Our first annual Buffalo-Bills-A-Thon is coming up on November 9th! Read below for details:
Character Trait of the month: Empathy
What is empathy?
Understanding the emotions of others and wanting to do something about it.
Why is Empathy important?
Empathy is really important for how we get along with people. Whether you can be a good friend, get hired for a job, be successful with a team of others. All of those things depend on being able to understand how other people might see a situation and how they are feeling. Empathy is at the root of all healthy relationships. It helps you know how your actions affect others, what actions you need to take to be a good friend or teammate, and it helps you understand more about the people and the world around you.
Showing Empathy
Here are some steps to help your child develop empathy. First, help your child understand the concept of empathy. Develop the ability to read facial expressions and body language. Secondly, children need to understand how someone else is feeling, we need to read the cues that they give us. Finally, have your child practice putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. You can help your child practice considering the needs of others. When you are watching TV or reading books, ask your child what he/she thinks the characters are feeling, and what they might need in that situation. What could you say or do to help that person?
Swim Red Cross swimming lessons
Parents - register now for Learn to Swim Red Cross swimming lessons for children 4 years old and older at Newfane Elementary School. This is an outstanding opportunity for young children to safely learn how to swim for life. For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/3MdWSyx
Newfane PTSA sure does know how to throw a Trunk or Treat!! What an incredible turn out! The best part was all the smiles on our students’ faces! Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
Fall is here and what better way to get ready than to have full creative power in decoding your pumpkin? Check out the students in Ms. Waters’ classroom and some of their pumpkins!
To kick off their Middle Ages unit in Amplify, Mrs. Simmons' dressed up as a knight to help her students get excited! Mrs. Simmons' wearing of the knight costume has become an annual tradition that both students and staff alike look forward to each fall!
Mrs. Dockery
In Mrs. Dockery's Kindergarten Class, students are celebrating the joy of learning through epic adventures in phonics and word blending. Letter puppets help our students in chaining letters together on a journey through the world of words with the Kindergarten Amplify Skills Programs.
Miss Maybach’s reading group recently learned about the letter “m” and a bunch of facts about the moon! They made their own moons out of play dough and formed craters when they heard words with the /m/ sound! They loved reading to the moon & back!
Ms. Ganshaw’s class read Spookley the Square Pumpkin and talked about how everyone is different and special as well as how it is important not to judge a book or even a pumpkin by its cover. Students made their very own Spookley to take home as a reminder of the moral of the story.
Mrs. Niver’s second graders hosted some very special guests this month! Students from Mrs. Najuch’s college Spanish II class stopped by to help them learn a bit about Argentina as they prepare to communicate with their Argentinian digital pen pals during their upcoming Level Up Village project! Thank you to Mrs. Gaskill for setting up this wonderful opportunity for them!
This month, our kindergartners had a blast planting these magical, sparkling seeds, and were on the edge of our seats, waiting for some enchanting pumpkins to appear!
With much anticipation, our kindergarteners later discovered that their magic seeds grew into enchanted pumpkins . A big thank you to Newfane PTSA for supplying the pumpkins and for helping in making these special moments for our students.
Second grade was excited to show off their 2nd graders’ Pumpkin Book Reports! They turned pumpkins into their favorite characters from their favorite books.
Our kindergarteners learned all about fire safety this morning in their Fire Prevention Training! Thank you to the firefighters for not just taking time out of your day to come and teach the students in a fun and engaging way, but for all that you do!
Mrs. Gaskill's Panthers at Play students are supporting the Niagara Hospice “Thinking of You” campaign by coloring in butterflies. Niagara Hospice will distribute the student artwork to patients and their families to help brighten their day!
As our weather cools, please remember to send your child in with adequate winter outerwear. Our students will continue to go outside regularly unless the weather is extremely inclement. All students should be arriving to school in hats, coats, and boots minimally.
Our School Day
Student Arrival - 8:30 - 8:45 AM
Announcements - 8:50 AM
Parent Pick Up Starts - 3:12 PM
Bus Dismissal Stars - 3:16 PM
Buses Depart - 3:25 PM
Bus Transportation
Buses will start arriving at school at approximately 8:30 AM. This is also the time when students will begin to enter the building. If your child will not be taking the bus home one day, please be sure to send a note into school stating who will pick the child up.
Our drivers will not allow students off the bus if they do not see an adult at home. In the event no adult is visible, students will be brought back to school and need to be picked up from our main office. Please plan accordingly to ensure there is always someone to get your child(ren) off the bus.
Questions regarding bus routes and times can be directed to the bus garage at 778-8333.
Parent Drop Off
If you plan to drive your child to school, please use our parent loop located on the pool side of the building between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. We will unload 10 cars at a time beginning at 8:30. Please do NOT let your child(ren) exit the car until you are given the signal to do so. Students arriving after 8:45 should be dropped off at the front entrance.
Parent Pick Up
If you are picking your child up from school during dismissal, please have your red pick up tag hanging from your rearview mirror. Pick up will take place from 3:12-3:22 daily. Please remain in your vehicle and follow the directions of our staff members to ensure student safety.
Before and After School Care
The Lockport YWCA offers a childcare program for children in grades K-5. If interested, contact the Y at 433-6714.
Early Dismissal
If you are picking your child up early for an appointment please be sure to send a handwritten note with your child’s first and last name that morning. When you arrive, park in the main lot and enter through the main doors. You will need to give your full name to be granted entry. Please limit individual dismissals after 2:45 PM as this is a very busy time for our main office.
