The Newton School's mission is t
o develop each child’s potential for academic success, engagement and overall well-being. Through this process, we will enrich each child’s education with community involvement, collaboration and outreach.
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School Notes & Athletics
Mr. Bagnato
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It seems to me that every year daylight savings time causes an exhausting week. It could be the cool and rainy weather or darker afternoons, but I find myself yawning as a write this. I hope everyone has a restful three day weekend!
This week, the 7th and 8th graders put on a wonderful Veteran's Day Assembly celebrating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. This event helped everyone gain a deeper understanding of service and of our community as a whole. Thank you Byron Breese and Diane White for making this happen.
The 7th and 8th graders have been working really hard on their play, Robin Hood, which will be open to the public next Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 and 7:00 in Barrett Hall. Please support their efforts by applauding loudly!
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Athletics and School Activities
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EVENTS:
No School Veteran's Day - Monday, November 12th
Strafford School Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 13th - 5:30 Wold Den.
Middle School Presents
Robin Hood - Wednesday & Thursday, November 14 & 15 - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm in Barrett Hall
Basketball:
3/4 girls practice will be Monday and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 pm. 1st practice 11/28.
3/4 boys practice will be Monday and Wednesdays from 5-6:00 pm. 1st practice 11/28.
5/6 boys practice will be Monday and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm. 1st practice 11/28.
5/6 girls practice will be Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 pm. 1st practice 11/27.
Skiing:
Grades 5-8 Nordic Skiing Club. Please use this
form to sign-up your child.
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Annual PTA Poinsettia Fundraiser
Place your poinsettia order before November 20!
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These
locally grown traditional holiday flowers come in a variety of color options and sizes, and make great gifts or decorative options for your home, work, or church.
All funds raised from this event provide enrichment activities and materials to Newton School Students.
Prices range from $6 - $30 per plant. Please order your plant from a Newton School student or contact Ellen Bagnato at the number below
before Nov 22.
Please note:
- Money is collected when the order is placed
- Place orders and Pay: by November 20
- Pick up plants from Newton School: Wed, Nov 28 from 2:30 – 6:00
Please contact Ellen Bagnato at 291-3748 with any questions.
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K-2 News
Ms. Kicza, Mrs. Longcore & Mrs. Robinson
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The K-2 cluster learned all about Veterans Day from the school celebration. It's always impressive to see the “big kids” present and know that our “little kids” will be there one day too!
Thanks to the 8th graders and Mrs. White for all their hard work. Kindergartners enjoyed passing out poppies to Veterans and first and second graders joined the fun by giving poppies to the seniors. The kids were enthralled with the color guard. After the assembly we returned to Barrett Hall to sing to the seniors. Luckily, they joined us in the rousing but difficult “Star Spangled Banner.”
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3/4 News
Ms. Coté & Mrs. Marzot
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Outdoor education this week focused on communication and collaboration. Students were broken into two groups and worked together to put pictures from a wordless story in order. Their challenge was that they could not share their image with anyone else, so they had to use rich description and elaboration.
Students continue to study the Abenaki. This week as also launched our unit on Natural Resources. This ties in with our Abenaki unit as students will be learning about how the Abenaki use natural resources to survive. Until the 20th of November, students will be writing about their Thanksgiving traditions with family. You can help your child by discussing family recipes and certain traditions that are passed down. This can also include new traditions that you have started. We are also incorporating gratitude and the need to honor what we are so lucky to have.
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On
Tuesday, we would like you to send in an extra piece of fruit or something rich in protein as we will not have the school wide fruit baskets available. As always, we feel grateful to share your children with you and love watching them acquire new knowledge and skills.
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5/6 News
Ms. Tremblay & Mr. Walker
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This week the students looked at five different maps (a local Strafford map, a Vermont map, a U.S. map, a globe, and a world map), and were given the task to create a list showing the differences and similarities between these maps. They discovered that many of them were similar in that they had legends, coordinates or latitude/longitude lines, and scale markers. The big difference that they discovered was the scale of each of the maps (some were micro views of an area and some were macro views). After this was done, they played a group game that helped them with directions.
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In science, students have learned that they used the scientific method to test column strength. They worked as a team to sort the steps, and talked about the value of that process to scientists.
Now they are working on investigating technology and what it really means. They started by reviewing the technology agreement and learning how to use a new app on the iPad that allows students to create digital posters that remind them of the rules. This app will be used throughout the year for many different visual presentations.
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7/8 News
Ms. Kanoff & Mrs. White
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The Middle School presents
The Trials of Robin Hood
Wednesday & Thursday, November 14 & 15
1:00 & 7:00 p.m. at Barrett Hall
Robin Hood's merry men and women have fought hard for what is good and right...and very, very silly! Join us for this hilarious reinvention of the classic Robin Hood tale.
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Library/Technology News
Simone Pyle
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With the first trimester winding down, your student may be bringing home an overdue notice from the library. This list is just to remind students of books they still have checked out over the allotted 2-week borrowing time so that they can locate and gather them to return.
If you can't find a book, please don't worry--a little time usually turns them up (often in the oddest places)! If you believe a book is truly lost (or is damaged), ideally the library would like it replaced; unreturned library books cost us over a hundred dollars every year. If replacement isn't possible, or is a hardship, we will gladly accept the donation of any new or used book that our students might enjoy reading!
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If you believe you have actually returned a book on your overdue notice, please don't hesitate to
email Simone--like any computer system, the library's circulation program is subject to human error!
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1st graders talked about the reasons why we read, and why we choose the books that we do.
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Lunch Room News
Gret Hewes
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BRRRRR! It’s getting chilly out there!
I love the cold wintry season. I’ve been told I’m a bit crazy when it comes to my love of the cold months…but hear me out.
Picture this: a cold blustery morning, the snow is falling and it looks like a glittery snow globe outside your window. Inside, the woodstove is crackling away. You are in your fuzzy pjs, and even fuzzier slippers. You look over and there, tucked in a nook, is a recipe book, worn and tattered. It is stuffed with extra bits of paper and held together by a rubber band. This hand me-down cookbook and the recipes inside came from Grandma or Grandpa, Mom or Dad, a great-uncle or family friend.
You think to yourself, this is the perfect weather to cook! You that special dish, made back when you were young, and how it made you feel; the smells of the ingredients, the excitement of dropping them in the bowl or pan to create this special dish, brings those memories flooding back. It’s just like you're a kid again.
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Suddenly the weather outside isn’t so bad and you're enjoying a treasure, and sharing that treasure the way it was shared with you those years ago.
For me cooking can do that. It can bring back those memories of simpler times with fewer stresses and hectic schedules. Memories made in your kitchen can be some of the most precious. Maybe for you it’s a place or a song or movie or a moment, whatever it is…sharing it can bring you so much joy…even when it’s cold and gray and blustery outside.
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One Planet News
Kiersten Harlow
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We are always having fun at One Planet! Our annual Lights On Event was a huge success, with over 40 kids taking part. Thank you to the Hanchett family for all of the pumpkins.
With all of this rainy weather we have still enjoyed our time with Paul. He always has a fun and creative thing for us to do.
Session 2 starts after Thanksgiving break! Stay tuned for enrollment packets.
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Farm to School News
Alyssa Marzot
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We're famous! Check out
this week's edition of the Valley News to see the article about this month's Taste Test. We are so lucky to have adventurous students that actively live a growth mindset.
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Student Directory
Many thanks to Christine Bailey-Kellogg for leading the charge on the Student Directory that went home with your students last week. This is a valuable resource for contacting fellow parents and school families, and is a service provided by the PTA. Also, a special shout-out to Ms. Eleni Howe and Mr. Bagnato for helping to coordinate the effort.
PTA Poinsettia Fundraiser!
Give a Gift! Decorate your home!
Poinsettias make great gifts or decorative options for your home, work, or church.
All funds raised from this event provide enrichment activities/materials to Newton School Students.
Please order your plant from a Newton School student or contact Ellen at the number below
before Nov 20th.
Money is collected when the order is placed
Place orders and pay: by
Nov 20
Pick up plants from Newton School: Wed, Nov 28 from 2:30 – 6:00
Please contact Ellen Bagnato at 291-3748, with any questions.
ISO Holiday Gift-Making Workshop Leader!
We are looking for a leader for the annual kid gift making workshop happening on Saturday, December 1st during the Town's Holiday Sale from 10am-Noon.
The craft/gift-making workshop takes place in the school (the Holiday Sale is located in Barrett Hall), but gives parents an opportunity to drop their kids at the gift making workshop and leave to do their own shopping for a bit. Or, alternatively, parents can stay and work on crafts/gift-making with their children.
The Leader handles everything from coordinating logistics with the school; coming up with supplies; organizing several different craft tables; organizing volunteers to staff the workshop; organizing volunteers to set-up and clean-up; and supervise/oversee the workshop on the 1st.
Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, December 4th
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November 12 - No School, Veterans Day
November 14-15 - Middle School Presents Robin Hood
November 21-23 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 29 - Upper Valley High School Fair
5:30 at Hartford High School
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