Field Flash
April 5, 2024
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you have had a nice week. We were glad to have our students back in the building this week!
Please be sure you take a few minutes to log into PowerSchool and review your child(ren)'s Trimester 2 report cards. They are available via these directions: PowerSchool Parent Portal Directions to see Report Cards
A few important reminders are listed below:
PLEASE leave your dogs at home during drop off and pick up. We've had a few scary interactions lately with big dogs and adults/children.
The school calendar for next school year (2024-2025) is published on the District website: https://www.d64.org/about/calendar-overview. Please be sure to review it prior to making summer plans. Students first day of school is August 14th.
Have a wonderful weekend and Spring Break!
Sincerely,
Dr. Courtney Goodman
Principal
(847) 318-4383
A Message From Dr. Collins: Master Facilities Plan
For the past six months, we have been taking a hard look at our Master Facilities Plan and the needs our students and staff have now and in the future. Through many meetings with staff, community stakeholders, law enforcement, and our architects, we have identified areas where our safety, security, health, critical infrastructure, and, in some cases, classrooms are not meeting our current and future needs. Our school district has done everything possible to address these issues without our current budget, and we are at the point where we are considering doing major renovations in these areas with additional funding in the form of a referendum in the future.
The School Board will make a decision later this summer about which path we will take forward, and to be transparent about our needs, we are hosting the following community engagement events, where I will lay out the issues we face and our proposed solutions. Each one of these sessions will include time for Q&A. If you plan on attending any event, please RSVP so we can plan and have the proper setup.
We have also designed a webpage that provides information, past presentations, and other useful tools that we want to share with you. To help our community better understand the state of our facilities, we have made video tours of our buildings, the first one of which is a look at Lincoln Middle School. Those resources can be found at d64.org/2024proposal. As we continue exploring this possibility, you can always reach out to me directly with any questions at bcollins@d64.org.
Our schools are community resources that have existed for nearly 100 years (Roosevelt, Field, and Lincoln will all turn 100 soon), and we want to protect our buildings, protect our children, and preserve our future.
Illinois Science Assessment - 5th Grade Only
District 64 students in grade 5 will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16. The ISA is aligned with the Illinois Science Standards for Science. This online test consists of three sections. While the test is allotted two hours per session, we anticipate that each section will take 45 minutes to complete.
Below is our school’s schedule for test administration:
- Monday, April 15: 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 16: 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your child’s learning.
American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge has kicked off at Field School!
Join us in learning about heart health and raising funds to protect all hearts – especially other kids’! Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning ways to de-stress. Plus, we have the chance to earn new PE equipment for our school!
Worlds of Wonder Summer Programming
Registration for Worlds of Wonder - Summer 2024 is now open!
WOW registration will close on Monday, June 3rd, 2024.
Classes for students who have completed K-3 will be held at Washington Elementary School, while classes for students who have completed 4-7 will be held at Lincoln Middle School.
Session 1: Wednesday, June 12 - Friday, June 28 (No School Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 19 (No School Wednesday July 3, Thursday, July 4, or Friday, July 5).
Meet Some Heroes!
Special Invitation to meet Medal of Honor Recipient Aly Lunch and General Mukoyama, the first Japanese American to make General on Saturday, April 13th, 1pm, at the Prospect Park Solomon Cottage.
Congratulations to our Music Department!
Do you hear that sound? It's the tune of District 64 being honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award for the 2nd straight year! The honor highlights the district's commitment to providing outstanding music education opportunities to its students. #engageD64
Field Girls Running Club 2024
Open to girls in grades 3-5. We meet Wednesdays 2:40 - 3:30 for 7 weeks beginning April 17th. We will train for a 5K and run a local race on Saturday June 1st.
Fee is $35 which covers race entry, running club shirt and medal.
Any questions please contact Caoilfhionn Hannon at Caoils@gmail.com or Rebecca Beveridge at rbeveridge81@gmail.com
To register please fill in the Google doc attached below.
School Attendance Matters
While we understand illness can keep children home from school, please make an effort to plan vacations, doctors' appointments, and other events outside of the school day or school year.
April is Healthy Living Month
April is healthy living month! Each week, we will have a different focus for students. You can read more about that here. Here's our first week's focus.
Week 2: Neat to Use Your Feet Week (April 8-14)
This week's focus is physical activity. Students are challenged to use their feet (walking, playing sports, jogging, etc.) every day before, during, and after school!
Yearbook - Photos Needed!
The Field Yearbook team is in need of photo submissions for:
1. Halloween parties ONLY
2. Field Follies
3. Holiday Sing
4. Band
5. Science Olympiad
And any other Field event where there is a special picture shot of your child enjoying their elementary year at Field School (spelling bee, young authors, battle of books, etc.!
Send to = fieldschoolyearbook@gmail.com
But don’t forgot to include your child’s grade level in the email subject line!
Order your Yearbook Today!
It's time to purchase this year’s 2023-2024 Field Yearbook! Yearbook purchase is open on the PTO website. Each book = $25 and the deadline to purchase is April 26th, 2024.
Green Team Updates
Join your Field Green Team and other Green Teams from across District 64 on Saturday, April 27th from 1-3 pm for a Woodland and Park Clean-Up Event. We will park & meet at Frost Administration Center (NE corner of Devon and Dee). The cleanup will take place in the woods on the SW corner of that same intersection. Long pants, hard-sole shoes, hats, and gardening gloves are recommended. Also, bring a 5 gallon bucket (if you have one). Plastic bags & gloves will be provided. Contact Nicole nyburmi@gmail.com with questions
One Earth Film Festival is coming to Park Ridge Community Church on Thursday April 18th. Two 30 minute films will be shown: “Upstream Down River” and “Wings of Dust”. You can register for tickets in advance HERE. Doors open at 5:15 and the films begin at 6:00.
Dates to Remember
- April 8: Solar Eclipse - only students with parent permission will participate
- April 15-16: Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) for 5th graders
- April 16: Kindergarten Parent Orientation at 6:30pm
- April 16: PTO meeting in person at 7:30pm (in the library at Field)
- April 18: Board of Education meeting
- April 19: VIP & Me PTO Dance
PTO News & Updates
Today is the deadline to register for the following PTO-sponsored events:
• VIP & Me Luau: Limited Tickets Available! Purchase your tickets for this fun April 19th event at www.FieldPTO.org by Friday, April 5.
• 5th Grade Promotion Party: 5th GRADE ONLY! Purchase your tickets online at www.FieldPTO.org for $30.00 each by Friday, April 5. Mark your calendar for the event on Tuesday, June 4, 6:00–8:00 PM at Field.
• Field Follies: 4th GRADE ONLY! Now in its 37th year, our beloved Field School tradition welcomes 4th Grade students to write the script for the following school year’s Field Follies, Field’s very own student-written and student-performed show. If your 4th Grader wants to be involved in the script writing process, please fill out the online form by Friday, April 5. Questions? E-mail FieldFollies2024@gmail.com.
Girls Running Club: 3rd–5th GRADE GIRLS ONLY! Meets Wednesdays 2:40–3:30 PM for 7 weeks beginning April 17th, train towards a 5K, and run a local race on Saturday, June 1st. $35.00–fee includes race entry, running club shirt, and medal. Register online by Tuesday, April 9. Questions? Please contact Caoilfhionn Hannon or Rebecca Beveridge.
Save the Date!
• April 16 (Tuesday) | 7:30 PM: PTO Meeting In Person – Field LRC
• May 4 (Saturday) | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM: Spring Carnival
Field Phoenix Headbands: Limited Inventory! Only a few headbands available. To purchase, please e-mail FieldPTOVP@gmail.com.
See what’s going on in our community!
From the library to the park district, our communities of Park Ridge-Niles have lots to offer, even virtually. For information on all the latest happenings, be sure to check the Community Info & Events webpage.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Website: www.d64.org/fie
Location: 707 N Wisner St, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Phone: 847-318-4385
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fieldparkridgeniles/?fref=ts
Twitter: @fieldd64