Principal's Message

Dear New Field families,

February is here and it is full of fun learning, family events and important milestones. February is also when we honor Black History month as a nation and at New Field, we too will spend time focused on the history and many important contributions of Black Americans.

This week we reach two important milestones: the 100th Day of School and third quarter progress reports. The 100th day of school widely celebrated in primary ages as an important marker for counting/cardinality AND understanding place value. It is also a reminder that only 78 days remain in the school year. As we celebrate the 100th day of school we invite children to dress as a centenarian (100 year old), interview or learn about/from a centenarian, represent a collection of 100 or show 100 in any creative form of expression. New Field celebrates the 100th day of school on Wednesday, February 4. On Friday, February 6 you will also receive your child's third quarter progress report, Grades K-4. Progress Reports will include middle-of-year testing results, attendance updates and, if relevant, a notice about assignments to small group interventions for reading and math. Please be sure to check in with your child's teacher about these important data points.

In addition to some important milestones this week Kindergarten students have Kindergarten Graduation Photos on Wednesday, February 4. Please check your email or your child's backpack for more information about Kindergarten graduation photos. Lastly, this week children will have free eye exams, and if eligible and necessary, will later receive free eye glasses through our partners at Tropical Optical. Eye exams with Tropical Optical require signed parental consent. Please be sure to sign and return the vision consent forms if you have not done so yet. Eye glasses are an important learning tool and we are happy to provide this free resource through our trusted partners at Tropical Optical. Please see our counselor, Claire Conroy, with any questions.

Lastly, Friday, February 6 is our annual Special Someone dance. Be sure to complete the permission slip - the event is free and open to all New Field students. We hope to see you there!

Happy 100 days of school!

Warmly,

Conrey Callahan

Principal, New Field ES