Newell Elementary School

We are so happy to announce that Ms. Kristin Norkus has been named Newell Elementary School Teacher of the Year! Ms. Norkus works tirelessly to provide all students and families with what they need and what they deserve. She goes above and beyond with making connections on so many different levels. These connections are making such a difference in the lives of so many of our children and their families. We are so fortunate to have Ms. Norkus as part of our NES family!
Please join me in CONGRATULATING MS. NORKUS on being named NES TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

Sincerely,

Kelly & Tara

Today, I hosted two Principals for the Day and they were so well trained that I was able to sit back, relax and put my feet up for the day! Both children earned Principal for the Day by participating in our PTA Fall Walk-A-Thon. They raised the most pledges for PTA/school initiatives such as student …

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2019 Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15, but NES students Code on a weekly basis, year round. Mrs. Black, NES Technology Specialist has been designing lessons for weekly coding activities. Below you will find pictures of first graders using tiles to code programs …

November 18, 2019 Dear NES Families,    During the 2015-2016 school year, one of our 3rd grade students had the brilliant idea of establishing a NES THANK YOU DAY. This is a day where students and staff fill out a THANK YOU CARD and deliver it to the person they would like to thank. The person …

NES Halloween Parade Update                                                           October 30, 2019 Dear Newell Elementary School Families, The weather forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, October 31st is calling for a 75% chance of rain during the start time of our Halloween Parade. As a result, we are beginning to consider alternate plans for our annual parade. Please know, that every attempt …

Important Halloween Information               October 24, 2019 Dear Parents, On Thursday, October 31, 2019 Newell Elementary School will hold various festivities in celebration of Halloween. Please read this notice carefully, as there is important information noted. Included in this letter are guidelines to use/follow when putting together your child’s …

 Hello NES Families, In an effort to provide the students and the families of the Upper Freehold Regional School District with some “family time” we have designated certain weekends as “No Homework/Family Time Weekends. As a school district, we recognize the demands of work and school on personal and family time and are mindful of …