About

The Newport Heights Elementary Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-profit “public charity”

EIN: 33-0871507


What we do:

The mission of the Foundation is to build the academic leaders of the future through Excellence in Education.  We accomplish our mission by providing the school’s principal, Kathleen Jaquin, with the staff and equipment that are not available through the district.  With these additional resources every child at NHES is provided a significantly improved learning opportunity that has produced dramatic and proven results.

How we do it:

AM & AR – Using a combination of additional staff – called the Fabulous Five- and technology (computers, smart-boards, and software) every child participates in Accelorated Math, Accelerated Reader, and English Language Arts (ELA) programs.

Learning “Interventions“ – The resources provided by your contributions are used to test for key learning concepts by subject and by grade-level.  Through these programs any child found to be “off-track” in understanding/applying these concepts by her/his teacher, can immediately be put back on track without falling further behind.

Imagine the power of a teacher knowing precisely when your child isn’t “getting it” on a key learning concept and being able to immediately bring her/him back before falling too far behind! The technologies and staff funded by the Foundation allow the teachers to identify the specific capabilities and levels of each student, and tailor instruction to those capabilities — rather than simply teaching all the kids to the so-called “average” student. These are incredibly powerful and important programs that your child would not have without your participation. Thank you for keeping them going!

Technology Integration Teacher – Jake Topete is responsible for the implementation, management and maintenance of the computer based learning programs that are utilized at Newport Heights.  It is the responsibilities of the Technology Teacher to integrate technology into the core curriculum and to assist the classroom teachers maximize the educational performance of all students at Newport Heights.  Jake’s is a full-time job that is absolutely essential to insuring that each class-room is bringing best practices in education that exceed state/national standards.

The Network Specialist provides Newport Heights with an onsite IT Department.  We have all dealt with a computer crash. The frustration and time lost can be significant.  Without on campus IT support we must rely on the District.  This can mean up to week long delays in network access and an inability for students to access the Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs.

The 3 Teacher Assistants support the classroom teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in the classroom.  They also assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials and tutor students in assigned subject areas. The extra library aide allows for increased library traffic, enabling kids at the school to visit the library multiple times a week, unlike many other elementary schools.

Laptops for All Students!

In addition to putting brand new desktop computers and new Smart-Board in each class-room, the Foundation is committed to putting a Netbook computer into each students hands for daily use through-out the school year.  Currently the entire 6th grade population has a Netbook with the 5th, and possibly the 4th, grades receiving them next school year (2011/2012 year).

Board of Directors

  • President – John Browning
  • Vice-President – Steve Coyne
  • Chief Financial Officer – Lesley Love
  • Secretary – Val Jones
  • Director – Les Faludi
  • Director – Melanie Houk
  • Director – Ryan Tomalas
  • Director – Laura McArdell
  • Director – Dan Palmquist
  • Director – Tyler Terry
  • Director – Alicia Richards
  • Director – Tony Vasi
  • Director - Mike Hartell
  • Director – Dianne McEwan

The Newport Heights Elementary Foundation is a public charity registered with the Internal Revenue Service under 501(c)(3). Our IRS confirmation letters can be found here:

""With your continued support there is virtually no limit to our students' growth." - Dr. Kurt Suhr, Principal"