PAW PRINTS
Winfield Elementary Newsletter - February 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
WINTERFEST, the biggest CAFE fundraiser of the year, is only a few days away! This single event sustains a third of the CAFE’s yearly operating budget! Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 8th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for food and fun!
TO-DO List:
- Send a Baked Item in for the Cake Walk! Store bought is fine, too!
- Volunteer Signing Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BA4AE2FA1FF2-winterfest
- Final WINTERFEST Meeting: Monday, 6 p.m. at Jerry Ross
- Monday, 5-7 pm Basket Wrapping at Jerry Ross
Coming Soon:
- Map of Winterfest Activities and Events
We cannot host an event of this magnitude without MUCH SUPPORT from our families. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful evening. Next week, please look out for a volunteer sign up to come your way. We use over 100 volunteers this one night—can you spare an hour or two? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BA4AE2FA1FF2-winterfest
Contact Information:
Jillian Alonzo, Principal
663-2287 ext. 19001
Kindergarteners can't wait for WINTERFEST!
Basket Auction Preview
Classroom Handmade Item Preview
Teacher & Employee of the Year
Outstanding Teacher of the Year & Employee of the Year Recognition Program
The Crown Point Community School Corporation is accepting nominations for the “Teacher of the Year” and “Employee of the Year” who will serve during the 2019-2020 school year.
The CPCSC will select a “Teacher of the Year” recipient for each of the following:
· Elementary Teacher Grades PK-5
· Secondary Teacher Grades 6-12
The CPCSC will also select an “Employee of the Year” recipient for the classified staff.
Students, former students, parents, colleagues, administrators, or members of the general public may nominate a CPCSC teacher and/or classified employee. There is no limit to the number of teachers or classified employees a person may nominate. Please complete a separate nomination form for each teacher and/or classified employee you wish to nominate.
A selection committee made up of CPCSC administration and community members will narrow the nominations. The selection committee will interview and evaluate the final nominees and select a winner for each category. Winners will be announced at a School Board meeting in May.
Complete nomination forms online...
Printable forms are available in the school office.
Any additional question, please contact:
Diana Green
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
219-663-3371 ext. 10223
Yearbook Sale
Help us celebrate our GREAT TEACHERS...
It takes moments to recognize a teacher!
Students, parents, and fellow colleagues can access The Times Teacher Appreciation Form at www.nwitimes.com/forms/teachers_appreciation/ and nominate a teacher who excels in the classroom. Nominators are kept confidential…their information is not printed in the paper.
From the Nurse
Flu season is upon us! Please visit the site below for tips on preventing flu. It’s not too late to get a flu shot! https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/flu-basics-color.pdf
Contact Information:
Lori Taylor, Nurse
663-2287 ext. 19081
School Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please notify the office before 9 am. You may also email: winfieldattendance@cps.k12.in.us. Please include your child's name, date of absence, and reason for absence. Please limit voluntary absences.
ATTENDANCE GOAL: 97% ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK: WOW!
School Hours 9:05 am-3:44 pm
*ALL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES MUST BE CALLED INTO THE OFFICE BEFORE 3 PM.
All children are dismissed through the car rider line. Parents do not come inside the building during dismissal. Please review the Arrival/Dismissal Map here: Traffic Map. Traffic flow has gone very well the past few days! Please remember to remain in your vehicle to speed up the flow of traffic. If your child need your assistance fastening a seatbelt/car seat, kindly pull into a parking space before your exit your car.
Note: If you are a car rider, we will provide your with a nameplate for your dashboard. Please ensure this nameplate is present every day at pickup to expedite the line.
The school office is open daily from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. If you have Transportation questions after hours, please call 219-663-1465.
HELP WANTED!
Crown Point Schools Transportation Department will start training for school bus drivers and special needs monitors in February. Full training is provided for sub bus drivers and sub special needs monitors who enjoy competitive pay, summer and holidays off and the potential for full time work. Please apply online at https://intranet.cps.k12.in.us/rdsonlineapp/default.asp
Important Dates
February
2- Midwest Gymnastics Open Gym 7-9 pm
4- Makeup for January Student of the Month @ 8:05 am
6- Half-Day Dismissal 12:14 pm
8- Winterfest 5-9 pm @ Jerry Ross
13- Wildcat Wednesday
14- Valentine Celebrations (optional)
18- School IS in session; Make up for January 28th
26- Kindergarten Roundup @ Winfield Elementary
From the Cafeteria
Understanding the Lunch Line: A Parent's Guide
Meal Prices
Student Breakfast: $1.50 Student Lunch: $2.25 Milk Only: $0.40
Funding Cafeteria Accounts
- Send cash or check payable to Winfield Elementary Cafeteria in a sealed envelope with your child' name, teacher, $ amount, and "Cafeteria" clearly written on the front.
- Payments may also be made online by visiting www.mymealtime.com. The required passcode is the same as the child's Student ID in RDS.
Do you enjoy working with kids and love great hours? We are looking for new food service team members. If you are interested in learning more, please call Pam Maloney 662-6480.
Contact Information:
Polly Smith, Cafeteria Manager
663-2287 ext. 19603
Nutrition Nuggets
Students with healthy eating and exercise habits have higher test scores, better attendance, improved concentration, fewer discipline referrals, and greater overall achievement. Nutrition Nuggets shares ideas to improve nutrition and physical fitness at home. Every issue is filled with practical ideas for:
- preparing nutritious meals on a tight schedule and tight budget
- smart snacking
- finding time for exercise—and ways to make it fun
- boosting vegetables and whole grains
- making nutritious foods appealing
- physical activities families can do together
- teaching kids about healthy choices
You can access the latest edition here: Nutrition Nuggets-February
Cafeteria Menu: Week of February 4
MONDAY
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza OR Breakfast Bar/Cereal
Lunch: Cheesy Pizza, Lean Green Beans, Yummy Pears, Carrots
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Pancake Wrap OR French Toast Bites
Lunch: Pasta & Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Fruit & Veggies
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich OR Confetti Pancakes
Lunch: NO LUNCH- HALF-Day
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito OR Whole Grain Donuts
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Smiley Fries, Fruit & Veggies
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Whole Grain Muffins OR Cereal/Poptart
Lunch: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fruit & Veggies
Birthday Celebrations
As a school we believe it is important to recognize students on their birthdays. To protect instructional time in the classroom and manage student health needs, we do not allow edible birthday treats in the classroom (this includes CANDY in treat bags). Your child's birthday will be announced on the morning announcements and he/she is invited to the office for a small birthday treat.
If you choose, non-food items may be substituted your child may commemorate their special day by bringing a small treat for their classmates (pencil, bookmark, sticker, etc.) or dedicating a book to the classroom (and placing a special birthday bookplate inside).
OPTIONAL: Families wishing to celebrate their child's birthdays at lunch may purchase Ice Cream Tickets for each child in the class. Tickets are $0.75 each. Please complete an order form in the office 1 week prior to birthday.
2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration in February
Registration for Fall Kindergarten classes will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019, and Tuesday, February 26, 2019. The schedule for each elementary building is shown below. Kindergarten students must be five (5) years of age on or before August 1, 2019 in order to enroll for the 2019-20 school year. It is not mandatory for students to come with their parents to registration, but they are welcome.
The following documents are required at the time of registration:
1. Child’s certified birth certificate (not hospital certificate)
2. Immunization record
3. Child’s Social Security Card
4. Three documents from the following are required to prove residency: utility bills (NIPSCO, Water) deed or mortgage statement, or Lake County Tax Bill. In addition, a driver’s license or state photo ID with the current address is required to prove residency. The school corporation does not accept tuition students.
Registration by School
Lake Street, MacArthur, Timothy Ball: Thursday, 2-21-19 9:30-11:00 AM - 1:00-3:00 PM
Eisenhower, Solon Robinson, Winfield: Tuesday, 2-26-19 9:30-11:00 AM - 1:00-3:00 PM
Please note that kindergarten classes will be held on the day of registration at the individual buildings.
CAFE Corner
WE NEED YOU! Winterfest Planning Meeting
All hands on deck are needed for our final Winterfest Planning meeting on Monday, Feburary 4th. We will meet at 6pm in the Jerry Ross library!
Midwest Gymnastics
Join us on Saturday, February 2nd at Midwest Gymnastics on Summit Street for a fun drop-off event. Students may be dropped off from 7-9pm for $10 and enjoy trampolines, foam pit, tumbling tracks and more! Supervision is provided by volunteers from the CAFE. Please direct any questions to Kim Neff at kimneff31@yahoo.com.
McSchool Night
Mark your calendars now for the next McSchool night, Tuesday, February 26th from 5-8 pm at the Winfield McDonald’s. We earn 15 percent of the sales during that time. Please present your flyer at the event for your purchase to count!
Extracurricular & Community News
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