PAW PRINTS
News from Winfield Elementary: 4.21.23
From the Principals, Mrs. Alonzo & Mrs. Hall
Dear Families,
Our elementary schools are excited to begin welcoming students being redistricted to their new school community. Principals will be visiting schools for a brief meet and greet with their new students during the weeks of May 15th and May 22nd. We look forward to this opportunity to begin building relationships with our future students and to share more about our school.
We understand that some families may not have shared with their child yet that they will be attending a new school next year. In the event you would like to opt your child out of this meet and greet, please contact your current principal by May 10th.
We will continue to reach out to families by sharing our newsletters this spring and look forward to welcoming you and your child to our building for the 2023-2024 school year with some beginning of the year activities. Please check your 2023-2024 school’s website for important dates and relevant information.
We look forward to partnering with you to support the growth and success of your child.
Mrs. Alonzo & Mrs. Hall
Lost and Found
The Winfield Elementary Lost and Found is once again overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, and water bottles. Please have your student check for any missing items. You are welcome to call the office if you are looking for something in particular. Please ALWAYS LABEL EVERYTHING that your child can take off or set down. We check for names to return to students! All leftover items will be donated to May 26th.
Join us in supporting the Best Buddies Friendship Walk!
This year, we are participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to raise money to support Best Buddies' programs of inclusion for people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with IDD. Help us build a more inclusive world by joining our team or making a donation today — every dollar makes a difference!
Join the Winfield Buddies team here: Best Buddies Walk-Winfield
We currently have 20 registered walkers, 2 additional supporters, and we've raised $785!
We are the #5 team registered so far for the Lake County Walk!
Whistles from the Gym, Mr. Hedl
Field Day is coming! Field Day will be held on Thursday, May 25th. Volunteers will be needed to run stations, so if you are interested and available to help out, please contact Mr. Hedl. More information will be coming soon!
All thank you gifts from this year's Kid's Heart Challenge have been passed out. If your student is missing any items, please contact Mr. Hedl. This year we raised $14,930 for the American Heart Association, which is the 10th highest total raised in all of Indiana. Awesome job Winfield students, families, and friends!! Thank you to all that donated.
Any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Hedl: jhedl@cps.k12.in.us or 663-2287
From the Winfield Elementary Clinic, Nurse Becky
Incoming Kindergarten Students
We are excited to enroll the class of 2036! Please contact Nurse Becky at 219-663-2287 with questions regarding your incoming student.
Immunization records and Kindergarten Medical-Physical Records are due to the school office prior to the first day of school in August. Please find the documents here: Kindergarten Physical Record.
Information about Lice
Recently, we have had a few cases of Lice brought to our attention so we want to remind you of information regarding transmission, what to look for, and treatment of Lice. Please see the information linked here for more information: Lice Handout. Please contact Nurse Becky with any questions regarding your student.
Important Dates
April
25- Kindergarten Screening @ Winfield Elementary
26-27- Kindergarten Screening @ Jerry Ross Elementary
May
3- Kindergarten Screening @ Winfield Elementary
8-12- Educator Appreciation Week
9-10- Winfield/Jerry Ross PTO Online Auction
12- Up, Up, and Away Spring Fun Fair
13- Best Buddies Walk at Lake County Fairgrounds
23- Lake County PD Safety Visit
23- Kindergarten Readiness Class @ 6 pm (incoming 23-24 kinders)
24- Kindy 500
25- Field Day
26- Last Day of School
June
5,6,7,8- Summer School Week 1
12,13,14,15- Summer School Week 2
19,20,21,22- Summer School Week 3
July
August
8-9- Winfield Elementary Kindergarten Kickoff
16- First Day of School 2023-2024 School Year
Food Services
2022-2023 Meal Prices
Breakfast- $1.50; Lunch- $2.45
Birthday Treats - Please be sure to submit birthday ice cream orders one week prior. Due to the current menu serving ice cream every Friday, we will not serve birthday ice cream on Fridays (two ice creams would be a LOT!). We will serve birthday ice cream on Monday-Thursday. Please contact the cafeteria if you have any questions.
FREE: Birth to School Program
The Birth to School Kindergarten Readiness program is a series of FREE classes for children 4-5 years old (alongside parent/caregiver) who will attend Kindergarten in August 2023. Daytime, afternoon, and evening class times are available each month. Visit our website for more information, including how to enroll in the Kindergarten Readiness program: www.cps.k12.in.us/bts.
CAFE: Community Advocates for Education
Up up and Away is coming your way!!!
Make sure to save the date!!!
May 12th from 5:30 to 9pm @ Winfield Elementary
Springfest is a huge fun fair that all students from Winfield and Jerry Ross and their families are encouraged to attend. More information will be coming very home soon!!!
Proudly serving students in Preschool through Grade Two!
Address: 13128 Montgomery Street, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Phone: 219-663-2287
Fax: 219-663-1138
Principal: Jillian Alonzo, 19001
Assistant Principal: Patti Hall, 19003
School Counselor: Jamie Williams, 19008
Treasurer: Anita Griffith, 19002
Secretary: Lisa Kosiara, 19000
Nurse: Becky Charon, 19081
Childcare: Carolyn Lawson, 19118
Cafeteria: Polly Smith, 19603