The First Day of School
Our teachers are enjoying a well-deserved break for the summer, and North Newton looks forward to welcoming students back for a full day of school on August 8, 2024! Please keep checking back for back to school information.
10 Helpful Websites to Foster Summer Learning
Summer Reading Increases Student Achievement
North Newton builds in time for students to read at school each day while school is in session, but research shows that this may not be enough, especially over the summer. Students who read at home over the summer in addition to reading at school tend to have higher test scores. Here are some ways […]
Manners Can Be The Key to Success
As we raise kids in this digital age, it seems as though manners can fall by the wayside. Here is a helpful list that can help serve as a reminder of what manners might be most important as children grow up.
Tips and Tricks to Help Your PreK-2 Students
As your child’s first teacher, you play an important role in helping your child be prepared for PreK-2nd grade. Here are some practical tips you can use to incorporate literacy and math skills into your everyday routines. Early Literacy Skills: Math Skills
Helpful Websites to help Prevent Summer Slide
Studies show that children who do not read or have access to books during the summer lose up to two months of reading performance. Those losses accumulate during the elementary school years so that by the time a child enters middle school he/she may be two and a half years behind! All children, whether from […]
Attendance Matters
Attendance is one of the most important factors in determining a child’s success in school. Absences, especially at the elementary level, may seem like they are not a big deal, but as you can see by viewing the chart below, it all adds up. Please make sure to send your child to school everyday. Missing… […]
Helping Kids Get More Exercise
In today’s world, kids have ample exposure to screens and spend a lot of time sitting. This is having an impact on kids’ health and happiness. Here are some tips to help them ditch the screens and move more.
Proper Sleep Can Increase Success in the Classroom
Getting enough sleep is important for children of all ages. Even as adults, sleep is a time when the body can recharge and repair. Repair takes place throughout the body, especially in the brain. Studies have shown that the brain of someone who is not getting regular sleep looks similar to that of a drug […]
Support Your Child’s Education from Home
Volunteering in the classroom is not always something parents can do. Luckily, it isn’t the only way to foster your child’s education. According to the National Education Association (NEA), here are four tips for what parents can do outside the classroom to help their child succeed.