What is STEAM Education?
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. By providing STEAM education here at North Newton, we are giving students the opportunity to be creative, the chance to learn and apply inquiry skills as they collaborate with others. STEAM fosters engineering and design thinking and helps students master math and science concepts. Many STEAM […]
How to Help your Child Develop Basic Phonemic Awareness
What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes) that make up words. Phonemic awareness does not utilize visual letters. It is done completely through listening and speaking. These skills get stronger through repeated exposure and practice. What are skills to help my child start?
North Newton School Board Of Trustees
REGULAR BOARD MEETING CALENDAR 2024 DATE and LOCATION* January 8, 2024 NNSC Administration Office Board Room More dates to be added. *TIME: 6:00 PM for ALL REGULAR MEETINGS
Tips and Ideas To Foster Reading at Home Over the Holiday
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Parent/Teacher Collaboration
Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This will happen when parents and teachers work together. This can happen in a number of ways.
North Newton is Hiring!
Please visit our employment page here. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS:All applications for Support Staff and Professional Educators are now available through the online link attached to each job posting. TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:All applications are to be submitted through the online services provided.QUESTIONS:Please contact Deb Miller at 219-285-2228 or via email at dmiller@nn.k12.in.us
How to Build Fine Motor Skills at Home
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home:
Help Your Child Have a Morning Routine
While time management is not a developmental skill until around 10-13 years of age, you can still set up your morning routine to help your child feel successful. It might help you feel less stressed at the same time.
North Newton School Board Of Trustees
REGULAR BOARD MEETING CALENDAR 2023 DATE LOCATION* October 9, 2023 NNSC Administration Office Board Room November 13, 2023 NNSC Administration Office Board Room December 11, 2023 NNSC Administration Office Board Room *TIME: 6:00 PM for ALL REGULAR MEETINGS
So, How was School Today?
Have you ever asked your child “How was School Today?” only to get an answer such as “fine”, “good” or “bad”? This could be because of how the question is phrased. It is too easy for students to just give a one word answer. Here are a few examples of ways to ask and actually […]