Newton Falls Elementary & Middle School

November 7, 2022

Hello Tiger Families,

Another wonderful week here at the Elementary/Middle school. This Friday we were able to celebrate so many successes of our students. Here is your weekly update.

Yours in Education,

Mrs. Witt

Mr. Crowder


Contact Information:

Emails:


Mrs. Witt at wittl@nfschools.org, K-3 grade Principal & Director of Student Services

Mr. Crowder at crowderj@nfschools, 4-5 Principal & Transportation Supervisor


Phone:

(330) 872-0695

Upcoming Important Dates:

  • November 8th, 9th and 10th - Grade level gifted testing for second and fifth grade

  • November 16th - Light the Way to Literacy Night - 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Come play Bingo with us!! Learn about literacy and win a prize.

  • November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break; classes resume on November 28th.

Good Things are Happening at the Elementary/Middle School!

Tigers are Learners Program - If your child was invited to be a part of the Tigers are Learners Program, please make sure to return your slip by Monday. The first day of the program is November 8th. Please note the following dates that the program will not be held.


Week of November 21, 2022

December 1, 2022 - Remote day

December 19, 2022- January 2, 2023

February 16, 2023

February 22, 2023


I-Ready - Starting November 1st - 18th, students who get 30 minutes of Reading & 30 Minutes of Math each week in I-Ready and score at least a 70% will get an invitation to wear their pajamas to school on November 22!!

Light the Way to Literacy Family Night: November 16th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Join us as we play Literacy BINGO, enjoy light refreshments and win some prizes.

Leader In Me/PBIS Committee: We are continuing our work with the Leader In Me program, our educational and student leadership program. This committee has many positive events coming soon!! Watch upcoming newsletters for our students of the month.

Word of the Week: In the morning announcements students are introduced to the word of the week. We are listening for students to use this word throughout the day in the proper context. Students who use this word correctly receive a ticket for a special prize drawing on Friday afternoon. The word for the week of November 7th is vivid- very strong or bright, making a strong or clear impression.

Family Resources:

Click the blue link Supporting your student with I ready - A family guide or https://readyclassroomcentral.com/download/?res=79423&view_pdf=1

Click the blue link: Iready Family Center or https://readyclassroomcentral.com/familycenter/

PBIS for families. What is PBIS?