Help the 8th Grade Class at Halsted raise money and glam up your Newton Pride with the Croc and Shoe Charm Sale! The 8th Grade Parent Committee is taking Pre-Orders now!
Join the Halsted Class of 2024 as they raise money for their 8th Grade Events! Stop by Villa Capri on March 15th and $1/pie will be donated to the class!
Check out the first episode of Dr. Castro's videos, "Castro Corner"! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQVBTo0YXDkcsg-2EYdvI9acfP-AJVhk/view
Due to the forecast and anticipated poor road conditions throughout the tri-district area, the Newton Public Schools will be closed today January 19, 2024. Please be safe and have a good weekend.
There are only nine days left until the school dance! Hope to see you there!
ATTN ALL 8TH GRADERS: YOU WILL BE GETTING MEASURED FOR YOUR PROMOTIONAL GOWNS ON FEB 1ST DURING YOUR LUNCH AND RECESS. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE DATE.
Shout out to some of our 5th Grade LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs + Violence) Students for their hard work at our first meeting last week! We are so grateful to have these lessons with Detective Torres and members of the Newton Police Department.
Contact Community Schools with any questions via email at community@newtonnj.org or call (973) 383-7440 ext. 2501?
THE HALSTED 5 COMMITTEE MEETING WILL OCCUR ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024
PERIOD 5 FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5&6
PERIOD 6 FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7&8
*Only students who have signed up for the meeting will be allowed to attend*
Students: The next PBIS drawing has been posted! It will be run on Friday, January 19th, with three winners per grade level. Enter your PBIS points for a chance to win!
Due to the ongoing effort to clear back roads of snow, and the high probability of refreezing and black ice in the early morning hours, the Newton Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday January 17. Have a good evening.
Good Morning,
Due to inclement weather, the Newton Public Schools will be closed today January 16, 2024. Be safe and stay warm.
Due to the ominous forecast and Winter Weather Advisory, the Newton Public Schools will operate on a 2 - hour delay Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Any further announcements and updates regarding possible school closure tomorrow will be made in the morning. Thank you, be safe, and have a good evening.
All students interested in joining the Environmental Club, including the Food Waste Warriors, please meet Mrs. Caraballo in the cafe after school today, Friday, 1/12.
Please see this week’s events of the great things happening in our community! The events can now be found under the Community and Events link on our new website: https://newtonpsnj.sites.thrillshare.com/page/events
There is a Student Council Meeting tomorrow, January 10th, for 5th and 6th graders. See you there!
The 6th - 8th grade Student Council Dance is planned for Friday, January 26th and the theme will be… Western! We welcome you to wear your best boots, cowboy hats, bandanas, and Western apparel! We can’t wait to see you there! (don’t worry… the music won’t match the theme and you don’t have to dress up to attend!)
Hats Off For Helmets!
Win a season pass to Mountain Creek, or a Zuke Board Shield for the 2024-2025 season!
How? Take the lead and create a Ski/Snowboard Helmet Logo that will inspire everyone to use a helmet when you ride or ski! All entries must be received by March 1
Attention Halsted Students - you are invited to join the Halsted 5 Committee! Hope to see you at the first meeting on January 16.
Halsted's January Focus for the New Year:
Each day, YOU can be great by taking pride in your work and your school, listening to others, being responsible, showing respect, and being prepared.
Keep on following the Halsted 5!