To help keep our students safe and support a smooth start and end to each school day, please review the following arrival and dismissal expectations:

• Students arriving before campus supervision begins must be accompanied by an adult.
• The front gate opens for breakfast at 7:20 a.m.
• Campus opens for all other students at 7:40 a.m.
• Newman follows a “Goodbye at the Gate” procedure.
• Students should go directly to their classroom, playground, or assigned area once on campus.
• Students will report to their designated pick-up areas at dismissal:
  • Grades 1–3: Walnut Gate
  • Grades 4–6: Pipeline Gate
  • Siblings: The youngest sibling’s grade level determines the pick-up area.
• Students waiting for siblings must remain in designated areas.
• Families may not park across the street and call students into the street.
• Drivers should pull forward, remain in the vehicle, have students exit on the passenger side, and use designated drop-off and pick-up areas only.
• Students and adults should use designated walking paths and crosswalks.
• Crossing Walnut Avenue in front of the school is not permitted for student safety.

Regular attendance helps students build strong routines and stay connected to classroom learning.

• Students are expected to attend school every day for the full instructional day.
• Absences must be reported to the school office.
• Parent verification of an absence must be completed within five school days of the student’s return.
• If an absence is not cleared within five school days, it becomes unverified and cannot be changed.
• Students arriving after 7:50 a.m. are considered tardy.
• Students arriving more than 30 minutes late must be signed in by a parent or guardian at the office.
• Early sign-out must be completed through the front office.
• A valid government-issued ID is required to sign out a student.
• For student safety, students may only be released to a custodial parent/guardian or an adult listed in Aeries emergency contacts.
• Families are responsible for keeping Aeries emergency contacts accurate and current.
• Early releases may be recorded according to district attendance procedures.

Student safety and uninterrupted instruction are top priorities at Newman Elementary.

Newman Elementary uses several tools to keep the Newman Family informed.

• Please check ParentSquare regularly for messages from teachers and the administration team.
• Please visit the Important Information page on the Newman website for Newman-specific procedures and updates.
• Families should complete Data Confirmation in Aeries each year.
• Emergency contacts must be kept accurate and current in Aeries.
• Aeries emergency contacts are used for student release and emergency communication.
• For student safety, only a custodial parent/guardian or an adult listed in Aeries emergency contacts may pick up a student from school.
• A valid government-issued ID is required when picking up a student.
• Address changes must be completed through the office with a valid ID and updated proof of residency.
• Teachers and staff may use ParentSquare, district email, or school phones to communicate with families.
• Please allow staff up to 24 hours, excluding weekends, to respond to messages.
• Teachers are actively teaching during the school day and may not be able to respond immediately.
• Please continue to read ParentSquare messages, school emails, phone messages, and Peachjar flyers so you do not miss important updates.

We enjoy celebrating students while also protecting instructional time and student safety.

• Classroom parties are limited to four official celebrations:
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • End of Year
• Birthday treats may be brought to school this year.
• Please work directly with your child’s classroom teacher if birthday treats will be brought.
• The classroom teacher will notify the office no less than 24 hours in advance so the office knows to expect the drop-off.
• Birthday treats must be dropped off by:
  • 10:30 a.m. on regular school days
  • 8:30 a.m. on minimum days
• Birthday treats will be distributed during lunch time by the classroom teacher.
• Flowers, balloons, large gifts, and invitations are not allowed at school during the school day.
• Please do not bring peanut products to classrooms due to allergy concerns.
• Anyone who would like to help with a classroom celebration must follow the school volunteer process.