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LPS Statements

Vision Statement
Littleton Public Schools: Extraordinary learning, exceptional
community, expanded opportunity and success for all students

Mission Statement
To educate all students for the future by challenging every individual to continuously learn, achieve, and act with purpose and compassion

Welcome to Newton Middle School

School Hours 2008-2009
School Hours: Main office hours are from 7:15 am to 3:30 pm. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:45 am. All students will be expected to be in their first hour classroom at 7:54 am.
Students will be allowed in the building prior to 7:45 am with prior arrangement by a teacher, the main office, or building administration. Exceptions will also be made during severe, inclement weather.

Back to School Night

Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30.

Please note- **This is a change from the originally published date**

Important 2008-09 Dates

August 18th, 2008

Schedule pick up and picture day

R-Z: 8:00 - 9:30

I-Q: 9:30 - 11:00

A-H: 11:00 - 12:30

August 19th, 2008

First day of school-
6th Grade Only

August 20th, 2008
First day of school-
7th and 8th grade only

August 21st, 2008

Full day of school for all grade levels

September 2nd, 2008
Back to School Night

This is a change from the originally published date

Note about Immunizations: All students should have their 2nd MMR and their HEP B series completed before entering the 7th grade.

Late Start Days 2008-2009

August 24
September 10
September 24
October 8
November 12
December 3
January 14
February 4
February 25
April 8

What is the purpose of Late Start days? Find out here.

New Student Registration

New Student Registration for the 2008-09 school year.
If you are new to the district you must register at the Educational Services Center, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. After registering, you may come to Newton on or after August 6, 2008 to pick up the paperwork necessary to register for classes.

General School Supply List

Newton General School Supply List

2008-2009 School Year

Please note that each core will require additional, specific school supplies. Teachers will inform students of these additional supplies when they meet on the first day of school.

1 ream of Xerox brand copy paper (teachers will collect)
3 ring binder, 2” or larger
2 Glue Sticks
Notebook dividers
A year’s supply of white, wide ruled, lined paper
Single section spiral notebooks – at least three
2 Composition notebooks
Zippered pencil bag
Red and black or blue pens
Highlighter
#2 pencils – for daily use
Eraser
Colored pencils
Markers
Scissors
English/metric ruler with holes for notebook
Compass/protractor
Large box of tissues
Textbook covers
Physical Education – White T-shirt (Newton P.E. shirt available for purchase at schedule pick-up), athletic shorts, athletic shoes, container of disinfectant wipes
Jump Drive - Optional
Calculator
- 6^th & 7^th grade – TI 30 Xa/SE calculator – Texas Instruments or comparable solar calculator.
- 8^th grade – TI30 Xa/SE calculator or you may want a graphing calculator – TI-83+

NMS Vision

The students, staff and parents of Newton Middle School seek to develop internationally minded students who have the knowledge, skills and personal attributes to take their places as 21^st century citizens. To this end our school delivers a rigorous, balanced curriculum that enables all students to reach their highest potential. Our school provides a caring climate that encourages tolerance, responsible risk-taking and promotes cultural understanding and the development of character. We are a community of compassionate lifelong learners.