April 21, 2025 Dear Northwest Families, As we are well into the fourth quarter, our Northwest Eagles have a lot to celebrate! From impressive gains in attendance to strong academic growth across the grades, our students are showing up and putting in the work. This edition of the Eagle Eye View highlights where we are—and the simple habits at home that can keep us climbing even higher. Let’s ke ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, Last Tuesday, despite the chilly weather, we gathered for a truly exciting moment in our school's history—the official groundbreaking for the new Northwest Elementary building! It was a proud day for our entire community as we took the first step toward a future filled with new opportunities for our students and staff. While the temperatures were cold, the energy and e ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, When students miss school, it doesn’t just impact their own learning—it affects the entire classroom community. Teachers often need to pause or re-teach material, and students miss valuable discussions, group work, and the momentum of daily learning. It can be hard to catch up on everything that happens in a single day! We know that illnesses and emergencies happen, bu ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, Can you believe we are already preparing for the 2024-2025 school year? Where has the time gone? It is this time of year that we begin to determine teacher grade level placement as well as student placement in individual classes. All Howell elementary schools use a process that allows parents to provide the school information about their child that will assist in the pl ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, As we move into February, we are reminded of the importance of celebration—not just for big events but for the people who make a difference in our school every single day. Next week is National School Counseling Week, and we are thrilled to recognize Mrs. Kim Martin, our dedicated school counselor. Mrs. Martin works tirelessly to support the wellness of our students and ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through January! This month has been full of learning and growth, and we’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and important reminders with you in this newsletter. From classroom highlights to upcoming opportunities for your Eagles, there’s a lot to celebrate and prepare for as we continue the journey through this schoo ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, As we wrap up this semester, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Northwest Elementary a special place for our students to learn and grow. I hope you and your family have a joyful and relaxing Winter Break filled with warmth and happiness. Take this time to recharge and create lasting memories with your loved ones. I ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal Association (MEMSPA) 99th annual conference. I always find this conference to be a fantastic space for professional development and making meaningful connections with educational leaders across Michigan. This year, the Awards Banquet emerged as the conference's highlight, ... more»
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Principal's Message
Dear Northwest Families,
We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a generous community here at Northwest! Every time we fundraise or seek support, our community steps up in remarkable ways. This year, we’re excited to present two wonderful opportunities to give back to our entire Howell community.
1) Annual Gleaner’s Canned Food Drive
Throughout Nov ... more»
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Dear Northwest Families, I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween last night! I am so glad the weather held off for both our parade and evening Trick-or-Treating! Here are just a couple updates/reminders for you. Upcoming Changes to the Attendance Process In light of some upcoming county-wide updates to attendance, I wanted to share an important point today: if your child sees a health p ... more»
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