New Albany Intermediate School

Family Update- December 2, 2024

Dear Intermediate Families,

During our December 20th House Meeting, we will focus on service and the importance of giving to others. Students will have the opportunity to write notes of encouragement that will be delivered to local nursing homes, emergency service stations and shelters. In addition, we are holding a Food Drive to benefit the New Albany Food Pantry for items they are seeking during the winter season. Please review the flyer below for items needed and send them into school with your child. Items can be placed in the boxes on your child's wing labeled with their House name.

Finally, as we approach Winter Break and the holiday season, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your partnership makes our school a warm, vibrant community where kindness, dignity and respect thrive. Thank you for all you do to support your children and our school. Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season!

Thank you,

Megan Ballinger, Principal

#eaglesRISE

Important Updates

OHIO HISTORY PASS PROGRAM FOR FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS

Every fourth grade student in Ohio will have the opportunity to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult through Aug. 31, 2025. The program aims to cultivate curiosity in young minds in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For more information and to download the pass, go to: https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass/

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

If you have a child who will be of age to attend preschool for the 2025-2026 school year, you can learn about the registration process for the New Albany Early Learning Center preschool program at this site: https://elc.napls.us/our-school/preschool/preschool-at-napls

AUTHOR CHRISTINA SOONTORNVAT VISITING NAIS IN FEBRUARY

Due to the generous contributions of the Ruberto Family, the New Albany Women’s Network, the NAIS PTO, and the New Albany Community Foundation, author Christina Soontornvat will be spending two days, February 19 and 20, with our students. To learn more about our visiting author, click here.

If your child is interested in joining Mrs. Soontornvat for lunch during her visit, we are having a contest for the students. To enter the raffle, a student must read two of Mrs. Soontornvat’s books by February 3, 2025 (Click here for the entry form). If you would like to preview some of her books, click here.

CAMP INVENTION RETURNS JUNE 2 TO 6, 2025

This holiday season, gift your child a guaranteed summer of fun with their friends! Give the gift of Camp Invention! Register by December 31, 2024 using promo code GIFT35 to save $35. New Albany will host Camp Invention the week of June 2-6, 2025. This year's program is available to any child entering grades K-6 in the 2025-2026 school year. Please click here for more information.

NAIS STEM CLUB STARTING IN JANUARY

Mr. Barnes, E3 Learning Lab Teacher for New Albany, is starting an after school STEM Club for 4th and 5th grade students in January. The club will meet on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30 up until spring break. Registration will be through New Albany Parks and Rec. If your child is interested, please sign up at this link. More details are below.

New Albany Intermediate STEM Club

Eligible: All 4th and 5th grade students, maximum 24

Cost: $125

Dates: Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30, January 22-March 19 (9 sessions)

Description: We will conduct a number of hands-on STEM activities including paper rockets, bridge and tower building, simple chemistry experiments, design challenges, and some outdoor activities (weather permitting). We may also do some drone flying.

Instructor: Pete Barnes, E3 Learning Lab STEM Teacher

COAT DRIVE

Please click here to learn about our annual Coat Drive, led by Sixth Grade Teacher Mr. Marc Cofer.

Important Upcoming Dates

December 3 - 13 - Winter NWEA MAP Testing

December 20 - House Meeting- Wear House Tee-shirt!

December 23 - Winter Recess Begins

January 6 - School Resumes

January 10 - HOUSE Squad: Wear your House tee-shirts!

January 13 - 5th Grade Choir Concert McCoy 7pm

January 14 - MegaBand Concert - Grades 6-12 NAIS gym 7pm

January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School

January 21 - Teacher Professional Day (no students)

Additional Information

The Intermediate School website has information about our daily schedule, drop off and pick up procedures, school supply lists, and much more. Please click here to visit the page. For information concerning transportation services, click here.

Do not hesitate to call the Intermediate school (614-741-3000) with any questions you may have. Have a wonderful week!

Megan Ballinger, Building Principal

Ryan Grashel, Assistant Principal

Mike King, Assistant Principal

Our Purpose

The New Albany-Plain Local School District is committed to creating a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student.