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Supply List for 1st and 2nd Grade
Aug 25, 2010 - Each year, we have parents ask us what supplies their child should have for first and second grade. This year we thought we would give you the list early, so you can shop the sales. We have found...
Daycare Enrollment for Fall
Aug 2, 2010 - If you would like care for your child this fall, please visit the childcare office and pick up an enrollment packet. All of your child's information needs to be updated every year. Enrollment...
Summer Food Service Program Information
Jun 17, 2010 - - The Parchment Food Service Department announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up...
Learn to Swim Program
Jun 11, 2010 - - K Valley Orthopedics is offering swimming lessons this summer. There will be three different sessions with a couple of them starting next week, (June 15). Classes are kept small and the water is a...
Medications - Northwood
Jun 11, 2010 - - Students who have medication in the office will need to have their medications picked up on Wednesday. If you have questions, or are unsure if your student has medication to be returned to you, please...
Northwood Field Day and Hot Dog Luncheon
Jun 11, 2010 - - Don't forget our Field Day is scheduled for Monday morning. Make sure your child wears comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for running and sporting activities. There is still time to donate...
Northwood Library Books Due June 11
Jun 11, 2010 - - If your student has a library book that was checked out from our school please return it immediately-no later than Tuesday, June 15. Notices have gone home with students who have books out. Please ask...
Summer Childcare Program at Northwood
Jun 11, 2010 - - The Parchment Childcare Center will be offering daycare during the summer at Northwood Elementary. Their hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call 488-1360 for more information or to sign up!
Box Tops For Education
Jun 10, 2010 - - Don't forget to save Box Tops. Clip Box Tops for Education coupons from hundred of General Mills' products over the summer. Each coupon is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them.
Attention Youth Soccer Players
Jun 4, 2010 - - American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is looking for you! Fall 2010/Spring Registration begins soon. Registration forms have been sent home and extras are available in the office. For more...
Flag & Rocket Football Registration
Jun 4, 2010 - - Forms have gone home with students to register for the 2010 season of Flag or Rocket Football. A completed form, copy of the student's birth certificate and the entry fee may be mailed to Coach...
Parchment Rocket Cheerleaders
Jun 4, 2010 - - Parchment Rocket Cheerleaders is for girls who will be going into 2nd through 5th grade for the 2010-2011 school year. Registrations can be mailed to Parchment Rocket Football, PO Box 672, Parchment,...
Rock The Park
Jun 4, 2010 - - ROCK THE PARK youth concert at The Stage in Kindleberger on Saturday July 10th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION. Come and see four great local bands: Please Promise, Lost Cause, Dunktank, and We...
Northwood Book Sale
Jun 3, 2010 - - There will be a BOOK SALE Friday, June 11th during the lunch hour. All of the gently used books can be purchased for $.25 or $.50! The money raised will be given to the Kalamazoo homeless shelter. Don...
Bowl Free All Summer Long
May 28, 2010 - - Eastland Bowl, located at 5570 Gull Road, is offering 2 FREE games of bowling daily for children ages 3-18 all summer NOW until August 31st from 5pm-7pm. Shoe rental not ncluded. Registration is...
Kindergarten Round-Up Time
May 21, 2010 - - If you have a child or know of a child who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2010, please call as soon as possible. You will be put on the mailing list to receive the necessary...
No School on Memorial Day
May 21, 2010 - - There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 31 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. Please enjoy the long weekend with your family!
Northwood Elementary is now accepting enrollment for PREP
May 21, 2010 - - Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (P.R.E.P.) is a state-funded Great Start Readiness Program for four-year olds living in the district. This well-established program is tuition-free for families...
Northwood Elementary Spring Concert
May 21, 2010 - - WEDNESDAY Northwood Elementary students perform in their school music concert on Wednesday evening, May 26th, at Parchment High School. Kdg, 1st & 2nd grade perform at 7:00 p.m. 3rd, 4th & 5th...
Auditions for the Kindleberger Summer Festival Plays
May 14, 2010 - - Kindleberger Summer Festival play auditions will be held Sunday May 16 or Monday, May 17 at Parchment High School auditorium. Children ages 9-18 may try out for the youth play, "Cinderella, A Dream...
Bicycle Helmet Blitz
May 14, 2010 - - The Safe Kids Kalamazoo County, in partnership with Bronson Trauma Services and the North Pavillion Gift Shop will hold a Bicycle Helmet Blitz on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can...
Head Lice Concerns
May 14, 2010 - - With the warmer weather we often see an increase in the number of cases of head lice. Please talk with your students about not sharing hats, baseball caps, jackets, combs, etc. Frequent checking at...
MAP Testing at Northwood
May 14, 2010 - - Next week MAP testing will be administered to Northwood students. MAP stands for Measurement of Academic Progress. MAP testing is not a timed test, however, it takes a student approximately an hour to...
Northwood Girls on the Run Book Drive
May 14, 2010 - - Need a place for the extra books your child no longer reads? You may still send them to school with your child for the book drive sponsored by Girls on the Run. We have a large box in the office for...
Smile Train - Northwood
May 14, 2010 - - Good job, Northwood, for your participation in the Smile Train fundraiser! Overall, the students throughout the school collected $41.46. And, the winning class of the pizza party for raising the most...
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
May 7, 2010 - - The 2010 Relay for Life in Kalamazoo will take place at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds beginning at noon on May 22nd and ends at noon on May 23rd. Our very own Ms. Johnson is supporting this great...
Northwood PTO Meeting
May 7, 2010 - - Want to be involved at Northwood and share ideas with other Northwood parents? Here's your chance. Come to the next PTO Meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. See you there...
Protect Your Precious Toes
May 7, 2010 - - If you really love your toes, you would never send them to school in flip-flops or sandals! Students are on the playground before school and during recess. To make the most of their important playtime...
Severe Weather Procedure
May 7, 2010 - - Michigan weather often brings unexpected severe conditions. Our School District Policy states that we will remain in session during a tornado watch, a tornado warning or a severe weather warning....
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
May 7, 2010 - - Team Hope, formed by our school counselor, Mrs. Nassaney, will consist of staff from Northwood participating in this year's Race for the Cure 5k on Sunday, May 16th. We welcome any parents to join our...
A Notice To This Year's 5th Grade Class
Apr 30, 2010 - - A notice to this year's 5th grade class. Fifth graders must have the Hepatitis B series which consists of 3 shots over 6 months and the varicella immunization or signed proof of chicken pox disease....
Friday May 7th is Spirit Day
Apr 30, 2010 - - Next Friday, May 7th is Spirit Day - Parchment Pride Day! Show your Parchment Pride Northwood Students!
Mileage Club
Apr 30, 2010 - - After spring break, Mr. Bagley started a mileage club during lunch recess for students in 1st-5th grade. Students who choose to walk or jog around the playground get their card stamped after...
6th Grade Orientation
Apr 23, 2010 - - Attention 5th graders and parents: Please mark your calendar for 6th grade orientation at the Parchment Middle School Tuesday April 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Nature Center Camp
Apr 23, 2010 - - Kalamazoo Nature Center Camp application forms are now available in the office. Scholarships are offered (Campership Program) that covers up to 80% of the program fees. The Nature Center provides...
Earth Day Celebration
Apr 9, 2010 - - The Kalamazoo Nature Center is holding an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 17 and admission is FREE all day! The trails and Interpretive Center are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as the...
End of Marking Period - Northwood
Apr 9, 2010 - - Friday, April 16th is the end of the marking period and will be a ½ day for Northwood students. Kindergarten p.m. students will attend in the morning on that day and ride their regular buses home...
Kindergarten Round-Up Northwood
Apr 9, 2010 - - Packets will be mailed next week to those who have called and requested information. Packets may also be picked up in the office. Kindergarten roundup is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19th. If you have...
Meijer Kids Fun Run
Apr 9, 2010 - - The Kids Fun Run begins at 6:00 p.m. The Borgess Kids Fun Run is a FREE event and will be on Friday, April 23rd, at the Borgess Health and Fitness Center. This is a 1-mile run for children. To...
Need Room for an Organic Garden?
Apr 9, 2010 - - A Northwood Neighborhood family has plots available for rent in their organic community garden just down the street from Northwood Elementary! Plots will be ready soon and are available for $20 each....
Northwood Book Fair
Apr 9, 2010 - - PTO will be hosting a Buy 1, Get 1 Free Book Fair for four days beginning April 19th.
Northwood Spring Carnival
Apr 9, 2010 - - We still need you to volunteer for the Spring Carnival on Friday, April 23rd, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come and join us for games, cotton candy, popcorn, terrific raffle prizes, face painting and...
Safe Kids Clinics
Apr 9, 2010 - - Safe Kids Kalamazoo County, in partnership with sports medicine doctors, certified athletic trainers, and brain injury experts, invite you to participate in a safe sports clinic to learn more than...
Family Saturday @ The Library
Mar 25, 2010 - - Family Saturday @ The Library ~ Parchment Community Library Saturday, April 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm No registration required. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of entertainment! Participants:...
Title I Parent Conferences
Mar 25, 2010 - - Title I Parent Conference Attention Parents!..........you are invited to a FREE Conference entitled G.P.S. or Guiding Parents to Success! This will be presented from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Lost & Found
Mar 19, 2010 - - There are many boxes both in our entryway and in the office filled with articles of clothing left on the bus, the playground and in the hallways so far this school year. If your child is missing an...
Spring Break
Mar 19, 2010 - - The Parchment School District will be on Spring Break from Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. School will resume on Monday, April 5. We hope that you enjoy the time off with your friends and...
Annual Maple Sugar Festival
Mar 12, 2010 - - Saturday, March 20th, is the 45th Annual Maple Sugar Festival. Some of the events scheduled are a pancake breakfast, ice cream with maple syrup, horse-drawn wagon rides & more. Check out their website...
D.A.R.E. Graduation - Northwood
Mar 12, 2010 - - D.A.R.E. Graduation - Thursday, March 18th Parents of 5th graders are invited to attend their child's DARE graduation at 9 a.m. in the gym on Thursday, March 18th.
Scrapbook Day
Mar 12, 2010 - - It's not too late to sign up for the 12-Hour Scrapbooking Day at PHS on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. To 9 p.m. The total cost is only $30 for table space, goody bags, juice & muffins, lunch, dinner,...

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