April 2, 2019 | Vol. 5 No. 30
SPOTLIGHT
Are you ready for Summer? We are!
Summer Camp Registration is open! Our faculty and summer team have 50+ camps available for every interest! Check out our amazing camps like Filmmaking & Photography, Sketchy Riding Mountain Biking, Improv, Let's Lego and more in our Summer Program.FROM DR. GROESBECK
Dear New School Community,
We write to you together today to look back at the year and look forward to Arts Week.
So many wonderful things have happened in the Arts on campus this year. A School that has a wandering minstrel - our Troy Schremmer who delights young and old with songs and movement - is a place where art is valued all day long!
In our curriculum, we have art from the earliest ages through the Upper School grades. Christina Mariotti and Natalie Ramsey bring a richness to our youngest students in ECE because they themselves are professional artists. Katie Parker always supplements creativity in K - 4 arts classes with earnest art education.
In the Middle and Upper Schools, students experience Art with Shelby Graff, textile designer, and Aaron Giles, graphic designer, supplemented by courses in photography and media by Austin Farnam. All these artists are specialists and bring enthusiasm and energy to the students.
In the Theatre Arts, we are lucky to have a professional actor in Jonny Schremmer and a New York trained costume technician in Samanthe Burrow who allow our students to study drama both in class and in productions like The Magical Forest, Matilda and Seussical. Bringing out the best in each student, we are the lucky recipients at the school in watching the performances.
Our music selections rival much larger schools with The Morning Jam, Jazz Ensemble, Ukulele Ensemble and Rock Band, instrumental instruction and innovation with musicians Austin Farnam, Becky Adams and Jacob Campbell. These professional musicians challenge our students to find their instrument and develop a love of music.
Our students can also participate in after-school arts by taking dance classes with Michelle LeBlanc, piano lessons with Luz Delpilar, guitar and ukulele with Will Playford, drumming with Matt Beach, and art studio with Katie Terry.
All told, there is an affirmation at The New School that Art is integral to an holistic, 21st Century Education.
Put April 14th at George's and April 18th - 26 on your calendar to celebrate Arts Week at TNS!
Yours in the Arts,
Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck
Head of School, Interim
Jonny Schremmer,
Arts Director
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Thank you to those of you who have shown your support for The New School by re-enrolling for the next year! We're excited to have you back for another great year!
If you have any questions or want to discuss the re-enrollment process, contact the office of admission at admission@thenewschool.org or call (479) 521-7037.
Please visit My BackPack to re-enroll for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Head of School Coffee and Conversation Tomorrow
April Showers? Don't let the rain stop you from enjoying a cup of coffee with The Head of School tomorrow April 3rd, from 7:30-8:50 a.m. in the Mandrell Center.
Enjoy some coffee, scones and conversation with Dr. Sue!
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Parent Association Meeting
Please join us for a Parent Association Meeting.
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mandrell Center
Topics: Spring Party Recap, Teacher Appreciation Week & Annual Fund Participation
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to pa@thenewschool.org or call (479) 521-7037 for more information.
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April 10 Blood Drive in memory of Karla Garrett
Sign up to donate here or at the Front Desk. Students who are 16-17 years old can donate but must complete this consent form prior to donating.
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Teacher Appreciation Week April 15-19
The Parents Association is planning an amazing week of special lunches from Around the World to show our appreciation for our wonderful faculty and staff. Teachers work hard for our kids all year and this is our time to thank them! Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week will be held April 15-19 in the board room.
If you would like to help, please use the link below to signup to bring a food item or volunteer your time!
For more information, please contact pa@thenewschool.org.
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Drive-In Movie April 19th: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse
Grab your folding chairs and blankets to claim a spot in the Lower School parking lot to watch the latest Spider-Man movie on a giant inflatable screen! This event is open to all K-11th-grade families.Concessions available for purchase: Pedal Pops, Hill City Popcorn 'Cougar Crunch,' drinks, candy and more!
"Doors open" at 7:15 pm. The movie begins around 7:45 or as soon as it's dark enough! Parking is available in our gravel lot on Township behind Walgreens.
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Arts Week is April 22-26
Arts Week 2019 is April 22-26, with a special Rock Band performance at George's Majestic Lounge on April 14 and an Arts Show by our Upper School students on April 18.
The TNS Arts Week will feature projects, productions and performances by our creative students! Mark your calendar, and download the schedule!
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The Neurodiversity: Thinking Differently Club
The club currently has many wonderful student mentors and is seeking students in grades 2-6 who are interested in having a mentor. Please email Jessica Guillory if you are interested or would like more information.
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Combatting Student Anxiety: "A School's Strengths-Based Approach"
As we begin our charge toward the end of the school year and standardized testing, you may notice some of your students are starting to feel anxious about a variety of topics. The good news is that for most adolescents just talking about their feelings with a trusted adult who listens and understands can make a huge difference. Please read this article about anxiety that was recently included in the NAIS Bulletin.If you are interested in learning more about how to help prevent or manage student anxiety please contact Cailey Gray.-- Cailey Gray, M.Ed., School Counselor
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Show your Cougar Pride with a TNS Proud Parent Yard Sign!
Proud Parent yard signs will be available for pickup in the main lobby.
We have a limited supply, so get them while you can to show your support for The New School!
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Annual Fund Update
Thank you to everyone in the TNS community who has participated in the 2018-19 New School Annual Fund! Our goal for this year is $320,000.
As a reminder, our entire Faculty and Staff are already all in at 100% participation for over $13,000! That is a huge statement from our Faculty and Staff, and now we need YOU to follow their lead.
There is still time to participate and we need your support to keep improving The New School! You can make your pledge or donation online, or stop by the development office and visit with John Gourlay, Director of Development.
Conscious Discipline Parent Night Thursday
Come by this Thursday, April 4th, at 6:00pm for a session on Conscious Discipline, a research-based program to understand the internal brain-body states that are most likely to produce certain behaviors in children. All families are welcome and invited to attend.| |
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ECE Family Art Night April 22
Come celebrate Arts Week with your favorite artist in TNS Early Childhood! Save the date for Monday, April 22 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Enjoy pizza, ice cream, music with Mr. Troy, face painting, balloon making and more!
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Parent Teacher Conferences April 8-12 for ECE
Parent-Teacher Conferences are April 8-12. Please sign up with your teacher to designate a time.
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Kindergarten Preview Night for Pre-K Parents and Students April 16
Please join us April 16 to observe our kindergarten classrooms and lower school buildings. Sign up with Mary Sweeney.
1st Grade - 4th Grade Standardized Test Assessments this Week
Students in 1st grade through 4th grade are taking standardized assessments called the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP). This assessment will give our teachers a snapshot of how your child is doing in their academics, as well as compare ourselves to other private and public schools in the nation. The assessment will be this week, April 1st-5th. Testing will begin at 8:35. If your student is tardy, he/she will need to check in with the front office. Once testing has begun, students cannot enter into the classroom until the next testing session.| |
Lower School Dance Party: Glow Crazy!
Your kindergarten to 4th grade student can "Glow Crazy!" at our lower school dance party on Friday, April 26th. The party will be held in the lower school gym between 5:30-7:30 p.m.
To attend please pay $20 at the front desk with cash, check, or a charge to your account before the event, or pay $25 at the door. Please get your student's tickets by April 24th to help us prepare!
For more information, please contact Kasarah.Tyson@thenewschool.org
Junior High and Upper School Standardized Testing April 2nd and April 11th
Students in 9th Grade took the PreACT today while students in the 10th and 11th Grades took the ACT.
Students in the 7th and 8th Grades will take the PSAT on April 11.
After a morning spent working hard on tests, students head to Cobblestone Farms, a local non-profit farm committed to hunger relief which donates over half of its produce to local food agencies in Northwest Arkansas. We will be helping them plant and care for their crops! If you have any questions please contact Marshall Gray
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TheatreSquared at The New School
Fayetteville's own professional theatre company TheatreSquared has been with our junior high and upper school English students this week for a Shakespeare residency. This exciting and creative approach to Shakespeare is made possible thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Arts Alliance.| |
7th-11th Grade Students: Sign up for our LAN Party!
On April 12th, from 4pm to 8pm, Mr. Keith, Mr. Dana, Ms. Carly, Ms. Jennifer W, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Shelby and Ms. Madison are hosting a LAN party in the Academic Center.
To attend please pay $25 at the front desk with cash, check, or a charge to your account before the event.
There will be a different gaming system set up in every room for students to play games together. Students can enjoy pizza and soda for dinner.
Sign up your 7th to 11th grade student for some friendly competition and community! Contact Madison.Sandig@thenewschool.org to sign up or for more details.
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Learn How to Code and get the Competitive Edge for College!
This program is ideal for both non-tech and tech-inclined students.
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Girls Who Code Registration Available for 10th and 11th Grade Girls
The GWC Summer Immersion Program will continue to accept students on a rolling basis.
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April 15-17 CTP Online for 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th graders
The Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) is a rigorous assessment for high achieving students in areas such as reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, science (online only) and mathematics. Verbal and quantitative reasoning subtests are part of the CTP beginning in Grade 3. The CTP helps compare content specific, curriculum-based performance to the more conceptual knowledge base found in reasoning tests.| |
Save the Date for Spring Formal: May 11
Save the date for May 11 for our TNS Spring Formal. Students from grades 8 to 11 are invited. More details to come!
Morning Drop Off Reminder: Simple Safety Rules
Pull up and we are happy to open the right hand door for your child.
Never pass a car in the Striped Safety Zone in front of the school.
Never disembark from the left hand side of the car.
CHILDREN'S SAFETY FIRST!
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Additional Extended Day Activities Available
We have added new after-school activities such as Spirit Squad, New School Gamers, Gardening and more! A full list is available at the front desk.
Registration is available through My BackPack. If you have any questions, please email Halee Smith at halee.smith@thenewschool.org
SCHOOL CALENDAR AND ATHLETICS CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
April 1-5
CPT Testing for 1st - 4th grade
Various times
April 3
HOS Coffee and Conversation
Mandrell Center | 7:30 - 8:50 a.m.
April 4
Conscious Discipline Parent Night
TNS| 6:00-7:00 p.m.
April 6-7
World History to Heifer Ranch
Heifer Ranch, Perryville, AR
April 10
Blood Drive in Honor of Karla Garrett
TNS
Visit our full calendar to learn more about upcoming events!
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
April 2
Co-ed Junior High Track and Field
at Blackhawk Invitational
Pea Ridge High School | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
April 4
Co-ed Varsity Track and Field
at Blackhawk Invitational
Pea Ridge High School | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
April 5
Co-ed Junior High Track and Field
at Elkins Invitational
Elkins High School | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Visit our athletics website to learn more about our upcoming events!
Athletics Instagram: @tnscougars
Athletics Twitter: @tnscougars
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