Field Flash
September 22, 2023
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
We hope your family has had a nice week! Our fall parent-teacher conferences are approaching! Please see information below on how to sign-up for a time slot. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher.
A few reminders:
- Please follow the rules of the road when driving for drop off - our school is in a neighborhood and we want to be sure we are being good neighbors with our parking and driving! This is especially important regarding driveways. You cannot block resident driveways - not even for just a moment and not even if you are in your car. Thank you!
- Please no dogs on school property at drop off or pick up! Thank you!
- Please be sure you call the main office as early in the day as possible if your child is not taking the bus home.
- Please check in with your children to ensure they are not bringing toys with them to school - this includes Pokemon cards, games, trinkets, or other small items.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Courtney Goodman
Principal
(847) 318-4383
District 64 Primary Challenge Communication
Primary Challenge is an enrichment program of services for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade with advanced learning needs in the specific academic areas of reading and math. The program is designed to use a flexible identification process and provide services as students demonstrate need. Our primary challenge teachers just completed the first identification round for Grades 1 and 2. If your student qualifies, families will receive a permission form. The program is intended to be flexible and fluid and students may move in and out of the program through the year. This also means students may qualify one year but not the next. This is to be expected as the academic needs of students in the primary grades can change frequently. Kindergarten evaluations will begin in mid-October and families will be notified in November. The remaining timeline can be found on our PC calendar. If you would like to learn more about the program, please visit the website or view this short video. Our Primary Challenge FAQ will be able to answer any other questions that you may have about testing, qualifying, and identification for Primary Challenge.
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Dates to Remember
- Friday, September 29th: Walk-A-Thon for kids during the day
- Monday, October 9th: No School
- Tuesday, October 10th: PTO meeting virtually at 7:30pm
- Thursday, October 12th: Camp Duncan for 5th grade
Tuesday, October 17th: Parent-teacher conferences from 4-8pm
Thursday, October 19: Board of Education meeting at 7pm
Tuesday, October 24th: Parent-teacher conferences from 4-8pm
Thursday, October 26th: Parent-teacher conferences from 4-8pm
Walk-A-Thon prizes!
We are looking forward to our Walk-A-Thon, which is on Friday, September 29th! Special thanks to Denise Wsol who is coordinating this PTO event!
The PTO's school-wide goal is $20,000. If we meet the whole school goal of $20,000, Dr. Collins will join us for a fun celebration! Kids get to vote on this!
Top Classroom Fundraising (announced in morning announcements the next week)
1. Extra recess plus a pizza party on an upcoming Friday
2. Extra recess
3. Extra recess
Top 3 students with the highest amount raised will get to choose from the following options (announced in morning announcements the next week)
1. Acting principal for a morning
2. Lunch with a favorite teacher and a friend
Top runner for each grade:
$10 or $15 gift card as well as name announced the next week. Gift cards include ones to Triple Scoop'd.
PTO News & Updates
PTO Membership
Come join our community! The simple act of joining the PTO helps directly support a variety of programs and activities for students and teachers such as the Back-to-School Bash, VIP & Me Dance, Spring Carnival, and classroom parties; assemblies and field trips; teacher grants; equipment and facility improvements, etc. Plus, it’s a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school and connect with other parents as well!
Join the PTO during our membership drive through Saturday, September 30th, and you will be entered to win one of four $25-Amazon gift cards. Visit the PTO website to join today.
Walkathon
The 2023 Walkathon is now open for donations! On Friday, September 29th, all students will enjoy a 30-minute walk outdoors during the school day with their respective grade levels. (Rain Date: Monday, October 2nd) This year, our school-wide fundraiser will help support the PTO’s initiative to install an all-new playground, with equipment that fosters accessibility and inclusivity. Please help us reach our $20,000-goal by donating online and spreading the word!
*New in 2023! The top 3 individual and classroom winners will receive special prizes!
Update Family Information
A friendly reminder to please update your family information (i.e., new homeroom teacher, etc.) on the PTO website!
Solar Scavenger Hunt
YEARBOOK 2023-2024 ANNOUCEMENTS:
1) Don’t forget to send 1st day of school pictures to fieldschoolyearbook@gmail.com! PLEASE remember to INCLUDE your child’s grade level in the Subject Header of every email.
2) Recruitment for Yearbook volunteers. We need volunteers, especially parents for the incoming Kindergarten class, willing to support and build yearbook 2023-2024. Please reach out to fieldschoolyearbook@gmail.com or cheryludzielak@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining the team. We will have our first introductory meeting end of September.
3) 5th GRADE FAMILIES - start pulling those baby pictures out! We’ll be collecting this and much more for the 5th GRADE MEMORY BOOK. More details to come. If you’re interested in supporting, we are also looking for 5th grade parent volunteers support this effort for the Class of 2023-2024
Thank you.
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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