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Newfield

Middle School

Newsletter

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Middle School Families,

�As we move into November, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful events we experienced in October and to share some exciting upcoming activities and reminders for this month.

**Recap of October Highlights**

Our Spirit Assembly on October 10 was a tremendous success! Seeing our students come together, showcasing their school pride through performances and spirited activities was heartwarming. Thank you to our Student Council for their hard work in planning such a memorable event.

On October 11, we participated in the Great Apple Crunch, promoting healthy eating and local agriculture. It was fantastic to see students across both middle and high schools come together for this synchronized event, symbolizing our commitment to wellness.

Lastly, we successfully held our rescheduled Middle School Picture Day on October 24. Thank you for your understanding regarding the changes. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces captured in photos!

**Upcoming Events in November**

**Parent-Teacher Conferences - As the first marking period ends, now is the perfect time to schedule a conference with your students’ teachers.  Each team is available every day during team time. Please reach out to the teachers to set this up.

�**Thanksgiving Break - November 27-29*  

As a reminder, we will have a Thanksgiving break from November 27-29. We hope this time allows families to gather, reflect, and enjoy the holiday season together.

**MS Musical  - December 13 and 14*  

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce our Middle School Musical on December 13 and 14. Stay tuned for more details. This is always a highlight of the year as our students showcase their musical talents. More information will be sent out as we get closer to the date.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you all a wonderful November filled with gratitude and joy!

Warm regards,

Melissa Addy 

Middle School Principal

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COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Let Us Help You!

Newfield Middle School has a fully staffed mental health team to help assist students with mental health and social emotional learning needs. 

Ways the Mental Health Team can help:

  • Support students in academic planning and goal setting
  • Support classroom lessons based on student success standards
  • Short-term counseling with students in the school setting
  • Referrals for long-term counseling and support outside of school
  • Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community members for student success
  • Crisis intervention
  • Work with students and families through IEP/504 eligibility process

Meet the Middle School Team:

Laura Sullivan: Social Worker Ext.2305

lsullivan@newfieldschools.org

Hannah Stillman: School Psychologist Ext.3133

hstillman@newfieldschools.org

Jane Manning: School Counselor Ext.3107

jmanning@newfieldschools.org

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Middle School Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, November 12th������

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NEWFIELD ATHLETICS

Have you logged onto FamilyID to sign your

child up for on of our Winter Sports Programs?

Here is the link to get signed up….

https://students.arbitersports.com/newfield-csd/newfield-csd-athletics-winter-2024-2025

If not, it’s not to late!

Log onto Our Newfield Website,

Click on Menu, Then Click Athletics, Scroll Down to the FamilyID Registration button.

Don’t miss out!

If you need help, please contact

Amy Porter

(607)564-9955 ext. 2126

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ATTENDANCE POLICY:

1. When a student accumulates ten tardy arrivals or ten absences

(legal or illegal), an attendance notice will be sent home. 

2. If the child accumulates additional absences or

tardiness, a conference request will be sent to

the student's home. 

3. A meeting will be scheduled with the parent/guardian

and appropriate staff member.  

4. When absences from school appear to form a pattern or

become excessive to the point where they interfere

with a child’s ability to learn, the principal will

review the case to determine appropriate

legal attention. 

5. We hope we can work together to resolve the situation before

we consider the last option.

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School Picture

Re-take Day

Veterans Day

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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Thanksgiving Break

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End of Marking Period 1

Report Cards Get Sent Home

Middle School Halloween Dance

7:00PM -9:00PM