Student Life

At our school, character development is integral to every classroom experience, with daily recognition and celebration of these strengths. We take pride in our strong family connections, hosting engaging monthly events that bring together all students and their families. Our staff is dedicated to fostering internal motivation in students, encouraging them to adopt the traits of highly effective learners while supporting their overall development—mind, body, and heart.

Students will find a well-maintained, vibrant learning environment where both staff and peers are positive, friendly, and respectful, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for growth and learning.

In alignment with Stamford Public Schools' mission, Newfield Elementary offers an inclusive, standards-based instructional program that nurtures productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student.

Our academic community is anchored by the Responsive Classroom philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of a social curriculum. This approach underscores that the school’s greatest impact on the future lies in strengthening the social fabric of the community it serves. At Newfield School, how children are treated and how they learn to treat others is paramount. As students develop social skills such as cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, and self-control, behavior issues diminish, creating a family-like climate throughout the school.