Field Park Principal's Update
August 30, 2019
It's Been a GREAT First Week!
Hello Field Park Families,
It has been a delightful week here at Field Park School, as kids and staff have reconnected, bonded, and started off on their learning adventure together. In this week's update, you'll learn about:
Updates for the Week of 9/3 - 9/6: (read on for more info)
- Tues. 9/3: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
- Weds. 9/4: School Picture Day
- Weds. 9/4: Meet the Teacher Night, 6:15pm
- Fri. 9/6: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Parents Principal's Coffee, 9am
- Fri. 9/6: A Day of Great PTO Events: Walk to School, PTO Meeting, Ice Cream Social
- Spirit Wear Order Form
- Fee Waiver Notice
- New Special Education Multi-Needs Classroom at Field Park
- Update to District Calendar
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Dates:
- Mon. 9/9: MAP Testing begins
- Fri. 9/13: 3rd and 4th Grade Parents Principal's Coffee,9am
- Fri. 9/13: Fun Lunch!
- Fri. 9/13: 5K Race Packet Pickup, 3:30pm
- Fri. 9/13: Gift Wrap Sale Begins
- Sat. 9/14: Field Park 5K Race, 4pm
ALSO: You can always find these dates on our website!
Flyers/Handouts: (also in the Field Park "Virtual Backpack")
- WS Police Department Intro Letter: Sara Magnusen
- WS Ride the Parks Event August 31st
- Cub Scouts Information
- Chess Wizards - Lunch Opportunity
- Doodle Art Class
If you did not receive this email directly from me, or if you are not receiving regular emails from your child's classroom teacher, please reach out to me ASAP so that we can get you "in the loop"!
Enjoy this long weekend and last hurrah of summer, and we'll see each other through our exciting Field Park events in the next week!
Thanks,
Ashley
Meet the Teacher Night: Wednesday, 9/4 at 6:15pm in the Gym
6:15pm in the gym:
Staff Introductions
PTO Update, WSFEE Update
Principal's Update: Information about Standards-Based Reporting: everyone should attend!
6:30pm Rotations Start:
6:30-6:58pm: K-2 Classroom Presentations
7:02pm - 7:30pm: 3-5 Classroom Presentations
Kindergarten/1st/2nd Grade Parents: Principal's Coffee
Please RSVP if you are interested in attending; you are also welcome to drop in, but this will help me gauge the coffee order!
3rd and 4th Grade Parents: Coffee Chat on 9/13 at 9am
5th Grade Parents: Coffee Chat in the Spring (all things McCLURE!)
ALL Parents: Evening Principal's Chat on Monday, 9/23
Friday, Sep 6, 2019, 09:00 AM
Field Park Libary
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Friday, 9/6: A Day of Great PTO Events!
- Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day: join us at 8:15am at the playground
- First PTO Meeting: join us in the FP library at 10:15am
- Ice Cream Social: fun for all at 7pm in the parking lot
Check out the PTO update for more information.
Field Park 5K on Saturday, 9/14
A few quick reminders from our fantastic "Field Park 5K" organizers:
- Sign up right away to run the race(s) - go to https://raceroster.com/events/2019/25022/field-park-5k-fun-runs
- "Early Bird Pricing" ends 9/3, so be sure to register soon!
- We need volunteers to help run this fantastic event; please check out our Sign Up Genius to sign on to help out!
Please reach out to Michelle Boyd at mmboyddc@gmail.com with any questions.
We hope to see you all there!
Spirit Wear: Order Today!
Fee Waiver Notice
New Special Education Multi-Needs Classroom at Field Park!
As help at home for conversations about inclusion, diversity, needs and abilities, and how to support our new students, check out some of these great book resources:
- It's Okay to Be Different, by Todd Parr (great for little ones)
- All Kinds of Friends, by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. Kelly
- I'm Like You, You're Like Me, by Cindy Gainer
- Not So Different: What You REALLY Want to Ask About Having a Disability, by Shane Burcaw (great for older kids)
Huge thanks to FP parent Catherine Dudley (of Thomas Ford Library) and to Courtney Rozovics (LADSE's Multi-Needs teacher here at FP) for these book support resources!
Update to District Calendar: Good Friday, 4/10/2020, is NOT a School Day
The printed District calendar lists 4/10/2020 (Good Friday) as school day; this is incorrect -- 4/10/2020 is a non-attendance day. It has been updated on our website. Thanks for bearing with us!
Flyers/Handouts
Cub Scouts: Pizza Party Invitation
Interested in finding out about Field Park's Cub Scout Pack 65?
Girls and boys in grades K-5 are invited to join Pack 65. We go camping, hiking and learn about nature. We have kid favorite events including the Pinewood Derby and Raingutter Regatta. We also help to develop character and citizenship by participating in activities in our community.
Our Cub Scout Pack will be having an Informational Pizza Lunch for new members at school on Tuesday, September 10th! Your future Cub Scout will get to hear first hand from their peers and leaders about the fun things we do in Pack 65.
Please pick up a permission slip in the school office or Visit us at the Ice Cream Social on Sept 6th! The form will also be available on the school portal. Please return permission slip to School by Monday, September 9th. All new Scout members will receive a buildable rocket.We hope can join Pack 65 for some fun filled adventures!
If you have additional questions about Pack 65 please contact Brad Walse, Bradwalse@hotmail.com or 708-784-1377.
Field Park School
Email: aburger@d101.org
Website: d101.org
Location: 4335 Howard Avenue, Western Springs, IL, USA
Phone: 708-246-7675
Twitter: @aklemburger