Newport Primary School

Matt Atkins, Principal

Nichole Hayden, Assistant Principal

1102 York Street

Newport, Kentucky 41071

(859) 292-3011

District website: www.newportwildcats.org

NPS page on website: https://nps.newportwildcats.org/

NPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/npswildcats

The NPS Handbook can be found linked here and our our district webpage.

1st - iReady Math End-of-Year Assessment

9th - NPS Derby

19th - W - Wildcat spirit day

20th - I - Island and Ice Pop day

21st - Lollipop day

22nd - Donut day

23rd - Capes and Crowns day

27th - Field day - Wear gym shoes and loose clothing & 2nd grade field trip to NIS.

28th - T - Tie Dye day, Move Up day & Staff Talent Show

29th - Awards

Ms. Barbour & Mrs. Glancy - Dredyn McKinnie Taylor

Ms. Burkart & Mrs. Johnson - Ella Lewis-Ludwig

Mrs. Hahn & Mrs. Kennedy - Nael Romero

Ms. Mayle & Mrs. Shay - Jesus Crisostomo Lopez

Ms. Staude & Mrs. Lewis - Kyng Mathes

Ms. Jones - Baylee Feacher

Ms. Mitchell - Addie Porter

Ms. McGroarty - Maleah Spradlin

Ms. Rice - Jasper Parr

Mrs. Weaver - Aylin Alonzo Morales

Ms. Bravo - Gracelynn Soukup

Mrs. Chalfant - Collin Murray

Mrs. Goines - Leonel Escobar Pablo

Ms. Mariani - Jasper Morris

Mrs. Powell - Dean Brooks Patton

All students in grades kindergarten through second grade completed the iReady diagnostic assessment the last week of April and first of May. We are eager to finish make-up sessions so we can see this year's academic growth. Each student had a personal goal based on their initial diagnostic assessment completed in early September. Students voted on an award to work for as a school. Kona Ice at the park won. All students will have the opportunity to earn Kona Ice if, as a school, we meet or exceed our school growth goal.

Students who meet the monthly goal for completing iReady lessons will participate in the iReady celebration on May 2nd. Kindergarten will decorate cookies. 1st grade will play games in the gym and 2nd grade will play games outside. Great job on staying focused during iReady time and completing your pathway to those earning the celebration.

Students have been learning about the Kentucky Derby in PE class in preparation of our NPS Derby Day on Friday, May 9th. A boy and a girl will represent each class in their grade. Classes voted on their horses names. In honor of the Kentucky Derby and NPS Derby Day students received a horse head to decorate as a family project. We love seeing the family horse projects.

Our preschool families are invited to our next family event on Wednesday, May 7th. Dinner will be served 5:00 - 5:30 with a session to follow until approximately 6:45pm. We will have two student and two parent giveaways. The event topic is Perseverance: I can complete tasks. Come meet other families, engage in activities with your preschooler and take some materials to use at home. Register by scanning OR clicking on the picture of the QR code.

Newport Primary school has Move Up day each year. On this day, preschool through first grade will visit the classroom of their next year’s teacher for a few hours.

Preschool students enrolled in kindergarten next year are invited to NPS for Move Up day! Your child will meet and spend time with their kindergarten teacher. This is a great opportunity for your child to become more comfortable with school and see what kindergarten is all about.

Students will be recognized for their hard work on the last day of school.

12:00pm - 1st grade

1:00pm - 2nd grade

2:00pm - Kindergarten

Awards will take place in the gym. The gate and doors will open 15 minutes to the awards beginning. Guests should expect to remain the entire awards as the gates will be locked 10 minutes after the event begins for school safety. Please arrive early to find parking. The awards will be no longer than 45 minutes.

We do ask your child remains at school the remainder of the the day. For first and second grade, it gives students time to clean out their desks and say goodbye to their friends. There will also be a few photo-ops set up for pictures at dismissal.

The new Newport Schools app is live! Teachers will begin using the app in a few weeks to communicate with parents. We will continue to send out communications via Remind for the remainder of the year, but will also be posting on the Newport app. We encourage all of our families to download this new app. See below!

The School Counselor visits classrooms for whole group counseling lessons each month. Students have completed Lessons on the following topics:

• Setting Reachable Goals

• Making Responsible Decisions

• Identifying and Managing Emotions

• Effective Communication

• Bonding and Relationships

• Managing Peer Pressure

• Managing Mistakes

• Managing Disappointment

The topic for this month is Understanding the Safe Use of Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter medications.

Be on the lookout for the Too Good Home Workout for adults and kids together.

Molly Wesley
Newport Primary School Family Resource Center Coordinator
1102 York Street
Newport, KY 41071
859.431.6662
molly.wesley@newport.kyschools.us
Office Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (or by appointment)

Our student ambassadors will represent Newport Primary School in the Memorial Day parade hosted by the city of Newport on Monday, May 26th. Come view the parade down Monmouth Street and visit the city building for a brief ceremony.

It’s hard to believe that we are in the final countdown to the end of another school year! We hope you all have a HEALTHY and SAFE Summer! It’s a fun season, but it can also open up potential dangers for children of all ages. Below are some tips to help keep everyone safe.