The Tiger Times
August 2019
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
A Note from your Principal
Dear West Newton families,
Welcome back to another wonderful year at West Newton Elementary! All staff members are excited to see our students and it has been so much fun to see our students and staff jumping right back in to teaching and learning. We welcome family members as volunteers at West Newton and you can access this information on the decaturproud.org website. West Newton’s focus for the first 45 days of school is three-fold: Content Vocabulary, Interventions, and Classroom Culture. Our Instructional Leadership Team made up of Mr. Werner – assistant principal, Mrs. Humphries – lead teacher, Miss Langley – mentor teacher, Mr. Bright – mentor teacher, and myself have set milestones and will collect data to ensure that these are implemented successfully for our students. Academic Vocabulary and Test-Taking Strategies are embedded in our West Newton culture in all grade levels. Please join us for lunch at West Newton whenever you can and remember that we need a valid picture ID for all visitors. Mrs. Enright and Mrs. Mills are the friendly staff members who answer our phones, greet our visitors, and take care of everyone in so many different ways! Thank you for sharing your children with us each day.
With Tiger Pride,
Principal Susan Strube
ART SUPPLY LIST
Parents, the Art Supply List that was sent home is only if you are so inclined to donate to our art room. We do not expect you to purchase these items to be used in the art room, but we certainly do appreciate any and all donations of these items to support our art program for all students.
Students in grades 4-6 do need an Art Sketchbook and those can be purchased from our school bookstore for $2 or you could also purchase them at Meijer, Wal-Mart or any dollar store. Thank you so much!
WN Tiger Pride Koozie Sale
A Note from the Nurse
For the first few months of the school year, I may be sending home letters/forms for various things I may need for your child. Please check your child's book bag and folders frequently, notes from me will always be in a concealed envelope.
Next week I will be sending home letters/forms regarding action care plans for those students who have specific medical needs during the school year. These forms will need to be filled out and returned to the clinic as soon as possible, so be on the look out! These are very important in order for me to give your child the best care possible! If you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to me ANYTIME!! Let's make this school year a great and healthy year!!
Paige Ison, RN
West Newton Elementary
School Nurse
317-856-5237
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/
POPCORN FRIDAY ~ August 23, 2019
PICTURE DAY ~ September 4, 2019
Save time and Order Online using order code: 42510FA
VISION SCREENING ~ November 14, 2019
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
West Newton PTO ~ Events at a Glance
AUGUST
Tuesday, 6th @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Friday, 9th @ 9:30am - - - Volunteer Orientation
Friday, 16th / 6:00 - 8:00 - - - Movie Night
Friday, 23rd - - - Trash Bag Fundraiser Kickoff
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, 3rd @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Monday, 9th - - - Trash Bag Orders DUE to school
Friday, 20th / 6:00 - 8:00 - - - Movie Night
Wednesday, 25th / 5:30 - 7:00 - - - Literacy Night
Wednesday, 26th - Oct. 3rd - - - Book Fair (Lunch with Someone You Love)
OCTOBER
Wednesday, 2nd - - - Conference/Book Fair/Trash Bag Order Pick Up
Tuesday, 8th @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
October 14th - 18th - - - Fall Break
Friday, 25th / 6:00 - 8:00 - - - Movie Night
CANVAS Parent Instructions
DECATUR PROUD LICENSE PLATES
BOX TOPS for EDUCATION
Clipping Box Tops for Education is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢ for our school! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them to school. Your child can earn personal rewards and rewards for their class or grade level when they bring in Box Tops! For more information on Box Tops, including a list of participating products, go to BTFE.com. Be sure to sign up as a member (it’s free!) so you can check out our school’s earnings details and get access to coupons and bonus offers. You can also download the Box Tops Bonus App to earn even more money for our school.
Thank you for your support!