Field Flash
September 30, 2022
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you and your family have had a nice week! Our students LOVED our Walk-a-Thon today! Thank you so much to all of our parent volunteers for making this such a success! Our fundraising is going to create an outdoor learning space around the flagpole!
Our students also enjoyed celebrating their Field CARES success today with a bubble party on the playground during recess. Thank you for continuing to ask your children about how Field students demonstrate our CARES expectations.
A few parents have reached out about our construction on the exterior of Field. While the interior has been completed for some time (save a few last minute odds and ends), the exterior work completion is dependent on collaboration with various utility companies so that an underground water retention system can be installed. The expected target completion date is the end of October.
We also want to share that we will plan to celebrate Halloween with classroom parties and an all school parade on Friday, October 28th from 2:15-3:30 with the parade outside from 2:15-2:30. More information to come - for now, please save that date!
A few reminders:
October 15th is the deadline for submitting physical exam/vaccine records for students in kindergarten and new students, as well as eye exams for students in kindergarten and new to Illinois schools.
As a reminder, on Pizza Tuesdays, students should bring their own water or beverage (unless you order one through our lunch program).
- Please no dogs at drop off or pick up! Thank you!
- Please be considerate of others when parking for arrival and dismissal. As you know, it's crowded on our streets, so parking properly helps more cars safely fit. Please also remember the curbs on Wisner and Elmore are "kiss and go". There is no unattended parking on Elmore after school - you must remain in your car.
- Please be sure you call the main office as early in the day as possible if your child is not taking the bus home.
- Smart watches and cell phones must remain off (or in "schooltime" mode) during the day. Students are not permitted to use their smart watches to text or call home - they should ask an adult to use the phone in the office.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Courtney Goodman
Principal
(847) 318-4383
Dates to Remember
- Friday, September 30th: Parent-teacher conference sign up opens (conferences in October)
- Monday, October 10th: No School
- Tuesday, October 11th: Fall parent-teacher conferences from 4-8pm
- Wednesday, October 12th: PTO meeting (virtual) at 7:30pm
- Thursday, October 13th: Fall parent-teacher conferences from 4-8pm
- Saturday, October 15th: Green Team Clean Up Event (see flyer below)
- Tuesday, October 18th: Fall parent-teacher conferences from 4-8pm
- Friday, October 28th: Field School Halloween celebration from 2:15-3:30pm (more details to come!)
Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up
The Field PTO is hosting Trunk or Treat!
The Field PTO is hosting Trunk or Treat! Sign up to decorate the trunk of your car and pass out candy to costumed Field families.
The event is Friday, Oct. 28th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the staff parking lot. (This year it will not be rain or shine--anything more than a drizzle will result in cancellation.) Don't stress about a theme (the kids are in it for the candy), but if you want to be elaborate, you can vie for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for the best decorated cars.
Please volunteer to make sure this event happens! Sign up here:
Yearbook - a message from PTO
Welcome back to school. Please remember to send pictures to fieldschoolyearbook@gmail.com with your child’s grade level in the email header for the following events:
1) 1st day of school
2) Back to School picnic
In addition we are looking for a yearbook volunteer to help support the incoming kindergarten class. If anyone is interested, please reach out to cheryludzielak@gmail.com
Thank you, and looking forward to a wonderful, fun filled school year!
PTO VShow 69 Kickoff
The PTO’s 69th Annual VShow, a community building and fundraising program in support of Field School, is kicking off with a sneak peek of this year's show on October 1 at 7:30 pm at the home of Andrew and Lauren Wilson at 117 N. Merrill, Park Ridge. All Field parents and VShow cast and crew, new and old are welcome. Click here for the invite!
As you fill in your calendars for the upcoming months, we have some other dates to share:
· November 13, 2022: Script Release
· December 11, 2022: Auditions and Newcomer Brunch
· January 15, 2023: Rehearsals Begin
· March 12, 2023: Double Dress Rehearsal
· March 16-19, 2023: Show Dates
Interested in learning more about VShow? Contact fieldvshow69@gmail.com.
PTO News
Today is the last day of the PTO's annual membership drive! Sign up to be a member of the PTO and show your support for our students, teachers and staff. You’ll also have a chance to win some really cool prizes, including reserved spots in the parking lot during the winter months. The drawing will be held this weekend. Visit FieldPTO.org to sign up and support our school!
Click here to sign up and support our school!
During this year’s PTO membership drive, which ends Friday, September 30th, you will also have a chance to win some cool prizes,* including the following:
- Reserved parking spot in the teacher/administrator parking lot for morning and afternoon pickup during December, January, February, and March
- Front row tickets for this year’s schoolwide Spring Sing
- Tickets to see this year’s Field Follies performance
- Spirit Wear gift basket
- Coffee with Principal Courtney Goodman and Vice Principal Christa Donnelly in October
- Park Ridge/Niles dessert bundle – gift cards to our towns’ favorite sweet spots
- Complimentary copy of the School Yearbook
- $25.00 Amazon gift card
*To be eligible for these prizes, you must sign up by September 30, 2022. One winner per family. No separate entry is needed. All PTO members who join the PTO for the 2022–2023 school year prior to September 30, 2022 will be automatically entered into the drawing that will be held on October 1, 2022.
Field COVID-19 dashboard
Join your Field Green Team and other Green Teams from District 64 on Saturday, October 15th from 1-3 pm for a Woodland & Park Clean-Up Event. We will meet at Belleau Lake- entrance on Busse Hwy, northwest of Oakton Street. Long pants, hard-sole shoes, 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.
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