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BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION: Newfield Central School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.  The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. High School Choir Wins Silver Award: On Tuesday April 17 th the Newfield High School Choir participated in the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival held at Auburn High School. The group performed three challenging Level 5 (out of 6) selections for two choral adjudicators and received comments on their performance along with an overall rating. In the school’s first ever choral performance at this festival, the choir received high marks in many areas and was awarded a Silver Rating. Congrats on a job very well done!   APRIL TEACHER OF THE MONTH: Mr. Chris Bubble has been selected as Teacher of the Month for April. He has brought a lot of fun to the elementary PE classes. He is a joyful teacher and mentor. Students and staff all look up to him and depend on his positive outlook. The measure of a man is not if he wins or loses, but how he wins or loses. Mr. Bubble is the perfect role model of that as evidenced by his perseverance and hard work as a coach during the varsity boys’ basketball team’s successful and exciting season. ... PREKINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: We are looking for the class of 2032!! Prekindergarten Registration WHO: Children who are residents of Newfield and will be 4 years old by 12/1/18 WHEN: April 3rd from 4-6pm OR April 5th from 4-6pm. You may come either day during these times. Expect the registration process to take a few minutes. WHERE: Newfield Elementary – You and your child are encouraged to visit a Prekindergarten classroom. Teachers will be available to answer any questions you may have about ... MARCH TEACHER OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to Mr. Rick Ketcham for being selected “teacher of the month” for March 2018. Mr. Ketcham’s class projects are real life, hands-on activities that keep students engaged in learning. His lessons are perfect examples of effective project-based learning. He is a strong advocate for improving opportunities for students. Mr. Ketcham is one of those quiet, unassuming teachers that we no longer want to be an un -sung hero. So today we are singing his praises and ... BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: “Be Our Guest” for “a tale as old as time” as Disney’s “ Beauty and the Beast ” graces the Newfield High School stage this April.  This classic tale features Belle (Savanna Scott) – a bright, independent girl from a “poor provincial town” – who spends her days helping Maurice, her eccentric inventor father (Thomas Birch), dodging marriage proposals from the arrogant local heart-throb, Gaston (Nolan Ruocco), and reading ... FEBRUARY TEACHER OF THE MONTH: Mrs. Sue Shults has gone above and beyond under trying circumstances this year. Even under stress, she has brought her students to higher levels and built excellent relationships with them. She never complains, always seeks to do her best, never makes excuses, and creates her own happiness surrounded by the students she loves so much. Mrs. Shults makes the world a better place each and every day for all of us. For these reasons, Mrs. Shults was selected as teacher of the month for February. Congratulations! ... CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE FEBRUARY 13TH: The Newfield Central School District has the opportunity to complete the HVAC replacement in the middle school, replace the high school gym floor, install LED lighting, replace ceilings, renovate both the elementary and secondary kitchens, and take care of other building condition issues that may come to our attention over the next several years at no additional cost to taxpayers ! This means asking voters for permission to borrow up to $5.5 million and to use the money in our capital reserve ... JANUARY TEACHER OF THE MONTH: Mrs. Chelsey Cooper and Ms. Katie Huckle are an awesome team this year. They have made many modifications to their curriculum and instruction in order to meet the diverse needs of their students, even when the expected help failed to arrive in the beginning of the year. They are excellent advocates for students and model positive teamwork. For all of these reasons, Mrs. Cooper and Ms. Huckle have been selected as Teacher of the Month for January. Congratulations!   SOURCES OF STRENGTH PEER LEADERS: Five of our high school Sources of Strength (SOS) Club Peer Leaders and members presented to Mrs. Drumluk's & Mr. Sear's 5th grade classes as part of continued discussion of their book "Esperanza Rising" in ELA. Our high school students shared their stories of obstacles and hardships they have overcome. It was an inspiring forty minutes of hearing our HS students share about how they used their strengths, resources, coping strategies, and more to get through tough times. Our ... Senior Area All-State Ensembles: The Newfield Music Department is pleased to congratulate two High School students on their acceptance into the 2018 Senior Area All-State Orchestra and Chorus ensembles. These students were accepted based on their previous year’s NYSSMA Solo scores and will get to participate in a performing ensemble with other elite music students in grades 10 through 12 from across Central New York. Max Grochocinski (Grade 10) will participate in the Orchestra on Violin. Nicholas Mras (Grade 11) will perform ... TEACHERS OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to Rachel Black for being selected Teacher of the Month for November. Mrs. Black and her aide Dorinda Daley have gone out of their way to work with challenging children and their families with a cheerful attitude and growth mindset. They think outside the box to put preventive strategies in place. Without their dedication and hard work, these students would not be as successful. Thank you Ms. Black and Ms. Daley! Tony Hackett has been ... WINTER CONCERTS: NEWFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS: NEWFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS: Friday Nov. 10, at 7:00 PM Sat. Nov. 11, at 7:00 PM  Aiosa Auditorium Tickets  $5.00 at the door only Fiddler on the Roof JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)   APPLE FOR THE TEACHER: Congratulations to Lisa Miller for being a recipient of the 2017 Apple For The Teacher Award. Lisa was nominated by Danielle Everhart who wrote the following:   I would like to nominate Lisa Miller for the “Apple for the  Teacher Award”. Lisa is a 2nd grade teacher at Newfield Elementary School. She encourages, and facilitates an environment that her students learn well in, and she makes learning fun and exciting. She goes above and beyond to not only equip students ... MAINTENANCE HERO: Steve Yaple, Facility and Security Manager at the Newfield Central School District received recognition as a nominee for the 2017 American Time Maintenance Hero Contest. Mr. Yaple received this recognition not only for his work as a district employee, but also for his volunteer efforts in the community and the school district. In addition to maintenance work, Mr. Yaple is an integral part of every theater production in the school, building sets, designing lighting and providing sound support.  ... SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION:   Thank you to our local School Board members for their tireless dedication and service to the community! 2017-18 Board of Education Jennifer Pawlewicz, President Missy Rynone, Vice President James Grochocinski Meng-Wei Hsu W. Scott Jackson Linda Korbel Jeremy TenWolde Music Students Accepted into Honors Ensembles: The Newfield Music Department is pleased to congratulate the following choral and band students on their participation in select regional groups. Four students were accepted into the 2017 Junior Area All-State Band and Chorus ensembles. These students were accepted based on their previous year’s NYSSMA Solo scores and will get to participate in a performing ensemble with other elite music students in grades 7 through 9 from across Central New York. Sophia ... Newfield featured at Mark's Pizzeria: The Newfield Central School District is featured on a prominent wall at Mark’s Pizzeria in Ithaca, thanks to manager Kris O’Rourke – a Newfield graduate. Be sure to stop by and check it out! Hurricane Harvey Supply Drive: The Newfield Schools will be one of the drop off locations for donations for the victims of Hurrican Harvey sponsored by the United Way of Tompkins County on Saturday, September 9th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Some items that are being accepted are: hand-held snack items (granola bars, peanut butter crackers, protein bars, etc.) Pop-top ready-to-eat items (canned meats, applesauce, vegetables, fruit cups) Shelf-stable pantry items (peanut butter, jelly, tuna, chili, beef stew and soup) ...

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