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Newfield Central School District
LETTER FROM THE
SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Community,
It has been a rough winter in
many ways – the frigid temperatures, the record snowfalls, illnesses, heating issues, etc. – and I have been
impressed by the many people who come to work every
day cheerful and optimistic,
who look forward to seeing
and working with your children no matter what the
obstacles may be. We have
a fantastic dedicated faculty and staff! I invite you to
send them a note or email of
encouragement and thanks
this month and let them
know how they have helped
or inspired your child(ren)
this winter.
Although we have no idea
what our state aid will be
next year due to the political games being played in
Albany at this time, we are
moving ahead with budget
planning for the 2015-16
school year by taking a very
conservative approach. If
you are unable to attend the
Board of Education meetings, you can still see the
budget presentations on our
website. There is a quick link
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March 2015
This March, come sing and
dance on the rooftops of
London alongside the cast
of “Mary Poppins”. Disney’s
favorite chimney sweep,
Bert (Jeffrey Allen) introduces us to 1910 England
and the troubled Banks
family. Jane and Michael
Banks (Savanna Scott/Patrick Banfield) have tormented the
housekeepers (Zozha TenWolde/Jake Brown), ridiculed the
local bird enthusiast (Katherine Heath), and sent many a
nanny packing before the practically perfect Mary Poppins
(Nicole Moravec) drops in for a jolly holiday with the fine
people of Cherry Tree Lane. Her arrival causes some distress
for Mr. and Mrs Banks (Bailey Olmstead/Melissa Naylor), but
a showdown with rival nanny, Miss Andrew (Marissa FargnoliPeterson), and a spoonful of sugar results in a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious evening of theatre where anything can
happen. Based on the book by P.L. Travers and the classic
Walt Disney film, “Mary Poppins” is sure to delight children
of all ages. At about 100 strong, the cast, crew, pit orchestra, and production team are excited to share this magical
tale with the Newfield community. So, grab your umbrella,
catch the wind from the east and fly to the Vincent Aiosa
Auditorium (Newfield High School) on the following dates
and times:
Showtimes:
Fri., March 13 - 7:00 p.m.
Sat., March 14 - 4:00 p.m.
Fri., March 20 - 7:00 p.m.
Sat., March 21 - 4:00 p.m.
Get your tickets, step in time!
Get your tickets, step in time!
Never need a reason,
Never need a rhyme,
Get your tickets, step in time!
Adults - $7.00
Senior Citizens - $5.00
Students - $5.00
[Presale tickets are available in the Newfield High School Office.]
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NEWFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN EARTH DAY
VOLUNTEER DAY!
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day this year, the Newfield Community Garden Project and the Newfield Athletic
Department are planning a volunteer work day at the school
on Saturday, April 25th. Activities will include:
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Preparing the new swimming pool garden for
planting
Planting fruit trees
Sheet mulching
Expanding the garden in the high school courtyard
and preparing it for planting
General campus clean-up
We are very excited about this opportunity to bring the Newfield community together for a great cause! We are currently looking for volunteers who would be willing to help.
The event will take place from 10am to 5pm and lunch will
be provided to all volunteers. If you would like to take part
in this event please contact Andrew Battles or Jeff Augustine
using the contact information below. If you are not available
for the entire day, please specify what time slot would work
for you.
In addition to volunteers to work, we are in need of donated
materials as well. If you cannot come and join us in person,
consider lending us some tools or other gardening materials
to help facilitate this event. We are working on finalizing a
more definite list of materials, but generally we will need:
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cardboard (preferably large)
shovels
digging forks
mattocks
wheelbarrows
metal rakes
soil
compost
If you have access to any of these items, please let us know.
Thank you in advance for your support of this initiative and
we hope to see you on April 25th!
Contact Info:
Andrew Battles—[email protected]
(607) 564-9955 Ext. 3120
Jeff Augustine—[email protected]
(607) 564-9955 Ext. 3212
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LETTER FROM THE SUPT.
(Continued from cover)
from the front page to “Budget Info.”
There are so many great
things happening in Newfield. Here are just a few
examples: We continue to
refine our implementation of
the Common Core Learning
Standards and are seeing
students achieve far more
than they have in the past.
Conversations are occurring
among the administrative
team about how we can offer
more challenging, enriching
coursework to better prepare
our students for college and/
or a career. The high school
aesthetics committee and
art club have begun work on
3-D wall art using recycled
materials. Students are using technology to practice
reading and math fluency at
the elementary level and to
create music, for mechanical design, and for research
at the secondary levels. A
Facilities Committee is looking at options for sustainable
energy that will include our
heating/cooling system and
energy efficiencies. Workshops for parents have been
offered and will continue to
be offered throughout the
year. Topics have included
parenting skills and special
education issues.
Thank you for your suggestions , ideas and support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cheryl Thomas
Superintendent of Schools
BOARD OF
EDUCATION UPDATES
Are you interested in being a member of the Board
of Education? There will be
two seats up for election this
spring. The incumbents are
Sylvia Allinger and Missy Rynone. Petitions are available
in the District Office and must
be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
on April 20th. Please contact
Cathy Shipos, District Clerk,
with any questions.
Community members are
invited to attend Board
meetings, usually held at
6:30 p.m. on the first and
third Thursdays of each
month. Upcoming topics of
interest include discussion of
the 2015-16 budget. Most
meetings include a Privilege
of the Floor for public comment, so come and talk to
us! Agendas can be found
on-line at http://boarddocs.
cnyric.org/newfield/Board.
nsf/Public (or follow the link
from the Newfield school
website).
Budget Presentations are
available on the school
website! Information will
be added following each
Board meeting.
TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Mrs. Barbara Peck for being selected
as teacher of the month! Mrs. Peck is an exemplary master
teacher who is invested in her team and in her students.
She has embraced the Common Core Learning Standards
and is using them to help all students succeed. Mrs. Peck
leads students to discovery rather than simply giving out
answers. She believes every student can do it and makes
learning fun.
FISH! Award Winner
Slow down and cheer our
next FISH! Award Winner,
Crystal Clark! Her positive attitude helps start
and end our students’
days. She always shares
a smile, a kind word and
good news.
Crystal has been a member of our Newfield school
community for ten years.
She enjoys making music
and helping others. She’s
even been able to help children in other countries through
her church work building orphanages in Uganda and Mexico.
Congratulations Crystal! Our children and families thank you
for all your efforts to support our school community.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL 20 WEEK HONOR ROLL 2014-2015
HIGH HONORS
Grade 6
Alley, Eden Sophia
Brown, Molly Elizabeth
DeMann, Timothy Alan
Dunlap, Makenzie Ann
Goodwin, Jenna Deanne
Gradel, Lauren Michelle
Hackett, Marissa Lynn
Hardison II, Arthur Miguel
Humble, Jacob Link
Keagle, Zoey Madison-Alexis
Mikula, Keegan Nathaniel
Moravec, Katie Lise
Moravec, Kelly Lynn
Mras, Sophia Ann
Schwoeble, Olivia Lynn
Shaff, Lucia Maria
Smith, Tatiyana Love
Trask, Gavin Michael
West, Hannah Elizabeth
Wood-Ellis, Maura Elizabeth
Wright, Ashley Elizabeth
Grade 7
Adams, Ian James
Belden, McKenna Elaine Christiane
Christopher, Taylor Nicole
Furman, Connor Pietro
Howell, Cian Charles
Kennell-Ramsey, Lena Louise
Knight, Philip James
Luby, Matthew Gilliam
McBean, Reaquan Anthony
McIlroy, Kyler John
Parente, Devon Nicole
Pawlewicz, Kade Stephen
Payne, Patrick Michael
Schwoeble, Alexander Joseph
White, Cameron Matthew
Grade 8
Brown, Mackenzie Christine
Clarey, Lucaya Lynn
Downing, Morgan Marie
Esposito, Jillian Marie
Hallock, Jasmine Fay
Linnik, Phillip
Meeker, Bryan Michael
Mras, Nicholas Peter
Pawlewicz, Anthony James
Place, Kayla Rae
Quinn, Bailey Christopher
Tuckerman, Joseph Ryan
Yalanzhi, Steve
HONORS
Grade 6
Allen, Gem Angel
Chaffee, Zackary Jordan
Chrisman, Travis Gene
Dickerson, Cherish Nicole
Disidoro, Isabelle Amelia
Doner Jr., Robert James
Gehring, Connor Alexander
Harrington, Jaclynn Sonja
Henry, Liam Alexander
LaBarge, Kyle Kent
Merriman, Katelynn M.
Myers, Victoria Ariel-Rose
Schumacher, Ryan William
Turner, Maia Payton
VanCamp, Sarah Elizabeth-Mae
Wall, Abigail Marie
Weaver, Mason Lawrence
Wendt, Mackenzie Taylor
Grade 7
Brock, Bijou Elissa
Carl, Zoe Sky
Dickens, Matthew Charles
Genung-Bailor, Faith Heaven
Havlik, Thomas Donald
Kithcart, Anthony Robert
Nelson, Alicia Lynnette
Tyskewicz, Brooke Roselene
Wood, Joshua Alexander
Grade 8
Gradel, Taylor Nicole
Hulbert, Chassity Christine
Laue, Hailey A
Miller, Carson Michael
Rumsey, Rayin Rayne
Wendt, Shawn Michael
Wood-Ellis, Gabriel Edward
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HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
18-Week Marking Period
HONOR ROLL
Grade 9
Baker, Christopher
Bell, Hailey
Brewster, Hannah
Clements, Quintel
Johnson, Bradley
Olmstead, Camryn
Pierce, Ashli
Ponton, Cheyenne
Rooman, Roger
Watkins, Heather
Grade 10
Banfield, Patrick
Byrd, Mariyah
Chrisman, Bradley
Cirulli, Michelle
Havlik, Hannah
Hockenberry, Andreana
Johnson, Mathew
Johnson, Parker
Ketter, Destani
Linnik, Arthur
Schumacher, Kathryn
Swartout, Rylie
Teeter, Abigail
Westberry, Mark
Worcester, Salena
Grade 11
Bledsoe, Casey
Bona, Casandra
Disidoro, Todd
Fargnoli-Peterson, Marissa
James, Angeles
McSwain, Erik
Myers, Leanne
Yalanzhi, Nataliya
Zahradnik, Kali
Grade 12
Alger II, Marcus
Bell, Nicholas
Brewster, Hayley
Castrechino, Dillon
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Colburn, Jordan
Salazar, Kevin
Graves, Lesa
Hulbert, Damion
Johnson, Andrea
Leigh, Austin
Nye-Smith, Luke
Rice, Alexis
Riker, Shyanne
Rynone, Riley
Schloupt, Hannah
Stewart, Dekhari
Trask, Tyler
Warnimont, Kelsey
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Grade 9
Borgella, Alexander
Brown, Jacob
Castrechino II, Robert
Edger, Taylor
Eldridge, Alexie
Frank, Rachel
Grochocinski, Ian
Hart, Hunter
Heroux, Megan
Howell, Caitlin
LaBarge, Stephen
Moravec, Gregory
Reilly, Francis
Riley, Della
Ruocco, Nolan
Scott, Savanna
Grade 10
Allen, Eric
Heath, Katherine
Henry, Alora
Hodge, Shelby
Keagle, Zachary
King, Patrick
McKenna, Devonn
McKenna, Jordann
Miller, Andrew
Myers, Antoinette
Pierce, Christopher
Rynone, Dante
Schloupt, Mariah
VanOstrand, Tyler
Yaples, Rachel
Grade 11
Adams, Jordan
Allen, Jeffrey
Banfield, Cole
Bastian, Jacob
Duff, Sage
Furman, Reanna
Green, Mackenzie
Henderson, Kiersten
Hollenbeck, Myranda
King, Spencer
Malone, Jazmin
Ober, Seamus
Olmstead, Bailey
Shay, Alexis
TenWolde, Zozha
Grade 12
Barrett, Brian
Bowers, Matthew
Carter, Max
Frank, Nathan
Gerow, Thomas
Goodwin, Kayla
Jacob, Brianna
Kuczek, Austin
Malone, Ke’Andra
McKee, Katie
Meeker, William
Moravec, Nicole
Moynihan, Taina
Mulcahy, Katya
Naylor, Melissa
Schreiber-Harris, Alex
Strednak, Alexandra
Tuckerman, Megan
Tyskewicz, Ashley
West, Shelby
Woods, Alaina
MARKING PERIOD
ENDS
The end of the 24th-week
marking period is March
20. You should expect your
child’s high school report
card on March 27.
STUDENT OF THE
MARKING PERIOD
Congratulations to Scott
Vanetten for being chosen
as the High School Student
of the Marking Period for the
third marking period. Scott
is an enthusiastic hard worker. He is always polite, helps
other students, and participates in class. He is eager
to learn and is a pleasure to
have in class. Scott is always positive, has a great
sense of humor, and has a
smile on his face!
Student of Distinction
18-Week Marking Period
9th Grade:
Borgella, Alexander
Brown, Jacob
Frank, Rachel
Grochocinski, Ian
Hart, Hunter
Heroux, Megan
Howell, Caitlin
LaBarge, Stephen
Ruocco, Nolan
Scott, Savanna
10th Grade:
Allen, Eric
Heath, Katherine
Hodge, Shelby
King, Patrick
McKenna, Jordann
Myers, Antoinette
Pierce, Christopher
Schloupt, Mariah
Yaples, Rachel
11th Grade:
King, Spencer
Ober, Seamus
TenWolde, Zozha
12th Grade:
Barrett, Brian
Bowers, Matthew
Carter, Max
Goodwin, Kayla
Jacobs, Brianna
Meeker, William
Moravec, Nicole
Moynihan, Taina
Naylor, Melissa
Schreiber-Harris, Alex
Strednak, Alexandra
Tuckerman, Megan
Tyskewicz, Ashley
West, Shelby
Woods, Alaina
Kindergartener Paige Bassi earned a Red Paw in February.
Even better, her grandparents were at school to see her
get her award. Way to go, Paige!
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LIBRARY NEWS
Kids Craft Night
March 10, 4-5:30pm
Local celebrity crafters, Ms.
Black and Mrs. Olmstead
are busy planning our March
craft.
American Girl Book Club
March 11&25, 3:15-4:30pm
Join our American Girl book
club. We’ll have crafts,
games, snacks and fun at
each meeting. Sign up required, limited to 10.
Lego Night
March 18, 5-6pm
We’ll have the Duplos and
Legos out and Bailey has
a fun theme for the night.
Stop in to make a Lego creation that will be displayed.
Eating Healthy For Less
March 24&31, 6:30 – 8pm
We are pleased to welcome
Dr. Ammitai Worob, DC and
nutritionist Erin Harner to
the library to share their expertise on eating healthfully
for less money. Each session will begin with information on nutrition followed by
a cooking demonstrations
with samples to try. The
March 31 session will focus
on families with small children Sign up is required,
limited
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8 to 15.
Congratulations to all the
kids, coaches, and volunteers, who made such a successful season of winter activities!
Newfield Recreation has a full schedule of Spring youth
sports on tap for 2015. Baseball, softball, T-ball, track and
volleyball will be offered with registrations beginning midMarch. Youth, ages pre-k to 6th grade may sign up and, as
always, coaches and volunteers are needed and welcomed.
Details on all these programs and registration dates will be
sent home at the beginning of March and available online at
the Town’s website: www.newfieldny.org Adult programs
continue at their regular schedules and sites.
Summer Camp 2015 plans are being finalized at this writing. This year’s camp will be held from June 29 – August 7,
in the elementary school. Information for parents will be
going home from school at the beginning of March and also
available at that time at the Public Library, Town Hall, and
online at the website above. The camp will have a capacity
limit of 75 children on a “first come, first served” basis, with
first preference to Newfield Residents. Deposit will be due
May 15th and final payments must be in by June 15. Please
contact the Department for information concerning support
from Social Services and/or camp scholarships.
For further information check the website or contact Reid
Hoskins, Director of Recreation at 220-3461 and/or [email protected] or Connie Delfino, Camp Director at
[email protected]
Newfield Recreation is partially supported by the United Way
of Tompkins County, The Newfield PTA, CGNF, and the Newfield Lioness.