The Northwest Physical Education Department has recently received much-needed and very generous donations.  Collin Wallace, organizer of Beehive Sports adult sports league, donated new basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, jump ropes, and exercise bands.  Tad and Kristen Harris, strong supporters of Utah schools, provided funding for new weight room equipment. Northwest students now have access to a cable pull-down machine, a reverse hyper machine, three benches, weights, bumper plates, and two power racks!

The better quality equipment allows students to be safe while strength training.  Some of Northwest’s student athletes are taking advantage of the equipment to be better prepared for their sports.  There are plans to offer a weight training class as an elective in the future. Northwest’s PE coaches are hoping that weight training as a regiment of fitness will appeal to students who do not like the typical mainstream sports.

To see the gallery of before and after pictures, click here.

 Language Arts teacher Andrea Seminario and her students explored the differences and similarities between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos by writing compare and contrast essays. Ms. Seminario helped the students create Sugar Skulls out of sugar, meringue powder, and water.  Students were required to think of a theme and then creatively decorated their skulls and wrote short stories about them.  This activity allowed students to review text structures as well.  Students’ projects were judged on creativity.  

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School attendance is an important key to student success.  Click here to read an important District message regarding student attendance at school.

VIDEO: Engaging Parents in Preventing Chronic Absence: English

VIDEO: Involucrando a los p adres en la prevencion de la ausencia cronica: Spanish

Exciting things are happening after school!  The Northwest Community After-School Program begins September 3.

The Northwest Community After-School Program offers a fun and safe learning environment where students can create new friendships while exploring different academic and recreational interests. Community Education group leaders provide academic assistance to students during homework hall. Students will have opportunities to participate in various enrichment classes such as Kids Court, cooking, and field trips.

For more information, click here.

Let’s celebrate!  In September, Northwest Middle School was awarded a $15,000 donation from the Ron McBride Foundation to support the school’s Healthy Learners Initiative.  This donation was the result of the efforts of the Salt Lake Education Foundation and Northwest Middle School.  Glendale Middle School also received a $15,000 donation.

Healthy learners are students who exhibit positive characteristics in mind, body and social interactions. This partnership will help close the achievement gap by ensuring that all students have increased access to opportunities to engage in activities associated with being a healthy learner. Students will be encouraged to exhibit positive characteristics in the following areas:

• Mind:  academic development, positive mental health

• Body:  physical activity, nutritious food

• Social Interactions:  friendship, meaningful connections with others

Thank you, Coach McBride!

The Extended Learning Program supports the mission of Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) to cultivate a love of learning in a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to educational excellence and integrity. In collaboration with families and community, we hold high expectations for all students. We respond effectively to individual needs, and provide a safe, healthy environment in which every student can learn the academic, problem-solving and social skills required for success in college, career, and life. The district has designed and implemented an Extended Learning Program to meet the cognitive and affective needs of identified gifted students. Through ELP, a continuum of program options provides a beneficial learning environment and curriculum designed to meet the needs of gifted/talented and high ability students.

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Información del programa de aprendizaje avanzado Magnet 2020-2021

El Programa de Aprendizaje Avanzado apoya la misión del Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City (SLCSD) de cultivar el amor por el aprendizaje en una comunidad escolar diversa e inclusiva, comprometida a la excelencia e integridad educativa. En colaboración con las familias y la comunidad, tenemos altas expectativas para todos los estudiantes. Respondemos de manera efectiva a las necesidades individuales y brindamos un ambiente seguro y saludable en el que cada estudiante puede aprender las habilidades académicas, de resolución de problemas y sociales necesarias para tener éxito en la universidad, la carrera y la vida. El distrito ha diseñado e implementado un Programa de Aprendizaje Avanzado para satisfacer las necesidades cognitivas y afectivas de los estudiantes dotados identificados. A través de ELP, un continuo de opciones de programas proporciona un ambiente de aprendizaje beneficioso y un plan de estudios diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes dotados / talentosos y de alta capacidad.

For more information, click here.