Newfane Elementary School
October Newsletter
Thank you everyone for a wonderful start to the school year! I have had a great time getting reacquainted with our students and getting back into the swing of school and our daily routines. If you have questions or concerns about your child, their classroom, or the school in general please do not hesitate to call me or the main office at 778-6376.
Welcome Ms. Nablo, Interim Principal of Newfane Elementary School
Ms. Susan Nablo will be taking over at the Elementary School as the Interim Principal while the district conducts a search for a permanent principal at the Elementary. Ms. Nablo is a highly respected administrator who worked as an Elementary Principal and Assistant Superintendent at Lockport Schools. Ms. Nablo will begin full time at the Elementary School on Monday, October 19th.
Parent Report Card Meeting – October 1st 6:30-7:30 (Grades 1-4 Parents) –
Newfane Elementary School has revised their report cards to reflect the Common Core Learning Standards and will be implementing these new report cards this fall. To help parents understand the new report cards and answer questions they may have, I will be hosting a Parent Report Card evening at the Elementary School on October 1st from 6:30-7:30 in the Café. During this meeting I will present a power point presentation that provides an overview of what Standards Based Report Cards are, as well as grade level specific guidance documents and report card samples for parents to review. There will also be plenty of time to answer parent questions. Hope to see you there!
Fire Prevention Week –
During the week of October 5th, the students at Newfane Elementary School will be working with our local Fire Departments and Justin Birmingham, our SRO (School Resource Officer) to learn about fire prevention, fire safety, and personal safety. On October 5th and 6th, the students in Kindergarten-grade 2 will rotate through fire prevention stations set up at the school by our local volunteer fire fighters. On Wednesday, October 7th, our third grades will take a field trip to the Miller Hose Fire Hall to take a tour of the facilities and to learn key information about fire safety and prevention. Field trip request forms will be sent home shortly for parents and guardians to sign. Finally, on Friday, October 9th, Deputy Birmingham will visit each of our fourth grade classrooms and talk to the students about how to keep themselves safe. Parents are welcome to attend any of these assemblies with their children. If you are interested in attending, please contact your child’s teacher for the specific times for their presentations and please remember to sign in at the main office when you arrive at school.
Fall Pictures –
Fall pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th. More information about picture packages and prices will be sent home with your child as the date approaches.
FALL Festival – October 16thfrom 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. -
Newfane Elementary is celebrating fall with a funFall Festival. The activity night includes a Scholastic Book Fair, autumn crafts, fun fall games, snacks, and much more.
So – mark your calendars – and plan to join us at this celebration!
Student Senate Pie Sale – October 14th – 28th
Get your pies ordered for the upcoming holidays AND help Newfane Elementary School to fund many wonderful assemblies, field trips, and school wide events. From October 14th – October 28th the Elementary Student Senate will be taking orders for its annual pie sale. All proceeds collected from this sale will go to our student senate and will be used to help offset the costs of field trips and school wide events like our panther chase, science fair, and fit fest. Look for our order form to come home in your child’s back pack during the second week of October. Thanks in advance for your support!
Halloween ParadeGrades K-1-12:15pmGrades 3 & 4- 1:30pm
Friday, October 30th
Help us celebrate Halloween at the Elementary School by attending our annual Halloween parade. Students in grades Kindergarten & Grade 1 will march around the gymnasium beginning at 12:15 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. the school will host a parade for Grades 2, 3, & 4. Parents, grandparents, and family friends are invited to attend. For more information please refer to the Halloween Parade flyer coming home with your child during the week of October 12th. Hope to see you there!
Important Dates to Remember
October 1st – Parent Report Card Meeting 6:30-7:30
October 12th – NO SCHOOL Columbus Day
October 14th – 28th – Student Senate Pie Sale
October 15th – Progress reports go home
October 16th – Fall Festival 6:00pm-8:00pm
October 20th – Picture Day AND Capital Project Vote
October 30th – Halloween Parade Grades K-1 (12:15pm) Grades 2-4 (1:30pm)