October 6th, 2023

 Good Evening Parents, Guardians and Students: 

Colorado Association of Middle Level Education (CAMLE) 

I received the following email  from CAMLE this week: Another recognition for our staff, students and community…..CONGRATULATIONS!

Dear Principal O’Tremba:

We are writing to you as the principal of Newton Middle School to acknowledge and recognize your staff, your students and your community for developing a dynamic environment where students thrive!

 

This year our CAMLE Board is reaching out to our educator network, reviewing statewide assessment data and uncovering the stories of excellence in the middle grades across our great state of Colorado.

 

In doing so, we have learned about the successes of your school. Your achievement on the 2023 School Performance Framework score ranks in the Top 25 of middle-grades schools in Colorado. Well done! It is evident to us that your school recognizes the importance of academic excellence: meeting the needs of all students, ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education and growing young adolescents in the best possible ways.  We would like to thank you for your efforts!

OCTOBER CODE CART REQUESTS:

We need your assistance!

Here is the link for the sign up genius for the CODE shop for students and teachers  If items could please be dropped off in the office by Monday, Oct 23 that would be helpful.  The next CODE Shop for students will be Thursday, Oct 26th.  Thank you very much!!

PTO Information:

Greetings Newton community! PLEASE READ:  Key dates and other info from NEWTON PTO:

STAFF APPRECIATION SUPPORT NEEDED:  NMS PTO is coordinating two Staff Appreciation Events and would love assistance from our Newton families: October Conference Night Potluck Dinner for the Teachers, and Bus Driver Thank You gift bags. Here is a signup genius for both events. Thank you in advance for helping take care of our amazing teachers & staff members.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4DAEAC2DA2FE3-44482391-teacher

 

As the holidays are quickly approaching we have a great opportunity to receive 25,000 bonus points for families that would like to take part in the Holiday Parade at Southglenn. Participants have many options to be a part of the Parade this year. Registration is Open till October 1st. Please see the link below and let's show how Newton Families love to celebrate the Holidays!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V9XeDMqXo6G8dA5TRtFUSBeYimEpfJSxwjhUzGfB-suzsQ/viewform

 

The PTO ANNUAL FUND supports our Newton teachers and school by contributing to the PTO Annual FundDrive. Donations this year will help support replacing the computers in the computer lab!

From your phone, just go into your Infinite Campus app (where you check your student's grades) click on the three bars in the left corner > Fees > Optional Payments > Add to cart. It defaults to $150, but you can change it on the payment page. Just click the amount box next to the red x and type in whatever amount you decide. Then Submit Payment and you're done. It's that easy! EVERY GIFT COUNTS!  Check the Newton website for monthly updates on reaching our goal. Thank you!

For additional information and how you can contribute please check out this link (https://littletonpublicschools.net/schools/newton-middle-school/pto-annual-fund-drive).

 

Our next Restaurant Knight Out is at Mici's on Tuesday, October 24th. We earned $202.81 from dining at Parry's Pizza in August. Thanks to everyone who came out and participated!

Arapahoe Freshman Showcase:

Please access the attached flier regarding the freshman showcase Arapahoe High School will present on November 1st.

Have a great weekend.

James O’Tremba

Principal, Newton Middle School