Newport Primary School

Matt Atkins, Principal

Nichole Hayden, Assistant Principal

1102 York Street

Newport, Kentucky 41071

(859) 292-3011

District website: www.newportwildcats.org

NPS page on website: https://nps.newportwildcats.org/

NPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/npswildcats

October 4th - Walk-a-thon

October 7th - 11th - Fall Break - No School

October 25th - House reveal

October 31st - House Party (see below about our Houses)

November 4th - No School

November 5th - Election day - No school

November 6th & 7th - Parent~Teacher conferences

November 11th - Wildcat Way Rule #3 Assembly & Veteran's day celebration

November 13th - Picture retake day

November 14th - Muffins in the Morning @7am

Ms. Barbour & Mrs. Glancy - Mariana Payton

Ms. Burkart & Mrs. Johnson - Jettsen Davenport

Mrs. Hahn & Mrs. Kennedy - Rainna Allen

Ms. Mayle & Mrs. Shay - Roselyn Ford

Ms. Staude & Mrs. Lewis - KaSyi Larkins Hutton

Ms. Jones - Rea-Lynn Herald

Ms. Mitchell - Liam Pablo Niz

Ms. McGroarty - D’Cari Wright

Ms. Rice - Melanie Villatoro Coronado

Mrs. Weaver -Jocelynn Gibson

Ms. Bravo - Kai Edwards

Mrs. Chalfant - Stevi Lambert

Mrs. Goines - Jeremy Pablo Pablo

Ms. Mariani -Charlotte Turner

Mrs. Powell - Reagan Gibson

Each student and staff person belongs to a House. On House Reveal day all Kindergarten students and new NPS students will learn which house they belong to during our morning assembly on October 25th.

In lieu of a traditional Halloween party, our school will have a House party. No treats or candy are needed. Please do not send candy or treats in to school. Each House will participate in various activities with their house members.

Costumes are permitted on Thursday, Oct. 31st following these guidelines:

🎃 Masks are not permitted.

🎃 Students should wear the costume to school and will not be called out of class to change or get costumes.

🎃 Weapons are not permitted

🎃 Students should be independent when wearing the costume (e.g. for restroom).

It is highly suggested that students not bring costume accessories that are not attached in case they are forgotten or lost at school. After dismissal, forgotten items may not be accessible.

👻 Trick-or-Treating in Newport is from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Be safe and have fun! 👻

Candy is not permitted to be eaten at lunch. Please do not permit students to bring candy to school.

We are excited to announce Sundae Scholars. Each student was given a set of their grade level sight words. Students are encouraged to practice the sight words at home. Once your child can read each of their grade level sight words let us know! To reward your child for their hard work, they will make a delicious ice cream sundae at school for a sweet treat at lunch. Use this link to let us know your child is ready for the sight word challenge!

Sundae Scholars form.

Sight Word Lists

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Social emotional learning (SEL) has five core areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. These areas help students become aware of and manage their emotions, teach the importance of showing empathy, demonstrate how to build healthy relationships, and explain how to make wise decisions. Click the image to learn more.

Newport Primary School uses The Zones of Regulation to teach students about social emotional learning. More information about The Zones of Regulation will be featured in upcoming newsletters.

Teaching children the importance of good dental hygiene doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right approach, it can be fun and engaging, laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

1. Make brushing a fun, twice daily routine.

- Use a brushing chart with sticker rewards for motivation

- Sing brushing songs or create a custom playlist on your phone using songs that last about 2

minutes or use a 2-minute timer.

-Use fun character toothbrushes and toothpaste and replace toothbrushes every 3 months.

-Allow them to watch dental hygiene videos. There are many You Tube channels that have

educational videos featuring animated characters and cartoons about dental care such as

“Peppa Pig”, “Dora the Explorer” and “Daniel Tiger”.

2. Avoid sugary foods and drinks, especially in the evening and close to bedtime.

3. Visit a Pediatric Dentist every 6 months to help establish a routine and reduce fear.

4. Lead by Example. Children learn by watching their parents. Make brushing and flossing a family routine. When kids see parents taking care of their teeth, they are more likely to follow suit.

Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays and in just a few weeks, masses of little super heroes, princess, goblins and ghosts will be filling our neighborhoods for trick-or-treat fun. The American Red Cross has several tips parents can follow to help keep them safe while enjoying the festivities.

1. Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen.

-Use face makeup instead of masks which make seeing difficult.

-Give trick or treaters a flashlight to light their way.

-Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.

2. Use flame resistant costumes.

3. Make sure adults know where older kids are going and instruct them never to go inside for treats.

-A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children door-to-door.

4. Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.

5. Walk only on sidewalks, not the street. Look both ways before crossing and cross only at the

corner, not between parked cars.

6. Check all treats before allowing children to eat.

-Remove loose candy, opened packages and choking hazards.

-Discard any items with brand names that you are not familiar with.