November 15, 2024
Start thinking about transition to K ... it's not too early
Some children feel anxious as they transition to a new building, new
classroom, new friends, new everything. I'm sharing these things now
because you will want to spend time conveying messages of con. . .
November 8, 2024
NMS Panther Prowl 11/8/24
Good afternoon, At NMS, the "R" in PANTHER stands for respect. Our
school community demonstrated respect today and you will see this on
display towards the end of this week's Panther Prowl video. We . . .
November 8, 2024
Alumni Giving Tree information
The Newfane Alumni Association is excited to be running our Annual
Giving Tree in partnership with the Newfane School District and the
Town of Newfane. This year we are asking families in need wit. . .
November 8, 2024
Raising 4 year olds ... helpful resource
Morning. This is a short one. Remember the post a few weeks back
about developing large muscles before the small ones to help children
with writing skills and stamina? Well, I was looking for a goo. . .
October 25, 2024
Big muscles first ... for writing letters, coloring, etc.
As parents, often our children's difficulties are our greatest
teachers . In the fall of any pre-k program, you might hear things
such as "I struggle writing my letters" which is very age-appropriate. . .
October 18, 2024
Setting up a pre-k classroom ...
Above is a drawing of a pre-kindergarten classroom with "centers". As
mentioned in earlier posts, centers are places where children can use
their imaginations to learn, grow, and play . A physical s. . .
October 14, 2024
School Board Recognition Week 10/14-10/18
Dear Newfane School Community, October 14 - October 18 is School Board
Recognition Week. This is a week to acknowledge and celebrate the time
and efforts that these seven selfless volunteers bring to . . .