The Tiger Times
September 2018
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,
September has proven to be another busy month with student academics and activities at the forefront! Our first Tiger Time convocation was certainly enjoyable as we celebrated our Students of the Month, Tiger Stripe winners, perfect attendance, West Newton Spirit awards, and our community partnership with West Newton United Methodist Church. It’s always wonderful to share our celebration of our students’ successes with our West Newton families and community partners!
Our 6th graders had a special day with over 30 volunteers from Rolls Royce who partnered with their teachers – Mrs. Fortune, Miss Langley, Miss Linton, Mrs. Washer, and Ms. Wilson – along with our CIS Site Coordinator Mrs. Lecher to support students in planning for their future careers. Our Rolls Royce volunteers/community partners noted how impressed they were with our students for their perseverance in setting and achieving goals as well as with the respect shown toward our community partners.
We have some wonderful family events coming up that I want to ensure everyone is aware of and has placed in calendar notifications:
- Sept. 26 Book Fair Grand Opening 5:30-7:00pm
- Lunch with Someone You Love + Book Fair
Sept. 26 = Grade 4 at 12:30pm
Sept. 27 = Grade 3 at 11:00am
Sept. 28 = Grade 1 at 10:30am
Sept. 28 = Grade 2 at 11:30am
Oct. 1 = Grade 6 at 1:00pm
Oct. 2 = Grade 5 at 12:00pm
- Oct. 3 is Conference Day – be sure to look for your confirmed time from your child’s teacher. The Book Fair will also be open all day!
Thank you for sharing your child with us at West Newton! We are Decatur Proud and know that our work matters and it is possible!
Sincerely,
Susan D. Strube
Principal
Mrs. Suchy's Art Segment
ART TO REMEMBER: Students have started working on their Art to Remember artwork this week. Once the artwork has been completed, order forms with merchandise personalized by their artwork will be available to purchase. Be sure to check out the new jewelry items and my personal favorite, the Christmas ornament. All proceeds from the Art to Remember fundraiser go to support the art room.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6th grade parents are needed to help with making 6th grade medallions. If you are interested in helping, please contact me at tkrellsuchy@decaturproud.org.
IMMUNIZATIONS
POPCORN FRIDAY ~ 9/21/18
VISION SCREENING ~ 10/25/18
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
Go to 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
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, 4th @ 6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Monday, 10th - - - Trash Bag Orders are DUE
Friday, 21st / 6:00-8:00 - - - Movie Night
Wednesday, 26th / 5:30-7:00 - - - Literacy Night
Wednesday, 26th - Oct. 3rd - - - Book Fair
(Lunch with Someone You Love)
OCTOBER
Tuesday, 2nd @6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Wednesday, 3rd - - - Conference Day/Last Day of Book Fair
October 15th-19th - - - Fall Break ~ No School
Friday, 26th / 6:00-8:00 - - - Movie Night
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, 6th @6pm - - - PTO Meeting
Friday, 9th - - - Veteran's Day Program
November 19th-23rd - - - Thanksgiving Break ~ No School
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!