November 10th is now full. But don't worry! We have many other after school classes for your child to enjoy. Go to our after school enrichment page to see a complete list. Also, be sure to check out the new class ScientificKids - Nature Crafts! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, November 2, 2010,
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Drop off your Halloween candy in the bin in front of the office and we'll send it to our troops overseas. Donated candy will be collected the week of Nov. 1-5th. Hard cadies are best. Chocolates may melt while shipping. Thank you! Continue reading ...
Posted by Jana Wick on Monday, November 1, 2010,
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The last fencing class of the current session is coming up this week, November 4th. We will be having an in-house tournament. This is a great opportunity for the students to get to demonstrate the skills they have worked to acquire in class. Everyone is welcome! We will be meeting at our usual time and place (2:45 - 3:45 in the multi-use room). We may go a few minutes over if needed. The next fencing session will begin on Dec 2nd. New and returning students are welcome! Hope to see you all th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, October 28, 2010,
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Northwood's annual Halloween parade will begin at 1:30 on Friday, October 29th. Come watch the students parade in their Halloween costumes. Everyone is welcome! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, October 21, 2010,
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We've recently had a couple incidences where children and even parents have come close to getting injured during morning drop-off. Please be sure to look in all directions before moving your vehicle. Smaller children may be behind your car and out of view. Be aware of your surroundings and take your time getting in and out of the parking lot. We want our Northwood families to be safe! Thank you! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, October 19, 2010,
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Shape Great Kids with Positive Parenting
Tuesday, October 19th; 6-8:30pm Presented by Dr. Louise Hart, this informative workshop teaches parents tools that can be used at every age to prevent problems, improve connections, and enrich the quality of family life. Dinner, childcare and translation services are available at a first come first served basis. Read more >> Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, October 15, 2010,
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We are moving quickly on to the next trimester, which begins Nov. 8! And, we're ready for it. The after school classes for the next trimester are now posted and REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Please take a moment to look over all the classes that are available. There are many offerings so your child can enjoy a variety of activities after school. You may register online or in the office. Please be sure to complete the emergency/contact form and return it to the office. For more information, please cal... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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 We are in need of parent volunteers for morning cross-walk duty. Just 15 minutes once per week would be a huge help! If you'd like to volunteer or get your questions answered, please contact the office.
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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Wow! There sure is a LOT of clothing in the lost and found bin! If you're missing something, please check the bin. It is located in the multi-use room. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, October 6, 2010,
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Due to parent/teacher conferences, there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, October 5, 2010,
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This week are parent/teacher conferences, so Northwood will operate on a minimum day schedule. Wed. Oct. 6 and Thurs. Oct. 7 children will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. No school Friday, Oct. 8th. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, October 1, 2010,
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 Join us for an outdoor viewing of the movie, " The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" this Friday, Oct. 1st. at 6:30pm. Bring a picnic style dinner. The movie begins promptly at dusk. Watch clips of the movie to see what it's about! See you there! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, September 30, 2010,
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09/30/10 and 11/04/10 at 6:30 p.m. - Race to Nowhere
A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure cluture that has invaded our schools and our children's lives. Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, September 29, 2010,
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Please send your jog-a-thon donations to the office by the end of the day today. If you'd like to sponsor a child, you still have time! Click the image to the left, enter the donation amount and child's name. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Bright. Thank you! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, September 29, 2010,
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On Wednesday, Sept. 29th, children who have missed the original picture day, will be able to have their pictures taken. Forms for purchasing your child's photo are available in the office. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, September 28, 2010,
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Napa Valley Unified School District has redefined the G.A.T.E. Program as A.L.P.S- Advanced Learners Programs & Services. The N.V.U.S.D. Advanced Learning Office supports the educational needs of students who are academically gifted, academically highly gifted, and high achievers/ motivated learners. Using state-adopted curricula, we assist teachers in providing differentiated, rigorous, and accelerated experiences during the school day. We also assist teachers and families in identifying res... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, September 27, 2010,
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 Last week, our new after school enrichment class, fencing, started. In the multi-use room, the kids learned how to salute, fence and direct. This program is being offered by Jana Wick, a long-time fencing instructor. Each Thursday, the class meets in the multi-use from 2:45 to 3:45pm. THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS AVAILABLE! Please register in the office so you can get a prorated rate. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, September 24, 2010,
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 This Saturday, Sept. 25th from 9am to 11:30am, your whole family is invited to help cleanup the Northwood Elemetary School campus. Bring your gardening tools, energy and enthusiam. We have many cleanup activities that need to be done: painting, weeding, gardening, etc. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, September 22, 2010,
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 Today, Northwood students ran laps from 9am to 10am to help raise money for our school. Each student donned their blue and gold Jog-a-Thon t-shirts and set off to jog as many laps as possible in the time allotted. Rock and roll music roared over the field to get the energy up and keep the kids jogging towards their goal. Thank you to all the parents, teachers and staff for volunteering and helping us put together a fantastic fund raising event! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Saturday, September 18, 2010,
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 This beginning fencing program, presented by the Napa Valley Fencing Academy, is perfect for those who have never fenced before. Fencing is a sport that requires the development of both physical and mental fitness. Children learn the value of self-discipline as they focus on building their skills as a fencer. All the while, you can be sure they are getting plenty of exercise. Register now >>
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, September 13, 2010,
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Northwood has just opened its new science lab! It will be available to the teachers for their science curriculum, and it will also be used for after school science programs. We plan to study the many interesting creatures in our lab, as well as plant an indoor garden. Students will study rocks and minerals, life cycles, the solar system, the oceans, dinosaurs and much, much more! Our science lab is equipped with four computers for children to play science learning games and use the Internet t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, September 10, 2010,
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The kick-off assembly of Northwood's annual jog-a-thon is today at 11:30. This year's theme is "rock n roll"! Students will learn how to get sponsors for the event, which will be held on September 22nd. If you'd like to sponsor a child, please click on the jog-a-thon image on the home page. Any amount is welcome! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, September 3, 2010,
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Back to School Night is Wed. Sept 8th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. We will meet in the quad at 6:30 for a brief greeting from Mr. Neidhoefer, and then onto the classrooms to talk to teachers and see your child's work. THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. Be sure to stop in Room 17 to see our new science lab! We have a handful of interesting live animals and the beginnings of an indoor plant growing system! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Sunday, August 29, 2010,
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We have a wonderful selection of after school enrichment (ASE) classes to offer this year! There's something for everyone and every grade. Talk to your children to see where their interest lies. Looking for something active? We have it! Looking for something academic? We have it! Looking for something artistic? We have it! Take a peek now at our list of AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, August 25, 2010,
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 On August 25th, Lifetouch will be visiting our school to take photos of all the students. Be sure to return your ordering form to the office or your child's teacher. If you need a form, please go to the office. For questions, call Diane Lockhart at 253-3471. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, August 19, 2010,
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 We have a wonderful selection of after school enrichment (ASE) classes to offer this year! There's something for everyone and every grade. Talk to your children to see where their interest lies. Looking for something active? We have it! Looking for something academic? We have it! Looking for something artistic? We have it! Take a peek now at our list of ASE classes. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, August 10, 2010,
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Well, not quite…hope you enjoy the last few days of the summer break. I just wanted you to be aware of a few things before the first day of school: Class lists will be posted in the front of the school on the evening of Friday August 13th. Come hike the Westwood Hills and see other Northwood families while exploring the hills of Napa. Sunday August 15th (anytime between 8:30-10:30am) Getting there: From CA 29 in Napa, exit 1st Street/Downtown Napa. Drive west on 1st Street (which becomes Bro... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, July 21, 2010,
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 Do you have a special skill, talent or hobby you'd like to share? Do you enjoy working with young children? Northwood is currently seeking parents, business owners and instructors (no credentials required) who would be interested in sharing their knowledge with our NES kids after school. We strive to offer classes in academics, athletics and arts, however all ideas are welcome! You set your own schedule and fees. For more information, please contact Stacey Lloyd at staceylloyd@comcast.net. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Saturday, July 17, 2010,
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We are currently working on the line up of ASE classes for the next school year. Presently, we have two new ASE classes for grades 1-5! Next year, we will be launching Northwood's live Internet radio show, KNES, and your child can be a part of it! Children will learn about script writing, interviewing, event coverage, hosting shows, and Internet radio show technology. This is a unique opportunity that can't be missed! Register now!
 We are also offering a new addition, Forensic Science, to the... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Sunday, July 11, 2010,
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Can you believe the stores already have back-to-school materials set out?! Wow, we do still have about 5 1/2 weeks before it starts. But it's best to shop now while all the supplies are there. Last year, I waited and ended up with slim pickins'. So if you'd like to get a jump on the upcoming school year, go to the Parents page to see the supply lists. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Saturday, June 19, 2010,
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MANGO uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. By listening to and repeating after material designed from native conversations, you'll not only learn the individual words and phrases, you'll know how they're used in practical situations and conversations. You'll learn more than grammar, vocabulary and conjugation, you'll learn how to communicate. I've tried Mango and found it to be very easy to use and convenient. You progress at your own pac... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, June 11, 2010,
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Congratulations fifth graders and good luck with your new adventures in middle school! I wish everyone a safe and fun summer with lots of memorable moments together. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, June 8, 2010,
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 On Thursday, June 10th, Northwood will have a wonderful graduation ceremony for all the 5th grade students. The ceremony will be held outside at 9 a.m. in front of the Multi-Use Room. Families of the graduates are invited to attend. For more information, call the office at 253-3471. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, June 3, 2010,
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 We are currently working on the line up of ASE classes for the next school year. Presently, we have two new ASE classes for grades 1-5! Next year, we will be launching Northwood's live Internet radio show, KNES, and your child can be a part of it! Children will learn about script writing, interviewing, event coverage, hosting shows, and Internet radio show technology. This is a unique opportunity that can't be missed! Register now!
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, June 2, 2010,
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 Today was our annual Field Day. The children had a blast! There were many activities available for children to test their skills. Besides the jumbo jumpy house and huge parachute, children also got to run relay races, potatoe bag races, three-legged race, and tug-o-war. There was a lot of silliness at the water activities! Carry a cup of water on your head, and then pour it into a bucket. Throw a wet beanbag to your partner. Bounce beach balls across the net. Carry potatoes between your legs ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, June 2, 2010,
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 Don't forget to order your 2009-2010 yearbook! Northwood yearbooks are on sale for $17.00. You can order using the order form in the office, or you can order online. Continue reading ...
Posted by Denise Horn on Tuesday, June 1, 2010,
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 The Food Service Department would like to thank all of you for your support of the school lunch program. If your child has a negative balance, you will be receiving a notice and we would appreciate it if you would get this balance paid before the end of the school year. You can send the money to school and have your child turn it in to our cafeteria helper OR you can pay online at www.mealpayplus.com. If you have any questions, call 253-3541. Continue reading ...
Posted by Denise Horn on Tuesday, June 1, 2010,
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The Northwood PFC is looking for a new treasurer for the board. Basic finance experience needed. Please contact Denise Horn with any questions. denisemhorn@yahoo.com or 224-3430 Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Thursday, May 27, 2010,
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 In order to improve communication between our parents and district schools, Napa Valley Unified School district has created an online survey that is available to all elementary parents. The survey is available on the district website: www.nvusd.k12.ca.us or by clicking below.
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Posted by Denise Horn on Thursday, May 27, 2010,
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 I would like to thank each and everyone of you for the time, energy and input you gave during our PFC meetings this year. I believe we are all blessed to be a part of such a wonderful school community. Go to the PFC page to check out the 2010-2011 PFC budget. Thank you again, enjoy your summer & we'll see you next year! Continue reading ...
Posted by Christine Carey on Monday, May 24, 2010,
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  Northwood's lack of P.E.-related equipment is making it more difficult than ever to keep our children active on our campus. Our Parent Faculty Club is requesting your assistance in raising $3,000 for the necessary sports & playground equipment, jump-ropes and games to make this happen. We raised $1,655 at Twilight in the Vineyards and would like to raise the rest of the funds at this Wednesday's Open House. Please look for the Fund a Need Booth at the event on May 26th to make a donation and ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, May 20, 2010,
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On Wednesday, May 26th, Northwood's classrooms will be open for families to see all the wonderful things the children have been working on. Enjoy a meal from Villa Corona with other Northwood families, and then see the classrooms, talk to the teachers and share a dish of ice cream. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Welcome and visits to the classrooms from 6 - 7 p.m. To place your dinner order, please complete the form in the office. There will be limited extra food available at the e... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, May 14, 2010,
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The science fair was a huge success thanks entirely to the participants!! We had 21 science projects done by 28 children (+ 8 more from ScientificKids). The projects were amazing! Each participant received a blue ribbon for all their hard work. View the photos now >> Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacy Eichner on Thursday, May 13, 2010,
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 Congratulations to Northwood students! Thanks to their hard work and perseverance, they brought back several trophies!
5th grade boys relay - first place (Team: Dylan Kaye, Jacob Reed, Jorge Alonzo, and Anthony Zamora)
5th grade combined girl/boy relay - first place (Team: Maddie Provost, Hannah Edwards, Dylan Kaye, and Jacob Reed)
5th grade boys 40 yard dash - second place Jacob Reed, and third place Dylan Kaye
Northwood also won second place in the tug-of-war.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Thursday, May 13, 2010,
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La Strada dell' Arte
Saturday, May 15th; 11:00am to 5:00pm
New Technology High School, 920 Yount Street
Professional and amateur artists are using the medium of their choice to create works of art on wood panels. Selected panels will be displayed at local businesses and all are available for sale at the festival.
The festival will include live art exhibitions, food, music, activity booths and a children's chalk art area, all centered around New Tech's renovation at the corner of Yount and ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, May 10, 2010,
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Bookworms 
Grades: Kinders
Dates: Mondays, May 17th - June 7th (4 sessions)
Times: 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Book: Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
The Bookworms class will be all about...you guessed it...READING! In this session, we will read the book Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. We will also discuss the book and, if we have time, we'll do a related activity.
Book description: Andrew wants freckles more than anything else, so Sharon offers to sell him her secret freckle recipe. When Andrew turns gree... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Monday, May 10, 2010,
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 Setup for the Northwood Science Fair is Thursday, May 13th from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Be sure to bring everything you will need for your science fair project! On Friday, May 14th from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. the multipurpose room will be open for classrooms and parents to view all the amazing projects the Northwood students created. If you have any questions, please contact Debby Bird at 265-6644. Continue reading ...
Posted by Christine Carey on Friday, May 7, 2010,
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 If you attended Twilight in the Vineyards on May 1st and did not purchase your child’s photo from the Photo Display, don’t miss your last opportunity for a beautiful matted 8”x10” photograph. Perfect for Fathers Day! Ask Diane in the school office if you would like to see the picture and thank you to Laura Gregory for all her hard work on this project. $50 per photograph with proceeds going to Northwood’s kids! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, May 5, 2010,
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Summer Camp for Kinders and 1st Graders
 We have a huge plan for our summer camp! Here are just a few of the activities: search for critters, press flowers and leaves, complete nature projects, go on nature walks, investigate with stereoscopes, complete experiments, read about our world and much, much more!
Dates: 6/14, 6/15, 6/16, 6/17, 6/18
Time: 8am - 12pm
Camp fee: $125 week
Class Min/Max: 8/14
Instructor: Stacey Lloyd
Room: TBD
The camp has been approved! Register Now!!
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Posted by Denise Horn on Wednesday, May 5, 2010,
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If you know you will be moving schools before the start of the 2010-2011 school year, please let the office know. Thank you! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Monday, May 3, 2010,
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Thanks to all our families and friends who helped make Saturday night such a success! The setting was comfortable, the music jammin’, the food delicious, and the auctioneer hilarious. I think even holding a fundraising event in this economic climate is a bold move, but when you have as many dedicated parents as we do, and when you believe in the work we’re doing, great things become possible. We’ll let you know when we get some numbers. Until then, please accept my thanks for your dedic... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Sunday, May 2, 2010,
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 We have some amazing teachers here at Northwood! Take a moment to personally thank our teachers and let them know that you recognize and appreciate their dedication and hard work. Here are some creative ideas on ways to say thank you. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, April 30, 2010,
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 Twilight in the Vineyards Fundraising Dinner & Auction
Saturday, May 1st | 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Napa Valley Culinary Centre
388 Devlin Road Napa, CA 94558
Note: Outdoor dining in courtyard
Don't forget to bring a credit card, cash, camera, and sweater/coat/wrap!
Itinerary | Directions | Map | Menu
Contributions benefit all of the children of Northwood Elementary School! Proceeds enable the school to provide funding support for art, science, field trips and other programs that have been af... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, April 29, 2010,
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 Ask any ScientificKid, "What is owl puke?" and they can tell you all about it! In our After School Enrichment program, ScientificKids, the children learned all about owls and their diet. We used forceps to pick apart owl pellets and found lots of bones! We even found a rat's skull! Read more about ScientificKids. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Wednesday, April 28, 2010,
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The next PFC meeting has been rescheduled. We will be meeting on May 18th from 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Please mark your calendars! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, April 27, 2010,
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Gather your friends and enjoy wine and food while raising money for Napa Valley public education in a time of great need! Come to the 27th Annual Napa Valley Wine Festival Rally for Education on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 4-8pm at the Yountville Community Center. Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $45 at the door; $20 for NVUSD with ID. The school that sells the most $35 tickets wins a $1,000 grant! Buy tickets now!For more information, call 253-3563. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, April 23, 2010,
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Masters of Art 
Children will learn about the masters of art (Picasso, Monet, etc.), and then they will create a replication of the artist's work. Fridays, May 7 - 28 (4 sessions!)
Kinders; 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Grades 1st - 5th; 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. $10 class fee Register online or in the office.
Car Detailing Workshop 
Children bring in their own Hot Wheel cars, Matchbox cars, or any small cars for a "trick my ride" car detailing workshop. Bring as many cars as you'd like! When we're done, we'll have a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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This weekend Northwood School is holding its spring cleaning day. Come to campus anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 AM and help us clean-up around the place. There’s plenty to be done, including edging, weeding, litter pick-up, bark spreading and painting. If you can help, please contact Amy Bradley or call the school office. It’ll be a kid-friendly event, so bring the little ones!
After you’ve spent an hour or two cleaning up your neighborhood school, check out Napa’s Earth Day celebrati... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, April 16, 2010,
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 The Kindergarteners in Room 1 were asked, "If you found a magic pebble, what would you wish for?". Here are a few of the answers. Enjoy!
I would wish for kind of like three earths so I can go to two places at a time and there’s kind a like a more of me ~ Sebastian
I would wish for gold…200 of gold because I want a lot of money ~ Reese
I would wish for a hot dog with ketchup and chicken nuggets ~ Eily
A baby kitty…it doesn’t have too many fur and white ~ Emma
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Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, April 16, 2010,
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Next week is "Turn off the TV" week. Are you up for the challenge? It's the perfect opportunity to really focus on spending quality time with your children. Over the weekend, think about some activities you can do as a family, and then check back here on Monday for more ideas! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, April 16, 2010,
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Today is the last day tickets for Twilight in the Vineyards will be on sale for $45. Tomorrow, the ticket price goes up to $55, so be sure to purchase them today! You can buy them online or in the office. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, April 13, 2010,
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Many of you noticed an error on the Calendar page that indicated a "non-student" day. We DO have school Wednesday. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Sorry for the confusion! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, April 12, 2010,
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Beginning today, registration is open for the following ASE: Car Detailing Workshop Children bring in their own Hot Wheel cars, Matchbox cars, or any small cars for a "trick my ride" car detailing workshop. Bring as many cars as you'd like! When we're done, we'll have a car show and race our cars! Materials for "tricking" the cars will be provided. Thursday, April 29th (one day only!)
Kinders; 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Grades 1st - 5th; 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. $5 class fee Masters of Art Children will learn ab... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, April 9, 2010,
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Join Dr. Wolfe to hear the latest research on the young child's brain and how it develops and learns. She will provide a clear explanation of the most significant research developments and discuss the implications of this research for parents and other educators. More info. May 12, 2010 Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, April 8, 2010,
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 I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring break! It was very relaxing, but I'm glad to be back. This week, the ASE programs started. The word around campus is our kids are really enjoying them! There was some very cool building going on in the Pre-engineering with Legos class. On Wednesday, the Kinders learned how to play kickball, and we looked at worms in ScientificKids. I heard a lot of "wow", "that's so cool" and "ew". We had a fabulous time! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Saturday, April 3, 2010,
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Saturday, April 3: The Active 20-30 Club of Napa
10am - 12; Kennedy Park
Easter Bunny, costumed characters, Napa Fire Engine and Police Car, The “Godmother of Literacy” Storyteller (Presented by NapaLit), face painting, candy, prizes & more! Infant-12 years old. Parents or other adults allowed in the Age 0-3 section ONLY!! All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 am – Noon ~ Kennedy Park. Free event. Saturday, April 3: Bel Aire Plaza
12pm - 1pm
Easter Event at Bel Aire Plaza April 3,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Sunday, March 28, 2010,
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Spring is in the air! And it's time to take a little break. What will you do during your days off? When I'm looking for things to do with my son, I go directly to the source: www.bayareakidfun.com. They have tons of ideas, lists of great places to visit, discount coupons and info about egg hunts in the area. Have a wonderful week and we'll see you back Tuesday, April 6th! Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, March 25, 2010,
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The Napa Main Library, located in downtown Napa, offers many FREE classes for adults, teens and children -- writing workshops, GED preparation and computer training are just a few. If you are an avid reader, you may consider joining the Book Club. Share your passion for reading with others. I bet your child would love to participate in the Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 14th at 6:30pm to be sure you make it! If you're looking to refresh your current book sel... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Thursday, March 25, 2010,
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 Thank you to all the families that helped out and donated books for our book swap. All the donated books were set up outside in the lunch area. Each Kinder classroom took a turn choosing 8 books from the selection. Can you believe it? We had enough books to give each child (total of 52 children) up to 8 books! How awesome is that?! The children were so excited! Continue reading ...
Posted by Christine Carey on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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In 2009, sales of raffle tickets for this lot alone brought in almost $1,000 to benefit Northwood’s children and we need your help or this lot cannot happen! Our goal for 2010 is 100 bottles of wine. Please help us exceed it. We are seeking donations of wine ranging from your favorite vintage from Trader Joes to a prized bottle from your Cellar. The Napa Valley School District no longer allows beverages containing alcohol to be collected on campus, but you can drop wine off Monday through... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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Northwood's Science Fair is open to all students in all grades. Show off your knowledge of science by presenting a project on May 14th. You can work on your own or with up to four friends. Once you get your idea for a project, go to the office to sign-up. March 25th is the deadline for signing up. The science fair committee must approve your idea before you begin. All work will be completed at home, and then presented on May 14th at the fair. Information packets and sign up sheets are availab... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Sunday, March 21, 2010,
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 What do you love about living in Napa? Well, if you ask Shianne K. in room 13, she'll tell you she loves the people, vineyards, coasts and more. Click on Shianne's paper to read her thoughts on Napa. For more artwork and thoughts on Napa from our Northwood students, visit the library. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Sunday, March 21, 2010,
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The Twilight Committee is in need of single bottles of wine for the Instant Wine Celar Raffle. If you have an extra bottle or can pick one up on your next shopping trip, we would greatly appreciate it! You can drop off the wine Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm at Melinda Adams State Farm Insurance located at 1745 Jefferson Street. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Vichi. Continue reading ...
Posted by Denise Horn on Friday, March 19, 2010,
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You may be telling yourself, “Next year is the year I will get involved!” With 5th grade families moving on and chair people ready to pass the reins, YOU can choose your event. 1hr a week, a couple hours a month, one day of the year, etc... There’s a place for you. Contact Denise Horn and let her know your 1st choice. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Thursday, March 18, 2010,
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INGLÉS Instituto de Preparación
Para adultos que quieren aprender Inglés
¿Quieres hablar mejor Inglés?
Ven a nuestras clases gratis.
Si a usted le gustaría hablar mejor Inglés, Inglés Instituto de Preparación a continuación es para usted. En pequeños grupos, usted mejorará su conversación, gramática, lectura y escritura. Simplemente llámenos al (707) 253-4237 para hacer una cita o envíenos un email a literacy@napalibrary.gov. Se habla Español. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, March 16, 2010,
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Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, March 12, 2010,
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Registration for the after school enrichment program, Kickball, is now closed. All other ASE classes are still open. But don't wait! The classes are filling fast! To register, pick up a registration form in the office, or register online. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, March 12, 2010,
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Northwood yearbooks for the 2009-2010 school year are on sale now for $17.00. Order forms went home with your children, so please check their backpacks. You can order using the order form, or you can order online. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Wednesday, March 10, 2010,
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Northwood's Science Fair is open to all students in all grades. Show off your knowledge of science by presenting a project on May 14th. You can work on your own or with up to four friends. Once you get your idea for a project, go to the office to sign-up. March 25th is the deadline for signing up. The science fair committee must approve your idea before you begin. All work will be completed at home, and then presented on May 14th at the fair. Information packets can be picked up in the office... Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Monday, March 8, 2010,
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 The children at Northwood not only did a fabulous job reading lots of books for the Hooked on Books Read-a-Thon, but they also exceeded the 375,000 minutes goal!!! A total of 379,921 minutes were read by our students, and over $10,000 were raised in pledges! Mr. Neidhoefer said he would kiss a fish if the children met or exceeded the goal of 375,000 minutes. Well, that's just what he did! He puckered up and kissed a very smelly, ugly fish! Yuck!
Three cheers for our top readers: Aj E., K; Yahi...
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Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Saturday, March 6, 2010,
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Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Friday, March 5, 2010,
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Registration for the after school enrichment program, ScientificKids, is now closed. All other ASE classes are still open. But don't wait! The classes are filling fast! To register, pick up a registration form in the office, or register online. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, March 5, 2010,
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Friday is a non-student day. School is closed until Monday, March 8th. Have a great 3-day weekend! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
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Since we don't have school on Friday, the Read-a-thon minutes and pledge money is DUE THURSDAY. Money should be sealed in the white log envelope and returned to your classroom teacher. If you are missing any RAT forms, you can download them here. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Tuesday, March 2, 2010,
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 National Education Association's Read Across America Day takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too!
Grab your hat and get ready to read with the Cat! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, February 26, 2010,
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Registration opens on March 1 for all after school enrichment programs. The programs offered are Track and Field, Funology, Kinder Kickball, ScientificKids, Pre-engineering with Legos, and Hip Hop/Street Jazz. Classes begin in April and run for 8 weeks, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register, visit www.NorthwoodNapa.com/ase.php. Continue reading ...
Posted by Stacey Lloyd on Wednesday, February 24, 2010,
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The reading minutes for the Hooked on Books Read-a-thon are growing by leaps and bounds! Take a look. Northwood students have read over 230,000 minutes! Great job! If we meet our goal of 375,000 minutes and $12,000 in pledges, Mr. Neidhoefer is going to kiss a FISH! Keep reading. We don't want to miss that! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, February 19, 2010,
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On Saturday, February the 20th there will be a benefit concert in Yountville for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. This is a great opportunity as a community to come together and show our support for the victims and their families during such tragic times. The concert is being put on by a dedicated group of local high school students under an organization they created called Hope for Haiti. 100% of the profits generated at the event will go straight to the American Red Cross. The tickets a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Thursday, February 18, 2010,
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Students at Northwood have the opportunity to learn first-hand, the powerful feeling that comes from helping others. They can collect spare change and bring it to school. All monies collected will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help people with blood cancer. Collections will be accepted through February 16th. For more information, contact Denise Horn at 337-1571. Thank you for participating! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Thursday, February 18, 2010,
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As part of the Read-a-thon activities, the PFC is sponsoring a Family Read in Night tonight beginning at 6pm. Bring a blanket or pillow for floor seating, wear comfortable clothing or even PJ's. Great stoires will be read by Cal Fire firefighters, and author Hilary Homzie. Hilary will be reading from her books and signing copies that will be on sale at the event. Her books can be purchased for $4-6. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, February 16, 2010,
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We are midway through the RAT! And we've been tracking the minutes read for each classroom. Take a look! See how many minutes your child's class has read. Prizes for minutes read are distributed weekly and prizes for pledges collected will be distributed at our prize assembly on March 12th. Stay hooked on books! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Saturday, February 13, 2010,
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We've just added a new feature to our website - Lost & Found. Now you can check our Lost & Found bin online instead of coming to the school and digging through piles of items! Regularly, new lost and found items will be pictured on the website. Please check the page often. Any items not claimed by a specified date will be donated to the needy. The current items in our bin will be donated to the people of Haiti if unclaimed by February 19th. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, February 12, 2010,
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In honor of Presidents' Day, there will be no school Friday, Feb. 12th and Monday, Feb. 15th. School will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Have a great weekend! Keep on reading! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Thursday, February 11, 2010,
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Are you hooked on reading? Let's see all those minutes you've been reading this week! Get your tallies together and bring in your RAT log sheets for prizes! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, February 9, 2010,
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Northwood participates in the Cartridges for Kids® recycling program. Cartridges for Kids® pays schools and non-profit organizations cash for cell phones, empty laser and inkjet cartridges, laptops, iPods, PDAs, video games & consoles, digital cameras, DVDs and GPS devices. Please bring your recyclable items to the office. For more information, contact Sandra Renfro. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Saturday, February 6, 2010,
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Wow! It's been six months since school started! It's the perfect time to update your personal/emergency information. Has your insurance changed? Phone number? Work phone number? If you are unsure, stop by the office to check it. Having current information available helps us help your child. Be sure you will be contacted in case of an emergency, injury, illness, etc. with your child. Update! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, February 2, 2010,
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On January 28th, Northwood's 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students competed in our 2nd annual spelling bee, which is a part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition. The first round of the competition began in the classrooms. Then the four best spellers in each of the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades were selected to compete in the Northwood's 2nd annual spelling bee.
The following finalists competed:
3rd grade: Amanda M., Andrew C., Jenna B. and Johnny T.
4th grade: Lana M., Malia M., Thomas H... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Monday, February 1, 2010,
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Northwood gets hooked on books during the month of February! On Friday, reading log packets went home with the students to be used for logging minutes read. Each week, students will return their reading log sheets to collect the "minutes read" prizes.
What counts as minutes read? Reading books, homework, magazines, newspapers, comics. It includes children reading to others and others reading to the children.
Students, keep your log sheets handy and read, read, read! Be sure to contact the peo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, January 26, 2010,
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A massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12th. The damage to buildings is extensive and the number of injured or dead is astounding. They need our help!
Lisa Tary is collecting new and gently used shoes as well as clothes and other items for the people in Haiti. Our supporter, Sports Chalet, will ship the shoes for us. Read more >> Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Tuesday, January 26, 2010,
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Kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year will begin on Monday, February 1, 2010, at your neighborhood school. Children must be 5 years old on or before December 2, 2010 in order to qualify for kindergarten. Open Enrollment for all other elementary students, including kindergarten students, will be conducted March 1st-March 26th this year. For more information, call 253-3471. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Wednesday, January 20, 2010,
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The month of February is dedicated to reading and our annual Read-a-thon (RAT). We are looking for at least 6 parents to help collect log seets and distribute prizes. So, if you are available from 8:30-10:30 on February 5th, 11th, 19th and 26th, please come and join us in Room 10 on any or all of these days. The RAT Kickoff Assembly will be held on January 29th. The more the merrier! For more information, call Shannon Marek at 255-5171. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, January 15, 2010,
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Northwood Elementary School will NOT be in session on Monday, January 18th, in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States, and he has become a human rights icon. ~ Wikipedia For more information about "no school" days, visit our calendar. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Friday, January 15, 2010,
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Come join the fun at the Napa Main Library! Elementary school age readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for children to practice their reading skills. Children sign up for a 15 minute session when they arrive at the library. Children may select a book from our collection or bring one from home or school. Napa Main Library Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Friday 3:30... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Monday, January 11, 2010,
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Please sign-in in the office every time you come to help out. Even if you work weekly in the classroom, you still need to sign in as a visitor/volunteer. Also, if you need to bring forgotten lunch money, homework, library books, etc., please drop off in the office. We have students that deliver these items to the classrooms. Thank you! Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Sunday, January 10, 2010,
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Don't forget that EVERY FRIDAY is a school spirit day. Wear Northwood shirts, jackets and school colors (yellow and blue)! Order forms are available in the office. Apparel may be purchased throughout the school year. For more information, please contact Stephanie Scott at 479-3599. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Saturday, December 12, 2009,
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We are in need of volunteers for our annual Read-a-Thon to help decorate the school, seek out Sponsors, tally mintes read (Friday mornings in Feb.), and to help with the skit at the opening assembly. If you'd like to help, please contact Stephanie Scott at 479-3599. The Read-a-Thon will begin with a kick-off assembly on Jan. 29th, and end with a final assembly on March 12th. Continue reading ...
Posted by Chuck Neidhoefer on Saturday, December 12, 2009,
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Computer Lab needs a parent volunteer! We are in need of a parent volunteer to supervise the computer lab for 4th and 5th grade students. while they use Imagine Learning English. The postion is available daily from 1:45 - 2:30 (Wed. 12:00 - 12:45). For more information, please contact Diane Lockhart. Continue reading ...
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At Northwood Elementary School, we are a community committed to working together to provide a quality education for our students. We strive for excellence in academics, but we also realize the whole individual is growing and developing at this time. Mind, Body, & Spirit. At Northwood, parents, teachers and the students themselves understand that a positive learning environment is critical. That's why we go to great lengths to promote teamwork, respect, responsibility and the joy of learning. 
