Dear New Field Families,

On Monday, November 4 we are excited to meet with you and discuss your child's progress. First quarter report card conferences are Monday, November 4 between 11:00 - 2:00 and 3:00 - 6:00 PM. There is no school for students on Monday.

Here are some question you may wish to ask your child's teacher:

• What are my child's strengths and areas for growth?
• How does my child foster relationships within the classroom with both their teachers and peers?
• Does my child work to the best of their ability?
• Is my child on track to meet grade level expectations?
• How can I best support my child outside of school?
• Is there anything I can share with you about how my child interacts at home?

Wishing you a successful and collaborative conference day.

Warmly,

Mrs. Conrey Callahan

Principal, New Field ES

Show your school spirit on Wednesday, November 6! All students and adults are encouraged to wear their pajamas on Wednesday, November 6 as we return from a long weekend away from school.

Please make sure that students wear appropriate shoes that they can run and play in.

Join our PAC on Thursday, November 7 to learn about the 2025-2026 GoCPS Process. The GoCPS application is for families interested in attending schools outside of their assigned neighborhood school, including magnet, specialty and selective enrollment schools.

The PAC will also host a warm coat exchange! Bring a gently used winter coat that your child has outgrown and exchange for another gently used one.

We hope to see you there!

GoCPS is the process where families can apply to out-of-area and specialty schools in CPS.

Chicago Public Schools is home to more than 470 elementary schools that offer a wide variety of program options to meet the academic interests and needs of students. Families have the option to either attend the programs in their neighborhood school or apply to attend any elementary school in the city.

VERY IMPORTANT: All Preschool families that resides OUTSIDE of New Field's attendance boundaries must apply through GoCPS, and receive an offer through GoCPS in the Spring, in order to maintain enrollment at New Field. Please check in with your child's PK teacher for questions about the GoCPS process.

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!

Dates: Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 6, 2024

Location: New Field Library

Family Event schedule and location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30 – 5:00 PM

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/newfieldprimsch

Explore our digital flyer: https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=f24-2-es-case

New Field depends on volunteers to help run our Book Fair!

Interested in volunteering? Sign up HERE!

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