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E-News: August 14

Picking Up School Supplies

Students and families will have the opportunity to come by the school to pick up packets of supplies, including Middle School laptops, Sept. 2-9, tentatively. The full plan is in development and will be communicated soon.

Parent/Guardian and Board/Administration Q&A

On Thursday, Aug. 6, many parents joined the board and administration for a Q&A about the start of the school year. If you were unable to make the evening's presentation but would like to view it, click here for the stream.

To read a summary of the questions and answers, please click here.

New My BackPack Link

Parents/guardians: Our login page for My BackPack has a new URL. Please update your bookmarks to https://northwestschool.seniormbp.com.

Student T-shirt Sizes for Care Packages

We are in the process of preparing a small token of appreciation for all of our students and we need their t-shirt sizes. Students were emailed a link to a response form earlier this week, but we'd appreciate a reminder from their parents/guardians!

We Are Still Accepting Applications for the 2020-21 School Year

We are still accepting applications for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. If you know anyone who would be interested in The Northwest School, please contact our Admissions Office.

Athletics Update

The Upper School athletics seasons have been shifted and modified in accordance with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s recent changes to the 2020-’21 sports season calendar. The seasons have been moved to later in the school year and compressed in length, as follows:

  • Dec. 28-Feb. 28: Winter season (basketball, mixed ultimate)
  • March 1- May 2: Fall season (cross country, girl's soccer, boy's ultimate, girl's volleyball)
  • April 26-June 27: (extending past the end of the school year): Spring season (boy's soccer, girl's ultimate, track and field)

It should be noted that the dates above are tentative and further changes may be made to respond to the changing situation around the pandemic.As no sports seasons will be happening in the fall the WIAA has designated Sept. 28-Nov. 30 as a period when coaches may conduct practices (online or in-person, appropriate to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines at that time).

More details will follow as we get clarity on what we’ll be able to offer during the fall. If you have questions regarding athletics please reach out to Upper School Athletic Director Britt Atack.

2020-21 Outdoor Program Opportunities

Our Outdoor Program is still happening this year! We are pivoting the programming to create exciting new experiences to engage students in the outdoors, in accordance with the state of Washington and King County COVID-19 prevention guidelines for outdoor recreation.

We will update the Outdoor Program webpage by the start of the school year with all of the additional details.

Civics and Swing States Program: Fall Edition

Are you interested in tangibly engaging in the 2020 election? Join Jenny Cooper, Director of Environmental Education & Sustainability, for “Civics & Swing States,” a free four-week program aimed at mobilizing people to get out the vote in swing states and engage locally and nationally in the November 2020 election.

Jenny facilitated the program this summer to a group of 65 people, ranging in age from 12-68, and is excited to offer the program for a second time. The program, scheduled to take place mid-September through mid-October, is open to students, parents, faculty, alumni, and friends and family. More details to come.

Colleges That Change Lives Virtual College Exploration

Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL), a non-profit organization focused on finding a good college fit, is hosting a virtual college exploration on Aug. 15-18. Over the course of four days, CTCIL will host information sessions for students on topics relevant to the college search and application processes, such as athletic recruiting, writing personal statements, and navigating college visits. Additionally, many of the 45 CTCL member institutions will also be hosting individual events highlighting their unique approach to a liberal arts education.

Please note that you need to register for each session that you are interested in attending. Click here for more information.

College Jumpstart, Aug. 24-28

Students and parents received an e-mail on Friday, Aug. 14, with detailed information and a link to register for Jumpstart. We highly encourage all rising seniors to register by Aug. 21. More information is available here.

Volunteer Opportunity This Fall: Become an Ambassador!

Planning is now underway for the 2020-2021 annual fund, Uniquely Northwest. Care to join us and help out? We are looking for parents/guardians from each grade to serve as enthusiastic annual fund ambassadors. Please contact Julie Lombardo (206-816-6208) to learn more about this easy, enjoyable, and low-key volunteer opportunity.

Early Sibling and Faculty Child Applications

Applications for admission to the 2020-21 school year go live on Sept. 14. For current families and faculty members with a child applying to 6th grade, please note Early Sibling & Faculty Child (ESFC) applications are due Oct. 22. Please fill out the ESFC interest form to be included in mailings about this process.

For more information about the ESFC application timeline and the admission process for siblings and faculty children applying to grades 7 and above, please click here, or contact our Admissions Office. We are excited to meet and work with you this fall!

College Counseling Programs and Updates

Please click here to view additional college counseling announcements, upcoming visits and events, admissions updates, and scholarship information.

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