Northwood School Laker

February 14, 2025

Keeping In Touch Is Critical For Success!

Believe it or not, this past Tuesday marked the 100th day of school, a milestone that highlights how much students have learned and grown this year. With the second trimester ending just a week after February break, it is important to remember that it is never too late to communicate with your child’s/children’s teachers.


Effective communication between families or caregivers and their child's teachers is crucial for academic success and overall well-being. Research shows that when parents and educators work together, students demonstrate higher grades, better attendance, and improved social-emotional development. A study by the National Education Association (NEA) highlights that parental engagement can increase student achievement by up to 30%. Regular communication allows caregivers to stay informed about their child's progress, address concerns proactively, and reinforce learning at home, creating a supportive educational environment, as mentioned in this article from the Parents online magazine.


Additionally, studies from the Harvard Family Research Project emphasize that children with actively engaged caregivers exhibit greater confidence, self-regulation, and persistence in learning. Open communication fosters trust between educators and families, leading to more personalized instruction that meets each child's unique needs. Whether through parent-teacher conferences, emails, or digital platforms, maintaining regular dialogue ensures that children receive the guidance and encouragement necessary for long-term academic and social success.  Happy Valentine’s Day and have a great weekend!


~Mike

Northwood Olympics

Each year, Northwood School hosts our own version of the Olympics the week before February vacation. Please see the dress up themes below for next week! Each day that you dress up and participate, you will earn points for your homeroom. Information for Friday’s colors will be communicated by your child’s homeroom teacher. 

News from the Library

The 4th grade just completed a unit that focuses on the history of mills in New England. We spent time learning about the history of weaving and looms, the industrialization of the country, how activists like Mother Jones and Lewis Wickes Hine brought awareness to child labor, and also how centuries-old weaving techniques are still used today by artists in both traditional and digital mediums. The students created their own weavings on cardboard looms and also experimented with the graphic design site WeaveSilk.

Lost & Found

Lost and found is full! Please encourage your child to check it to see if he/she has any items to claim.

Hats, Scarves, & Mittens

Our school received a generous donation of knitted hats, scarves and mittens.  If your family could use some of these items, please email me and I will send some home with your child. 

Thank you, 

Lynda MacDonald

K-4 Counselor

lmacdonald@northwoodschoolnh.org

Exciting news! The 8th grade class is selling our exclusive Laker Monster Pride Croc Jibbitz to help support our upcoming class trip. Order forms were sent home and are also available in the office. Thank you for your support!


~ Northwood School Class of 2025

School & Community Information

Guest Teachers Needed

If you are interested in being a guest teacher (also known as a substitute teacher), please apply at this link. The pay is $100 a day and you get to work with wonderful kids and great staff! Please contact Ms. Cannella or Ms. Young with questions.

Important Dates

February 19 - School Board meeting, 6:30

February 24 - 28 - February Vacation

March 5 - School Board meeting, 6:30

March 11 - Voting Day, no school


Please check the Athletics Calendar for information on games and meets.  

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