Northwood News - 11/3/2025
Announcements
November 3-4: No School
November 10: PTA Meeting at 7pm
November 12: Conferences 4-7pm
November 13: Half Day - Student Dismissal 12:15pm \ Conferences 1-3 & 4-7pm
Upcoming Events
FUN RUN NEWS! New Adult Raffle!!
New: Adult Raffle Launched!
To help raise additional funds for the school during our Fun Run we’ve launched an Adult Raffle! We’ve received some incredible donations that are more adult-focused. Tickets are available until November 7, 2025. Prizes will be drawn on November 8, 2025. For just $5.00 you receive 10 entries. Anyone can enter—participants do not need to be affiliated with the school. Feel free to check it out or share with your family and friends:
https://app.givebacks.gives/nwfunrun25
CALLING ALL NORTHWOOD ARTISTS!!!
Calling all Northwood artists! Do you enjoy art, music, dance, writing, taking photos, or producing videos? Showcase your creativity by participating in the National PTA Reflections Art Program. This year’s theme is I Belong!
Need inspiration? Sign up to participate (see QR Code below) in an after-school art workshop on Monday, 11/10 or Friday, 11/14. Workshops will be held in the Art Room and are limited to 20 students and 4 approved parent volunteers (please only sign your child/self up for one workshop). All supplies needed to create a compliant piece of visual artwork will be provided by the Northwood PTA.
In addition to visual arts, students may create artwork at home in the literature, photography, music composition, dance choreography and film production categories. An entry form complete with an artist statement must be included with each submission. Please refer to the Official Reflections Guidelines for more information on size/content requirements, tips for creating artwork in line with the theme, and crafting a strong artist statement.
All Reflections artwork is due by Tuesday, 11/25 (before Thanksgiving) and will be blindly judged based on creativity, skill/technique, and how well it relates to the theme. Artwork will be proudly displayed inside the school after the holidays and winners will be announced on the NBS News at the end of January. All student artists will receive a Reflections certificate and participation prize. The top two winners from each age group and art category will receive an additional gift and go on to compete at States/Nationals for a chance at a scholarship!
How to become a Northwood volunteer or PTA member
Join the PTA!
Your membership directly supports our students and teachers. Together, we fund enrichment programs, organize fun school events, and create a stronger school community for everyone. It only takes a few minutes to join. Visit northwood.givebacks.com today!
Want to learn more about the PTA? Visit our website: neropta.com
Interested in volunteering in a classroom, or at one of the PTA events?
Please be sure to complete the mandatory volunteer form here and return to the Northwood office. This form needs to be completed with every new school year and takes approximately two weeks to process.
Visit our PTA website and grade level Facebook pages!
Discover event updates, join the PTA, access resources and stay informed, find volunteer opportunities, or connect with us for any questions or suggestions. Visit www.neropta.com and let's dive into a year of learning, community, and growth together!
Facebook:
Northwood Elementary Official PTA: Facebook group to stay up-to-date on PTA events and see what's happening at Northwood.
Grade-level groups: This is your place to connect with other families or ask grade-specific questions. You will be added to the groups once your information is approved with the school.
PTA Expenses & Reimbursement Form
If you need an invoice paid for a PTA event, you can send a copy of the invoice to northwoodptaroyaloak@gmail.com
Or, you can pay invoices on your own and get reimbursed from the PTA by filling out this reimbursement form, and emailing it to northwoodptaroyaloak@gmail.com along with a copy of the receipt.
Northwood PTA is tax-exempt. Whenever possible, present this Tax Exempt letter to a merchant before making a purchase.
Please contact Nate McAlpine @ natemcalpine@gmail.com with questions.
Easy ways to support Northwood while shopping
Collecting Box Tops is a great way for Northwood to earn money. Northwood earns 10¢ for every box top collected.
Download the app and start scanning your receipts to earn money for Northwood!
Help the Northwood PTA fundraise by linking your Kroger Shopper's Card to our organization! It's easy to do and it's free. Just follow the directions below & the PTA will earn extra funding to support our children's learning and activities!
1. Sign in to your digital account
2. Search for your organization
3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support. NORTHWOOD PTA
4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.
