Just a reminder that there is overwhelming research showing homework does little to improve achievement and can actually have negative effects. Recess however has many positive effects such as improved self regulation of emotions, improved interpersonal skills and focus!

Fourth graders in Mrs. Barwick’s class playing board games while she teaches them about classroom volume levels for group work. Newport Elementary School

Mrs. Pittman rocked 5th grade science today with this “Who are scientists?” lesson. She also integrated Literacy with a read aloud of “Ada Twist, Scientist” and a comparison of expectations versus reality. Newport Elementary School

Today in Mrs. Condie’s 2nd grade class, students studied our PBIS expectations with a sorting activity. Our 2nd graders are building good character every day! Newport Elementary School #LighttheWay

Sent our youngest off to pre-k today. I know my baby is in the best of hands! MCPS Ashley Melton Charity Clemmons

Today in 1st grade, we learned some basic iPad “do’s and don’ts”! Then we wrote our names to say “I promise” to take care of our equipment #shinethelight Newport Elementary School Carteret County Public School System

The Hawks have landed in the cafeteria and we couldn’t be more excited! #LighttheWay Newport Elementary School

Check out Ms. Darlene running a math group with our kindergarten friends today teaching them to write numbers using the sky line and worm line. We couldn’t do it without our Teacher Assistants! #oneteamonedream Newport Elementary School

Fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Williams, working on subtraction with her small group during math while the other students participated in math rotations! Newport Elementary School #OneTeamOneDream

What a great turnout at volunteer training this morning! We are thankful for our supportive community here at NES. Newport Elementary School #OneTeamOneDream #LighttheWay

Newport Elementary School-Check out our 5th grade news team! They film, anchor, forecast, & produce in #iMovie to create everything you see here...they're amazing! Like/subscribe to support our kids as they shine! #LightTheWay #oneteamonedream #NESrocks Carteret County Public School System youtube.com/channel/UCcGHS…

Check out our AIG specialist, Ms. Castro, pushing into Mrs. Skarweski’s third grade class to teach an enrichment lesson! Newport Elementary School #NESrocks #OneTeamOneDream #LighttheWay

This crime fighting duo had a blast at Nate the Great Literacy night! Thank you to Amanda McCall and MCPS Carteret County Public School System #LighttheWay

I had the privilege of spending day with the Equity Collaborative Asking the tough questions to guide productive problem solving and creating a culture of visionary change! #ECU #pirateleadershipacademy

You know it’s going to be a great day Newport Elementary School when Mrs. Long directs car pool in this getup!

Our Newport Elementary School have been busy making Veteran’s Day cards that will be delivered to Camp Lejeune hospital by two of our students and their grandmother on Friday. #OneTeamOneDream #LighttheWay

Our 4th grade team traveled to Beaufort Elementary School yesterday to observe some incredible math lessons on division with remainders. Thank you Beaufort Elementary School for hosting us! Newport Elementary School #LighttheWay

We are having “snow” much fun at NES in December! Newport Elementary School #LighttheWay

My first official day back at The Creek included a 7th grade ELA Twilight Zone play and a Bulldog win for boys soccer! #LighttheWay TheCreekBCMS