Northwood News, November Edition
November 9, 2021
Turf Field, Events, Athletics, Climb High Together!
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November 9, 2021 https://youtu.be/RjZxzNBVSd8 Northwood Fund The unique programs and experiences at Northwood are covered by the Annual Fund, providing our students with rich experiences. Today’s educational landscape and the demands of technology and the pandemic have created an ever-changing future. Northwood needs to be a step ahead to ensure our graduates are prepared for that future. The unique experiences are what set Northwood apart from traditional schools. Join us, and let’s Climb Higher Together (https://youtu.be/RjZxzNBVSd8) ! First Soccer Showcase On New Turf Field The Northwood Soccer Team will break in the new artificial turf field November 12-14 with the 2021 Northwood Invitational recruitment event. The 3-day event will showcase quality teams from top colleges from across the country. The games are a soft launch of the new field with a formal event next spring when all components are complete. Read More (https://www.northwoodschool.org/news/new-turf-field-debut-nov-12-14-invitational) Student-led Conference Pilot Program Success Ms. Wint, 9th grade Dean, initiated a student-led conference designed to help 9th graders take responsibility for and ownership of their learning. This approach empowers students to take ownership over their learning and aligns with the other pedagogical shifts the school is making. Read more (https://www.northwoodschool.org/news/student-led-conference-pilot-program-success) The Northwood Advancement Office is excited to announce an alumni writing contest. We are seeking stories of 750-1500 words which focus upon a pivotal moment in your Northwood experience. We will publish selected entries on the Northwood Facebook page and have our readers vote for their favorite entry after the first ten stories are posted. First prize is $100; second, $50; third, $25. Please submit your entries as Word documents to reeds@northwoodschool.org. If we feel any edits are appropriate, we will allow the author to see and approve any suggestions. We will be accepting entries through the end of the calendar year. EVENTS Spread the Word Nov. 13, 2021 (https://www.northwoodschool.org/admissions/admission-open-house) Holiday Gatherings NYC & Lake Placid RSVP (https://www.northwoodschool.org/news/2021-holiday-gatherings-nyc-and-lake-placid) Save the Date June 17-19, 2022 ATHLETICS Ski Team Newsletter (https://mailchi.mp/1c17931995b1/the-inside-edge-northwood-ski-team-newsletter-8913430) Outing Club From Rumney to Red Rock Follow NOC (https://www.facebook.com/northwoodoutingclub) Boys' Hockey & "Pink Out" Mirror Article (https://northwoodmirror.com/2021/11/02/huskies-sweep-hitmen-in-pink-out-series/) Soccer All-Americans (https://www.northwoodschool.org/news/doyle-and-green-selected-2021-all-american-team) Robotics at Ra Cha Cha Ruckus: 2nd place overall/best defensive team Follow Robotics (https://www.instagram.com/northwoodrobotics/)