BAND FESTIVAL FRI. 2/29 & SAT. 3/1

District II MSBOA Band Festival will be held at the Petoskey Middle School the weekend of Fri. Feb 29th and Sat. Mar. 1st. 

The Intermediate Band will be leaving the school at 4:00 pm on Friday 2/29. We will be wearing Khaki pants, black socks, black shoes and a Band Shirt provided by the school.  We will leave the school in full uniform.  We will be performing at 5:20 pm.  Students need to be in the warm-up room by 4:50 pm.  Parents are responsible for getting students to the Petoskey Middle School, if you need help or have extra room please contact the school.

The Advanced Band will be performing at 12:25 pm on Sat. Mar. 1st.  We will be wearing our contert attire which is black tux, black socks, shoes and bow tie, and white shirt for the guys and the full length black gown with jacket and black dress shoes for the girls.  All uniforms are provided by the school. (does not include the shoes and socks) Students need to be at the Petoskey Middle School no later than 11:00 am.  Warm up is at 11:45.  All large instruments, percussion equipment, and music will be delevered to the school by Mr. Stutzman.  All small instruments are the responsibility of each individual band member.

 

Financial Aid Night

North Central Michigan College is hosting a financial aid night for families who need assistance in this area.  Thursday January 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

 

Chili Cook Off

The Freshman and Senior Classes are hosting a “Chili Cook Off” Friday January 25th from 4:30-6:30 at the American Legion Hall 106 E. Garfield.  For a donation you get a bowl of chili and or a hot dog cornbread, crackers, beverage and dessert.  Crock pot size entries are need and there is no fee, just contact the school (547-9000) and leave your name, telephone #, and type of chili.  The winner will be awarded the “Golden Ladle Chili Champ”. 

 

Welcome Back!

I’m glad to be back to school after our Winter Break!  We will be working hard in the coming weeks and I’d like to give you an idea of what we’ll be working on.

 For the next two weeks, we’ll be working to learn about our Core Democratic Values of Truth, Life and Liberty.  We’ll culminate this unit next week learning about Diversity when we learn about Dr. Martin Luther King and his work. 

 Kindergarten is beginning a unit on Nursery Rhymes.  We’ll be learning a new rhyme each week.  This week’s Nursery Rhyme is “Humpty Dumpty” and tomorrow (Tuesday) we’re going to make our egg “Humpty Dumpty” fall and see if we can put him back together again.  We hope to do better than all the kings’ men!

 First grade are becoming independent readers!  We will continue to read our leveled paper readers and practice, practice, practice reading!  Please encourage your student to read at home.

 Second grade is reading their first “trade book” during Guided Reading, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble”.  We are very excited because it is a harder book than we’ve read before, and it’s not a leveled reader.

As always, if you have any questions for me, please contact me at pgohs@nwa.edu or at school at 547-9000 ext. 22

 

Newsletter for week of 12/10/07!!

Our Christams Concert will be held at the First Congregational Church, Tuesday December 18th, at 7:00pm.  Band Students must arrive between 6:30 and 6:45. Attire - Guys - Black pants and white or Festive shirt. Gals - the same or you can wear a dress.  Just make sure you look good. NO JEANS!  Families are asked to bring 1-2 dozen cookies for the reception following the concert.

Wed. December 19th and Thurs. December 20th are EXAM day and will be scheduled differently each day.  This will affect lunch times, so if you have any questions please call the school 547-9000.

Friday December 21st is our last day of school.  The morning will be shortened classes. After lunch will be NWA Live.  This will involve the elementary music classes, various other groups.  Parents are encouraged to come.

 

Moving Sale!!

 

SCIACCA FAMILY MOVING SALE –

Don’t Miss It!  Bring a bag or a box!  Everything Must GO!!This Saturday, Dec. 8th, 10 am—3 pm  NO EARLY SALES  4835 Castleview Dr. Charlevoix (M-66 to Castleview Dr. in pole barn)  OVER 100 ITEMS—MOST $10.00 OR LESS.   IF YOU COLLECT BOYDS BEARS, WE HAVE A HUGE SELECTION OF PLUSH BEARS AND SOME CERAMICS! 

NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED.  A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE SENIOR CLASS TRIP. 

 

No School due to weather? - Be the first to know

Be the first to know if school is closed!  Go to www.charlevoixcourier.com and click on text message and email alerts - sign up now.  As soon as they know you will get an email or text message.  Check it out

 

Friends Meeting!!! Monday Dec. 10

The Friends of Northwest Academy’s regular meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 3:45 in the Board Room at school.  Our next meeting is Monday December 10th.

 

Family Movie Night!!!

Come and join us, here at Northwest Academy Friday December 7th at 7:00pm, for a movie, snacks and berverage.  We will be showing “Ratatouille” (PG). We hope that you will make plans to participate in the fun family evening.   This event is sponsored by Friends of Northwest Academy.  Donations will be welcome. 

 

Switchback Concert!!!

This Wednesday November 28th the musical group “Switchback“ will be performing at 11:30 am.  The concert will last about 1 hour.  Come and enjoy with the students.

Lunch time will follow - Baked Potato $3.00