Mon May 12, Choir Concert
Tues May 13, Orchestra Concert
Wed May 14, Band Concert
Thurs May 15, 8th Grade Dance
Thurs May 22, 8th Grade Continuation
Pay your fees and fines!!
Please take a look in your parent portal. We have many outstanding fees!!
Library Books are due!
As we approach the end of the school year, please return any overdue library books. Check backpacks, bedrooms, and cars. Every book makes a difference. We kindly ask that all late books be returned by Friday, May 16th so we have time to get everything organized before the last day of school.
If a book has been lost, there will be a fine to help cover the cost of replacement. We truly appreciate your support and understanding.
A message from PTO
The PTO was VERY Successful with their fundraising efforts and just last week, we ordered the NEW 3D Printers for our STEM classroom. The goal is to get them up and running for the 2025-26 school year! THANK YOU to all of you that supported this initiative!
NEXT week is Teacher Appreciation week! The PTO invites students to write notes to their teachers and turn them into the office. Please make sure the notes have a teacher name denoted on the envelope or letter and we will be sure to distribute to the teachers.
Battle of the Books
GOOD LUCK To our Battle of the Books Participants! The Battle is on Monday, May 5th!! See you then!
Girls Mountain Bike Club
We have started a Girls Mountain Bike Club. This is through Sponsorship from Arapahoe High School Mountain Bike Club and the team is covered under the Colorado High School Cycling League. We are teaming together to start the ground running for the students when they get to High School. Click here for more information.
8th Graders… Save the Date!
A couple of dates to keep in mind, 8th grade parents…
Thursday, May 15 is our 8th Grade Dance from 5pm-6:30pm…
Thursday, May 22 is our 8th Grade Continuation from 1:30-3pm.
THREE weeks left until High School! Let’s make it great!
Stuco
Stuco recently met to discuss the upcoming 8th grade dance, teacher/student dodgeball game and the last spirit week. We will have another meeting coming up soon to finalize the plans for the year. Stay tuned for those meeting opportunities.
Flag Football last session of the year…
We will have meetings our final flag football on May 7th. All they need is themselves, some sensible shoes (They must wear shoes), and water if they feel so inclined! Please reach out to Ms. Seavall (nseavall@lps.k12.co.us) with any questions.
Summer Performing Arts Opportunity
If you are looking for some fun experiences this summer in the area of Performing Arts, please check out this great summer opportunity. Click here for more information about Performing Arts Academy!
Arapahoe High School Summer Sports Camps
Check out these summer camps at Arapahoe HS! CLICK HERE!
Littleton High School Summer Sports Camps
AIM Summer Sports Camp at Littleton High School
Run with the Lions Summer Camp at Littleton High School
WEB
Current WEB Leaders, if you love movies and pizza, make sure to mark your calendars for THIS Thursday, May 8th! We will have a WEB Movie Night on the learning stairs, starting at 5:30! See Mrs. Barto or Ms. Holland if you have questions. Please don't forget to RSVP so we can make sure we have enough food! (The link is on our WEB Google Classroom.) Bring pillows, wear (appropriate) PJs, bring blankets. It has been a great year of leadership and we want to celebrate YOU See you there!!!
Picking your child up early… What to do???
Just a friendly reminder that if you are going to pick your child up during the school day, PLEASE CALL AHEAD. If you have an appt at 3pm, call long before then. It can take upwards of 15 minutes to get your child to the office if you just show up without alerting us ahead of time.
Some options:
Remember that you being in a rush does not mean we will be able to find them any faster.
From our Mental Health Team:
Here is some information from our Mental Health team at Newton! Please take a moment to read some information from our Social Workers! They are amazing!!
https://secure.smore.com/n/6fazc-mental-health-caring-corner?ref=email
Clinic Information:
How Sick is Too Sick for parents seeking guidance for when an ill student should stay home or return to school after an illness. This also has guidance for Covid
You Gotta Have Faith
You Gotta Have Faith club meets again this Friday morning. This is a student-led club where students come together to celebrate their Christian beliefs and embrace the love of God! Everyone is welcome—no matter who you are or where you’re from! Students will share a brief message from fellow kids, pray together, and lift each other up with support and encouragement. Come as you are and experience the joy of community and faith! Friday mornings in room 0527 (Mr. Wood’s room), 7:55-8:15 AM.
High School Visits for current 8th Graders:
FUTURE ARAPAHOE STUDENTS OF CLASS OF 2029
Future Arapahoe Warriors- This is an exciting time as you embark on your journey as a high school student. Please know AHS is here to support you and have worked hard to simplify the registration process. The best place to start is by exploring the AHS course guide, The Pathfinder, and the AHS Registration Website. Our Class of 2029 Registration Worksheet will help you organize your course selections that will be entered into Infinite Campus.
Littleton High School Info:
Littleton High School, home of the Littleton Lions, is delighted to welcome eighth graders from Newton Middle School to visit LHS. Our shadow days are done for this year.
Heritage High School Info:
We want the chance to share our love of Heritage High School with your students. We look forward to meeting you and sharing what we think makes Heritage such a special place to be! Go Eagles!
Next week’s schedule:
M - ODD | T- EVEN | W- ODD | Th ODD | F EVEN |
Have a great week! Please remember to charge your chromebooks!
Best,
Brian Wyckhuyse
Principal
Newton Middle School