Welcome to Northwest Elementary School

16438 Hutchison Rd.Tampa, FL 33625

813.975.7315813.975.7322 faxhttp://

Northwest.mysdhc.org

Who Can Help at Northwest?

Bryan Quigley PrincipalChristine Cheng Assistant PrincipalGina Jones CounselorBelinda Pope Media SpecialistSharon Bugg Reading CoachSusan Zak Cafeteria ManagerMaryJane Chamberlain Social WorkerLinda Hill Psychologist

We all can!

Northwest Elementary SchoolMascot: NighthawkColors: Red, White and BlueMotto: “Where Futures Begin.”Uniforms: Optional –

Red/White/Blue shirtKhaki/Navy Blue Pants

Communication with Parents Website http://northwest.mysdhc.org/

Monthly School/PTA Newsletter Kindergarten Daily Folders ParentLink phone calls Scheduled Parent Conferences Phone/Email (24 hours response) Attendance – 975-7315 – Select

Option 1 to report absence

ArrivalNo earlier than 7:30 amCar line begins at 7:30 am in the side

parking lot.Form a single line. Pull all the way to the end of the

covered area before students exit on the right side of the car only.

Bikers Bus students will be dropped off in the

front of the school.

ArrivalStudents go to breakfast before going

to class. Except K the first 2 weeks. The front of the school is for buses only

until 8:00 am.School begins at 8:00 amAfter 8:00 am students report to the

front office for a tardy slip. Tardy students are to be walked to class

by an adult.

Cafeteria Universal Breakfast (All students eat free)Special Dietary Needs. Lunch Price - $2.25Snack BarHow to send payment

envelope labeled with student and teacher name, student lunch #

Online pay - www.mypaymentsplus.comFree/ Reduced Meals

complete application and submit for approval online or to cafeteria

Birthday Treats No parties, can send store bought cookies or cupcakes to

share at lunchEating Lunch with Students

Must prearrange with teacher. Please sign in at the office. Serve form required.

Emergency Cards• Keep updated – If there is a change in phone, update card as soon

as possible

• Photo IDs required to sign out student

• Only people on the card can pick up students

Medications• All medicines have to be distributed by School Nurse/Health Assistant –

Doreen Lewis• Have to have a prescription

• No over the counter • Cough drops / Medicine • Creams• Tylenol/Aspirin

DismissalNo sign outs after 1:45 pm. (12:45 on

Mondays)Dismissal is at 2:15 pm. (1:15 on

Mondays)Car riders are picked up in the afternoon

the same way as morning.Walkers and bikers will be supervised in

the media center and released at 2:30 pm. (1:30 on Mondays)

From 1:45 pm to 2:30pm the front driveway of the school is for buses only. (12:45-1:30 on Mondays)

If there is a change in the way home- Call or write note

Cannot change buses/stops

PTA

President Malani Satyajit

• Membership = $5.00

• Boxtops/Campbell Soup Labels

• Bingo General Meeting – Thursday, January 16th

Dad’s ClubDavid Prieto –David.prieto@sdhc.k12.fl.us

• Monthly Meetings • Students invited to every meeting

• Workdays• Golf Tournament• Northwest support

“ No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer application required (SERVE)

You do not need to come to the school to volunteer.

Both PTA and Non PTA opportunities

Be a part of the school community

School and Family Events

•Conference Nights

•Restaurant Nights

•Fall Fest

•Great American Teach In

• Concerts

•100th Day Celebration

• Monthly Curriculum Nights

•SAC Meetings/events

•Patriotic Program

Kindergarten Schedule7:30-8:00 Morning Work8:00-8:30 RTI Block8:30-10:30 ELA Block

Shared Reading/Phonics Guided Reading Daily 5 Centers Writing

10:36-11:06 Lunch11:06-12:00 Math12:00-1:00 Science1:00-1:30 Teacher Directed PE1:30-2:10 Social Studies/Social Centers2:10 Dismissal

Getting ReadyLetter Names and SoundsRead with your child dailyLibrary Timehttp://readmyon.comVPKTalk and Have Fun!!!!

“You're off to Great Places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting,So... get on your way!”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!