Feb. 26: Middle School Parents/Guardians Coffee with Head of School

Feb. 26: 11th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting

Feb. 27: Upper School Longform Improv Performance

Feb. 28: 12th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting

March 2-4: Lopez Island Bike Trip

March 4: Middle School Improv Performance

March 6: Upper School Parent Rep Meeting

March 6: Spring Dance Showcase

March 7: Middle School Parent Rep Meeting

March 7: Upper School Jazz Band Concert at Tula's

March 8: Faculty In-service - No School

Thank you for your understanding during the challenging weather and school closures that necessitated the postponement of many school events, including the Head of School Coffees. Taking into consideration other events (e.g., grade-level parent meetings), we have come up with the following replacement dates:

• Middle School Parents/Guardians: Feb. 26, 8:15-9:30 am, Dining Hall
• Upper School Parents/Guardians: March 11, 8:15-9:30 am, Dining Hall

Next week we will be holding grade-level parent/guardian meetings for 11th and 12th grade parents. Dates and topics covered are listed below. For more information or to RSVP, please refer to an email you received on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Each meeting takes place at 6:30-8:30 pm.

• 11th Grade - Creating a Culture that Fosters Well-being: Feb. 26, Commons
• 12th Grade - A Healthy Transition to College: Feb. 28, Dining Hall

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. It is one of the easiest ways to see what is happening in the classrooms each day. You can also read in-depth curriculum stories on our NWS Now blog.

Track and field, boys' soccer, girls' ultimate, and fit club start on Monday, Feb. 25, the first day back from break. Schedules are posted (although we are awaiting final details for several teams) on our athletics web calendar.

If you are planning for next year, please remember Upper School fall sport practices begin on August 26.

Please join us at our Upper School Improv class for a night of hilarious comedy and unexpected surprises on Feb. 27, at 7:30 pm, in the Main Building Theatre.

Come join us on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:00 pm, at the Broadway Performance Hall, for our Spring Dance Showcase. Students will be presenting jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater, bachata, and the lindy hop. We can't wait to watch them shine onstage!

Tickets for this event are required and are free. They must be reserved online. This is a popular event, so get your tickets now!

The Outdoor Program will host its final trip of Trimester 2 by biking around the San Juan Islands for a weekend. More information about the trip can be found on the Outdoor Program webpage.

We will also be running ski buses on March 1, 7, and 14. If you have any questions about the ski bus, please contact Sarah Eklund.

There are still a couple of weeks left to complete the Peer Mentoring application. If your current 10th or 11th grader is thinking about this as an option for next school year, now is the time to apply! The application is due by end-of-day Sunday, March 3.

The Peer Mentoring class offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge base around issues that can impact teenagers. Here are insights from previous peer mentors about what the class has meant to them:

“I'm so grateful I got to be peer mentor. It had a big impact on my perspective and is definitely one of the big factors that shaped who I am today. I think the Peer Mentoring class is the one I utilize in my own personal life the most out of any classes I took at NWS.” - Mentor, 2016-17

“Peer Mentors can help other students through very difficult situations, whether it is as simple as homework or as complex as talking about mental health; peer mentors are always here to help.” - Mentor, 2014-15

Questions can be directed to Megan Reibel, Erin North, or Ryan Griffiths.

This year, we will be offering spring break camps for any students in 5th-9th grade, on April 8-12. Campers do not need to be Northwest School students.

Online registration for both spring break and summer camps are now open. Summer camp will run from July 8 to August 6. Class selections include annual favorites such as Stained Glass, DIY Robots, and Cooking with NWS, as well as new offerings like Leadership for Social Justice, Urban Farm-to-Table, and Graphic Design.

More information about camps can be found here. Please contact Summer Camp and Extended Learning Director Leilani Nussman with any questions.

On April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm, at University Prep, we are excited to partner with University Prep to present an evening with Dr. Bill Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, founder of The Stixrud Group, and author of The Self-Driven Child. Dr. Stixrud is a member of the faculty at Children's National Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the George Washington School of Medicine.

Please RSVP for the event here.

Pizazz is the school’s fun and lively spring fundraiser that raises awareness and financial support, ensuring access to a Northwest education and inclusivity for all our students. This year, we’ll be at a new location. You won’t want to miss it! To be a table captain or to find out more information, please email Julie Lombardo or call 206-816-6208.

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