Northwood News 9/14/2026
First Monthly PTA Meeting TONIGHT!!!
The first PTA meeting of the school year will be Monday, September 14th at 7:00 pm in the Northwood Cafeteria. Childcare will be provided onsite.
PTA positions still open for the 26-27 school year!
Bylaws / Parliamentarian
Cultural Arts Assemblies
Fun Fair
Parents's Night Out
Slow Roll
You do not have to do it all alone! Many of these positions can be supported by a committee or a few parent volunteers. Whether you have lots of time or just want to help with one event, your involvement makes a difference.
Interested in volunteering or learning more? email: ccucco24@gmail.com with any questions or interest!
LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A FANTASTIC YEAR FOR OUR KIDS AND OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
Connect with Northwood Families
Membership includes exclusive access to the Northwood Family & Student Directory, making it easier to connect with classmates and other Northwood families.
Step 1: Add or update your family
Visit northwood.givebacks.com:
Go to Account → Directory Settings
Select Manage Family → Add Child
Under Organizations, select Northwood Elementary PTA
Add your child's grade level
Select Add Child
Tip: Adding your child's grade helps families find classmates and friends in the Student Directory.
Step 2: Choose what information to share
Go to Account → Directory Settings
Select Northwood Elementary PTA
Turn on Visible in Directory
Choose whether you want to display your email address and/or phone number
Select Save Changes
You control what information is shared. Only information you choose to make visible will appear in the directory.
Learn more: neropta.com/directory
Join The PTA -Your Way!
Your PTA membership helps support the programs, events, and experiences that make Northwood special — while keeping you connected to our school community.
Membership is easy:
The only requirement to be a PTA member is paying the annual membership dues. What you do beyond that is completely up to you! You can:
Volunteer at school: Help with events or activities when your schedule allows.
Volunteer from home: Help with projects you can do on your own time.
Attend a meeting: Stay informed, share your ideas, and have a voice in our school community.
Get more involved: Join a committee or take on a PTA leadership role.
Or simply Pay your annual membership dues and support the PTA!
Join now!
REMEMBER TO RE-REGISTER EACH SCHOOL YEAR!
Stay Connected With Your PTA
See Your PTA in ActionWondering what the PTA does throughout the year? Visit Your PTA in Action to see how we support Northwood students, teachers, and families through enrichment, teacher support, family events, parent activities, and more.
See What’s Coming Up Check the PTA Calendar for upcoming events, meetings, and important dates.
Connect with Northwood Families After joining, make sure your family information is up to date and choose what you'd like to share in the Family & Student Directory. (See instructions above.)
Follow us on Social Media For real time updates, follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
Find More PTA Information Visit neropta.com for PTA meeting information, agendas and minutes, upcoming events, and other PTA resources.
Don't Miss These Events!
Noon Walkers is back!
If interested in volunteering, please sign up on the Sign Up Genius. Make sure that your Volunteer Form is submitted to the office and has been approved.
Please encourage your children to bring back their necklace each week. There will only be enough supplies for each child to have one necklace.
Have a Noon walkers necklace or plastic foot tokens to donate? Please drop off in the bin in the main office vestibule so they can be reused!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084FAEA62DA31-65672947-noon#/
1st Restaurant night of the school year
Dine to Donate NIGHT!
Join us THIS THURSDAY | 4–8 PM at Ray’s Ice Cream!
Mention “NORTHWOOD” when you order & a percentage of sales goes back to our PTA!
PLUS… keep an eye out for some SURPRISE NORTHWOOD SCOOPERS behind the counter!
Come grab a scoop, support Northwood, and see who’s serving up your ice cream!
Northwood Family Night at Keyworth Stadium!
Join us on Saturday October 10,2026 at 4:00pm as Northwood heads to Keyworth Stadium to cheer on Detroit City FC and enjoy an afternoon with fellow Northwood families!
Bring your friends and family—we’d love to see you there!
Click here to grab your tickets: https://seatgeek.com/detroit-city-fc-tickets/usl/2026-10-10-7-pm/18006339?sgo_ac=NorthwoodElemFundraiser
GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING!
Calling all girls in 3rd–5th grade! Girls on the Run is an amazing program that combines running, friendship, confidence-building, and life lessons—all while working toward an exciting 5K race in November!
Practices begin September 21st and will take place right after school. They will be held on the south playground 330-415pm.
I’m looking for girls who are ready to have fun, make new friends, get active, and challenge themselves! No running experience is necessary—just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to try!
Included is the link to register your child. I was able to secure a scholarship for all the girls so each child gets half off the registration fee.
If we do not have enough participants signed up for fall, we will try again in the spring! But I’m really hoping we can get this up and running!
Interested or have questions?
Kate Malburg
katemalburg@gmail.com
Register below!
What's the PTA Up To?
Our staff appreciation committee is looking for ways to show the staff of Northwood that we care for them all year round! If you are interested in donating a gift card for a monthly staff raffle please reach out to Amber Lovely alovely2103@gmail.com or Julie Payne kimmelju@yahoo.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.
