Elementary Parent Newsletter

The Elementary Beta Club is currently holding a shoe drive which began on Monday, October 21 and continues through December 20th.

How does it work?  Check around your home for gently used shoes of any kind that have been outgrown, don’t fit properly, or are no longer in style or season. These can be tennis shoes, sandals, boots, dress shoes, heels, flats, and even cleats! The soles must be intact, and the tops of the shoes must not have rips or holes. 

Where do the shoes go? The shoes we collect will help raise funds for the Elementary Beta Club and will be kept out of landfills! They will then be sent to underdeveloped countries where they will be given a new life by people who will clean them up and use them to create business opportunities to support their families. Our club receives $0.40/per pound of shoes that we collect, so the more we collect, the more money we will earn. Our goal is to collect 2,500 pounds of shoes, which is about 100 bags with 25 pairs of shoes in each bag!

Please help us if you can by donating shoes you are no longer wearing and passing the word along to friends, family, and your students. Men’s, women’s and children’s shoes are all accepted. There will be collection boxes in the Junior High, High School, and Board of Education offices. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lora Sembach, BETA Club Advisor

We are excited to invite you to our Thankful for You Breakfast as a way to show our gratitude for all the support you provide to our school and students. Please join us for a special breakfast with your child and spend some quality time together. This event is free, and each student may invite up to two adults to attend. Invitations will be sent home with students on November 4th and should be returned by November 18th. We look forward to celebrating and sharing this meaningful time with you!

Two exceptional programs from Newton Falls Elementary and Middle School will be showcased at the OSBA Capital Conference on November 10th. Students and teachers will travel to Columbus to present both our One School, One Book program and our Curious Tigers program. This is a tremendous honor for our district, highlighting the innovative approaches our schools take in promoting literacy and curiosity-driven learning. The opportunity to share these initiatives on such a prominent platform is a fantastic experience for our students and a testament to the hard work of our staff and community. 

First-grade students recently enjoyed an exciting field trip to Kuchta Farms, where they navigated a corn maze, learned all about farm animals, and discovered the process of growing pumpkins. The day was filled with hands-on learning and fun, allowing students to experience the wonders of farm life firsthand. Special thanks to Mrs. Metheny, Miss Granchie, and Mrs. Gregory for planning this wonderful experience for our first graders—making it a memorable and educational day for everyone! 

Our Kids Caring for Kids Campaign has been a heartwarming success, as our school community came together to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This initiative supports cancer research and provides essential care and assistance to families facing childhood cancer. Thanks to the generosity and compassion of our students, families, and staff, we’ve raised over $2,351.00  this month to donate to this incredibly worthy cause. This contribution will help advance St. Jude’s mission and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in need.

A special thank you goes to Mrs. Woodley for sponsoring this event, as well as to our dedicated student council members who collected and counted the donations. Under the guidance of Mrs. Thompson, our fourth-grade teacher and student council advisor, they put in hard work and showed the true spirit of service. Tigers have a big heart, and we are immensely grateful for the kindness and commitment shown by everyone involved in this campaign!