Newell Family Sunday Message 11/13
November 13th, 2022
Newell Families,
Thank you for making sure your children are bundled up for the cold! Reminder we have picture retakes this week. We are looking forward to a full week with students! Winter programs are only 2 weeks away!
- Mr. Balcom
Photo of the Week:
Our 5th graders are leading Morning Announcements in classrooms each morning. It's a fantastic way to start the day!
Picture Retakes Next Wednesday 11/16
Fall Picture Retake Day is next Wednesday, November 16th 2022.
Photos will be taken if your child missed picture day, is new to Newell since pictures were taken, or youβd simply like to retake your childβs picture (retakes please send packets back to school).
Here is the link for the online ordering:
Winter Program Information
Our Winter music program is at Walnut Middle School in the Auditorium on Tuesday November 29th and Thursday December 1st. All students in grades K-5 will be performing!
π Tuesday, November 29th 2022
π Walnut Middle School
π 6:00pm
π€ 2nd and 3rd Grade students perform.
β οΈ Students need to be in the Walnut cafeteria with their teachers by 5:45pm to get ready for their concert.
π Tuesday, November 29th 2022
π Walnut Middle School
π 7:00pm
π€ 4th and 5th grade student perform.
β οΈ Students need to be in the Walnut cafeteria with their teachers by 6:45pm to get ready for their concert.
π
Thursday, December 1st 2022
π Walnut Middle School
π 6:00pm
π€ Kindergarten and 1st grade students perform
β οΈ Students need to be in the Walnut cafeteria with their teachers by 5:45pm to get ready for their concert.
There are three programs to allow our audiences to be comfortably seated in the auditorium without a restriction on number of attendees. We can't wait to perform for you all!
No School November 21st - 25th.
Reminder there will be no school for students Monday November 21st through Friday November 25th.
Influenza & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
π
Monday, November 21st, 2022
π 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
π Barr Middle School, 602 W. Stolley Park Road
π Walnut Middle School, 1600 N. Custer Ave.
π Westridge Middle School, 4111 W. 13th St.
More information here: https://www.gips.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=40&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=10632&PageID=1
π₯ Newell PTA Corner π₯
This section includes updates and important information from our amazing Newell PTA! More information is always available on our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NewellElementaryPTA
π₯ Next PTA Meeting
At our last meeting we discussed upcoming events for the winter season. Our next PTA meeting will be Monday, January 18th at 7pm in the Newell Staff Lounge.
π₯ PTA on Facebook
Make sure to like our Newell PTA Facebook Page so you don't miss out on any information!
This is the Way!
Enjoy these photos from last week!
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Measuring in 2nd Grade Math.
Measuring in 2nd Grade Math.
Measuring in 2nd Grade Math.
π Important Dates Coming Up π
- Monday November 21st - 25th
- Tuesday November 29th - Winter Programs for Grades 2-5 at Walnut Auditorium
- Thursday December 1st - Winter Programs for Grades K-1 at Walnut Auditorium
- Friday December 16th - Winter Parties 12:45pm to 1:45pm
- Friday December 16th - 2pm Dismissal
- No School - Winter Break: December 17th - January 2nd.
Keep up with our FULL Calendar of EVERYTHING going on here: http://bit.ly/newellcal
β»οΈ REPEATED MESSAGES β»οΈ
Important messages we've sent previously.
β»οΈ Students Who are Sick
Parents, there is a lot of illness going around. Please monitor your child for symptoms.
Description of Fever:
- A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, usually caused by an illness.
- In most mild, two to five day, childhood illnesses, fever is lowest in the morning, rises in the afternoon, and will be the highest in evening and night. As the child begins to recover, morning temperatures will be normal with fever still present later in the day.
Management:
- Students with a temperature of 100 F or more may be sent home from school.
- Students may return to school when their temperature has remained below 100.0 for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.
β»οΈ Weather Updates and School Cancellations
Social media posts as well as a phone call, email or text message will inform you of urgent announcements and weather emergencies. Please be sure our office has your most current telephone and email information.
β»οΈ School Times:
A regular school day begins at 8:00am and dismisses at 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Students may be dropped after 7:30am.
Please make your child aware of his/her after school plan. If transportation or daycare plans change, please call the office so we can let your childβs teacher know. Thank you.
β»οΈ Breakfast
We start our school day right at 8:00am. It is VERY important that your child is in class ready to learn at 8:00. Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 7:50am. We are unable to serve students breakfast after 7:50am. If your child needs to eat breakfast at Newell, plan to have them on campus with enough time to get to our breakfast line by 7:50. Students arriving after 7:50 should go to their class lines.
β»οΈ Visitors:
Visitors need to check in at the office and wear given identification while in the school. All visitors must enter through door #1.
β»οΈ Birthday Treats:
Birthdays may be celebrated in each childβs classroom. Families are NOT required or expected to provide treats or gifts. However, if you want to offer treats, please provide healthy snacks that are individually packaged. Cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc. will not be allowed.
Have a fantastic full week!
Nate Balcom- Principal
Heather Glause - Secretary
Cheryl Brax - Attendance Secretary
Jami White - Social Worker (M/W/F)
Carrie Whitcomb - School Counselor (T/Th)
Katie Dubbs - Nurse
Yolanda Seiler - Spanish Interpreter