Newport Grammar School Library Website

Welcome

Welcome to the Newport Grammar School Library! Our library mission is to create a welcoming environment that helps students foster a lifetime love for reading and learning.

About the Librarian

My name is Ashlei Ball, and this is my 16th year teaching at Newport Grammar School. I spent my first 10 years in Kindergarten, followed by 4 years in first grade, with last year being my first year in the library. I am so excited to start my second year as the librarian at Newport Grammar School. Please feel free to reach out to me for assistance and questions. 

     

     

    Education

    • East Tennessee State University:Bachelor's Degree-Early childhood Education
    • Cumberland University: Masters in Education
    • University of Memphis: Library Information Specialist

    Library Rules

    • Treat all students and staff members with RESPECT
    • Use manners and quiet voices while in the library
    • Properly use, care for, and return library materials
    • Keep the library clean, organized, and free from food and drinks
    • Follow all rules and policies set by school administration,the librarian, and teachers. 

    Book Series Suggestions

    • Diary of a Wimpy Kid (4-8)

    • The Unwanteds (4-8)

    • Dork Diaries (3-8)

    • Stick Dog (3-8)

    • Owl Diaries (1-4)

    • Notebook of Doom (2-5)

    • I Survived (2-8)

    • My Weird School Daze (2-5)

    • Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events (5-8)

    • Biscuit Series (K-1)

    • Pete the Cat Series(1-2)

    • Fly Guy Series (1-4)

    • Who is? Series (Non-fiction) (3-8)

    Contact Information

    Ashlei Ball

    email: ashlei.ball@newportgrammar.org

    Phone: 423-623-3811 x218
    Main Phone Line: 423-623-9871

    Hours of Operation: 8:05 AM - 3:15 PM

    Upcoming Events

    Scholastic Book Fair- September 9-13

    Open late 3:15-6:00 during Open House

    During School Hours: 8:30-2:45

    Announcements

    Parents/Guardians-Even if your student(s) do not have library in their special class rotation this nine weeks, they should still be reading. This will help your student in all academic areas as well!!

    Student Resources

    NGS Library Catalog

    Search the catalog for books to hold, recommend, or review.  Click on Newport Grammar School, then log in.
    Tennessee Electronic Library

    ReadWriteThink

    KidzSearch

    Library of Congress

    PBS Kids Media

    NGS Useful Links

    Purdue Owl

    Britannica

    Canva

    Libby App

    TN READS

    Parent Resources

    Accelerated Reader Home Connect

    Parents may log on here to see student progress. Use student's username and cafeteria number to log in.
    http://hosted300.renlearn.com/85076/HOMECONNECT

    Scholastic

    Classroom Dojo