May 6, 2008 by Baker.

Yearbooks Still Available

Don’t miss out on your very own Newman Elementary Yearbook. Copies are still available for $10 . Preview a copy at the library or at the front office.

Box Tops and Campbell’s Labels

Please send in Box Tops or Campbell’s labels as soon as possible. The PTA is going to mail all labels before June 1^st. We have a collection bin in the main hallway. Box Top labels are only good if the expiration date is included. Campbell’s labels (the UPC code) is now clearly marked. Thank you for your support and don’t forget to save them during the summer!

Kindergarten Registration

Registration/Parent Orientation for next year’s kindergarten students will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 2:45 p.m. Parents should bring a copy of the birth certificate and immunization records. Children must be 5 years old on/by September 1, 2008.

Please pass this information on to your neighbors who have children ready to start kindergarten but do not have children currently attending Newman.

Memorial Day Weekend School Schedule

Please note the May calendar for the school schedule May 22-26.

Thursday, May 22 Short Day (12:40 p.m.)

Friday, May 23 No School- Emerg. Day

Monday, May 26 No School- Memorial Day

Help Needed!

Our School Community Council (SCC) and PTA need parents to serve in these organizations to help make decisions that impact your students. PTA participants meet once each month to help plan events and programs to support the school. If you are interested in participating in the PTA, please contact Brenda Wall, 596-8208.

Parents who express an interest in serving on the SCC may contact Mr. Ruesch, 578-8537 or Mrs. Kristina Bailey, 595-0572. Those interested will then be voted upon on May 28 at 4:00 p.m. during the final SCC meeting of the school year.

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April 30, 2008 by Baker.

No After-School Program on May 2

Due to a shortage of group leaders on May 2 (U of U graduation), we will not hold the After-School Program on Friday, May 2. All students will be dismissed to go home at 2:20 p.m.

Kindergarten Registration

Registration/Parent Orientation for next year’s kindergarten students will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 2:45 p.m. Parents should bring a copy of the birth certificate and immunization records. Children must be 5 years old on/by September 1, 2008.

Please pass this information on to your neighbors who have children ready to start kindergarten but do not have children currently attending Newman.

Reading Road to Success

Thank you for all the parental support to encourage your children to read at least 20 minutes each day at home. We will conclude this year’s reading program with a drawing for some bicycles and other prizes on Friday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Parents are invited to enjoy the excitement.

Memorial Day Weekend School Schedule

Please note the May calendar for the school schedule May 22-26.

Thursday, May 22 Short Day (12:40 p.m.)

Friday, May 23 No School- Emerg. Day

Monday, May 26 No School- Memorial Day

Help Needed!

 Our School Community Council (SCC) and PTA need parents to serve in these organizations to help make decisions that impact your students. PTA participants meet once each month to help plan events and programs to support the school. If you are interested in participating in the PTA, please contact Brenda Wall, 596-8208.

Parents who express an interest in serving on the SCC may contact Mr. Ruesch, 578-8537 or Mrs. Kristina Bailey, 595-0572. Those interested will then be voted upon on May 28 at 4:00 p.m. during the final SCC meeting of the school year.

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April 14, 2008 by Baker.

Pre-Kindergarten Registration

Dates: April 24, April 25, April 28, May 15

Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: SLCSD Office- 440 E 100 S

In order to register, the child must be 4 years old by Sept. 2, 2008.
Please bring: Original Birth Certificate

Immunization Records

2007 Tax Forms (sliding scale tuition)

Proof of residency (util. bill, etc.)

$15 non-refundable registration fee

Questions: Call 578-8287

Parking Lot Safety

The front of the school is very busy in the morning and afternoon. Please be especially careful at these times. Watch out for children crossing the driveways, do not drive onto the sidewalks, and please do not use a cell phone during these times so that you can concentrate on keeping our children safe. Thank you for your cooperation.

Free Mobile Health Clinic

When: Thursday, April 17,

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Mexican Consulate, 155 S 300 W

This clinic is for individuals and familias who do not have medical or health insurance

Contact: Marcela Lopez, 487-4145

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February 29, 2008 by Baker.

Parking Lot Changes Coming

In order to help simplify and make our parking lot and driveways more safe, the school community council has received permission to have the west end of the parking lot blocked off in the near future. This will require anyone entering the parking lot to also exit on the east end. A map and more information will be sent home as we get closer to the change.

ELP Magnet Program

Parents interested in having their students considered for full-time placement in a magnet ELP (gifted education) program in the district may call 578-8573 for more information.

Newman Science Fair

Newman’s 5^th and 6^th graders presented their science fair projects to the judges on February 19. There were a lot of great projects and we congratulate the students on their good works and knowledge gained about the scientific process. Ten students emerged as winners of the Newman fair: Austin Butcher, Kate Smith, Michael Spencer, Kate Tanner, Mary Helms, Annalyssia Wyckoff, Lejla Subasic, Joey Garrison, Chandler Stepan, and Charlee Sabrowski . They represented our school at the Salt Lake District Science Fair at which the following students eared recognition- Lejla Subasic- 1^st Place Chemistry, Annalyssia Wyckoff- 2^nd Place Chemistry, Michael Spencer- 4^th Place Environmental Sciences & Roots and Shoots, Mary Helms- Root and Shoots.

Spring Sing/Family Arts Night

The students will present a musical program and visual arts projects on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m. Families are invited to came and hear the performances and view the students’ art work.

Spring Beak Information

Thursday, March 20 is a short day. School ends at 12:40 p.m. and there is no After-School Program that day. Spring Recess will be from Friday, March 21-Friday, March 28. The school will be closed those days. Classes resume on Monday, March 31.

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February 3, 2008 by Baker.

PTA Meeting

The next PTA Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 7th at 5:30 PM.  A PTA President is needed for the 2008/2009 school year. Help make a difference at Newman Elementary by getting involved and supporting your PTA!
 
After-School Program Fundraiser
The Newman After-School Program will sponsor a fundraiser from February 4-19. All children are invited to participate. They will be selling cookie dough and snacks as well as chocolate bars ($1.50). Please remind your children to NOT sell door-to-door but to contact friends, family and parent’s co-workers. For more information, contact Jana Evans in the main office.

Western States Primary Voting

 Registered voters will have an opportunity to participate in the Western States Primary on Tuesday, February 5, by casting votes for those running for president of the United States. We encourage all to participate.

Presidents Day Weekend Schedule

 Friday, February 15, is a short day. School ends at 12:40 p.m. and there is no after-school program that day. The school will be closed on Monday, February 18.

Yearbooks

Preorder a copy of the yearbook before March 1st for only 8 dollars!   After March 1, yearbooks may be purchased for $10.

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January 15, 2008 by Baker.

Box Tops

Last week the PTA prepared 1400 Box Tops Labels for mailing. We will be meeting again at Newman on Thursday, January 17th at 11:30 am to sort more labels. If any parents would like to help the PTA please join us on Thursday! Thank you for all of the Box Top and Campbell labels we have received. Keep up the good work by collecting labels and sending them to school!

Congratulations!

The PTA would like to thank all the students who participated in this year’s Reflections program, and would like to congratulate the following students for their creativity and talent:

Photography (intermediate)
1st Place—Dawson Wall

Visual Arts (Primary)
1st Place—Asia Nicholson
2nd Place—Mitchell Smith
3rd Place—Ethan Baker
Honorable Mention—Erik Salgado, Jackson Parke, Jennifer Rodriguez, Sofia Guadarrama, and Josette Wolfgramm

Visual Arts (Intermediate)
1st Place—Hayley Tanner
2nd Place—Makenna Guiver
3rd Place—Jonathan Contreras
Honorable Mention—Genesis Vargas and Sophia Carrillo

Visual Arts (Middle/Junior)
1st Place—Katy Tanner

Literature (Intermediate)
1st Place—Lejla Subasic
2nd Place—Elizabeth Garcia
Donate Glasses

The Lions Club is collecting eyeglasses to help improve the impaird vision of children and adults around the world.  If you have used prescription or nonprescription glasses or sunglasses in your drawers, desks, or closets, you can donate them now! Children’s glasses are especially needed. You can drop off the glasses at the front office

No School –January 21 and 22
Short Day—January 18
 

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November 12, 2007 by Baker.

 Ready, Set, WALK!

Newman Elementary School has joined the Gold Medal Schools Program sponsored by the Utah Department of Health. Gold Medal Schools makes it possible for elementary schools to provide physical activity and healthy nutrition choices. The program improves students’ academic success through policies and environmental changes that support good nutrition, physical activity and staying tobacco-free. A highlight of the program is walking the Gold Medal Mile track daily at recess or as a class. The school will track all miles walked by students and staff with incentives available as Newman reaches the goals of the program. Principal Ruesch challenges everyone to GET READY, GET SET, WALK

Picture Makeup Day
Students will have an opportunity to have their picture taken, or retaken if you are not satisfied with the original picture, on Tuesday, November 13. Please look for the flyer announcing the event.

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November 5, 2007 by Baker.

 Newman Family Science Night

Come join us for a fun evening learning more about the science concepts your children have been learning. The activities are fun and educational. Your students will enjoy explaining things to you! The event is on Wednesday, November 7, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please come.

Picture Makeup Day

Students will have an opportunity to have their picture taken, or retaken if you are not satisfied with the original picture, on Tuesday, November 13. Please look for the flyer announcing the event.

Flu Shot and Immunization Clinic

Parents, students and community members are invited to get their flu and other immunization shots at Newman School on Wednesday, November 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The cost per flu shot is only $10.00. Other immunizations vary in price. Checks may be made out to SLCSD.

Election Day

Your vote is important! Vote on November 6!

Schedule for Thanksgiving Recess

The day before Thanksgiving- Wednesday, Nov. 21- is a short day. The school will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 22 through Monday, Nov. 26. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

A Note from the Library

A great big thank-you to everyone that helped and participated in this Fall’s ‘Book Fair Blizzard’. We met our goal, and were able to earn 344 new books for our library. We really appreciate all the support that our students and families give our library.

Coloring Contest Winners are:

Kindergarten: 1)Sebastian Esparza 2) Aracely Gonzolaz 3) Dean Martin

1^st grade: 1) Ammon Trump 2) Celeste Camamomile 3) Elizabeth Tige

2^nd grade: 1) Odalis Garcia 2) Humberto Gonzales

3) Caitlyn Rogers

3^rd grade: 1) Jazmine Gonzalez 2) Noe Urcino

3) David Pamirez

4^th grade: 1) Antonio Archuleta 2) Wenyi Miller

3) Malery Camomile

5^th grade: 1) Elizabeth Garcia 2) Javier Alba

3) Roberto Alfaro

6^th grade: 1) Efrain Castro 2) Katy Tanner 3)Jessie Duarte

Next Friday, November 9^th, we are privileged to host author Trudy Harris. Mrs. Harris is the author of many educational books that deal with math concepts and writing concepts. Mrs. Harris will present an assembly for the lower and upper grades, focusing on the writing process and publishing writing. She will also sign her books that we have purchased for the library. If you are interested in purchasing your own copy of her book(s), you will have the opportunity to buy them on Friday and have them signed by her personally.

Mrs. Harris is visiting our school as a kick off to celebrate National Children’s Book Week. Book Week is November 12^th-16^th. The theme is “Rise Up Reading!” The purpose of celebrating Book Week is to remind students how important reading is. More to come next week!

PTA News

Thank you to everyone who participated in our PTA’s Reader’s Digest Fundraiser. The ordered items are scheduled to arrive by November 15th.
It is time for our PTA Bylaws to be renewed so they will be posted in the front hallway for anyone who is interested to review.

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October 20, 2007 by Baker.

 Red Ribbon Week October 22-26th

Every year in October in schools all over America students, teachers and parents come together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a Drug-Free America. The PTA has purchased items for the students to receive this week, starting with bracelets on Monday. Students who wear their bracelets all week at school will be entered into a drawing for prizes. All students are encouraged to wear red on Friday in celebration!

Teacher Professional Convention Schedule

There will be no school on Monday/Tuesday, October 29-30. Friday and Wednesday, October 26 and 31 are short days with school dismissed at 12:40 and no after-school program those days.

October 31, 2007

We will have our annual costume parade on Wednesday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. The students will begin the parade by exiting the school in back, go north on Catherine, east on Dupont, south on Colorado to the main school driveway and back into the school. We will parade in the building if it is raining. Parents are welcome to watch the parade along the parade route.

Students are reminded to follow these guidelines in planning their costumes:

• Masks, if used, are allowed only during the parade.

• Face make-up may be used.

• Costumes should be modest and safe to wear.

• No weapons or fake weapons are allowed.

• Please avoid excessive gore.

October 31 is a short day. School will end at 12:40 and there will be no After-School Program.

Flu Shot Clinic

Parents, students and community members are invited to get their flu shots at Newman School on Wednesday, November 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The cost per shot is only $10.00. Checks may be made out to SLCSD.

Pioneer Online Library

Students and families can access a wonderful online resource from home called Pioneer Online Library at http://pioneer.uen.org. The site has an encyclopedia, newspapers, thesaurus, and other neat features. To log on, use the username: pioneer and the password: look.

Election Day

Your vote is important! Vote on November 6!

Fundraiser

Readers Digest Fundraiser ends Tuesday, October 23rd. Thank you for your support!

Reflections

“I can make a difference by….” is the 2007-2008 Reflections theme. The deadline for entry submission is November 16^th, 2007.

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September 16, 2007 by Baker.

 Charging Limits for Paid School Meals

We have an agreement with our lunch room that students who pay for their school meals may charge up to two breakfasts and two lunches if they run out of money in their account. They will receive a reminder when this happens so they can bring money to put their account. They will not be permitted to get a meal beyond this charge limit but can receive a milk and a fruit to tide them over for the afternoon.

School Community Council

The next meeting of the School Community Council will be on Monday, October 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the library. We invite interested parents to attend. The council discusses issues related to student and school success and provides guidance for what happens at Newman Elementary School.

We are the Tigers, Hear us ROAR!

Newman School has implemented a program this year to help students get excited about the following four areas:

R- Respectful and Responsible (Being kind to others)

O- On Time Everyday (Getting to school on time and here everyday)

A- Active (Getting exercise everyday)

R- Reading Everyday (Reading at least 20 minutes/day-100 minutes/week)

We have a variety of activities, incentives and recognitions to promote these positive behaviors. Thank you to you parents for encouraging your students in these areas!

Reflections

“I can make a difference by….” is the 2007-2008 Reflections theme. Parents and teachers, please encourage your student(s) to participate by submitting a work of art in the following categories: visual art, theater, literature, film/video, musical composition, photography, choreography/dance, and/or three dimensional art. The deadline for entry submission is November 16^th , 2007.

English Language Development

Newman School will implement 45 minute block periods each day this year to make sure that our English language learners are getting the support they need to become proficient in English. Teachers will trade students to group them according to their needs. Non-English language learners will be grouped together and work on other pertinent literacy skills during that time.

Neighborhood Trash Campaign

At the request of our neighborhood community councils, we are reminding all of us to be on the lookout for trash in our neighborhood and take time to pick it up and throw it away in appropriate trash receptacles. Thank you!

Fall Carnival

Join the fun on Thursday, September 27^th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Rides include the shark slide, moonwalk, fan swing, and more! Wristbands that will allow entrance to all rides are $6.00 each and a wristband package( includes a wristband and $5.00 in tickets) is $10.00. Tickets are 3 for $1.00.

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