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Letter from the President
Hey there Huskies! This is Rochelle

Toulabi, your student council president. I just thought it would be nice if you guys sort of got a sense of what is going on in our school this year. Student Council is made up of many committees. Each committee has a different focus. The Spirit Committee has been focusing on all of your spirit days, and color wars. Our first color war of the 2009-2010 school year, was on Friday, October 16th! 8th grade won the first time, but 7th fought hard and brought home the second one! Our 6th graders will have a chance to catch up, since our next Color War is on Friday, Nov 20th! Our Spirit Week could not have been better! You guys showed your spirit that whole week, wearing your pajamas, showing support for your favorite sport teams, and mismatched. Our last day of Spirit Week was our Halloween Dress-Up day! There was all sorts of creative costumes. Our pep-assembly on Friday, Oct. 30th (the day before Halloween), was awesome! We had all sorts of games set up, like: the pumpkin relay (kids had to go through many obstacles to win), musical chairs, and a sticky head jolly rancher game (contestants each wore a sticky hat, the person who collected the most candy won!). As I said before, Student Council is made up of many committees. The Green Team is hoping to get teachers to turn off their lights in certain periods of the day. Fundraising for Charity is currently working on a pajama drive for the elderly (we had a great assembly on Nov. 13th, that explained what we could do to help those in need). Fundraising for Student Council is working on selling smencils (scented pencils!). The people in the Activities and Beyond committee are working on an all grade winter dance. As you can see, we have so many things planned for this year, and it’s only the beginning! We are all working so hard to make this school year a memorable one! I really hope you all have a clearer understanding about our plans for this year. Thanks for reading!



November Horoscopes
by Alyssa

ARIES Period: Mar 21 - Apr 19

Symbol: The Ram Element: Fire Group: Emotional Favorable Colors: Red Ruling Planet: Mars Cross/Quality: Cardinal Lucky Gem: Diamond Key Body Part: Head Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Dragon

As the first sign of the zodiac, the presence of an Aries almost always indicates the beginning of something energetic and wild. Not much holds this sign back; they're eager, daring, quick, and competitive. When it comes to getting the ball rolling, an Aries is the best. Exploring everything from work-related projects to parties with friends, these guys go for the exhilaration

TAURUS Period: Apr 20 - May 20

Symbol: The Bull Element: Earth Group: Emotional Favorable Colors: Pink Cross/Quality: Fixed Lucky Gem: Emerald Ruling Planet: Venus Key Body Part: Neck, Throat Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Snake

Strong, dependable    Taurus     leads the way when it comes to collecting the rewards of hard work. Lovers of everything that is fine and beautiful, Taureans surround themselves with material gains. Stable and conservative, Taureans are among the most reliable of the zodiac. While sometimes viewed as stubborn, this sign will clump along on a task until the very end, ensuring that everything is up to standard. They're highly creative and thoroughly enjoy making things with their own hands.

GEMINI Period:  May 21 - Jun 20

Symbol: The Twins Element: Air Group: Emotional Favorable Colors: Green Ruling Planet: Mercury Cross/Quality: Mutable Lucky Gem: Agate Key Body Part: Arms, Shoulders, and Lungs Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Horse Versatility is a great keyword for this dual sign. Expressive and quick-witted, the    Gemini     presents two distinctive sides to his or her personality, and you can never be sure with which one you're going to come face-to-face. On one hand, the Gemini can be outgoing, flirtatious, communicative, and ready for fun, fun, fun. Yet when the other twin is present, you can find this sign contemplative, serious, restless, and even indecisive. Both twins are able to adapt to life's circumstances well, making them wonderful people to know. Things are never boring when a Gemini is on the scene.

CANCER Period: Jun 21 - Jul 22

Symbol: The Crab Element: Water Group: Emotional Favorable Colors: White, Silver Ruling Planet: Moon Cross/Quality: Cardinal Lucky Gem: Pearls Key Body Part: Stomach Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Goat Deeply intuitive and sentimental,    Cancer     can be one of the most challenging Zodiac signs to get to know. Emotion runs strong for this sign, and when it comes to family and home, nothing is more important. Sympathetic and empathetic, Cancerians are greatly attuned to those around them. Devotion is the keyword for this sign, making them wonderfully sensitive people to be around.

LEO Period: Jul 23 - Aug 22

Symbol: The Lion Element: Fire Group: Intellectual Favorable Colors: Gold, Orange Ruling Planet: Sun Cross/Quality: Fixed Lucky Gem: Ruby Key Body Part: Heart, Spine Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Monkey When the mighty Lion enters center stage, everyone notices. This dramatic, creative, and outgoing sign has the keyword magnetism for good reason. Fiery and self-assured, a Leo's charm can be almost impossible to resist. Whether it's time spent with    family and friends     or efforts on the school scene, a Leo is going to bring a lot to the table

VIRGO Period: Aug 23 - Sep 22

Symbol: The Virgin Element: Earth Group: Intellectual Favorable Colors: Green, dark brown Cross/Quality: Mutable Key Body Part: Nervous System Ruling Planet: Mercury Lucky Gem: Sardonyx Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Rooster

With an acute attention to detail, the Virgo is the sign in the zodiac most dedicated to serving. Their deep sense of the humane leads them to care giving like no other, while their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is missed. The Virgo is often gentle and delicate, preferring to step back and analyze before moving ahead.

LIBRA Period: Sep 23 - Oct 22

Symbol: The Scales Element: Air Group: Intellectual Favorable Colors: Blue Key Body Part: Kidneys Ruling Planet: Venus Cross/Quality: Cardinal Lucky Gem: Sapphire Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Dog "I balance" is the key phrase for this sign, and when it comes to keeping everything on an even keel, a Libran will lead the pack. Peace loving and judicial, this sign loathes being alone. Friendships are very important for the Libran, especially those on a personal level. With their winning personalities and cooperative    style, they aren't apt to be alone for long!

SCORPIO Period: Oct 23 - Nov 21

Symbol: The Scorpion Element: Water Group: Intellectual Favorable Colors: Dark Reds, black Ruling Planet: Pluto, Mars Cross/Quality: Fixed Lucky Gem: Opal Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Pig Beneath a controlled, cool exterior, beats the heart of the deeply intense Scorpio. Passionate, penetrating, and determined, this sign will probe until they reach the truth. The Scorpio may not speak volumes or show emotions readily, yet rest assured there's an enormous amount of activity happening beneath the surface. Excellent leaders, Scorpions are always aware. When it comes to resourcefulness, this sign comes out ahead.

SAGGITARIAS Period: Nov 22 - Dec 21

Symbol: The Archer Element: Fire Group: Theoretical Favorable Colors: Purple Ruling Planet: Jupiter Cross/Quality: Mutable Lucky Gem: Topaz Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Rat Key Body Part: Hips, Thighs

Inquisitive and energetic, the Sagittarius is the    traveler     of the Zodiac. Their philosophical, broad-minded approach to life motivates them to wander far and wide in the search for the meaning of life. Extroverted, optimistic, and enthusiastic, it can be almost impossible to keep the Sagittarius down. They love change. In fact, change is essential for this sign to feel their best.

CAPRICORN Period: Dec 22 - Jan 19

Symbol: The Goat Element: Earth Group: Theoretical Favorable Colors: Brown Ruling Planet: Saturn Cross/Quality: Cardinal Lucky Gem: Onyx Key Body Part: Bones, Teeth Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Ox

When it comes to professionalism and traditional values,    Capricorn     wins hands-down. This practical sign loves to tackle life in the most conventional of ways, leaving no stone unturned. Considered the most serious-minded of the signs, the Capricorn possesses an independence that allows for considerable progress both personally and on the job.

AQUARIUS Period: Jan 20 - Feb 18

Symbol: The Water Bearer Element: Air Group: Theoretical Favorable Colors: Turquoise Cross/Quality: Fixed Lucky Gem: Turquoise Ruling Planet: Uranus, Saturn Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Tiger Key Body Part: Ankles, Circulatory System

Aquarians    present     themselves in one of two ways. One on hand, you’ll see someone who is shy, and quiet. On the other, an Aquarian can be wild, eccentric, and energetic. Both are deep thinkers with a love of helping others. Highly intellectual, this is a sign of fierce independence, which prizes intuition tempered with logic. Both personality types have an uncanny ability to see both sides of an argument without prejudice, making them excellent problem-solvers. While very much attuned to the energies around them, Aquarians have a deep need to take time out alone and away to rejuvenate themselves. The keyword for this sign is imagination. The Aquarian can see a world of possibilities even when there appears to be none.

PISCES Period: Feb 19 – Mar 20

Symbol: The Fish Element: Water Group: Theoretical Favorable Colors: Sea-Green Cross/Quality: Mutable Lucky Gem: Moon Stone Key Body Part: Feet, Immune System Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Rabbit Ruling Planet: Neptune, Jupiter

"Understanding" is a most appropriate keyword for this gentle, affectionate sign. Easygoing and generally accepting of others around them, Pisceans are often found in the company of a variety of different personalities. Their willingness to give of themselves emotionally lends to an aura of quiet empathy. A    Pisces    is comforting to be around. While not likely to be the leader, this sign's presence is strong and vibrant in any cause they put their hearts into video. And a huge thanks to [|www.horoscope.com] !

Mrs. Mele's Student Book Reviews
__Lord of the Flies__ by William Golding Report by Alex Ratnaswamy A plane crashes on an uncharted island. Only a group of boys survive. They struggle to find food and water, and to keep their fire going. They are constantly fighting. What’s worse, the beast (the Lord of the Flies) is haunting them all. Can they survive the island, let alone themselves? Lord of the Flies is a great book for hard-core survivalists and people who like survival books like The Cay and Hatchet.

__Coraline__ by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean Report by Jacob Falberg I read the book, Coraline because my friend told me that it was a good book. It is a story about a girl named Coraline who finds a door in a room in her house that leads to another world. When she gets there, she thinks it’s a paradise. She finds her Other Mother and Other Father who give her anything she wants. For example, the Other Mother is a wonderful cook. However, she soon finds out that it’s really a deathtrap. The Other Mother and Other Father are trying to trick her into thinking that it is a perfect place. She realizes that they want to sew buttons in her eyes. She figures this out from 3 ghosts that had been tricked too. Coraline has to be brave to return to the other world to rescue her parents. The book is pretty creepy. I would recommend it to kids ages over the age of 8. It is definitely not for young kids. Overall, I would give this book only 2 stars because I didn’t think there was enough detail about her real family.

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*You can write questions and give them to Mrs. Hyman

Dear Anna, Ever since school started, my friends have been ignoring me. I didn’t see them very much over the summer and now they act like I’m not even there. I feel like maybe they are mad at me, but I never did anything to them. They act like they are a so “popular”. I feel alone and left out at recess and I don’t know what to do. From, Lonely 

Dear Lonely, There is no way to know for sure why your friends are ignoring you. They might be mad at you and you can always ask them if you did something to make them upset. If you do ask, just don’t be mean or aggressive about it because that will only make things worse. They might not be mad at you though. If they are acting like they are so “popular” then they probably are just acting that way to try to make people like them. If you have ever been hanging out with someone who isn’t considered “cool” they might be leaving you out because of that, as sad as it is. If they are going to be mean to you like this, they probably aren’t very good friends. Just whatever you do, don’t be mean to them because that will only make you wrong too. If you need to, talk to an adult about it. You can also go to the social workers at school.




 By: Carli Fox Q: What is it like caring for and being a “mom” at Northwood? A: “ I really like it because I get to see different kids from all different grades. Also, because I can make the students feel better.

Q: Do you like your job? A: “ I love my job!”

Q: Why? A: “ Because I can work with all the kids, and it keeps me young. I can take care of them when they need me.

Q: What are some of the Funniest / Craziest things you have seen in your office? A: “ A kid came in with a pen stuck up through his cheek! Also, a student came running in, because she had a rash! Then I told her to wash her hands, because it looked a little suspicious. When she did, her “rash” washed down the drain!”

Q: How many kids do you have? A: “3”

Q: What are their names?

“ Cory, Jordan, and Rebecca.”

Q: What is your favorite food? A: “Chicken”

Q: What collage did you go to? A: “Well I went to Michael Reese, School of nursing. Then I got a B.S degree in St. Francis University.”

Q: What is your favorite animal? A: “ Dogs, I have a crazy cockapoo named Trevor.”

Q: What is your favorite color? A: “ Red”

Q: What is it like caring for and being a “mom” at Northwood? A: “ I really like it because I get to see different kids from all different grades. Also, because I can make the students feel better.

Q: Do you like your job? A: “ I love my job!”

Q: Why? A: “ Because I can work with all the kids, and it keeps me young. I can take care of them when they need me.

Q: What are some of the Funniest / Craziest things you have seen in your office? A: “ A kid came in with a pen stuck up through his cheek! Also, a student came running in, because she had a rash! Then I told her to wash her hands, because it looked a little suspicious. When she did, her “rash” washed down the drain!”

Q: How many kids do you have? A: “3”

Q: What are their names? A:“ Cory, Jordan, and Rebecca.”

Q: What is your favorite food? A: “Chicken”

Q: What college did you go to? A: “Well I went to Michael Reese, School of nursing. Then I got a B.S degree in St. Francis University.”

Q: What is your favorite animal? A: “ Dogs, I have a crazy cockapoo named Trevor.”

Q: What is your favorite color? A: “ Red”

Interesting facts about Mrs. Flicher…

Mrs. Flicher likes to write journals on interesting / funny things that have happened. She likes reality T.V. shows! Her favorite subject in school was English. When she was young she would detassle corn because she lived near farms and cornfields.

Its that time of year again, where the snow comes to the North woods. Northwood’s Holiday Drive is fun, experience to give back to the community. On November 13th, we had our Community Service assembly. Northwood’s N-Bassadors and our staff’s Green Team introduced us the to the drive.

For the holiday drive, some students and staff come pick out a mitten. This year instead of toys, we are buying pajamas for seniors. Pajamas will be going to the Highland Park Health Care Center. We will be adopting all 84 residents. Each mitten will include the gender, size, and pajama style. Then once you receive a mitten, you can go shopping! After you bring your unwrapped gift to school, give it to your advisory teacher before December 7th.

This year we are doing food drive of non-perishable items. All the food from the food drive will go to Marine Township in Highland Park. This food will go to local families. The grocery list is below.

Another great thing about this holiday drive is that everyone can participate. We can give back by buying items for the drives, or donating time by coming to the wrapping party. We can all make a difference!

Grocery List: Canned/ Plastic Container: · Corn · Fruit · Jelly/ Jam · Condensed Milk · Corn or Vegetable Oil · Pasta or Tomato Sauce · Peas · Refried Beans · Spaghetti O’s or Ravioli · Tuna

Bagged/ Boxed: · Cake Mix/ Frosting · Cereal · Cookies · Corn Meal · Crackers · Macaroni & Cheese · Oatmeal · Pancake mix and syrup · Angel Hair or Spaghetti Pasta · Pinto Beans · Long Grain White Rice not instant

Beverages: · Coffee · Apple Juice · Tea Everything Else: · Soap/laundry & personal · Shampoo · Tooth Paste

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