Field Park Principal's Update
November 8, 2019
Hello Field Park Families,
Thanks so much for bearing with us this week with the unexpected opening of the well construction site; our kids were FANTASTIC about keeping safe and secure, despite the shifts and changes.
Things to Check Out:
- Library/Lab Construction Project!
- Parent Teacher Conferences Sign-Up Information Flyer
- PTO Special Person Night - Volunteers Needed
- Save the Date: PTO Gingerbread Houses Event
- Thank a Staff Member
- Math Club (4th-5th Grades): Starts 11/15!
- Grand Avenue Open House, Sat. 11/9
Updates for the Week of 11/11- 11/15:
- Mon., 11/11: Veteran's Day Assembly, 10am at Forest Hills (all invited!)
- Thurs., 11/14: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm at McClure
- Fri., 11/14: Last Day of First Trimester, PTO Meeting 9:45am in Library
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Dates:
- 11/18 - 11/22: American Education Week
- Weds. 11/20: Late Arrival (10am)
- Thurs., 11/21: Gift Wrap Pickup, Book Fair, Special Person Night 5pm
- Mon. 11/25 & Tues. 11/26: Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL for kids!)
- Weds. 11/27 - Fri. 11/29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
ALSO: You can always find these dates on our website!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions/concerns!
Thanks,
Ashley
FIELD PARK UPDATES:
Well Construction Site Update
The hole has been filled, the propane tank and wooden pallets removed, and they will pour concrete tomorrow to repair the sidewalk. They have left the entire site enclosed in orange snow fencing to help keep kids off of the muddy, exposed ground -- but the major safety concerns are now resolved and we can breathe a big sigh of relief. The sidewalk along Hillgrove is uneven (as it's awaiting a concrete pour) and thus will remain CLOSED; I will be out to assess the sidewalk and direct foot traffic first thing on Monday and will let you all know when the sidewalk is back and operational.
Thanks!
Library/Lab Construction Update
PLEASE RETURN ALL LIBRARY BOOKS BY FRIDAY, 11/15! This will help us with inventory as we prepare to pack up. Thank you!
Parent Teacher Conferences Information
Important note: we greatly value the time to meet with parents face-to-face to discuss progress, growth, and our new progress reports, but we also know that many families leave town during the week of Thanksgiving. You are welcome to schedule a phone conference with your child's teacher/s. As we set aside these two (very long) days for teachers to meet and conduct Parent Teacher Conferences, we do not offer Conference times outside of these two days. If it is not possible to schedule with your child's teacher/s during those days, please reach out directly to me via email and we can discuss from there. Teachers work incredibly hard to prepare for and conduct conferences during those two days, and we all want them to be fresh and prepared to meet the needs of all of our students during the days before and after the break, not short on time with added meetings. Thank you for your understanding and support of our teachers' hard work for kids!
Thank a Staff Member
Don't forget to "Thank a Staff Member" this week - we appreciate it!
Teachers are hard at work preparing report cards and getting ready to discuss growth and progress in your Parent Teacher Conference - take a few moments to tell them they're doing a great job -- it will make their WEEK!
PTO Special Person Night - Volunteers Needed!
Gingerbread House Decorating Event: Saturday, December 14 from 1:00-3:00PM
Save the Date! PTO is hosting its 1st Gingerbread House Decorating event on Saturday, December 14 from 1:00-3:00PM in the Field Park Gym. Details will be included in the PTO News on Sunday. An Evite will be sent on November 15th for you to register & reserve your house!
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES/OPPORTUNITIES:
Math Club: 4th-5th Graders from All D101 Elementary Schools
DONATIONS/CHARITY DRIVE INFORMATION:
COMMUNITY EVENT FLYERS:
Field Park School
Email: aburger@d101.org
Website: d101.org
Location: 4335 Howard Avenue, Western Springs, IL, USA
Phone: 708-246-7675
Twitter: @aklemburger