New Field ES Weekly Updates
Week 9: October 19-23, 2026
Week 9: End of Q1, LSC, Healthy Student Market & Coffee w/ Principal
Dear New Field families,
I hope you all enjoyed the weekend, and that all who came out for Fall Fest had an enjoyable, positive experience. I know my husband and I had a great time connecting with you all, engaging in fun activities and experiencing the magic of the fall season through children's eyes. We hosted well over 200 students/children at this year's event and were able to fundraise over $2,300. Your contributions go straight into sustaining our community events, so a big thank you for your donations - whether it was through ticket sales, t-shirt purchases, buying snacks or a simple donation - every dollar counts, thank you!
Week 9 brings us the 40th day of school and the end of the first quarter. All families should have received information about scheduling a report card conference appointment directly from your child's classroom teacher. Please check your email and/or your child's backpack for more specific information.
Week 9 also includes many family engagement opportunities. On Tuesday, October 20 we have our regular, monthly LSC meeting at 5:00 in our school library. On Thursday, October 22 we have our monthly Healthy Student Market with free, fresh and nutritious groceries for all New Field and Eugene Field families. Finally on Friday, October 23 we have our monthly Coffee with the Principal.
Lastly, this week we are so excited to host the senior leadership team from Advocate Children's Health System for a day of community service. On Tuesday, October 20, New Field will host 50-70 corporate volunteers who will contribute to the beautification of our school spaces, as well as host a career fair for all of our third and fourth grade students. As a neighborhood school, we firmly believe in the power of community connectedness, and it is encouraging to see partners like Advocate Health invest in our young learners.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.
Warmly,
Conrey Callahan
Principal, New Field ES
October Calendar
Regular LSC Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 5:00 PM
Our regular LSC Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 22 at 5:00 PM in our school library. We also are excited to welcome our newest parent members and thank them for their service to New Field.
Roll Call
Approval of agenda
Approval of September, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Old Business
New Business
Internal Accounts Expenditures
- Special Someone Dance: Vendors & Supplies: Anticipated 2/5/27
- Field Day Vendors: Anticipated Wednesday, 4/27/27
Fundraiser Approvals:
Budget Amendments:
Announce Next Meeting Date
Public Comment
Agenda items for next meeting
Adjourn
Healthy Student Market: Thursday, October 22, 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Our monthly Healthy Student Market will be held Thursday, October 22 from 2:30 - 3:15PM in the Cafeteria. New Field distributes free, healthy, fresh food for families.
Remember to bring your reusable bag, we hope to see you there!
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Nuestro mercado de comida saludable es jueves de octubre de 2:30 a 3:15 en la cafetería. New Field distribuye alimentos frescos, saludables y gratuitos para nuestras familias.
End of Quarter 10/23, Report Card Conferences 11/2
The first quarter of the school year ends on Friday, October 23. Students in Kindergarten will receive a developmental report card. Students in Grades 1-4 will receive letter grades for each subject area on a traditional report card.
You can always check your child's progress and grades in real time, for Grades 1-4, using ASPEN Parent Portal.
View your child’s current grades and progress throughout the term. The Parent Portal helps you stay informed about academic performance.
Student Assignments
View upcoming and completed assignments, due dates, and and more. The portal helps you engage in your student’s daily learning and supports their homework routines at home.
Student Attendance
Access up-to-date attendance records to ensure your child’s attendance stays on track. Parents and guardians can also conveniently submit student absences online through the Aspen Parent Portal using the E-Absence feature. Learn how to submit an absence.
Teacher Communication
Easily stay in touch with your child’s teachers. The Parent Portal allows you to email teachers directly to ask questions, discuss progress, or follow up on assignments—all without leaving the portal.
After the quarter closes, we will hold Report Card Conference Day on Tuesday, November 2. Conferences are scheduled between 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. There is no school for students on Monday, November 2.
Please be sure you check your email and your child's backpack for information on scheduling a report card conference appointment with your child's teacher.
Coffee with the Principal: Friday, October 23, 9:15 AM
Join us for an informal gathering, an opportunity to connect with other families and learn more about school events and happenings. Coffee and light refreshments served.
October Agenda:
Coffee and Connection
Halloween Celebrations and Reminders
Report Card Conferences
November Calendar/ Important Reminders
Upcoming Personal Health & Safety Lessons
Q&A
PAC/BAC Meeting 10/28: GoCPS, Fifth Grade Options & Family Benefits Support
Join us next week for a joint BAC/PAC meeting! Enjoy a light breakfast, enter our raffle and connect with other families.
Learn about the 2027-2028 GoCPS application process, options for fifth grade programming, including a meet/greet with Eugene Field staff, and also learn about important family benefits available to you.
Click HERE to view our PAC agenda
Community Events
49th Ward Halloween Candy Crawl Thursday October 29th!
Join the 49th ward office, State Representative Kelly Cassidy's Office, and a bunch of businesses for the Annual Candy Crawl on Thursday October 29th from 4pm to 7pm! We invite all families Trick or Treat at participating businesses across Morse Ave between Sheridan and Clark. Costumes are encouraged.
New this year, we also will have dog stops as well with some businesses also handing out dog treats!
The Candy Crawl will start at the 49th ward office(1447 W Morse) , where families can pick up a map of participating businesses. This map will also indicate which stops are dog stops!
