The Tiger Times
September 20, 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,
We are heading in to some big annual fall events for West Newton: the Cruise in Car Show, the Book Fair, and fall conferences!
· Cruise in Car Show takes place on Sat., Sept. 21 from 10am – 2pm and almost everything is free! There will be a drawing for 2 bikes for students who attend and put their name in the drawing.
· West Newton PTO’s Annual Book Fair begins on Wed., Sept. 25 from 5:30-7:00pm and it promises to be an amazing Literacy Night celebrating the joy of reading books! The Book Fair will be open each day Sept. 25, 26, 27, 30, and Oct. 1 from 8:30am – 1:30pm and 8am – 7pm on Oct. 2 which is Conference Day.
· Look for your child’s Conference time letter coming home soon. School is not in session on Oct. 2 due to holding conferences, but the Book Fair will be open all day.
As always, thank you for sharing your child with the staff of West Newton.
With Tiger Pride,
Principal Strube
Gym News
From the gym…
August was a great month in the gym! We learned, reviewed, and practiced the rules in the gym, whistle cues, and expectations – and NON-expectations! Practicing the wrong way to line up, enter the gym, and treat peers made everyone laugh, but was a great reminder of the better choices we can make every day.
Skills that we worked on in August were running, chasing, fleeing and tagging while playing games like Sharks and Minnows, Color Tag, and Pacman Tag. Another skill that students worked on was throwing a ball with accuracy while playing Skittles. The 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes did their first of three assessment days (the other two will be in January and May), which included timing a five-lap run, and pushups and sit ups for one minute each. Their goal is to show improvement from August to May in each event. Finally, several classes are learning new cool down games, such as Quiet Ball and Wink.
Next month, in September, we’ll be focusing on the skills used in Kickball and Field Hockey. It’ll be SO much fun!!!
Last, but not least, if you ever have a concern or just want to chat, please call me here at school (317-856-5237) and I’m happy to get back with you as soon as possible. Thank you for sharing your greatest treasures with me! I’m honored and humbled by your trust!
Mrs. W
WN Tiger Pride Koozie Sale
A Note from the Nurse
Just a reminder that Health Heroes' will be visiting West Newton on Oct. 3rd. All students are eligible to receive a flu shot as long as a consent has been filled out. This is free of charge with or without insurance, they do ask though that insurance information is provided on the consent form for proper billing. Please be on the look out for these forms which will be handed out to students November 18th. Please let me know if you have any questions!!!
Paige Ison, RN
West Newton Elementary
School Nurse
317-856-5237
LUNCH COST
Adult/Child Lunch that does not attend WN cost is $3.50
This includes 1 entree, 2 different sides and 1 milk.
We do not accept credit cards
POPCORN FRIDAY ~ September 27, 2019
Lunch with Someone You Love
- Wed., Sept. 25 = Grade 5 at 12:00pm
- Thurs., Sept. 26 = Grade 3 at 11:00am
- Fri., Sept. 27 = Grade 1 at 10:30am and Grade 2 at 11:30am
- Mon., Sept. 30 = Grade 6 at 1:00pm
- Tues., Oct. 1 = Grade 4 at 12:30pm
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
WN PTO Meetings
West Newton PTO ~ Events at a Glance
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
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/
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.
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!