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Contact Thomas Jefferson Elementary
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-2498
The Newton Community School District Preschool will provide all children with a safe and nurturing environment where they can explore their interests and abilities, developing their individual strengths. We believe children will develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love for learning through quality experiences. Community resources are also a valuable component in promoting the development of our children. We welcome families and respect them as advocates and volunteers to enrich the partnership between home and school.
Click here to learn more about Preschool Registration!
Click Here for the PreK - 4th Grade List
Preschool School Supply List for 2022-2023
ALL STUDENTS - Please bring the following items (label supplies with your child’s name):
1 backpack (large enough for a folder)
1 pocket folder
8 EXPO brand fine tip dry erase markers (black)
1 pencil box
1 child-size pair of FISKARS brand scissors
1 2-pack – ELMER’s glue sticks
1 4-pack PLAY-DOH brand play-dough (4 oz. cans)
1 10-count box CRAYOLA brand washable markers
1 16-count box CRAYOLA brand crayons
1 8-color watercolor paint set
A Back to School Night for Preschool students and their families was held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
Preschool started Tuesday, August 31, 2021
We believe that learning should be fun as well as educational and purposeful! Our class schedules and activities address all developmental areas - large motor, fine motor, pre-academic (including literacy, math, social studies and science), language, and social/emotional. Children are also encouraged to develop independence and self-confidence.
Our program currently serves 3 and 4 year olds during four half-day sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). We do not have preschool on Mondays.
AM Classes (Tue - Fri)
8:15 AM Drop off begins
8:20 AM Start time
11:20 AM Dismissal begins
PM Classes (Tue - Fri)
12:20 PM Drop off begins
12:25 PM Start time
3:25 PM Dismissal begins
Please refer to the Preschool Handbook for arrival and dismissal procedures (pp. 9 -11).
Home Visit Week were held August 23 - 26, 2021 on the following schedule:
Monday, August 23 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 24 - 11:40 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, August 25 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 26 - 11:40 PM - 7:30 PM
NOTE: The last day for students will be Thursday, May 26, 2022
(this is due to school cancellations for inclement weather, and board action to amend the 2021 - 2022 calendar at the April 11, 2022 board meeting)
Displays of public art & sculpture
Square miles of city
Nascar track
Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home — you’ll want to get to know Newton. Our community vision statement is “Newton Shines Bright: Newton is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa, and a place to call home.”