The Tiger Times
March 19, 2020
West Newton Elementary
Email: sstrube@decaturproud.org
Website: decaturproud.org/westnewtonelementary
Location: West Newton Elementary School, 7529 Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317)856-5237
Twitter: @WNTIGERS
MISSION
VISION
A Note from your Principal
WEST NEWTON'S GOT TALENT
ATTENDANCE LINE
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Cold and Flu Reminders!
Dear Parents and guardians,
Cold and flu season is upon us! My main goal this season is to keep our West Newton students and staff as healthy as possible. I will need everyone’s help in order to accomplish this goal! The following are some reminders about illness and your children:
1) Students that have a fever above or equal to 100.0 degrees MUST STAY HOME!
2) Students cannot return to school until they have been fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of medication. The Center for Disease Control recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care.
3) Students will be sent home if they have a fever above or equal to 100.0, or vomiting 2x or more and/or experiencing frequent diarrhea. If a student has a low grade temperature in the morning or has vomited/diarrhea they are most likely contagious. PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME!
4) Seek emergency medical attention if your child shows any of these symptoms:
-Fast or trouble breathing
-Bluish skin color
-Not drinking any fluids
-Not waking up or not interacting
-Flu-like symptoms resolve but then return with high fever and/or worsening cough
-Fever with a rash
5) Washing your hands is the BEST way to prevent the spread of cold and flu!!
6) Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze (try coughing into your sleeve instead of your hands if tissues are unavailable-ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer!
7) Please notify the school if your student has been diagnosed with influenza A and please make sure to share any doctor’s notes or medical documentation related to the illness with the school nurse.
Thank you for your help in keeping our Tiger cubs healthy and ready to learn!!
Paige Ison,RN
West Newton School Nurse
GYM NEWS
From the gym…
February is almost over and for me, March 1st means SPRING!!! I love the longer periods of daylight already and can’t wait until we’re back on “real” time (Daylight Saving Time)! ;o)
We finished our basketball unit, did physical skills assessments and started a two-week soccer unit in February. Most of our students really enjoy the sports units, mostly because the non-athletes get a chance to learn some new skills, while the athletes have extra opportunity to hone their skills.
A quick note about the physical skills assessments – EVERY class groaned when I announced the assessment. Every. Single. Class! BUT, by the time we were starting the 5-lap run, their competitive spirit kicked in and it was AWESOME! They worked SO hard to improve their times and numbers from August, and I’m SO proud of each and every one of them! The vast majority of students improved at least two of their three numbers this time! The fastest 5-lap time is 1:01, meaning that student ran an average of 12.2 seconds per lap. AMAZING! While that’s not the norm, all of the students really put forth their best effort, and that’s all I ever ask of them!
Looking forward to March, West Newton will be hosting Indiana Martial Arts during P.E. classes for a week. The primary themes in their presentation are Focus, Respect and Character. We had a lot of fun with their presentation last year and are looking forward to even more next month! We’ll also be celebrating the upcoming Spring Break with a week of student choice days and a week of dodge ball alternative games. Speaking of Spring Break, mark your calendars – March 20 thru March 29 – I hope you have a GREAT BREAK!!!
Thank you SO much for sharing your wonderful children with me!!!
Mrs. W
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Our students need you!
*We CDL Train*
Contact our Transportation Department
317-856-8060 or apply online at http://www.decaturproud.org/
Piano and/or Voice Lessons
LOST and FOUND
West Newton PTO ~ Events at a Glance
MARCH
Tuesday, 3rd @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Friday, 6th - Friday, 13th - - -Book Fair ~ Lunch with Someone You Love
Friday 6th / 5:30 - 7:30 - - - Grandparent's Night & Book Fair Grand Opening
APRIL
Tuesday, 7th @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Friday, 24th / 6:00 - 8:00 - - - Movie Night
MAY
Week of the 4th - - - Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, 5th @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
13th & 14th - - - BOGO Book Fair
Wednesday, 13th - - - Family Night
Thursday, 14th @ 7 - - - 5th & 6th Grade Program
Thursday, 21st - - - Student's Last Day
HOMEWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Practice equals mastery ~ students will gain confidence and show success in the classroom. If you need help with ideas and/or strategies, contact your child's teacher.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To complete the volunteer form now - click here
The application can also be found at www.decaturproud.org
Click on the tab 'Families', then 'Volunteer' to submit an electronic form.
Don't have a computer, not a problem. Volunteer forms are available in the school office.
For more information contact:
Bev O'Toole 317-241-0183 or botoole@msddecatur.k12.in.us
Decatur Township Library Cards
Decatur Township has entered into a partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library. Through this partnership, every year we provide the library with a list of our students, and they match the list with their database of patrons. If a student does not currently have a library card, they will be issued one. This program has been very successful in our schools and in other districts in Indianapolis.
The special card students receive will give them access to all of the library’s digital materials, such as databases of magazine and journal articles, downloadable ebooks, emagazines and audio books. In addition, it will give them very limited access to physical items, such as regular books. Of course, you can change this to a full access card by visiting your library. This is an outstanding opportunity for your student. If for any reason you do not wish for your child to participate, please contact our school office for paperwork to opt out.
Any questions or concerns about the program can be directed to Lynn Hodgkin, Elementary Media Coordinator, at 317-856-2221.