We are off to a great start! In case you did not know, I LOVE my job and I am so thankful that I get to work at Newland Elementary School! I hope that shows when you come into the building and through my interactions with you and with the community. I truly appreciate you entrusting your most treasured possessions to our faculty and staff.

I am confident this academic year will be one of growth, achievement and memories for all.

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~Ms. Presnell

Sept. 1~5th Grade House Spin

Sept. 4~NO SCHOOL~LABOR DAY

Sept. 5~Board Meeting~6:00

Sept. 7~First PTO Meeting~2:45

Sept. 8~4th Grade House Spin~1:00

Sept. 11-15~Book Fair

Sept. 14~Grandparents Day Luncheon

Sept. 15~3rd Grade House Spin~1:00

Sept. 22~EARLY DISMISSAL~2nd Grade House Spin 8:30

Did you know NEWLAND ELEMENTARY School receives financial assistance from the Federal Government because we are a Title 1 School?

What is Title 1?

Title I is a federal program that provides financial assistance through State educational agencies (SEAs) to local educational agencies (LEAs) and public schools with high numbers or percentages of low-income children to help ensure that all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards.

LEAs target the Title I funds they receive to schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. Schools enrolling at least 40 percent of students from low-income families are eligible to use Title I funds for school wide programs that serve all children in the school. All elementary and middle schools in Avery County Schools receive Title 1 funds and have school wide programs, which means all students within the schools are served.

Both school wide and targeted assistance programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support parental involvement.

What do Title I programs offer?

• Title I programs generally offer:
• Smaller classes or special instructional spaces
• Additional teachers and aides
• Opportunities for professional development for school staff
• Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need
• A variety of supplementary teaching methods
• An individualized program for students
• Additional teaching materials which supplement a student’s regular instruction

Finally, Title I schools:

• Identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on the criteria that school has chosen. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.
• Set goals for improving the skills of educationally disadvantaged students at their school.
• Measure student progress to determine the success of the Title I program for each student.
• Develop programs for each individual student in order to support/supplement regular classroom instruction.

How can I get involved?

Complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Form online or get a copy from Newland Elementary. It is important that you do these every year and/or anytime during the year when a change occurs in your household that may affect your qualification status.

If you still feel like you are missing out on anything, please call me (733-4911 ext. 2501) or email me (tamarapresnell@averyschools.net) anytime!

Thank you for your continued support,

~Ms. Presnell

Our educators celebrate each student's strengths, tailoring instruction to their needs. We promote respect, open dialogue, and student expression, fostering learning from one another. Through collaboration, our students develop empathy, cultural competence, and the ability to thrive in a diverse world.

Our vision is to create an educational experience that prepares our students not only for academic success but also for a future where they can confidently navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and make meaningful differences in their lives and the lives of others.