Until the expansion is available, we will have to run on a schedule that incorporates four lunch waves (as in previous years).  In this post you will find the Interim Bell Schedule, the Schedule of Days (A, B, C, …), and the Opening Day Schedule.

Warmer Weather Approaching…Remember to Stay Hydrated!

Hot summer days are finally in our near future!  This means that you need more water to stay hydrated.  Are you drinking enough?

Water not only quenches our thirst, but it also maintains our health by: Read the rest of this entry »

Eating Healthfully and Affordably

You want to buy healthy foods, but does it often seem that “healthy” and “inexpensive” are mutually exclusive terms? Here are some tips on how you can save money and shop for nutritious foods for your family.

Seven tips for grocery shopping healthfully and affordably: Read the rest of this entry »

Childhood obesity or excess weight threatens the healthy future of one third of American children.  Michelle Obama’s initiative Let’s Move!, which was launched on February 9, 2010, has an ambitious and important goal:  to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation.  For more information, please visit www.letsmove.gov Read the rest of this entry »

March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and Chartwells is celebrating with a promotion:  Eat Learn Live Deliciously and Savor the Flavor of Herbs & Spices!  Did you know that herbs and spices are a concentrated source of antioxidants?!  Herbs enhance the flavor of foods, which in turn can help you use less fattening ingredients for flavor.  They are available all year round in fresh or dry forms and are easy to use once you become familiar with them. Read the rest of this entry »

IMPORTANT!!

This entry includes important information for students enrolling in AP courses next year, including course expectations and required summer assignments. Advanced Placement Course Information

A presentation to the Newtown Board of Education demonstrating the magnitude of elements that make Newtown High School big and a sampling of our efforts to keep it small. (Presentation is 764Kb Powerpoint file – no sound file – if you get a message that it is password protected, simply click on “Read Only”)

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Patrick Sullivan wrote an article for the American Association of University Professors titled “An Open Letter To Ninth Graders” that would be a good read for all students. Below are a couple of excerpts.  The complete article can be found here:  An Open Letter To Ninth Graders

Sullivan on READING:

• Students who are ready for college like to read. If you don’t like to read, you are going to find college very difficult. Read the rest of this entry »

Staff at the high school have been learning the language of The Ladder of Inference.  The model, initially developed by Christopher Argyris and subsequently presented by Peter Senge, maps how we move from observable data to actions and how the process can be short-circuited by beliefs that we hold (which affects which data we choose to select from that which we observe).  Learn more here.

Whole Grains

We all know that whole grains are good for us, but did you know that in addition to providing fiber, whole grains provide numerous vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants?! Read the rest of this entry »

Click HERE for some important reminders

Mission Statement

The mission of the Newtown Public Schools, a partnership of students, families, educators and community, is to INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO EXCEL in attaining and applying the knowledge, skills and attributes that lead to personal success while becoming a contributing member of a dynamic global community. We accomplish this by creating an unparalleled learning environment characterized by:

• High expectations
• Quality Instruction
• Continuous improvement
• Civic responsibility

Beliefs

We believe that:

• Each individual is unique and has value.
• Everyone can and will learn well.
• It takes effort and persistence to achieve one’s full potential.
• High expectations inspire higher levels of performance.
• Honesty, integrity, respect, and open communication build trust.
• Quality education expands the opportunities for individuals and is vital to the success of the entire community.
• Educating children is a shared responsibility of the entire community.
• Family is a critical influence in each individual’s development.
• Understanding all forms of diversity is essential in a global society.
• All individuals are responsible for their behavior and choices.
• Educated and involved citizens are essential for sustaining a democratic society.
• Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to the greater good of the community.
• Continuous improvement requires the courage to change.

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 6-12, 2009, and World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10, 2009. In honor of these important events please take a few minutes to take this quick 3-minute, 20 question Suicide Myths Quiz to test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts.

Suicide Myths Quiz

Need somebody to talk to?  Find a parent, teacher, custodian, administrator, counselor, coach, advisor,  secretary, aide, … We are here to help.

Suicide Signs

Newtown High School is pleased once again to be able to offer a challenging, yet affordable, SAT I review course to Juniors. The course is scheduled to prepare students for the December 5 SAT I test. Read the rest of this entry »

District Calendar 2009-2010

Schedule of Days & Critical Dates – NHS – 2009-2010

Daily Period Schedules – NHS

Opening Day Schedule – NHS

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Hot summer days are finally in our near future! This means that you need more water to stay hydrated. Are you drinking enough? Read the rest of this entry »

Helpful information from the National Association of School Psychologists regarding helping children and teens cope during these economic unsettling times. NASP-unsettling-times

Swine Flu update from Newtown Health Director Donna Culbert >>> swineflu04272009 ,  newtownhdswineflu04292009 , newtownhdswineflu04302009

Additional information from the State of Connecticut >>> swinefluadvisory

The current year-end calendar is available here

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month ®. Chartwells’ theme for National Nutrition Month this year is “Explore the Mediterranean Diet.”

The Mediterranean Diet is not really a diet but a description of eating patterns found in olive producing regions near the Mediterranean Sea. These dietary patterns in areas such as Crete, Greece and southern Italy have received attention because of their health-promoting properties. In this region, the rates of chronic disease are found to be the lowest and adult life expectancy the highest, despite limited medical services. Individually, many Mediterranean foods are Read the rest of this entry »

Charter customers can access SAT preparation materials on their televisions:

• Go to Channel 1
• Scroll to “Kids And Teens Free,” Select
• Scroll to “Studio For Learning,” Select
• Choose an Academic Area, Select
• Scroll to “SAT” for that Academic Area, Select
• Select to Confirm

Newtown High School is proud to welcome a delegation of ten students, two teachers, and two administrators from our Sister School in Liaocheng.  The delegation, greeted by Mr. Hiruo and Mr. Dumais, arrived at JFK International Airport Sunday afternoon and received a warm reception from students and host families at Newtown High School Sunday evening. Read the rest of this entry »

Healthy Snacking

February is National Snack Food Month. While it is important to consume typical snack foods (like chips and desserts) in moderation, nutritious snacks are part of a healthy eating plan.

After-School Snacks Round Out Nutrition
When your kids run in the door after a day at school, a snack usually is the first thing on their minds. Be sure to encourage and offer your children healthy snack foods, which should include some carbohydrates and a little protein. For the greatest variety of nutrients, Read the rest of this entry »

The National Association for College Admission Counseling has recently released its Report of the Commission on the Use of Standardized Tests in Undergraduate Admission.  It includes “recommendations for the appropriate use of standardized admission tests in the transition from high school to college, and highlights (their) concern about prominent misuses of the tests.”  The complete report is available here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Commissioner Ward Speaks

WATERBURY – The Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that Academy of Driving, the largest commercial school in the state providing driver education and charged with engaging a variety of fraudulent practices, has been ordered to close its doors under current ownership.

The action comes as part of a DMV hearing for both Joaquim “Jack” Sousa, the school’s owner and a licensed instructor, and his wife, Sharon, also a licensed instructor. They admitted to more than 470 allegations of wrongdoing. Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday, January 25th at 1:30PM has been designated as College Goal Sunday. Throughout different locations in Connecticut there are seminars being offered on filling out the FAFSA form and the different types of aid that are available. The locations that are local to us are Western CT State University, Post University, Norwalk Community College, and the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport. You must register at www.collegegoalsundayct.org to attend this program. You can also call 1-888-277-2270 for more information. This is a very helpful and informative event. Please try and find the time to attend.

It is the goal of the Security Department to work in partnership with administration, faculty, staff, and the community to ensure that Newtown High School consistently remains a safe and secure educational campus.  While a vast majority of people are compassionate, conscientious, and law-abiding, there unfortunately are a few people Read the rest of this entry »

In accordance with Section 55 of Public Act 08-184, effective July 1, 2008, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH), in collaboration with Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), is required to contact each local and regional board of education to provide them with informational materials about meningococcal meningitis and the benefits of vaccination for students enrolled in secondary schools. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the benefits of becoming a Senior is getting to choose from eleven different options for English credit. Students may select two courses from the nine semester course offerings described below or full year courses in AP English or Journalism.

SEMESTER COURSES (select two)

Composition

Comments from Mr. Kenney: The Senior Composition course is designed as a focus on Read the rest of this entry »

The Guidance Department has prepared a guide to help you prepare for your exams: Exam Taking Tips

Start your day with a healthy breakfast!

Eating breakfast every morning is very important for academic success. According to Dan Glickman, the former US Secretary of Agriculture, “The link between good nutrition and good education is clearly demonstrated by higher test scores, better attendance and fewer behavior problems in school.” Children can concentrate better and improve their attention in span by eating a healthy breakfast. Read the rest of this entry »

With the spring semester we begin the process of scheduling classes for the fall. It is never too early to think about course selections and plan for academic and personal success next year. As events come along, we will post updates to this blog. Students will begin this process in February, submitting course requests and meeting with their counselors to review schedules. Read the rest of this entry »

Healthy Holiday Eating for Families

The holidays are approaching which means there are several opportunities to indulge in rich and decadent food! Holiday foods are delicious, but can be high in saturated fat, sodium, sugar and calories. Here are some helpful nutrition tips to remember when cooking, shopping or dining this holiday season.

Cooking
You can make holiday meals healthy by cooking with foods that are lower in fat and calories, and still maintain the taste and flavor. Cooking is Read the rest of this entry »

Interested in learning more about the community in which our Sister School resides?  Information on Liaocheng

It is possible (and easy) to have the headlines from this blog appear on your personal iGoogle page or any other feed reader that you may use.  The feed address is located at the bottom of this page.  To add the feed to your iGoogle page, click on the “Add Stuff” link on your main page

This will bring you to a page with a list of available feeds.  On the bottom of the left sidebar you will Read the rest of this entry »