#184DaysofBrave: Day 28 Yesterday scholars and staff dressed up in mismatched clothing during our week of respect to remind each other that school is a safe space for all!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 27
Students in Mrs. Evan's Art Class are currently working on a project linking their art to other art styles of Hispanic Heritage to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Yesterday we also celebrated Everyone Counts Day by wearing shirts with numbers on them!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 26
Today started off our Halsted Week of Kindness! Scholars and staff were asked to wear Blue in honor of Bullying Prevention Day!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 25
Introducing new staff!!
Hi I'm Ms. Miller! I'm very excited to be part of the Halsted family! My role here at Halsted is Teacher-Coach. I'm really looking forward to working with all of the teachers and staff here. My goal this year is to support our teachers and scholars to achieve success. Here's to an incredible school year!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 24
Earlier this week, 7th Grade students went apple gleaning to help those in need. All of the picked apples will go to local Food Pantries!
Don't forget!!
Tomorrow Friday October 4th is Picture day!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 23
FBLA was well represented at our Back to School Night on Thursday, sharing info about their invaluable organization! Also featured is the display case they put together to celebrate their Summer conference winnings!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 22
Our Best Buds group enjoyed some beautiful weather and lawn/field games on Friday!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 21
Students in our MD classroom will be practicing life skills all year long while taking and fulfilling real time coffee/tea orders for our teachers and staff! Every Tuesday and Friday are beverage days!
Huge shout out to Local Share NJ for their apple donations! The students enrolled in the Choose 2 Connect after school program at the Newton Community Schools greatly appreciate the donation!! Thank you LocalShareNJ!!!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 20
On Thursday, NJ4S presented on teen stress and back to school jitters at our Back to School Night! Thank you to all who attended and helped to make the night a big success!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 19
Last week, our Best Buds group met for the first time this year! The program, run by Ms. Ahearn, Mrs. Metzgar, Mrs. Carrino, and Ms. Cole is an opportunity for our MD scholars to interact with peers their age and work on real life skills!
Get ready to show your school spirit and join in the fun as we celebrate our first ever BRAVE DAY this Friday, 9/27! Let's see everyone wearing maroon and white to show our unity and pride across all Newton Public Schools. Let's make it a day to remember! #NewtonPride
#184DaysofBrave: Day 18
Last week, 6th grade scientists in Mrs.Camacho's class got to explore the world on the atomic level! Working in teams they learned how to build atom models in different ways. The future is bright for these scientists in the making as they learn to tackle any challenge that comes their way!
B2SN at Halsted is TONIGHT!
5PM- NJ4S Presentation for all in the Auditorium
5:30 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting in the Cafe
6- Updated Safety and Security Protocols with Officer Bellis in the Auditorium
6:30- 8PM Parents walk through Scholars's Schedule w/ Specials in Cafe
#184DaysofBrave: Day 17 Mrs. Oliveira's class was investigating the questions "What is science?" and "What scientists do?" They completed an investigation to design, build and test an egg protection device. Then conducted an experiment to test the design.
The Town of Newton is hosting a Halloween Parade sponsored by the Newton Fire Department! You are also invited to sign-up for their Trunk or Treat to be hosted at the parade! Sign-up deadline is October 24th. Hope to see you there!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 16
6th Grade students in Mr. Miller's class have been diligently learning how to play the ukulele! Here they are doing a full class play-along together!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 15
Ms. Ahearn and Mrs. Metzgar's class took a trip to Morning Star Farm Riding Academy on Thursday to visit horses and learn life skills in the realm of horses and farming!
#184DaysofBrave: Day 14 This week, our awesome custodial team hung up a new banner to celebrate our Halsted pride and to welcome guests and visitors to our campus! Come stop by and get a glimpse of this awesome new addition!
