School Improvement Council (SIC)
SIC
SIC is a broad-based community advisory group comprised of parents, teachers, and community members established in every school. This advisory group works with the principal to cultivate a positive school environment supporting student success.
MEETING SCHEDULE
- September 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- October 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- February 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- March 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- April 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
SIC Meeting Agendas & Minutes (2025-2026)
September 23, 2025
Agenda
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal
Tyra Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
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Welcome/Electing President |
Ms. Cubbage/Ms. Bennett |
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Old Business: Reflecting on 24-25 school year |
Ms. Bennett |
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New Business: 25-26 school year project focus |
Ms. Bennett |
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New Business: Assign calendar duties |
Ms. Dubuque/Ms. Bennett |
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Ideas/Concerns for 25-26 |
Ms. Bennett |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-PJs and Pancakes October 9, 2025
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Minutes
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal
Tyra Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
SIC Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2025
In Attendance: Ms. Cubbage, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Johnston, Ms. Easterlin, Ms. Morris, Ms. Estep, Ms. Merritt, Ms. Anderson, Ms. Havens, Ms. Cabrera, Mrs. Dubuque, Ms. Thomas
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Welcome/Electing President |
Ms. Cubbage/Ms. Bennett |
Victoria Merritt-President Chelsi Anderson-Vice President |
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Old Business: Reflecting on 24-25 school year |
Ms. Bennett |
- Moving parts - Need to solidify an end goal - Teacher’s Helpers-at next faculty meeting, discuss with staff effectiveness |
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New Business: 25-26 school year project focus |
Ms. Bennett |
Finship Club-resources to all families, activities, and opportunities PTA/Showcases, Field Day Note home introducing their buddy Help cultivate the family relationship between buddies Mini-breakout sessions-more than just ERDs |
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New Business: Assign calendar duties |
Ms. Dubuque/Ms. Bennett |
PTA will handle appreciation days |
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Ideas/Concerns for 25-26 |
Ms. Bennett |
More communication from NES to parents: Newington 101 to cover how-tos, what NES offers, who is who, ex: what is FSS/Cogat/MAP; what the awards are Counselors Corner: monthly videos for parents (via PS) Recording Tuesday Talks/All Pro Dads? |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-PJs and Pancakes October 9, 2025
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October 28, 2025
Agenda
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal
Tyra Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
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Welcome |
Ms. Bennett |
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Old Business: |
Ms. Bennett |
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New Business: |
Ms. Bennett |
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New Business: Assign calendar duties |
Ms. Dubuque/Ms. Bennett |
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Ideas/Concerns for 25-26 |
Ms. Bennett |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-PJs and Pancakes October 9, 2025
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Minutes
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal
Tyra Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
SIC Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2025
In Attendance: Ms. Bennett, Ms. Johnston, Ms. Morris, Ms. Estep, Mrs. Dubuque, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Van Pinxteren
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Welcome |
Ms. Bennett |
Mrs. Bennett thanked everyone for joining |
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Ms. Bennett |
-Finship Club-have we selected students from homerooms? -Monthly books are circulating-need to ensure classrooms are getting the books -Mrs. Morris will come lead a lesson with Finship. -Teacher Helpers-do we want to bring this back for 25-26? |
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Ms. Bennett |
Important: Volunteer Training, Beginning of the Year for a Q&A handbook/flyer Can we post a Q&A section on the website? |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-Parent-Teacher Conferences: October 29th -Veteran’s Day: November 12th |
December 16, 2025
Agenda
Minutes
Present:
- Ms. Bennett
- Ms. Estep
- Ms. Morris
- Ms. Dubuque
- Ms. Thomas
- Mr. Magers
- Ms. Easterlin
- Ms. Merritt
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Welcome |
Mrs. Bennett |
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Mrs. Bennett |
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Mrs. Bennett |
Newington 101
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Mrs. Dubuque/Mrs. Bennett |
Next Steps:
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Upcoming Family Events |
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January 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal Tyra Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
SIC Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2026
Present: Ms. Bennett, Ms. Estep, Ms. Morris, Ms. Dubuque, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Easterlin,
Ms. Merritt, Ms. Van Pinxteren, Ms. Cubbage
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Welcome |
Mrs. Bennett |
Thank you for the SIC letter |
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Old Business: |
Mrs. Bennett |
The Newington 101 Canva has been filled in with general information |
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New Business: |
Mrs. Bennett/Mrs. Merritt |
Talked through each slide: edited, added specific information, added slides |
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Upcoming Family Events |
Mrs. Dubuque |
Read Across America Week: March 2-6 Learning Luau: 6-7:30pm, March 5th Tuesdays Talks: March 10th at 6:55am |