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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

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🌟 Shoutout to our amazing 4th and 5th graders! 📚✨ These students gave it their all on their Reading Mastery check—showing hard work, perseverance, and smart time management every step of the way. 🎯👏 We are so proud of their dedication and effort! Keep up the great work, readers! 💪📖 #ReadingRocks #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudTeacher

🎉⚾️ It’s almost time! Opening Day is TOMORROW! ⚾️🎉 Show your Cincinnati Reds pride by wearing your favorite Reds gear on Thursday, March 27, 2025! Let’s celebrate the start of the season in style! 🔴⚪️ #OpeningDay #CincinnatiReds #GoReds

🚨 Exciting News for Newport Intermediate School! 🌱🍎 We are thrilled to announce that NIS has been awarded a School Garden Mini-Grant through the Kentucky Farm to School Network! 🎉 This grant, provided by Community Farm Alliance with support from the USDA Farm to School Program and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, will help us grow fresh, healthy food while providing hands-on learning experiences for our students! ✨ What This Means for Our School: ✅ $5,000 in funding for garden supplies & cooking/nutrition education ✅ Support from the KY Farm to School Network to establish and maintain our school garden ✅ Engaging summer garden & nutrition programs for our students We can’t wait to see our students get their hands in the soil, learn about where their food comes from, and enjoy the delicious benefits of fresh, homegrown produce! 🥕🍅🌿 Stay tuned for updates, and if you’re interested in volunteering, we’d love your support! 🙌 #FarmToSchool #SchoolGarden #HealthyKids #NISGrows 📸 Follow along as we bring this project to life! 🌱💚

Career Day is next Friday, April 4, 2025! If you are interested in participating, please contact us at 859-292-3021!

📚 Newport Intermediate School's Read Across America Spirit Week is March 3-7—join us for a fun-filled week of reading and school spirit! 🎉📖

NIS Student Career Fair - April 4th - 9AM to Noon

Calendar Reminder: School will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day.