We are excited to share that we are starting the enrollment process for our Rye PreK program, our Newington PreK program, and our SAU 50 Preschool program early this year. We have started reaching out to current families and families on the waitlist with the opportunity to submit an enrollment application and deposit to secure a spot for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Rye PreK meets Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 2:15 pm. Students must be 4 by September 30th to join. Tuition for Rye residents is $8,250.00 per year ($825.00 per month September through June). Tuition for non-residents is $9,000.00 per year ($900.00 per month September through June).

The Newington PreK meets Monday through Friday, 8:05 am to 3:00 pm. Students must be 4 by September 30th to join. Tuition for Newington residents is $3,300.00 ($330.00 per month, September through June). Tuition for non-residents is $8,500.00 per year ($850.00 per month September through June).

The SAU 50 Preschool program offers morning sessions (8:15 am to 11:00 am) for our younger students and afternoon sessions (11:30 am to 2:15 pm) for our older students. Students must be 3 by September 30th. Sessions are held Monday through Thursday. Parents can choose two or four sessions per week. Tuition is $2,000.00 per year ($200.00 per month, September to June) for two sessions per week and $4,000.00 per year ($400.00 per month, September to June) for four sessions per week.

For more information about these programs, please check out the SAU 50 Website.

If you would like to enroll or add your child’s name to the waitlist, please contact Diane Peterson at dpeterson@sau50.org for more information. If we are able to fill the programs, we will continue to maintain a waitlist in case anything changes for families during the school year.

Picture Day is this Thursday, September 11. We will start taking photos at 8:45, starting with the lower grades and working our way up. Please send students in their "Picture Day Outfit" and send a change of clothes if you would like them to change.

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Snack and Lunch Details:

• SNACK: served daily at 9:45am. The snack is listed on the menu. We also serve snack apple with the option of peanut butter every day. The cost is $0.60. White milk is also available for purchase at snack time for $0.40.
• LUNCH: served at 11:00 for Pre-K and 11:30 for K-6 students. The cost for school lunch is $2.50 and peanut butter and jelly sandwich is an option every day. White or chocolate milk is included with school lunch. Milk is also available for purchase if your student does not order school lunch, the cost is $0.40.
• LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCES: Families are required to maintain a positive balance in their lunch accounts. Please consider sending in cash or check, payable to Newington Public School, to start the year with a lunch balance.

**We will be set up for online payments for lunch soon, please keep an eye out for information on PaySchools.**

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) will be offered Monday through Thursday, from 3:05pm-5pm. There will be two payment options. This first is to prepay for the month in advance. This option will equate to $15/day, although attendance every day is not mandatory. The second option is to purchase a package of 5 drop-ins. The cost for this is $100, equating to $20/day. If you would like to sign up, the form is below. Currently payment is by check or cash to Ms. Marconi in the office.

*If you are purchasing a 5-pack, please email me at mmarconi@sau50.org to let me know what days you will be using ASEP.

Open House and Newington School Supporters (NSS) meeting will take place tomorrow evening, Monday, September 8, at 6:30 PM at Newington Public School.

Here’s the plan for the evening:

We’ll begin with a brief tour of the building, giving parents a chance to see each classroom.

After the tour, we’ll gather in the gym, where I’ll share key information about instruction, policies, and happenings at NPS.

Finally, we’ll close with a conversation about the Newington School Supporters and the many ways families can be active members of our learning community.

My goal is to keep the entire program under an hour, providing families with an efficient and informative overview of our school year ahead.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening!

Please be advised that beginning in September, all Newington School Board meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 5pm at Newington Public School.

Additionally, all New Castle School Board meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month at 5pm at MHT

For K-12 parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of a stress-free school commute. First View, our easy-to-use GPS-based vehicle tracking app, allows you to plan your day and stay connected with your student’s trips, regardless of the type of vehicle your student travels in.

**With First View, you can: **

• See near real-time vehicle location through GPS and track its progress.
• Easily monitor multiple students, including yellow school bus and alternative transportation journeys.
• Quickly access updates and vehicle details for each trip.
• Receive instant notifications and service alerts from your district.
• Set up family members and caregivers to receive customizable trip update alerts and emails.
• First View is available as a user-friendly mobile app for both Apple and Android devices.

Step 1. Please search for First View 1.0 in the App Store or Google Play. This app icon has a red background.

Step 2. Create a new account

Step 3. Add a Student

The NEW District Code will be sent via school messenger! You can also contact your school's front office for the District Code.

FIRST VIEW Parent & Caregiver App SUPPORT:

• Toll-Free: (888) 889-8920
• Email support@myfirstview.com

We are excited to announce a social project that we will be working on over the next few days in conjunction with the Newington Police Department and the Newington Fire Department. We are so fortunate to live in Newington, a community with many resources and the ability to help other communities in need. We hope that, through donating and education, this project will help make students aware of what happens beyond Newington and how we can help others in need. Chief Bilodeau of the Newington Police Department will be traveling to North Carolina to assist those affected by the recent hurricane. He is kindly asking for donations of essential items to support families in need. Because homes were destroyed, a lot of families were forced to stay out in the cold in camping-type situations.

If you would like to contribute, please bring your donations to the school by Friday of this week. You may send them in with your student or leave them in the front vestibule between the hours of 7:30a and 5:30p.

Below is a list of suggested items:

• Cold weather gear (jackets, socks, gloves/mittens for kids and adults)
• Tarps
• Rope
• Batteries
• Flashlights/headlamps/lanterns
• Sleeping bags (rated for 30 below)
• Blankets
• Winter jackets (new or gently used—used items should be cleaned)
• Hand/feet warmers
• Winter hats
• Emergency blankets
• Camping necessities
• Small propane bottles

Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping to make a difference for those in need.