Today I pledge to do my BEST. I will respect others. I will look at ways to grow and improve. My life makes a difference at Northwood Elementary.
Where reaching for the stars is elementary!
BUDGET UPDATE
Budget Update!
Parents,
Since our meetings on Monday we have received budget reduction information from Dr. Loe. Some of you may have received this through the county email blast that was sent out on Wednesday. I wanted to make sure you had the latest information. You can still express your suggestions to both your legislator and to school board representative Julia Bernath.
Yesterday, college students gathered at the state capitol to protest cuts in college funding. I must say I was really proud of them for taking a stand. I believe that each person can make a difference. So please email your representative and attend the 9:30a.m. school board community meeting held on March 15th at Ridgeview Charter School.
Here is the email address for Jan Jones who is on the committee for education funding. jan.jones@house.ga.gov.
Julia Bernath Board Representative Bernath@fultonschools.org
Budget Timeline
· Superintendent Loe will present proposed staff reductions to School Board March 9th
· School Board will vote on the recommendations March 18th
Thank you to all parents who attended one of our Monday Parent Focus Group meetings. If you were unable to make the meeting, you can still participate by emailing the above people to share your concerns about our educational funding.
John Maxwell said, “What you are going to be tomorrow, you are becoming today.” Let’s not allow our tomorrows to slip away by not taking action today.
Sincerely,
Sheila Michael
Principal
Please click the link below for a description of budget cuts.
Budget Reductions Affecting Personnel
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN
The Boosterthon Fun Run was a HUGE success! Thank you for all of your help in making the Northwood Fun Run a success this year! We have colleted 77% of our pledges and raised a little over $23,000 for Northwood! This is an amazing accomplishment!
Money from the Fun Run will be used to purchase SRA materials, maintain our Promethean ActivBoards, and a percentage will go back to the grade levels. Thank you for collecting your pledges and for your support with this fabulous fundraiser! Be sure to check out photos of Thing 1 and Thing 2!
Budget Feedback
Budget Feedback Opportunity
You have an opportunity to give feedback to Fulton County through the Fulton County Schools website. Please go to budget2011@fultonschools.org or click on the icon below to give your feedback. We appreciate and value your opinion!
Mark Your Calendar For These Budget Dates:
During the February 9, 2010 Fulton County Board Meeting, the board announced a budget cut of $105 million. Attached is a Budget Calendar developed by the Fulton County School Board.
Parent Perception Survey
The Fulton County Parent Perception Survey will be available March 1, 2010 through April 2, 2010. Please take a minute to log on to the Fulton County website and complete this survey to provide feedback. Your opinion matters!
Northwood Technology Fair
Northwood Technology Fair
