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| | | Daily Announcements Monday, February 8, 2010 ODD DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chicken Patty on a bun Pizzata’s Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · 8th Graders – you will be taking your 8th Grade Panoramic Picture this week on Thursday during 7th Period · 6TH GRADE COED BASKETBALL: Three will be a meeting for any 6th grade boy or girl interested in joining 6th grade basketball this Thursday February 11th before school at 7:30 in the gym. If you have any questions please see Mr. Blake, · The CODE word of the week is: EXTRAORDINARY Extraordinary is defined as beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. An example of being extraordinary: Jeremy saw someone get hurt at recess and helped them all the way to get help. His extraordinary actions got him a Knight's CODE Card! | | | | | |
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| | | February 5, 2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Friday, February 5, 2010 EVEN DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Pizza Chicken Patty on a bun Chicken Fajita Wrap Mac & Cheese Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Lost and Found Item: a watch was found in one of the stuffed animal boxes when they were finally unpacked. If you think this might be yours, please see Ms. Andrews in the choir room. · Congratulations to Lani McKennon, Lucy Haggard, Tom Herndon, Madelaine Peltier, and Anton Nabuco! They will representing Newton at the district spelling bee next week. Good luck! · “Sign language club will meet today after school in the library. This club is open to all levels of signing from beginner to advanced. All students and staff are welcome. We hope to see you there!” · The CODE PHRASE of the week is: OWNS HIS OR HER ACTIONS | | | | | |
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| | | February 4, 2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Thursday, February 4, 2010 ODD DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chili & Cinnamon Roll Pizza Pretzel with cheese Chicken Fajita Wrap Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · There will be a make up fitness lab today right after school for those P.E. students who have missed a lab. You need to be dressed and in the lab ready to go by 2:50. · Congratulations to Anton Nabuco who will be competing at the District Level Spelling Bee against other middle school students in Littleton Public Schools! Good luck Anton! · The CODE PHRASE of the week is: OWNS HIS OR HER ACTIONS | | | | | |
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| | | February 3, 2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Wednesday, February 3, 2010 WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Popcorn Chicken Chili & Cinnamon Roll Chicken Fiesta rice Bowl Pretzel with cheese Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · There will be a make up fitness lab tomorrow right after school for those P.E. students who have missed a lab. You need to be dressed and in the lab ready to go by 2:50. The CODE PHRASE of the week is: OWNS HIS OR HER ACTIONS | | | | | |
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| | | February 2, 2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Tuesday, February 2, 2010 EVEN DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow French Bread Pizza Popcorn Chicken Turkey Wrap Chicken Fiesta rice Bowl Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Attention Student Council members…we will be meeting today in Mrs. Mack’s room to prepare for valograms. Please be there to help make posters, sign up to sell and deliver, and to make announcements. See you then. · There will be a make up fitness lab on Thursday right after school for those P.E. students who have missed a lab. You need to be dressed and in the lab ready to go by 2:50. · Grab your top hat and wooden teeth and honor your presidents they way they would want you to: by going to Winter Park on President’s Day!! Flyers are available in the office and outside of room 401. · Students being dropped off in the West lot --- PLEASE be prepared to get exit your vehicle with all of your belongings as soon as it is stopped – we are seeing many of you having to gather items, get money from parents, etc . This backs up traffic into the street – again – BE PREPARED! · The CODE PHRASE of the week is: OWNS HIS OR HER ACTIONS Puxatony Phil saw his shadow this morning – 6 more weeks of winter! | | | | | |
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| | | February 1, 2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Monday, February 1, 2010 ODD DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chicken Alfredo French Bread Pizza Bean & Cheese Burrito Turkey Wrap Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Attention Student Council members…we will be meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Mack’s room to prepare for valograms. Please be there to help make posters, sign up to sell and deliver, and to make announcements. See you then. · There will be a make up fitness lab on Thursday right after school for those P.E. students who have missed a lab. You need to be dressed and in the lab ready to go by 2:50. · The CODE PHRASE of the week is: OWNS HIS OR HER ACTIONS Owns his or her actions is defined as the trait of being answerable to oneself for something or being responsible for one's conduct. An example of owning his or her actions:Marco spilled paint in the art room. He owned his action by telling Mrs. Andrews and offering to stay after school to help clean up. | | | | | |
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| | | January 29,2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Friday, January 29, 2010 EVEN DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Pizza Chicken Alfredo Deli Sandwich Bean & Cheese Burrito Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Attention Student Council members…we will be meeting Tuesday February 2nd in Mrs. Mack’s room to prepare for valograms. Please be there to help make posters, sign up to sell and deliver, and to make announcements. See you then. · There will be a make up fitness lab Thursday Feb. 4th right after school for those P.E. students who have missed a lab. You need to be dressed and in the lab ready to go by 2:50. · “Sign language club will meet today after school in the library. This club is open to all levels of signing from beginner to advanced. All students and staff are welcome. We hope to see you there!” · The CODE word of the week is: ENGAGED In case you didn’t know it, we are having a school wide contest each month to see which grade has the most CODE cards turned into the box in the cafeteria. In December, the 7th grade had the most CODE cards and got to have five extra minutes for lunch. The count is in and for the month of January the 6th grade has received the most CODE cards! Congratulations 6th grade for following the Knight’s CODE. We hope everyone enjoyed the two licorice ropes you were given at lunch yesterday. A new CODE card count starts Monday, Feb. 1st so continue to follow the CODE and get your CODE cards turned in for the grade level monthly prize as well as the drawing for individual weekly prizes! Are you following the CODE? January is drawing to a close, and with it, this last human ingenuity thought: Just think what profound impact has been made on your world by the advances in math and science over the years, the creation of thousands of works of art, music, theater, and dance, the great influence of men and women of genius (Albert Einstein, George Lucas, J.R.R. Tolkein, Madame Curie, Bill Gates), the great cultural and historical movements (like the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King, Jr.), and the impact of inventions and discoveries like Guitar Hero and Apple’s iPhone). Every single person who made contributions to this short list of human achievements was once your age, sitting in school every day just like you. Their drive to express their human ingenuity was so strong that they were able to contribute great things to our world. What inventions and changes will the world see in 20 or 30 years because of YOUR human ingenuity? | | | | | |
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| | | January 28 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Thursday, January 28, 2010 ODD DAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chicken Fried Steak Strips Pizza Ravioli Deli Sandwich Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Remember this is Spirit Week. Please remember the dress code found in your student planner still applies regarding pajamas, shirts, length of shorts, skirts, etc. · Attention Student Council members…we will be meeting Tuesday February 2nd in Mrs. Mack’s room to prepare for valograms. Please be there to help make posters, sign up to sell and deliver, and to make announcements. See you then. · There will be a make up fitness lab Thursday Feb. 4th right after school for those P.E. students who have missed a lab. You need to be dressed and in the lab ready to go by 2:50. · The CODE word of the week is: ENGAGED Now that you have done your monthly Knight’s CODE activity in homeroom yesterday, it’s a perfect time to start reflecting on how you are following the CODE. Between now and next Wednesday, make sure you do your best to work on the behavior you chose to improve. Do you need to be more caring to your classmates, teachers and/or your family? What about being more open-minded and accepting of others? Could you be more disciplined in getting homework or your chores done? How about being more engaged in your classes and participating in discussions? Next week during homeroom, we will ask you to report how you improved your behaviors and following the Knight’s CODE. If you need help following the CODE, just ask! Go Knights! | | | | | |
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| | | January 27,2009 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Wednesday, January 27, 2010 WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chicken Patty on a bun Chicken Fried Steak Strips Teriyaki Rice Bowl Ravioli Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Remember this is Spirit Week. Please remember the dress code found in your student planner still applies regarding pajamas, shirts, length of shorts, skirts, etc. · Attention Student Council members…we will be meeting Tuesday February 2nd in Mrs. Mack’s room to prepare for valograms. Please be there to help make posters, sign up to sell and deliver, and to make announcements. See you then. · The CODE word of the week is: ENGAGED · Congratulations Newton! We have new data that shows many of you are following the Knight’s CODE! Compared to this time last year, school discipline issues are down, including a significant decline in tardies to school. Suspensions are also down and overall there seems to be a calmer more supportive atmosphere amongst students and within the building. So, the comparison of the first semester last year to first semester this year after PBS and the Knight’s CODE has begun shows a positive trend toward improving school climate based on three factors so far—tardies to school, discipline referrals, and out of school suspensions. Keep it up Newton Knights! | | | | | |
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| | | January 26, 2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Tuesday, January 26, 2010 EVEN Day SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Tacos Chicken Patty on a bun Corn Dog Teriyaki Rice Bowl Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Remember this is Spirit Week. Please remember the dress code found in your student planner still applies regarding pajamas, shirts, length of shorts, skirts, etc. · The CODE word of the week is: ENGAGED | | | | | |
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| | | January 25, 2009 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Monday, January 25, 2010 ODD Day SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Pizzata’s Tacos Grilled Cheese Sandwich Corn Dog Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Remember this is Spirit Week. We have already had many questions regarding Super-hero day. You may NOT wear masks. Please remember the dress code found in your student planner still applies regarding pajamas, shirts, length of shorts, skirts, etc. · The CODE word of the week is: ENGAGED Engaged is defined as having ones attention or mind or energy engaged. An example of being engaged:Emma paid attention in class and participated actively. She learned a lot because she was so engaged in learning. | | | | | |
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| | | January 22,2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Friday, January 22, 2010 EVEN Day SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Pizza Pizzata’s Fish Sandwich Grilled Cheese Sandwich Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Sign language club will meet today after school in the library. This club is open to all levels of signing from beginner to advanced. All students and staff are welcome. We hope to see you there!” · The CODE word of the week is: REFLECTIVE · Remember next week is Spirit Week. We have already had many questions regarding Super-hero day. You may NOT wear masks. Please remember the dress code found in your student planner still applies regarding pajamas, shirts, length of shorts, skirts, etc. | | | | | |
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| | | January 21,2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Thursday, January 21, 2010 ODD Day SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Pig in a Blanket Pizza Grilled Ham & Cheese Fish Sandwich Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · Writers Club will be meeting in room 407 after school today. Bring a notebook and a pencil to write during the first 20 minutes of Writers Block. We will explore options for writing and publishing greeting cards during the rest of club time. New members are always welcomed. · The CODE word of the week is: REFLECTIVE | | | | | |
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| | | January 20,2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Wednesday, January 20, 2010 EVEN Day SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chicken Nuggets Pig in a Blanket French Toast Grilled Ham & Cheese Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: · The CODE word of the week is: REFLECTIVE Students staying for afterschool games: We are having issues with students not following the CODE during our afterschool games. If you are staying for any of our afterschool games you are expected to do the following: · Follow all directions given to you by the supervising adults. · Talk only loud enough for your friends to hear you, remain seated, and cheer for our team. · If you get up to leave the gym, you are to go home. You are not to be constantly going to the bathroom or hanging out in the hallways or outside on school property. · Sit in the bleachers opposite the team; you are not to sit with the team. · Bring your backpacks and coats to the gym with you. The gates will be up and you will not b able to go back to your lockers after the game. If you choose not to follow these expectations, you will be asked to go home immediately and not be allowed to stay after school for any more games for the remainder of the year. January is Human Ingenuity month at Newton. We can see this IB area of interaction in the work of many famous people who have achieved great things in their lives: Michelangelo, Isaac Newton himself, Shakespeare, Mozart. They used their human ingenuity to create, transform, and improve the quality of life not just for themselves, but for all those who came later. You don’t have to be famous to use your human ingenuity. When you figure out a quicker way to walk to school, or when you discover just how to use your body to play a sport, or when you discover a different way to solve a math problem, you are engaged in human ingenuity. You, too, could be destined for greatness! | | | | | |
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| | | January 19,2010 | |
| | | Daily Announcements Tuesday, January 19, 2010 ODD Day SCHEDULE Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” Menu: Today Tomorrow Chicken Patty on a bun Chicken Nuggets Mac & Cheese French Toast Please check the bulletin board outside of the office or the rack in the office for Information on sporting events, tryouts, community events and current news! Reminders: 1st Semester Honor Roll and 4.0 Honor Roll lists are posted in the display case in the West concourse. Honor Roll is GPA of 3.5 - 3.9 and 4.0 Honor Roll is GPA of 4.0 · The CODE word of the week is: REFLECTIVE Reflective is defined as giving thoughtful consideration to ones own learning and experience. It is being able to assess and understand ones strengths and limitations in order to support ones learning and personal development. An example of being reflective:After her gymnastics competition, Carlee reflected on her routine and figured out how to make her performance better next time. Students staying for afterschool games: We are having issues with students not following the CODE during our afterschool games. If you are staying for any of our afterschool games you are expected to do the following: · Follow all directions given to you by the supervising adults. · Talk only loud enough for your friends to hear you, remain seated, and cheer for our team. · If you get up to leave the gym, you are to go home. You are not to be constantly going to the bathroom or hanging out in the hallways or outside on school property. · Sit in the bleachers opposite the team; you are not to sit with the team. · Bring your backpacks and coats to the gym with you. The gates will be up and you will not b able to go back to your lockers after the game. If you choose not to follow these expectations, you will be asked to go home immediately and not be allowed to stay after school for any more games for the remainder of the year. | | | | | |
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