Newt Happenings

Burke Mountain Snow Sports Waiver - All students, staff, and chaperones must complete this waiver in order to ski/ride at Burke Mountain this Winter. Please complete ASAP. Thanks!

On this Veterans Day, let's take a moment to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifices and dedication have ensured our freedom and security. Let's express our gratitude to all veterans, past and present, for their selfless service and commitment to protecting our nation.

Monday Nov 11th

• Veterans Day - Give thanks.

Wednesday Nov 13th

• 8th Grade Trip - Vermont Day at the Kennedy Institute in Boston (Depart at 7am, ETA for Return is 7pm)

Friday Nov 15th

• Picture Retake Day
• Friday Flannel! Please bring in any non-perishable food donations to support the food drive. And wear your flannel! We will take a Friday Flannel Photo.
• Full Day - Students continue to work with Patrick Ross, Ms. Ham, Mrs. Gray, and Mr. E on Winter Concert Prep - Parent volunteers are welcome! Please reach out if you are interested... especially if singing or playing instruments is an interest.
• Last Day of Trimester 1

Newark will be participating in the NEKCA Food Drive. Between now and Nov 15th we will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate. On Friday Nov 15th remember to wear your flannel for our school photo!

Last week, our school Crisis Team met with our community emergency response team and town officials to review our emergency response plans. This week, we will be teaching students how to care for themselves in response to a school intruder. We practice these emergency situations several times throughout each school year. This is a very sensitive scenario for us to teach to our students and we take it very seriously. We tell students that in any emergency, the most important thing they can do is listen to the trusted adults they are with. In the case of a school intruder, we teach both staff and students an options based response. Please watch the video below to get an understanding of Run, Hide, Fight response to a school intruder.

NEWARK STREET SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

FRIENDS OF NEWARK STREET SCHOOL (FONSS)

If interested in joining and supporting students and the Newark Learning Community in any capacity... Contact Info - fonss1448@gmail.com

KESD Annual Continuous Improvement Goals

1. Students are supported to be socially, emotionally, and physically healthy.
2. Each child will have at least a year’s growth in math and literacy during the year. The focus is on understanding where students are at and what their next move is to learn.

Newark Street School Statements

The following mission, vision, and goals statements were created in collaboration with community stakeholders in 2017-18. Since then, they have been refined through our work around Education for Sustainability and Equity. We will revisit these statements once again at our first Education for Sustainability meeting this school year.

Newark Street School Mission

We believe Newark Street School is a global model of how rural, small school educates for sustainability.

Newark Street School Vision

We have merged all members of the learning community to work side-by side as learning partners who become increasingly prepared to explore the world and take responsible action for Environmental Integrity, Social Equity, and Economic Prosperity.

Newark Street School Goals

1. We communicate clearly and effectively.

2. We are self-directed leaders and learners.

3. We are creative and practical problem-solvers.

4. We are responsible and engaged citizens.

5. We are informed and integrative thinkers.

Kindergarten Curriculum Guide

Friday November 15th Flannel Day - Care for your community by donating non-perishable food items for a local food drive. You can bring in items all week and up until November 15th.

Friday November 22nd - Community Wide Meeting / Celebration and Lunch - Families Invited

Saturday November 23rd - Sunday December 1st - November Break

Monday December 16th - 6pm - Winter Concert

Friday December 20th - Community Wide Meeting / Celebration and Lunch - Families Invited

DECEMBER 6TH - PM - STUDENT LED CONFERENCES

WINTER CONCERT - DECEMBER 16TH - 6-8PM

MARCH 21 - PM - STUDENT LED CONFERENCES

MARCH TBD - EVANNE WEIRICH - END OF MARCH TBD

JUNE 9TH - 6-8PM - NEWARK STREET SCHOOL GRADUATION (Tentative Date)

Email: tmulligan@kingdomeast.org
Website: https://www.kingdomeast.org/newark-school
Location: 1448 Newark Street, West Burke, VT, USA
Phone: 802-467-3401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewarkStreetSchoolVT/