PAW PRINTS
Winfield Elementary Newsletter - August 2, 2019
Winfield Elementary School Improvement Goals
All students will demonstrate measurable growth and achievement in reading.
All students will demonstrate measurable growth and achievement in mathematics.
All students will demonstrate growth in their social-emotional learning.
From the Principal, Mrs. Alonzo
Thank you to our families who've completed Online Registration! If you've not yet completed it, please take a few minutes to do so this weekend. The sooner we finish registration, the faster we can finalize dynamic class lists and teacher placements! I am including the information from last week below in case you missed our newsletter!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2019-2020
Is your child a RETURNING student and attended Winfield in 2018-2019?
YES- Using your existing RDS Parent Access credentials, you may complete paperless online registration. Here you can update student/family information and pay textbook rental fees. Payments by credit card are accepted online. If you need to pay school fees with cash or a check, please visit the school office at your time of registration.
Is your child a NEW student and has never attended Winfield?
YES, he/she is my first child in CPCSC, and I have completed paperwork at the school- You will receive information with your activation code in the mail. You will visit the RDS Parent Access link, and input your activation code to CREATE ACCOUNT. Here you will begin the online paperless registration. Be sure to input the activation code exactly as it appears. Here you can update student/family information and pay textbook rental fees. Payments by credit card are accepted online. If you need to pay school fees with cash or a check, please visit the school office at your time of registration.
YES, but I have other children currently enrolled in CPCSC, and I have completed paperwork at the school- You will receive information with your activation code in the mail. You will visit the RDS Parent Access link, use your login credentials you use for your other children, then "add a student" using your activation code. Be sure to input the activation code exactly as it appears. By logging in to your existing account, you will link your students together and not create multiple parent sign-ons. Once you are logged on, and have successfully added your student, you can update student/family information and pay textbook rental fees. Payments by credit card are accepted online. If you need to pay school fees with cash or a check, please visit the school office at your time of registration.
YES, and I have not completed any paperwork at the school, or the school does not know I plan to enroll- Please call the school to schedule an appointment to register.
OTHER INFORMATION FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Building Walkthrough- The school building will be open on Monday, August 19th from 3:00-5:00 pm if students would like to walk through and locate their classroom. Please note: teachers may or may not be present, and classrooms may or may not be open.
Cafeteria/Lunch- Parents may fund their children's lunch accounts by sending in cash/check in a clearly labeled/sealed envelope, or by using the MealTime application to add funds electronically with a credit card. You cannot add funds/create an account until you have your Student ID number after registration is complete.
Childcare at Winfield- Childcare is available before and after school at Winfield Elementary. Registration and information forms can be downloaded HERE and are available at the Administrative Service Center, 200 East North Street, Crown Point. Child care is offered on school days for students in grades K-2 for two sessions: AM-6:00-8:55 a.m. and PM-3:45-6:30 p.m., as well as 12:15-6:30 p.m. on half-days. The cost each day is $7.00 per session. Please note: Only Winfield students attend Winfield Childcare. Jerry Ross students will attend Jerry Ross Childcare.
First Day of School- While we keep a very secure campus all year long, we understand the excitement and nervousness that a new school year brings! For that reason, parents are welcome to walk their son/daughter into the school on the first two days of school. Beginning on Thursday, August 22nd, no visitors are permitted beyond the school office without a scheduled appointment or other designated purpose.
Kindergarten Orientation- Kindergarten Orientation (for parents and students) will be held at 6pm on Thursday, August 15th. At this time families will be able to meet the teacher and visit the classroom. Students are taken on a tour of the building with their peers while parents visit with the teacher and principal. You are welcome to bring student supplies in that evening.
Open Houses- Open Houses will be held for First and Second Grade classrooms on Thursday, August 22nd. First Grade classes will meet promptly at 6 pm, and Second Grade classes will meet promptly at 7 pm. Parents and students are welcome to attend.
School Supplies- School Supplies are provided for students through the School Fees assessed. A list of additional items students should bring can be found later in this newsletter.
Teacher Assignment- Teacher assignments will be available for viewing on RDS on Friday, August 16th.
Transportation- All students attending Winfield Elementary are eligible for bus transportation to/from school. Bus stop locations and times will be available HERE on Friday, August 16th. Students who register after Wednesday, August 7th will not receive transportation until Monday, August 26th. A practice Bus Run will be held for new students on Monday, August 19th. The run typically begins about 10 am and follows the route that will be used for school days.
Contact Information:
Winfield Elementary- 663-2287 ext. 19001
SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2019-2020
- Backpack (no wheels)
- Headphones (no earbuds, labeled in a baggie with name)
- School Supply Box
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 1 Tub of Disinfectant Wipes
- Boys Only: Roll of Paper Towels
- Girls Only: Pack of Baby Wipes
- Optional but recommended: Cover for Chromebook model Dell 3100 11” touchscreen
FIRST GRADE
- Backpack (no wheels)
- Headphones (no earbuds, labeled in a baggie with name)
- School Supply Box
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 1 Tub of Disinfectant Wipes
- Boys Only: Roll of Paper Towels
- Girls Only: Box of Ziploc-style Bags (gallon or quart)
- Optional but recommended: Cover for Chromebook model Dell 3100 11” touchscreen
SECOND GRADE
- Backpack (no wheels)
- Headphones (labeled in baggie with name)
- School Supply Box
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 1 Tub of Disinfectant Wipes
- Boys Only: Roll of Paper Towels
- Girls Only: Box of Ziploc-style Bags (gallon or sandwich)
- Optional but recommended: Cover for Chromebook model HP 11A G6 EE
Summer AR/Open Library
Howdy Partner! Come to the Jerry Ross Elementary library all summer long! Check out books and take AR tests to earn points that will go toward The Summer AR Reading Point Clubs! All students are encouraged to visit, read, and check out even if not participating in AR tests!
AR Open Library Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm
AUGUST: 7th, 14th
INCENTIVES:
1 Point: Get your name on the Hall of Fame bulletin board
5 Points: AR “back to school” popsicle party
10 Points: 30 Minute Jump Zone Pass
The top point winners in Kindergarten, 1st , and 2nd Grade will earn a trip to Dunkin Donuts for breakfast with Mrs. Alonzo and Mrs. Poer in September.
*Summer AR points will not roll over into the 2019-2020 school year.
*All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer Packet Program
Students will have the opportunity to turn their packets in on 3 dates over the summer. On each date, students will have the chance to visit school, see their friends and teachers, and collect some fun incentives!
Summer Packet Day #3- Wednesday, August 14th from 4:30-6:30 pm
Important Dates
AUGUST 2019
7- Summer Library @ Jerry Ross 4:30-6:30 pm
9- Last Day of Summer Jumpstart @ Jerry Ross Elementary
14- Summer Packet Day & Summer Library @ Jerry Ross 4:30-6:30 pm
15- Kindergarten Orientation 6:00-7:00 pm
16- Teacher Assignments Available on RDS
16- Transportation Bus Routes Available
19- Practice Bus Run @ 10 am
19- Building Walkthrough 3-5 pm
20- First Day of School
22- First Grade Open House @ 6pm; Second Grade Open House @ 7pm
*Complete 2019-2020 Registration Bulletin is linked below!
Winfield Elementary
Email: jalonzo@cps.k12.in.us
Website: www.cps.k12.in.us/Domain/843
Location: 13128 Montgomery Street, Crown Point, IN, United States
Phone: 219-663-2287
Twitter: @WinfieldElem