Greetings Newport Families!
It is hard to believe that this is the last newsletter for the school year. We have had an exciting and productive school year. The last day of school is on May 24th. May 24th is a full day of school. Although the year is nearing an end we still have a lot of learning to do. Kids thrive on routines. That is why it is essential that students continue to be present everyday. There is still a lot of learning that needs to continue to happen before the end of the school year.
I am beyond thankful to have served our school community as your principal and I look forward to continued growth with all of you in the upcoming school year.
Illinois Principal's Association Student Recognition Breakfast
Each year the Illinois Principals' Association of Lake County recognizes student success. Students are nominated and then recognized for their success for their leadership and their academic achievements. This year Island Cooper and Noeh Escobar represented Newport School. School administrators along with students and their families celebrated about 900 students over the course of two day. Island and Noeh not only were recognized for their achievements but their families were present to celebrate them. This also gave these students the opportunity to listen about others in various grade levels and see how their accomplishments have paid off as they grow as learners. Congratulations again to Island and Noeh.
No Outside Food or Drink Allowed
We have been seeing an increase in students bringing in outside food such as Dunkin and Starbucks in the morning when they get off the bus. As a reminder we do not allow students to bring in outside food other then what is in their lunchboxes.
No outside food deliveries from parents or food delivery drivers such as Uber Eats, and Door Dash will be allowed in school. If food is not part of your child's cold lunch that is packed in their lunchbox, they are not allowed to bring in any outside store bought food or beverages in to - go containers such as Dunkin, Subway, Starbucks and Mcdonald's, just to name a few. If you forget to send a lunch with your child you can bring in their lunchbox with food packed inside. However, it is disruptive to the school day to have a food delivery sent to the child as the food doesn't always arrive when it is the child's scheduled lunch times. It is also an issue of safety to have food delivery drivers drop off food for students. Your child can always get a hot lunch each day if they forget their lunch. If you wish to treat your child, wait for after school. Thanks for your understanding.
Tips from Ms. Schnettler, Health Clerk
School registration is now open. Here are some important reminders for health records. When you register your child each year, all students must be up-to-date with their physical examinations and immunization requirements. Below find the link to the department of public health website with guidance on student immunizations and physical requirements. Students currently enrolled (2023-2024 school year) in kindergarten, second grade must submit a Proof of School Dental Examination form by May 15, 2024. Please reach out to me if you need the exam form that is to be filled out by the dental provider per State of Illinois requirements.
All of our standard vision and hearing screenings have been completed and referrals may have been sent home with the students. If you received a referral, please complete the next steps for your child and return any necessary forms back to the school.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email or phone.
Stephanie Schnettler 847-599-5319 or sschnettler@bpd3.org.
Concert in the Park
Each summer the Zion Park District holds weekly free concerts in the park on Thursdays beginning on June 20th @7:00 P.M.. You can bring a blanket and a lawn chair and even pack a dinner or snacks and enjoy a free concert weather permitting. It takes place at the band shelter. A PDF map is located on the link before for you. If you click on the photo it will take you to the events page.
📆Upcoming Dates:
May 1st 2nd/3rd Grade Squirm the Musical 6:30 P.M.
May 2nd 1st Grade Field Trip
May 6th - 10th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th School Improvement Day Early Release @1:10
May 10th Kindergarten Field Trip
May 10th 3rd Grade Field Trip
May 13th BPD3 School Board Meeting
May 16th 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 17th - PTO Kick Off to Summer Movie Night @Newport
May 20th Field Day
May 22 School Picnic (Chromebooks are turned in)
May 24th Last Day of School!
School Hours and Drop Off and Pick Up Information⏰
- School Hours:
- Student arrival 8:20
- Hours: 8:30 - 3:10
- If you drop off your child after 8:30 you will have to come inside to the office to sign your child in for the day.
- Below you will find our drop off and pick up map. Staff members will have your child ready and waiting for you as you move through the pick - up lane.
Pick Up Tips:
- Please contact the office prior to 2:30 PM if you are going to be picking up your child @ 847 - 599- 5330. You can also email our Administrative Assistant Mrs. Pelli @ jpelli@bpd3.org with your child's First Name, Last Name, Classroom teacher, who will be picking up your child and please include any siblings too.
- If you have to pick your child up prior to dismissal for any reason during the school year you still need to come inside the building show an I.D. and sign your child out.
Regards,
🏫Dr. Laurie A. Garris, Principal
Here is how you can contact me:
💻 send me an email
☎️ give me a call
Phone: 847-599-5304
Email: lgarris@bpd3.org