Mission Statement 

Our children stand between the past and the future; our schools reflect the wisdom of yesterday and the promise of tomorrow. New City Elementary School values tradition, yet we are always changing and growing. Our goal is to develop self-directed, independent, secure and responsible children who will have a love for learning, a curiosity of the world around them and the ability to find solutions to questions, so that they can grow socially, emotionally and intellectually to their full potential. At New City Elementary School, we commit minds to inquiry, hearts to compassion and lives to the service of humankind.

Nurse: Mary Beth Clinton
P: (845) 624-3467 x2

Children must come to school healthy and ready to learn. In order to keep your child(ren) healthy, we suggest to follow the below information.

Absence/Late:
Please contact the nurse and leave a message.

Lice:
Check your child's hair on a daily basis for lice. If you treat your child, please report the treatment to the school nurse. This will assist us in controlling its spread.

Rash:
If your child has a rash that is itchy or oozing, keep them home and seek the advice of your physician.

Red Eyes:
Your child should be kept home, and you should seek the advice of your physician if they have red, itchy eyes with a discharge.

Strep Throat:
If your child is tested for strep throat, they should remain home while awaiting the results of a throat culture. Your child may return to school following 24 hours on a medication with a physician's note.

Temperature:
If your child has an elevated temperature (over 100 degrees) in the evening or morning before school and symptoms of a cold, cough or sore throat, keep them home and seek the advice of your physician. A child should remain at home for 24 hours following an elevated temperature.

Upset Stomach:
Your child should remain at home for 24 hours following a stomach or intestinal upset, or until they can resume their normal diet.

Please contact me immediately if your child has contacted a communicable disease or is hospitalized.

Children may be excused from gym and recess for one day with a parent's note. A medical note is required for longer exclusions or following surgery, hospitalizations or serious injuries.

Physical and dental exams are required for new entrants and students in grades kindergarten, 2 and 4.  Scoliosis exams are required in Grade 5. Forms are available here and in the nurse's office; a doctor's universal form is also acceptable. Children who have not brought in their completed forms will be scheduled to be examined by the school physician and a local dentist.