CODE SHOP DONATIONS
Thanks for all of you that donated to this next CODE Shop. Remember to drop items off by Monday if possible!! THANKS!!
SPELLING BEE
Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee Contestants. In the Spelling Bee that took place at Newton, 6th Grader Caleb Larsen won 1st place, Logan Whittlesey placed 2nd, and Elliot Turman placed 3rd. On the written test, Samuel LeClaire won 1st place, Macy Edwards placed 2nd and Cole Jackson placed 3rd. Congratulations to all!!
8th Grade Boys Basketball
Eighth grade boys basketball schedule for the week.
Monday - A, B & C Practice… all players should attend!
Tuesday - GODDARD @ Newton
Wednesday - No Practice (7th grade game at NMS)
Thursday - POWELL @ Newton
7th Grade Boys Basketball
Seventh grade boys basketball schedule for this week
Monday morning practice 7:20-8:10
Tuesday morning practice 7:20-8:10
Wednesday HOME v. Euclid at Newton! Games start around 4:25-4:30 A team, then B Team and then C Team
Thursday NO PRACTICE… Season is over… pizza party info to come soon.
Performing Arts in High School
Recently our 8th grade students saw a performance of the Choir, Orchestra, Band, Drama, and Marching Band Colorguard. It’s a great way for the students to be involved in school. Here is the information for the students that are interested in getting involved in the Performing Arts in high school.
EPIC CAMPUS VISIT (Feb 4)
We took half of our 8th graders to the EPIC Campus on January 23. The other half will be going on Tues Feb 4. Students will be able to learn about the Epic Campus and all of the opportunities that they can have in High School if they attend Arapahoe, Littleton, Heritage or Options. We will leave around 9:30 and return around 11:15.
Feb 4: Krikke, Seavall, Sutton, Goodreau, Collins 1st period classes will take their classes
High School Registration information for our 8th graders
On Tuesday Jan 28, at 10am, BOTH Arapahoe HS and Littleton HS will be here at Newton to meet with our students that will be attending their schools next year and go over how to register for their classes for the upcoming school year. The Arapahoe incoming freshman will meet on the learning stairs and the Littleton incoming freshman will meet in the PD Rooms. Students that are not attending either class will stay in their elective classrooms. Students will attend the registration for the school they are aligned to go to as of Jan 28. If you are waiting to hear back from a school that you have attempted to open enroll, your child will attend the one that they are CURRENTLY aligned to go to.
FUTURE ARAPAHOE STUDENTS OF CLASS OF 2029
Future Arapahoe Warriors- This is an exciting time as you embark on your journey as a high school student. Please know AHS is here to support you and have worked hard to simplify the registration process. The best place to start is by exploring the AHS course guide, The Pathfinder, and the AHS Registration Website. Our Class of 2029 Registration Worksheet will help you organize your course selections that will be entered into Infinite Campus. All incoming freshmen students should plan on completing the following Class of 2029 Registration form at https://tinyurl.com/AHSClass29which includes core course information (honors and swimming) and student life interests.
The AHS counseling team will visit Newton on January 28, 2025 to walk through the registration process. Counselors will follow up with students a few weeks later after students have been able to talk with their parents on February 13, 2025. Freshman Registration Night on February 19, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the AHS Theatre. Our counseling department will walk through the same registration information that was presented at Newton. All parents and students who are interested in hearing the presentation are welcome to attend.
You Gotta Have Faith
You Gotta Have Faith club meets again this Friday morning. This is a student-led club where students come together to celebrate their Christian beliefs and embrace the love of God! Everyone is welcome—no matter who you are or where you’re from! Students will share a brief message from fellow kids, pray together, and lift each other up with support and encouragement. Come as you are and experience the joy of community and faith! Friday mornings in room 0527 (Mr. Wood’s room), 7:55-8:15 AM.
Student Council:
Student Council is excited to announce our first winter dance! We will host a DJ dance party on Tuesday, February 4, in Newton's gym. For a chance to get in early at 3PM, students must buy tickets - either $3 or 6 CODE cards - during lunches from January 27-31. These are the only early admission tickets that will be sold! You can also buy your ticket at the door at 3:30, and we'll boogie down until 4:30! There will be light snacks for purchase - cash ONLY - if you need to refuel! No need to dress up, come as you are. Details will be available in morning announcements.
PARENTS: Please consider volunteering to help with this event by signing up through our sign up link. We need support with set up, take down, supervision, and some stations at the dance. On behalf of all student council members, thank you to the students, admin, and community for supporting this first-time event! Sincerely your co-sponsors, Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Jenkins
Battle of the Books Club
Come join the fun on Thursday! See Ms. Moore for questions… Battle of the Books flyer
Brain Bowl
Our next Brain Bowl Competition is tomorrow at Heritage! Wish us luck!! Good luck to our teams!!
NO NAME CLUB!!
No Name Club is every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 in the art room! Create art, play games, and hang out with friends! See Mrs. Winschuh or Mrs. Andrews with questions! Just a few more to pay fees… please pay them as they go towards the snacks and the fees to pay our staff to stay!
Grading…
Have you had questions about what your kids' grades mean? Here is a picture that may help you know a little more about how they are learning…
Yearbook:
If you would like to pre-order the 24-25 yearbook follow this link.
To Order a Yearbook:
Enter “7571” or Search for “Newton Middle School”
Click “Order Yearbook”
Click on “Student/Teacher” for Buy This Item and Enter Students Name
Checkout and Pay, Price is $43.99
ALSO, Students/Parents, please share your summer photos of all your adventures and fun with our yearbook staff! We are in the process of creating some amazing summer pages and would love to put a spotlight on the great things you did this summer. Follow the link in the form posted in your grade-level Google classroom to share photos or submit here Summer Photos
8th Grade Parents, Baby Ad for the yearbook.
Do you want to highlight and recognize your student in the yearbook? Baby ads can be purchased between now and January 31st via this link! Newton Yearbook Baby Ads Time is running out!!
Arapahoe High School Swim Waiver for incoming freshman Class of 2028
Swim Waiver Information - Thursday, February 15th at 5:00pm or Wednesday, February 21st at 7:45am This test is for INCOMING CLASS OF 2028 students for Arapahoe High School who wish to test out of the swim class requirement. The dates for this waiver are either Thursday, February 15th at 5:00pm or Wednesday, February 21st at 7:45am at the AHS Pool. Each session is limited to 20 students. The registration link will be available beginning February 1st on the AHS website. Email Mrs. Abner at kabner@lps.k12.co.us if you have any questions.
Clinic Information:
How Sick is Too Sick for parents seeking guidance for when an ill student should stay home or return to school after an illness. This also has guidance for Covid
High School Visits for current 8th Graders:
Arapahoe High School Info:
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Arapahoe High School continues to be a leading school in the south Denver Metro area focused on our excellence, tradition and innovation! As your current 8th graders, the Class of 2029, start exploring their high school options we hope they will consider our storied institution to Become A Warrior! Check back for more information at a later date.
Littleton High School Info:
Littleton High School, home of the Littleton Lions, is delighted to welcome eighth graders from Newton Middle School to visit LHS. Our shadow days are done for this year.
Heritage High School Info:
We want the chance to share our love of Heritage High School with your students. We look forward to meeting you and sharing what we think makes Heritage such a special place to be! Go Eagles!
Shadow Calendar & Sign-Up
SHADOW DAYS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 8:15-10:15am
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:15-10:15am
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:15-10:15am
Sign up to Shadow at Heritage
UPCOMING Meeting with City of Centennial that may impact you…
Centennial is exploring plans for transportation improvements and how they’ll enhance mobility for everyone. Join the project team for an open house Feb. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Newton Middle School, to discuss improvements to pedestrian & bicycle safety, traffic & driver behavior along Colorado Blvd. from Arapahoe Rd. to Dry Creek Rd.
Visit https://bit.ly/4gONFtR to provide your feedback, explore the study and more!
Next week’s schedule:
M - ODD | T- EVEN | W- ODD | Th ODD | F EVEN |
Have a great week! Please remember to charge your chromebooks!
Best,
Brian Wyckhuyse
Principal
Newton Middle School
