From the Director’s Desk
Dr. Wayne R. Millette
The
Open Enrollment period ended on March 23, 2007. We had a number of new and
returning families express interest in enrolling their children at New
Beginnings Academy. We currently have 2 spaces available in the K/1 section, 8
spaces open in 2/3 and no spaces for 4/5. Therefore, we will not need to hold a
lottery. We are indeed very excited about our enrollment outlook for the
2007-2008 school year. Our spring marketing campaign started last week and will
run through early May. Post cards were sent out last week to families with
school age children in the surrounding areas. Brochures will be sent home with
current students in the near future. We have scheduled an open house for April
19, 6:30 to 7:30pm. Interested parents can still submit an application for the
2007-2008 school year. All applications will now be handled on a first-come
first-serve basis. Please advise anyone you know who are interested in New
Beginnings Academy to get an application and fill it out as soon as possible.
They can get an application in the main office. They can also call and request
that one be mailed to them.
Thank you for your efforts in helping to recruit new students to attend our school.
March was reading month. The month’s reading activities cumulated in a special morning assembly on Friday March 30, where all the children who participated in the reading program any time during the year received a special reading buddy (stuffed animal) to take home. The children were very excited and proud of their great reading accomplishment. We highly encourage you to continue promoting reading at home.
Science Olympiad
Practice for the Science Olympiad team started this past week. New Beginnings Academy will be represented at the May 5th event in Ann Arbor with a total of four teams. The teams are Puff Mobile, Boatmania, Straw Tower, and Barge Building. We are very excited to have our students participate in this exciting and enriching program.
Science Fair
Save The Date! The science fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an exciting and fun event for all.
Scholastic Book Fair
A FACT Family sponsored Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for April 23 – 27th. More information to come later.
Fact Family: End of Year Carnival
Saturday May 19th will mark the first carnival hosted by FACT Family. The event will be an in/out door activity with lots and lots of fun. Including a dunk tank and other large bounce/jump structures. New families will be invited to participate. More information will be provided later.
Talent Show
An evening you won’t want to miss is Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Many of our students have been practicing in order to share their talent. Join us for an entertaining evening!
After-School Program
The last segment of the after school program will start up again the week of April 16th. The program includes piano, dance, karate, soccer, and computers. Please see Mr. Greene for more information.
Virtue of the Month – Honesty
Each month we focus on a different virtue. For April, the virtue is honesty. Teachers do special activities focusing on this virtue, and we recognize students who are demonstrating this virtue in a special way. Please help us in promoting this activity by reminding your children of the importance of character development
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25. Please make an appointment to see your child’s teacher. Your participation in your child’s education is extremely important.
ATTENDANCE AWARDS
* Not
miss any school for any reason that month (not even a half day).
* Not
be tardy more than three (3) times for the entire trimester. If a student
is tardy more than three times in one trimester, he/she cannot earn a
perfect attendance award for any month in that trimester.
Students who have earned the perfect attendance award for March are:
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Ms. Barton’s class Courtney Bow Domanique Brooks Dillon Carrington Julius Davis Teresa DeBacker Ryan Green Markeisha Wilson
Mrs. Smith’s class Guy Brent Joselyn Carter Jocelyn Harris Alexis Macklin Devion Nichols Savion Patterson De’Ron Simmons Kamryn Thomas
Mrs. Burton’s class Beyoncé Bonner Maniya McGill Yunique Moss Sydney Nash Asia Parsons Klara Smith Brianna Henderson Cody Osgood |
Mr. Kojiro’s class Larry Brooks Cameron Howell Jovani McKinney-Woods Makia Simmons Shianne Smith
Mr. Parks’ class Bernard Bonner Cameron Bow London Carrington Isley Coleman LaDonna Hawthorne Keanna Hughes Amanda Lominac Tyler Morris Erin Reid Daveion Smith Kheldan Thompson
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Ms. Deska’s class Ryan Brown Macari Ellington Jayla Fuller Hayley Johnson Donovan Nichols Jordan Sheets Shawn Stafford Jay’sean Martin
Ms. Crout’s class William Allen Donyé Hamilton Tyler Harrison Charis Henderson Jahlik Poole Arius Richmond Josephina Stylle Kourtney Thomas Aziah Whitfield Darby Williams Jermaine Martin
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| DATES TO REMEMBER | |
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Friday, April 6 - Friday, April 13 No School – Spring Break Monday April 16 School Resumes Thursday April 19 New Parent Informational Meeting (open house) 6:30 – 7:30 Mon –Fri April 23-27 FACT Family Scholastic Book Fair Friday, April 27 Casual Day Thursday May 3 Science Fair Saturday May 5 Science Olympiad Wednesday May 16 Talent Show 6:30 p.m. Saturday May 19 FACT Family Carnival 12-4 p.m. Friday May 25 Parent Teacher Conferences 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – No School Monday May 28 No School - Memorial Day |
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NEW BEGINNINGS PLEDGE
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I am a good person.
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I can and will learn.
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I will work toward positive goals with the help of my parents and my teacher.
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I am proud of myself, my home, and my community.
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I am a New Beginnings student.
