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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21- FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER 25—

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Get Smart with the Arts 3:45-5:00

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Leaping into Language Arts for Kindergarten kids 3:45-4:45

Northwoods Chorus meets 3:45-4:45

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Collection for the new Northwoods Family Depot

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Weekend Kids Meals

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FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18- DECEMBER 2, 2016

THANK YOU NORTHWOODS ONCE MORE FOR A GREAT NORTHWOODS TURN OUT FOR

All three 3rd grade classes

helped with STUFF-A-

TRUCK. Students helped

haul bags and bring them to

the truck, they did PR

announcements for 3 days,

they put up some great

posters all over the school

which they created, and

they were very helpful in

many ways for this project.

Top picture is Mr. Moss’s

class. Middle is Mrs. Bauer’s

class and bottom is Mrs.

Melgaard’s class.

“Soaring High Club ” FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Congratulations to our SOARING HIGH KIDS!

Joe, Hudson, Adrian, Kaitlyn, Bella, Cania, Dakota, Ntwssi, Finley, Ntshiabsi ( Do She), Collin, Txuj Ci, Carson,

Madelynn, Carter, Kierstyn, Katie, Charlie, Adriana, Kenny, Joey, and Allyson.

From Suzanne Becker of Feed My

People: Thank You!

Together the Eau Claire School District

raised 5,504 pounds of food and $1,820.02

for the Gordy’s Stuff a Truck event. WOW –

what a difference that will make!

At FMP, we don’t want hunger to be the

reason our kids don’t succeed. We want to

remove this barrier so they can learn and

grow. Your generosity is critical to our

children, their families and our community.

� � � � � � � �DAY PROGRAM

What a wonderful program we had on Friday, November 11. Over 60 Veterans came to our school and we

were honored to have them here. Included were the Cub and Boy Scouts who were the honor guard and they

were assisted by the Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls. Our speaker was Mike Hallquist, retired Sergeant

Major for the Army National Guard and recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. Our newly formed Northwoods

Chorus debuted with patriotic song. A huge thank you goes to our Music Teacher- Ms. Miller and all the staff

who worked hard to provide treats for the Veterans, decorations, and many details that go into to this

program. It is always one of our most memorable days. Enjoy the pictures.

REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS………….

5TH GRADE SERVICE PROJECT Once Again Will Feature Raising Money

For “Freedom Honor Flights”—Can You Help?

Collection days: Monday,

November 14 through Friday,

December 2

“Freedom Honor Flight” is an organization out of

Lacrosse that raises money to send WWII, Korean,

and Vietnam veterans to Washington DC to see the

memorials that have been built in their honor. The

trip is free to these veterans and they travel there

and back in one day. This is a great fundraiser

because the money we raise goes straight to the

veteran's trip. Each year the 5th grade has raised

about $1300 which means that we can support 2 to

almost 3 veterans going on one of these

extraordinary trip of a lifetime and well deserved.

• If your child is in 5th grade—send your donations to their class

• If your child is in another grade, please send your donations to the class in an envelop marked with

your child’s name and that it is for the Honor Flight Collection. These will be collected by our 5th

graders.

• If you wish to write a check, please make it out to “Freedom Honor Flight Organization”

DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 2

A PAGE OF THANKFULNESS—hundreds of thankful Turkeys came back from our families with

some wonderful results. This is such a great family project to prepare for Thanksgiving. Please stop in to see

our large display in the entry. Many thoughtful messages were on the Turkeys.

…….And our Staff wrote some messages of thanks also

From Physical Education Instructor—Mrs. Salm Listed below are the days that we are break. Our goal is to have every child be active, 60 minutes every day. I have

included a list of activities to choose from for ideas to get started. Print this log and write in the activity and length of

time on each day.

VACATION ACTIVITY LOG Playing outside, tag, walk, jog, bike (weather permitting), Wii fit, add your own.

NOVEMBER 19

NOVEMBER 20 NOVEMBER 21

NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 NOVEMBER 24

NOVEMBER 25

NOVEMBER 26 NOVEMBER 27

Child signature__________________ Parent/ Guardian signature_________________

If you want, return sheet to Mrs. Salm on November 28th. HAVE FUN ☺

WELCOME

TO A NEW

PROJECT

Parents, we hope you received a flyer about our new project. What: a resource for any Northwoods child or

family in need of Basic hygiene and household products and gently used clothing.

Why: Increasingly, we are being made aware of the needs of our Northwoods community because of poverty

and homelessness issues which exist in the EC school district.

Northwoods is looking to bring assistance to our population. In order to help, we will start off with a

donation day:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 IS OUR DONATION DAY. We are asking our community if

they are able to donate some items from the list provided below.

In December, we will have a night for families to come in to collect what they can use at our Northwoods

Family Depot.

We hope this a good way to start as we develop this program for our community.

In the future, families will be able to make requests, (fill out forms for requests), and we will periodically

restock.

THINGS NEEDED IN THE NORTHWOODS FAMILY DEPOT

� Wipes

� Hair brushes/ combs

� laundry detergent

� Tooth paste

� Vasoline

� Shampoo

� Band-aids

� Chapstick

� Dish soap

� Mouth wash

� Toothbrushes

� Multipurpose cleaner

� Deodorant

� Shave cream

� Gently used or new

Clothing

� Gently used or new

Winter Boots

THE PTO PAGETHE PTO PAGETHE PTO PAGETHE PTO PAGE

DAIRY QUEEN NIGHT – COMING UP…………

JOIN US FOR Northwoods Elementary PTO Night at the Birch Street Dairy Queen

Tuesday, November 22 5PM – 10PM Drop off this flyer at the Northwoods Box when you visit Dairy Queen for a chance to WIN!!

Thank you for helping support our school!

Name: __________________ Teacher: ____________ Grade: _________

** PTO will make 10% of all sales. We do have $10 DQ scrip gift cards available. Please email Jessica

Klesmit, jessica_milas@yahoo.com to order

� Soap

� Toilet paper

� Paper towel

� Lotion

� nail clippers /files

� Tweezers

� Dental floss

� Batteries ( C, AAA, AA)

� Thermometer

� School supplies (any)

� Q-tips

� trash bags

� diapers

� Kleenex

� Feminine hygiene products

� razors

Please send donations on or

before December 1, 2016

If you would prefer to write a

check- Please make it out to

Northwoods Elementary

Family Closet.

Send this to the school with

Attention Laurie Erdman

marked on the envelop.

FROM DONNA ASH AND AMANDA BINCZAK - CO-

PRESIDENTS OF OUR PTO :

As we approach Thanksgiving we would like to take the time

and express how thankful we are to all of our Northwood's

Families and Northwood's Staff for all the great support you

give to our many PTO events. Without you we wouldn't be

able to do what we do. Wishing you and your family a very

Happy Thanksgiving.

From Amy Westom--THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT

SUCCESS OF OUR

“ Christmas in the Northwoods” Craft and Bake sale

Every year we are amazed at how much Christmas in the Northwoods has grown since it

began 20 years ago! For our 20th Annual Christmas in the Northwoods, we filled 70

vendor booths and welcomed 1116 spectators through the doors!

Thanks to the many volunteers that donated baked goods and raffle items, we made $660 in the bake sale and

$800 in the holiday raffle.

Our grand-total in sales for concessions, door fees, vendor fees, bake sale & basket raffle we made just over

$6,800!

A special thank you to Stephanie Bauer & Jenny Pick who are retiring from the Christmas in the Northwoods

committee this year. Since 2010, they have put in countless hours to make sure this show is successful every

single year! Thank you to the volunteers that have contributed their time and talents: Our Christmas in the

Northwoods Committee: Stephanie Bauer, Jenny Pick, Amy Westom, Tanya Kistner, and shift volunteers,

bakers and donors: Kate Naples, Ben Kittlstad, Knute Lindquist, Linda Buckli, Rebecca Foresth, Tia Walker,

Melissa Stolt, Jill Salm, Wendy House, Jean Derfus, Katherine McClure, Shelby Weltzin, Cassie Schick, Judy

Knapmiller, Shannon Lindquist, Veronica Westom, Kyle Hedberg, Ivy Wolf, Carolyn Johnson, Amanda Griffin,

Emily Zawacki, Rob Modjeski, Tanya Goettl, Carla Berscheit, Chloe Griffin, Anna, Stacy Reedy, Sue Foiles,

Jessica Klesmit, Hannah Pillitzner, Lindsey Brown, Kendra O'Dell, Santa Anna Vellegas, Ashlee McCullough,

Noah Volrath, Haley Dahlke, Macey Stahl, Jenn Stewart Garrett, Brittney Dehnke, Andrea Strand, Curt Moore,

Chelsea Gunderson, Tera Polzer, essica Ake, Heather Bauer, Lorna Woodman, Brenda Ericson, Katie Meerza,

Ashley Gospodae, Ashley Wollenziehn, Zack Bellows, Carrie Slaughter, Suzanne Turner, Laurie Sorenson, Nicole

White, Maleka Hashmi, Amanda Putnam, Brenda Moore, Cristal Breiby, Heidi Wendtland, Lindsey Ho, Michelle

Lavoll, Nicole White, Maritza Vasquez, Jody Erdman, Jess Marek, Renae Pierce, Tracy Feck, Krystal Dreger,

Angie Shepler, Amanda Green, Patrick Lane, Becky Reas, Naly Ly Yang, Sarah Gilbert, Amanda Comeau, Patti

O'Dell, Kayla Estrada, Mandy Schacht, Suzanne Turner, Evirine Johnson, Rebecca Yarrington, Stacy & Alex

Heath, Linda Xiong, Kirsten Wagner, Chris Knoll, Kari Webber, Kim Koller, Kenzie Hoff, Cecilia Hernandez,

Jessica Schinke, Bruce Englesby, Christina Olson, Nicholas Schulz, Michelle Harris, Laura Gundlach, Karin

Rassbach, Brooke Christianson.

WOW—WHAT A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE

Coming up:

Northwoods 5th Annual Northwoods 5th Annual Northwoods 5th Annual Northwoods 5th Annual

“ Deck the Halls”“ Deck the Halls”“ Deck the Halls”“ Deck the Halls”

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

is planned for Tuesday, December 13 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Come to sing some

fun carols with your family, enjoy crafts, and cookies as well as a visit from the big guy himself

- Santa. Northwoods Apparel and Script will be at this event as well.

Families may donate cookies or bars for this event, to help with hungry holiday families. A

flyer with more details will be coming home after Thanksgiving break.

This is a PTO sponsored event.

FROM JESSICA KLESSMIT----"Classroom Collections" Box Tops, Milk

Moola.......

Just a reminder that our Collect a "Minion" Box Tops contest runs through Friday, December

16th. Thanksgiving Break would be the perfect opportunity to ask family and friends to help collect for our

school. Please include your name & class when turning items item. We have some fun prizes to give out to

the top collectors and will have random drawings. Thanks!

ECASD AND COMMUNITY ECASD AND COMMUNITY ECASD AND COMMUNITY ECASD AND COMMUNITY

INFORMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATION

The ECASD has created a space on their website so that you can access all the flyers that are currently out for

this month. Go to the link provided below if you are interested in any of these programs or activities.

Community flyers such as this are no longer going to be sent home in your child’s folders.

***If you do not have computer access and need a flyer, please contact our Partnership Coordinator by calling

715-852-4107 and leave a message about a flyer that you desire. We can make sure you get one.

Currently listed--- to access, click on link below or click on this link:

http://www.ecasd.us/District/About/Community-Events/Community-Announcement-Flyers

“WHAT IS THERE TO DO THIS WEEKEND??”— Please check out this

link to Volume One magazine for wonderful ideas. I have selected a few.

http://volumeone.org/events/calendar/2016/11/19

EAU CLAIRE CHILDREN’S THEATER

Friday, November 18 at 7:30pm Saturday, November 19 at 1:30 & 7:30pm Sunday, November 20 at 1:30pm The State Theatre

CONTACT for TICKETS AT www.ecct.org or call 715-839-8877

9am-4pm Sat. Nov. 19

Holidaze Arts Festival

The show will have local and regional artists fairing hand made goods that will delight.Halls of The Lismore 333 Gibson

Street, Eau Claire Cost: $5 General Admission; Kids 12 and Under Free with adult

…………………………………………….

9am-3pm Sat. Nov. 19

29th Annual Humane Association Craft & Bake Sale

Offers a wide variety of homemade art and craft items, holiday décor, pet related items and delicious homemade cookies,

breads, candies, cakes & pies. Hickory Hills Golf Course E4080 Hickory Rd., Eau Claire Cost: FREE Age: All Ages

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Laurie Erdman, Partnership Laurie Erdman, Partnership Laurie Erdman, Partnership Laurie Erdman, Partnership CoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinator,

Serving our families, our staff and our children each day.

Northwoods Elementary

715.852.4107

lerdman@ecasd.k12.wi.us