Newport Intermediate School

👏 Huge thanks to our amazing One to One coaches for a year full of growth, connection, and collaboration! Your dedication has made a lasting impact on our students and school community. We’re so grateful for the time, heart, and mentorship you’ve shared. 💙 #OneToOne #MentorshipMatters #ThankYou

🎉 Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We’re inviting parents, guardians, families, and community members to give a special **shoutout** to a staff member who’s made a difference. 💬✨ Whether it’s a teacher, support staff, or anyone who’s impacted your child, we’d love to share your kind words with our amazing team this **Friday**! 📣 Drop your shoutout below or send it our way—let’s show our staff how much they’re appreciated! 💙 #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GratefulForOurStaff https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTTwtTVwJu-Zu7vq8JHIM1Y86w6VQuJl_TWMQNaWeP7B7vtw/viewform?usp=dialog

Tomorrow is Wear Your Newport Gear!!

The 6th Grade Band and Chorus are hosting a Spring Concert on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 at 4:00PM in the NIS Gym!

📢 i-Ready Math is tomorrow! Make sure your child is on time, well-rested, and has a healthy breakfast to help them do their best. Start the day off with some positive words of encouragement—we believe in them and know they’ll shine! 💪📚✨ #iReady #NISStrong #YouGotThis

📢 i-Ready Reading is tomorrow! Make sure your child is on time, well-rested, and has a healthy breakfast to help them do their best. Start the day off with some positive words of encouragement—we believe in them and know they’ll shine! 💪📚✨ #iReady #NISStrong #YouGotThis

📸 Picture Day is coming! Mark your calendars—Picture Day is this Wednesday, 4/16! Picture packets are being sent home today (Monday, 4/14), so be sure to check your child’s backpack. We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles! 😄✨ #PictureDay #NISMoments

High Attendance Day is Friday 4/25!!

Newport Intermediate School is officially registered as a Kroger Community Rewards program participant! Kroger will donate money to the school to use for future PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Rewards Day activities, Cats Store, field trips, attendance incentives, testing incentives and more - but your help is needed! If you register your current Kroger Shopper's Card with Newport Intermediate School, every time you scan it for your points and discounts, Newport Intermediate School will automatically get rewarded, too. The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping consumers do every day. Once you link your Kroger Shopper's Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Kroger Shopper’s Card. Just follow the steps below to participate: - Visit http://www.kroger.com - Once logged into your Kroger account, search for Newport Intermediate School either by name or VY034 - Click Enroll - New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. Please register today before your next trip to Kroger to help Newport Intermediate School!

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Newport Intermediate School students engaged with professionals from throughout the greater Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati area during Friday's Career Day event on the school's campus. More than 40 local businesses participated in the activity, providing students with the opportunity to learn about a myriad of career paths. "At Newport Intermediate School, we are committed to engaging local businesses and strengthening our relationships within the community," Newport Intermediate School Principal Dr. Jennifer Michael said. Exposing students to diverse careers enables discovery of new interests, setting future goals and understanding of skills needed for success in different fields, Michael noted. "These experiences not only broaden their perspectives but also inspire them to dream big and strive for a bright future," Michael concluded. "We appreciate the support of our local businesses in making Career Day a meaningful and impactful event for our students." Newport Intermediate School Counselor Amber Onkst noted that there are regular discussions with students regarding how current academic work ties into career paths that they are interested in pursuing. "This creates motivation and a drive to help them understand how the skills being taught in the classroom are building blocks to help them with their future," Onkst said. "We try our best to make this event engaging, and this year, we added hands-on learning opportunities through our school playground area to host local businesses that utilize large equipment in their workday." Students were able to experience skills such as operating an excavator. "These are opportunities that most children in urban areas may not have as a routine part of their childhood, but for many students, this may inspire a career path in a field of work that was previously unknown to them," Onkst said. "We recognize that we are educating the next generation of the workforce, and we want to help prepare our students as best we can." School personnel expressed gratitude for business partner support and commitment in aiding the success of the endeavor.

📅 Calendar Reminder 🌸 Spring Break is almost here! 📚 No School from April 7th – 11th.

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Today, we came together to celebrate Autism Awareness Day! 💙 Students and staff were proudly wearing blue to show our support and raise awareness for individuals with autism. Let’s continue to spread kindness, understanding, and acceptance as we work to create a more inclusive world for everyone. #AutismAwarenessDay #LightItUpBlue #InclusionMatters

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On Wednesday, throughout Newport Independent Schools, teachers, staff and students celebrated World Autism Awareness Day, which is designated on April 2. The designation was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, with the first observance occurring in 2008. "It promotes acceptance, appreciation, inclusion, and the recognition of contributions made by people with autism in their communities," Newport Primary School special education teacher Amanda Zimmerman said. "Dr. Stephen Shore, a college professor on the spectrum, said one of my favorite quotes: 'If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.', which is a great way of saying that autism presents differently for everyone." When given appropriate supports and accommodations, children and adults with autism can have equal opportunities to access, participate, contribute, and succeed in our communities, Zimmerman concluded.

📢 iReady Testing is Almost Here! 📢 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ 📖 Reading iReady Assessment: Tuesday, 4/15/2025 ➗ Math iReady Assessment: Thursday, 4/17/2025 💡 Testing Reminders for Success: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep ✅ Arrive at school on time ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast ✅ Try your best and stay focused! 🎉 Parents, start your child's day with positivity and encouragement—let them know you’re proud of them! 💙 #iReady #TestingSuccess #YouGotThis 💪

📢 We Need Your Input! 📢 Your feedback is invaluable! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCTCzFwTNTX6MdHPy9_IJGHL0HXkwuP7vFsD-liayRyudL2w/viewform?usp=header 📝 Your responses will help the Family Resource Center(FRC) to understand how much quality time your family currently spends together. Thank you for your time and support! 💡🙌 #Survey #FeedbackMatters #HaveYourSay

💙 Join Us for World Autism Awareness Day! 💙 On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, we’re encouraging all students and staff to WEAR BLUE in support of Autism Awareness! Let’s come together to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion. 📅 Mark your calendars and show your support by wearing blue! #AutismAwareness #WearBlue #WorldAutismDay #InclusionMatters #SupportAndCelebrate