New Garden Elementary School proudly congratulates Mrs. Lily Santos for receiving a Kenny Award, presented to her by the Superintendent, Dr. Tomasetti. A Kenny Award is a special recognition given from one Kennett employee to another employee for any outstanding contribution to our school community. Mrs. Santos has worked for the Kennett Consolidated School District for 16 years. “Supporting students with all abilities and having them master the skills needed to overcome these challenges, gives me great joy!” said Mrs. Santos. She provides love, positive relationships and sets high expectations for all of the students she encounters. She loves working at New Garden and enjoys working with so many incredible teachers and support staff.
New Garden’s Book Fair: An Overwhelming Success
“The more you read, the more you know.”
Students always love going to the book fair, and to nurture this love, the New Garden Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) gave every student $5 towards any book. Every student had a great time choosing their book.
New Garden’s Most Anticipated Event: Breakfast With Buddy
One of the most anticipated events at New Garden Elementary School is “Breakfast with Buddy.” This event brings parents, guardians, and family members to the school to join students and Buddy the Bulldog for delicious donuts and refreshing water for the kids and hot Starbucks coffee for the adults. Everyone had a great time!
Family Literacy Night at New Garden
Recently, students in grades first through third joined their families to take part in Family Literacy Night at New Garden Elementary. Students eagerly came at 6:30 and were greeted by teachers as they began the night’s activities.
Our first graders made a sight word game with their family, practiced their decoding skills using an awesome book mark that reminds them to focus on the sounds they hear while reading and made a fun comprehension cube to use while they read at home.
Our second grade friends made a comprehension game with different levels of questions to use while they read, created a sight word sticker book to build automaticity while reading these words and played “Read and Roll” to ask questions while reading independently.
Our third grade friends learned all about how to ask questions before reading, during reading and after reading. Students were encouraged to tell and write their sentences while listening to a read aloud.
The night ended as students and their families came together to pick out their “just right book” to take home.
A special thanks to our teachers Mrs. Kimberly Hall, Mrs. Tessa Adair, Mrs. Elizabeth Metz, our translator, Ms. Kate Alba, to our Kennett High School volunteers and especially our principal, Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver for making the night a success!
Fifth Grade Visits Myrick Conservation Center
New Garden Elementary School’s fifth grade students recently visited the Myrick Conservation Center. Their visit was divided into two parts. For the first half, students were engaged in a variety of problem-solving experiences. These activities were designed to break down barriers, foster teamwork, and identify potential leadership among students. During the second half of their visit, the students took a sensory journey around a pond. During their journey, the students completed a pond study and learned how the inhabitants of the pond live and thrive in their community.
Help New Garden Deliver “Miles of Smiles”
As this holiday season approaches, New Garden is proud to be a part of this amazing initiative to “deliver” smiles to families during this season. The goal is for each classroom to collect at least 15 toys. Please read below for further information. Please be on the lookout for the below flyer in your child’s book bag. The deadline to donate a “smile” is December 13, 2019. Thanks!
New Garden’s Book Fair Needs Your Help
It’s that time of year again! The fall book fair is right around the corner and New Garden could really use your help. Please consider signing up for one or more time slots that are available and consider helping with set up and breakdown. All of your help is greatly appreciated!!!
Note: In order to volunteer you must have all clearances on file. To volunteer, click this link, New Garden Book Fair !
New Garden’s Buddy Breakfast
Its Buddy Breakfast time and the PTO needs volunteers to help make this a success! Please sign up for a time slot if you are able. All volunteers will need to have their clearances, except for those dropping off the coffee and donuts. To volunteer, please click on this link, New Garden’s Buddy Breakfast!
Students with last names A-M (November 25)
Students with last names N-Z (November 26)
Thank you for taking the time to volunteer!
2019 Citadel’s Heart of Learning Seeks Teacher Nominations
2019 Citadel’s Heart of Learning is looking for your nomination of a special teacher. Have you always wanted to see your child’s favorite teacher recognized for their excellence in the classroom? This is the way for you to make a difference and show that amazing teacher that you recognize their dedication to education and children. For further information, please click this link 2019 Citadel Heart of Learning . Deadline for nominations is December 31, 2019. Don’t delay, make that nomination today!
New Garden’s Second Walk-a-Thon
New Garden Bulldogs got their walking shoes ready for the second annual New Garden Walk-a-Thon! It was a chance to have fun with friends, get fit, and help make New Garden Elementary School one awesome place to learn and have fun! With everyone’s help, this event raised a great amount of money. One hundred percent of the money students raised will go directly to the school PTO to benefit our students.
