PAW PRINTS
Winfield Elementary Newsletter - March 20, 2020
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, Mrs. Alonzo
Dear Winfield Friends and Family,
"Teamwork makes the dream work."
I first came upon this quote last year while I was undergoing cancer treatment. It really spoke to me, and I even picked up a pink t-shirt emblazoned with the words. It perfectly explained what I was feeling as those around me rallied to support me in my personal and professional life. Flash forward to this week, and again this quote eloquently describes the work our teachers and support staff have been doing in preparation for an extended time away from school. We know this will be a challenge. We know that every student/household/circumstance is unique.
Thank you to our staff for jumping into the deep end with Distance Learning.
Thank you to our families for partnering with us and trusting us in this process.
Thank you to our students for BEING YOU and rolling with the changes.
Enjoy Spring Break together as a family next week. Don’t forget that on Monday, March 30th begins distance learning!
Teachers will be accessible online from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on:
March 30th, April 1st, April 3rd, April 6th, April 8th
I will share updated information as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and willingness to work together during these unprecedented times. We are in this together.
Much love,
Mrs. Jillian Alonzo
Contact Information:
Winfield Elementary- 663-2287 ext. 19001
Wildcat News Network 3.2.20
Winfield Elementary Family Check-In
You can access this week's check-in here: Winfield Elementary Family Check-In 3.20.20
Read Alouds w/Mrs. Alonzo
Census
The 2020 Census - Safe, Secure, and Protected
Safe, Secure, and Protected
Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law. Your answers can only be used to produce statistics—they cannot be used against you in any way. By law, all responses to U.S. Census Bureau household and business surveys are kept completely confidential.
By Law, Responses Cannot Be Used Against You
By law, your census responses cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way—not by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), not by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), not by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and not by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The law requires the Census Bureau to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to produce statistics.
Census Responses Are Safe and Secure
The Census Bureau is required by law to protect any personal information we collect and keep it strictly confidential. The Census Bureau can only use your answers to produce statistics. In fact, every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. Your answers cannot be used for law enforcement purposes or to determine your personal eligibility for government benefits.
Message from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Lux
Dear Parents, Staff and Community,
At a press conference this week, Governor Holcomb announced some key decisions regarding K-12 education.
- All schools in Indiana will remain closed until May 1, 2020.
- All State testing has been cancelled for this school year.
The immediate impact of these decisions will be that distance learning will be extended for all Crown Point students beginning March 30, 2020 and extended until May 1, 2020. Distance learning student assignments, expectations and grading will be forthcoming following Spring Break.
There are still other school related issues about which we are all awaiting further information and decisions from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, and the Governor’s Office. Among those issues:
- Possible changes/waivers related to high school graduation requirements
- Status of SAT, ACT, ASVAB, AP Exams
- Changes/Opportunities for Summer School
- Spring Sports
Local Decisions still to be determined:
- CPHS Graduation Ceremony to be determined based on CDC criteria related to group assembly
- CPHS Prom will not take place in April with a possibility for a later date, again determined by any new information related to group assembly in May.
We understand that there are many uncertainties regarding the completion of this school year. However, every effort is being made to provide a quality distance learning education first and foremost to our students.
In this time of uncertainty, we must continue to be patient and wait for further decisions and information from State Government and the Department of Education.
All available and new information will be shared with our Crown Point School stakeholders as soon as it is made available to us and processed into our school corporation education programs, policies and procedures.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tony Lux
Interim SuperintendentHelp 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.
Reading Connection
This month features personal narratives, before/during/after reading, and more!
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 3.2020
Important Dates-TENTATIVE
May 2020
25- No School; Memorial Day
26- McSchool Night @Winfield McDonald's
27- Unified Game Day @ CPHS
28- Field Day
29- Last Day of School
CAFE News
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
Every item available for purchase on www.amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) at the same price. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages. Visit smile.amazon.com and select your charitable group: Winfield Jerry Ross Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Organization
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