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Virtual Open House

Northwestern Regional High School will be having a virtual Open House this Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Your child’s teachers will be emailing you by Wednesday, October 21st with the Google Meeting link so that you can join the class online at the specified time.

The schedule for the Open House on Thursday, October 22nd is as follows:

• 6:00-6:15: Welcome (You will receive a video introduction by our high school administrative team)
• 6:19-6:29: Period 1
• 6:32-6:42: Period 2
• 6:45-6:55: Period 3
• 6:58-7:08: Period 4
• 7:11-7:21: Period 5
• 7:24-7:34: Period 6
• 7:37-7:47: Period 7
• 7:50-8:00: Period 8

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gary Franklin at gfranklin@nwr7.org. 

 

Senior “Paint Your Parking Spot” Event

Our first Senior “Paint Your Parking Spot” event was a success!  Many of our Seniors had the opportunity to paint their parking spots this past Sunday...and the results were incredible!  With that said, we understand that some of our Seniors were unable to participate due to conflicts in their schedule, so we have added another date!  This Sunday, October 25th from 9:00-2:00 p.m., any Senior who submitted their design form and was unable to participate last Sunday will be able to come to the school to paint their parking spots.  

If a Senior is still interested in participating but is unable to make it this Sunday, we encourage them to see Mr. Bakulski or Mr. Carroll to discuss their schedule/conflicts in greater detail.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Carroll at dcarroll@nwr7.org.       

 

High School Picture Days

 

Lifetouch Studios will be taking pictures for Grades 9 through 12 on Monday, October 26th for Cohort A, Wednesday, October 28th for Distance Learners and Friday, October 30th for Cohort B. On Monday and Friday for Cohorts A and B, Lifetouch will be taking pictures for all students from 7:30am to 2:00pm. Students from Cohort A and B will have their pictures taken during Commons. If your student does not have Commons on Monday or Friday, students will be allowed to have their picture taken during Homeroom.

Students who are distance learners will have pictures taken in the Little Theater on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Last names A-K will be asked to come to school for pictures between 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Last names L-Z will be asked to come to school between 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. If your child cannot make their designated time, please contact Mr. Carroll at dcarroll@nwr7.org for alternative arrangements.

Distance Learners are asked to check at the main foyer of the high school. After checking in, students will be sent to the Little Theater to have their picture taken. Once their picture is taken, students will be asked to exit the building through the main entrance as they entered. All students will be required to wear masks and social distancing protocols will be followed.

For pricing and to purchase photos, please click on the following link: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/?fbclid=IwAR27_vdVIlWCo3vmt5RhKNgzHr7Zo5dGv1LqGb4THzNNeMD82YX-92zcQC0#/pictureDayId/EVTJX3HNV

For any further questions, please contact Mr. Carroll at x2250 or dcarroll@nwr7.org.

Attendance Reminder

This is just a reminder that if your child will not be in school or needs to go to an appointment, etc. and will miss class, please contact your child’s House Office.  You can reach Denise Melanson in House 1 at dmelanson@nwr7.org or (860)379-8525 ext. 2202 or Donna Williams in House 2 at dwilliams@nwr7.org or (860)379-8525 ext. 2252.  

 

Class Ring Information

Please see the following video for information on class rings: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/ey9jlbx8r5

If you have any questions, please contact our Herff Jones representative, Michelle Kozak, at mkkozak@herffjones.com

 

NWR7 Masks for Sale

NWR7 Masks are $5.00 and available for purchase in the House Offices.  If you are interested in purchasing an NWR7 mask, please contact Denise Melanson at dmelanson@nwr7.org or Donna Williams at dwilliams@nwr7.org.  

 

Drivers Education

Drivers Education classes will begin during the first week of November.  Virtual classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with driving lessons scheduled for Saturdays.  Students must be at least 16 years old by the start of the class and must have a learners permit for the driving lessons.  Each class will be capped at 15 students and we will offer one class for each session (Fall, Spring, and Summer).  Students can pick up an informational packet from either House Office or they will be mailed upon request.  Please contact Mr. Bruce Miller at bmiller@nwr7.org if you have any questions.

Northwestern Middle School Updates

October 12, 2020

 

Middle School Picture Days this Week

 

Cohort A Picture Day: Tuesday, October 13th

 

Cohort B Picture Day: Thursday, October 15th

 

• School picture order forms were handed out to students in homeroom last week. 

• Order forms with payment are to be handed DIRECTLY to the photographer on your child's designated picture day.

• Extra order forms are available in the Middle School Office.

•  Pictures can also be ordered online; however, the online confirmation must be brought in to the photographers.

• Students will have their picture taken even if they are not ordering pictures for the yearbook and school ID’s.

• The date for retakes and for Full Distance Learning students to come and have their pictures taken is TBD.

 

If you have any questions, please email Stephanie Brody at sbrody@nwr7.org.

 

 

Save the Date: Virtual Open House

Northwestern Middle School will have our “Virtual Open House” on Thursday, October 15th. Families will be able to access the video presentations from teams and individual teachers beginning at 6:00 and will be available for viewing anytime. 

After watching the presentation from your child’s team, you will then follow your child’s schedule on Google Classroom to access individual presentations from each teacher. Your child will serve as your tour guide! 

Mr. Amara will email the video links on Thursday.

 

Northwestern Middle School Updates

 

October 6, 2020

 

Reminder: No School Friday or Monday

Students do not have school this Friday because of Teacher Professional Development and Monday October 12th for Columbus Day.

When we have a four-day week, we eliminate the Distance Learning Day from our schedule.  Therefore, our school schedule for in-person learning this week and next week is as follows:

• Cohort A: Monday and Tuesday (October 5th and 6th)

• Cohort B: Wednesday and Thursday (October 7th and 8th)

Lunch Pick-up: Cohort B students that take lunches home with them, distribution will be on Thursday this week.

No School Monday-Columbus Day

• Cohort A: Tuesday and Wednesday (October 13th and 14th)

• Cohort B: Thursday and Friday (October 15th and 16th)

 

Middle School Picture Days

 

Cohort A Picture Day: Tuesday, October 13th

 

Cohort B Picture Day: Thursday, October 15th

 

• School picture order forms were handed out to students in homeroom this week. 

• Order forms with payment are to be handed DIRECTLY to the photographer on your child's designated picture day.

• Extra order forms are available in the Middle School Office.

•  Pictures can also be ordered online; however, the online confirmation must be brought in to the photographers.

• Students will have their picture taken even if they are not ordering pictures for the yearbook and school ID’s.

• The date for retakes and for Full Distance Learning students to come and have their pictures taken is TBD.

 

If you have any questions, please email Stephanie Brody at sbrody@nwr7.org.

 

 

Save the Date: Virtual Open House

Northwestern Middle School will have our “Virtual Open House” on Thursday, October 15th. Families will be able to access the video presentations from teams and individual teachers beginning at 6:00 and will be available for viewing anytime. 

After watching the presentation from your child’s team, you will then follow your child’s schedule on Google Classroom to access individual presentations from each teacher. Your child will serve as your tour guide! 

Further details and video links will be provided at a later date.

 

 

NWR7 Masks for Sale

NWR7 Masks are $5.00 and available for purchase in the Middle School Office.  If you are interested in purchasing an NWR7 mask, please contact Ms. Darcie Tokarz at dtokarz@nwr7.org

Northwestern Regional High School 

Student Activity Calendar

October 2020

 

All student activities and event dates are subject to change.  Our administrative team will continue to work collaboratively with our local area health district as we plan and facilitate events throughout the school-year.  The health, safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community are the priority.  Masks are required at all of our student activities, hand sanitizing stations will be easily accessible and located in multiple areas, and school staff will be on site working with our students to maintain social distancing guidelines.   

 

Senior Event: Paint Your Parking Spot: Saturday, October 17th

Our Class of 2021 will have the opportunity to start a new tradition on the Hill!  On Saturday, October 17th, our seniors will be able to paint their parking spot!  Seniors will be receiving a Senior Parking Spot Design Request form which will need to be completed and then submitted for approval to an administrator.  The design on the form must represent exactly what will be painted on the parking spot.  Seniors will receive the form, as well as additional information, early next week.    

 

Spirit Weeks: October 19th-23rd and October 26th-30th

 

Our high school Student Council has done a GREAT job planning our Spirit Weeks for the month of October.  We anticipate having Spirit Weeks on a more frequent basis this year, so this is just the beginning!  While we are looking at the spring for the hallway theme decorating contest, there will be plenty of fun for our students during this month’s Spirit Weeks!

Students in each cohort will enjoy all four spirit days, which have been selected by our Student Council.  The days will be: America Day, Class Color Day (12th: black, 11th: red, 10th: white, 9th: gray), Sports Team Day, and Decade Day.  Some of our students may even receive a surprise visit in class from our “Surprise Squad” with balloons, music, and a prize basket! 

 

Class Activity Day: Saturday, October 24th

Our high school administrative team and class advisors are finalizing a plan for the Class Activity Day on Saturday, October 24th at Northwestern.  The schedule for the day is as follows:

• 9th grade: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
• 10th grade: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
• 11th grade: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
• 12th grade: 4:00-5:30 p.m. 

Specific details of the event will be shared in the coming weeks!

 

Trick or Treat on the Hill: Saturday, October 31st

The high school Student Council will be hosting a Trick or Treat event for elementary-aged children on Saturday, October 31st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Northwestern.  The student council members, in costumes (and masks and gloves!), will be placed in specific locations along the driveway handing out treats to the kids as their parents drive them through.  

 

 

Fall Spectator Guidelines 2020 (PDF)