New Field ES Weekly Updates

Dear New Field families,

November is a short but action-packed month at New Field. As we kickoff week 11, please be reminded that Monday, November 2 is Report Card Conference Day from 11:00 - 2:00 & 3:00 - 6:00. There is no school for students. We will have assistance available for GoCPS applications, a free book bundle and backpack giveaway, and of course our classrooms doors are open for you to learn more about your child's progress this school year.

Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day and schools are closed. Be sure to vote - it is an important civic responsibility and school board elections are happening for our first, fully elected school board. When we return to school on Wednesday, November 4 we have Picture Retake Day from 9:00 - 12:00. If you would like your child to have their photo retaken, be sure to return the original photo packet/proofs. All students that were absent for fall picture day will also have their pictures taken. See below for more important information for ordering pictures online or paying in person.

Lastly, as we round out the end of Week 11 we are excited to celebrate our first quarter student award winners. Assemblies will be held on Friday, November 6 at 9:30 - 10:40 for Grades 2, 3 & 4 - and at 2:30 - 3:30 for Kinder & Grade 1. Please be sure to check with your child's teacher to see if your child is winning an award. All students receiving an award will receive an assembly invitation at report card conference day. We will celebrate the following awards:

• Perfect Attendance/Nearly Perfect Attendance - no more than 1 absence in the first 43 days of school.
• Honor Roll - Graded 1-4, all As and Bs on report cards for the first quarter
• Lionheart Award - Two students that always demonstrate our core values of respect, responsibility and collaboration.
• Principal's Award - One student that has shown exceptional kindness or inclusivity to others, or a student that has demonstrate immense academic or socio-emotional growth.

Wishing you all a great report card conference day and a cozy start to November.

Warmly,

Conrey Callahan

Principal, New Field ES

GoCPS is the process by which families can apply to attend schools outside of their neighborhood zone.

PK families residing outside of our attendance area MUST apply through the GoCPS process for Kindergarten. Click here to check your zoned school.

Check out our GoCPS Google Hub site, attend our joint PAC/BAC meeting or schedule office hours with our counselor, Claire Conroy, to learn more!

Outdoor Recess Guidelines:

As often as possible, New Field will send students outside for recess. To help you plan accordingly, please be aware of the following general guidelines:

• All students have recess for at least 30 minutes per day

• Generally, students will go outside for recess when the temperature and/or wind chill is above 22 degrees Fahrenheit

• Students will go outside for recess in light snow/ precipitation

• Students will go outside for recess when there is light or residual snow on the playgrounds

Please be sure to send your children with warm clothing, including hats, gloves and coats. Click here for more information.

Do you need assistance with warm clothing? New Field can help! Email: Rachel Cordoba, RLBabcock@cps.edu or stop by our main office between 9:00 -10:00 daily.

Families that wish to have retake photos taken must return the original photo proofs.

Families can pre-order online or may pay using the paper-based order packet.

CLICK HERE to access the online order site

Questions? Call our main office (773) 534-2760 or stop by our main office between 11:00 - 6:00 on report card conference day.

• New Field Family Handbook
• New Field Community Google Calendar
• Healthy Celebration Snack Policy & Recommended Snacks
• ISBE Outdoor Activity Guidelines
• CPS Meal Viewer
• e-Absence & ASPEN Parent Portal