NEW INFORMATION FOR APRIL 4
CMAS TESTING STARTS MONDAY MORNING
CMAS Testing Information
Beginning on April 7th, students across the state will take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS or CoAlt) which assess what students need to know and be able to do at the end of each grade level according to the Colorado Academic Standards. In grades 6-8, students will take the English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. Students in grade 8 will also be assessed in Science. In addition, our school was selected by the Colorado Department of Education for grade 7 students to complete the Social Studies assessment this year. For additional information, please refer to the CMASTesting 2024-2025 Notification - Newton Parent Letter.
The statewide assessments are designed for all students and are a part of our school accreditation and federal requirements. Make-up tests will be necessary for those absent; therefore, we request that you please try to avoid medical/dental and other appointments during testing times. For specific dates and times, please refer to the NMS Testing Schedule.
Some of you have reached out for more information and here is a link to any forms, including exemptions, that you may need access to, from the district website. Assessment Schedules and Info | Littleton Public Schools
Lastly, students that are choosing to opt-out or exempting out of testing need to be called in and we will excuse the students during the testing times. They should return for their classes and would be unexcused if they do not attend the regular classes after the testing. If you are unable to bring your children after testing, students may come at their regular time and they will be able to read quietly in our library during our testing times. When the testing window ends, we will send them to class.
7th Graders… National Junior Honor Society
Invitations to apply for membership in the Isaac Newton Chapter of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) were emailed to some 7th Grade students yesterday morning. These invitations were based on a body of evidence including academic and work habit excellence as well as behavioral records during their time in middle school.
NJHS is a student-led organization that promotes service, citizenship and leadership. Our members strive to achieve academic and personal excellence, demonstrate unfailing leadership, seek involvement in the community through community service, demonstrate good character, and dedicate themselves to the ongoing endeavor of scholarship. We seek to build capacity for students utilizing the five pillars of NJHS (Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship).
If your child received an invitation and is interested in applying for consideration, please remind them that applications and teacher recommendation requests are due no later than Monday April 14th.
8th Grade VOLLEYBALL
FINAL WEEK OF VOLLEYBALL!!
Monday: NO PRACTICE (7th Grade Volleyball at home)
Tuesday: Newton will host the C Team Semi Finals
Wednesday:Practice after school
Thursday: Newton A and B Team Semi-Finals AT Home v. Euclid
SATURDAY: District Tournament Finals for A B and C
Good Luck ladies!!!
7th Grade Volleyball
LAST game is Monday April 7 Newton at HOME vs. Euclid! Good Luck!! What a fun Season!
Flag Football is back
Flag Football Club is starting back up for any student here at Newton!!! The first spring club meeting will be Wednesday April 9th at 3:30-4:30. Even if your student did not participate in the fall they are welcome to join us this spring! We will have meetings April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and May 7th. Your student is welcome to show up at any time even if they miss a date they are always welcome to come another week! All they need is themselves, some sensible shoes (They must wear shoes), and water if they feel so inclined! I hope to see a large turn out Wednesday April 9th! Please reach out to Ms. Seavall (nseavall@lps.k12.co.us) with any questions.
SHRED-A-Thon is coming soon!! April 19, 2025 from 9:30-1:30
The Newton Shred-A-Thon is Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at the Newton Middle School Primary Parking Lot. 9:30am until 1:30pm. Arapahoe CU is covering all expenses for this event. However, we will also be taking donations. Cash and check donations will go directly to Newton Middle School to help out their programs. Donate online through the button shown below. Note that ALL donations go to Newton Middle School. Arapahoe CU is just the intermediary.
What we are doing: This is a free community shred and electronic recycling event with shredding, small electronics recycling, and a food truck! We are asking for any support you can give towards Newton Middle School student programs. Arapahoe CU will be providing free, on-site shredding and electronic recycling.
Arapahoe Credit Union would rather spend our marketing dollars providing a service and raising money for students than simply advertising. Whatever you want to send to Newton Middle School is great and feel free to still rid yourself of old documents at no cost. Click here for more information
Our Next Newton Knight Out!
We have our next Restaurant Knight at Chook at University and Orchard with options of dining out on either Tuesday, April 8th OR Wednesday, April 9th. Chook is giving Newton 20% back on all purchases when mentioning Newton or entering code “SCHOOLS20” online at ChookChicken.com. This is our first time partnering with Chook. Please join us in dining with Chook on either of these nights!
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!
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CARRIED FORWARD FROM LAST MONTH
Battle of the Books
We have our next Battle of the Books meeting this week! See you then!
WEB
Current WEB Leaders, if you love movies and pizza, make sure to mark your calendars for 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:
Call the attendance line
Put it in the parent portal in the morning
Call the main office line
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.
NO NAME CLUB!!
No Name Club is every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 in the art room! Create art, play games, and hang out with friends! See Mrs. Winschuh or Mrs. Andrews with questions! Just a few more to pay fees… please pay them as they go towards the snacks and the fees to pay our staff to stay!
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!
Shadow Calendar & Sign-Up
SHADOW DAYS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:15-10:15am
Next week’s schedule:
Have a great week! Please remember to charge your chromebooks!
Best,
Brian Wyckhuyse
Principal
Newton Middle School
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