Field Flash
September 23, 2022
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you and your family have had a nice week! Our fifth graders had a wonderful time at Camp Duncan this week. Special thank you to our fifth grade teachers, Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Rudd, and the many parent volunteers for all their help and support before and during the trip.
As we look ahead, we are excited for our PTO Walk-a-Thon on Friday, September 30th! Students brought home a flyer today with information about the special event. Our students are also looking forward to celebrating their Field CARES success that day with a bubble party on the playground during recess. As our youngest students learn what CARES stands for and what it looks like in action, ask your child if they can show you what the C looks and sounds like at lunch? C stands for cooperation!
A few reminders:
- 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: PTO Walk-a-Thon
- 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
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
The PTO's membership drive is happening now! Sign up for the PTO and show your support for our students, teachers and staff. Your PTO membership helps to directly support programs and activities for students and teachers, like the Back-to-School Picnic, assemblies and field trips for students and teacher grants. 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 SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
New Spirit Wear and Field swag for the whole family is here in a variety of styles and colors! Get your hoodies, fleece jackets, comfy t-shirts, sweatshirts, and long sleeve t-shirts. Don't forget about grade level t-shirts for special events throughout the year such as Field Trips, assemblies, etc.
Tuesday, September 20th is the deadline to submit your orders. Items will be delivered to your child's classroom in October. Click here to shop online today.
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