Dec
14
2020
Holiday Photos were so much fun this year! Ms. Huster and Ms. Bucci created a wintry scene where kids could cheese it up. Add in some small trees, fluffy white batting, a few fake presents... and smiles abounded! Even without Santa, we s... read more
Nov
23
2020
How do preschoolers learn about community service? With cookies, of course! Newport hosted a fantastic food truck event Thursday, November 19th when the Cookies w/Flavor truck came to the school. Students, family members, teachers, and a few nei... read more
Nov
3
2020
Blue PreK Class Halloween has always been a BIG DEAL here at Newport. We throw parties, invite parents, take family pictures in costumes. We even close the whole school early so everyone can get out and trick-or-treat. But 2020 is not a normal y... read more
Oct
23
2020
Some exciting guests came to visit Newport Children's Academy on Tuesday, October 20th, A Petting Zoo! Animal Quest provided an amazing opportunity for Newport students, toddler age and up, to meet animals they might meet on a farm. There... read more
Sep
24
2020
It wouldn't be right to start a new school year off without Newport's annual ice cream social. Because of corona virus we got creative and served it up a little different this year! Windy City Ice Cream Windy City Ice Cream Truck served u... read more
Sep
16
2020
Students, staff and siblings all got a close up this week. Picture Day is an important part of the school experience and Newport was pleased that it was a positive one. Jen and the team from Modern School Portraits were amazing this year! Th... read more
Jul
31
2020
Space Week Space week provided out-of-this-world adventures and learning opportunities for our young students. We explored the Solar system and universe with art projects, science experiments, and scavenger hunts. Graduation Newport... read more
May
29
2020
Covid-19 Quarantine can’t contain our enthusiasm for learning! Newport teachers are working hard to send the classroom home each week. This past week was especially fun as we learned about puppetry. Puppetry Week Elmo has got nothin... read more
Mar
20
2020
The National Education Association has marked March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss, to celebrate and bring awareness to reading. Here at Newport, we took a week… Crazy socks, silly hats, and wacky wardrobe were just some of the ways ... read more
Feb
29
2020
Hibernation How do toddlers learn about hibernation? In their pajamas, of course! Our green room class all attended school in pajamas while learning about hibernation and the animals that sleep away the winter months. Cuter than Cupid Valentineâ... read more