Field Flash
September 6, 2024
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
We hope you are having a great week! Our 5th graders enjoyed their special extended day field trip to Camp Duncan for some experiential outdoor education. Thank you to the parent chaperones and our 5th grade staff for all their hard work yesterday!
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!
- 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.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Courtney Goodman
Principal
(847) 318-4383
Picture Day is Approaching!
Our Picture Day is on Friday, September 20th. You can order pictures through the company's prepay site through Midnight on September 20th. If you miss prepaying, parents will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.
Click here for the ordering information.
Opt In to Text Messages from D64
District 64 continues to utilize many different platforms to ensure you have important information delivered to you in the most convenient way. One of those ways is through our SMS Text Messaging Service. Getting messages delivered to your mobile device is a helpful tool, and District 64 is reenergizing our efforts to bring this to you. Starting on Monday, October 31st, you might periodically receive text messages from either the District or your child’s school.
These alerts will be info about events, school closings, safety, and more. That said, our SMS Text Messaging Service will be used supplementally in our communication efforts and does not replace any school emails or calls you are receiving.
How to receive text messages:
You must opt-in to receive text messages. To do so, you will need to text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.
If you’d like to no longer receive District 64 text messages, you have to send “Stop” to 67587.
Save NEW Date - September 16th D64 PTO Kick-Off Meeting
Notice of the Date CHANGE! All District 64 parents are invited to our inaugural D64 PTO Kick-Off! Hear our Superintendent. Dr. Ben Collins, present information on the upcoming Referendum and tour the aging Lincoln Middle School to see some of the proposed improvements with each school's Principal as your guide. PTO's will have their annual kick-off meeting to highlight their year and offer an opportunity to meet more D64 parents. Daycare will be provided and this is a great opportunity to support your child's education. We hope to see you on September 16th at 7:00pm at Lincoln Middle School!
Dates to Remember!
- Tuesday, September 16th: District 64 PTO Meeting at 7pm at Lincoln Middle School
- Monday, September 16th: Lunchtime chess club begins!
- Friday, September 20th: Picture Day at Field (order forms came home this week and are linked in this newsletter too)
Battle of the Books Information - Click image for more!
Lunch Information
Children are also permitted to leave school for lunch. Parents need to come to the main office and sign out their child(ren). Students would remain home for the full hour of lunch/recess.
Our PTO sponsors a weekly pizza lunch on Tuesdays. Please be on the lookout for information on ordering your child's weekly pizza soon!
PTO Reminders & Information
PTO Membership Drive
Many special thanks to all 190 families who joined our PTO during the first three weeks of the new school year! As of today, over 53% of Field families are still not PTO Members – yet!
Please purchase your membership online (only one [1] per family) – and encourage others to join as well! – and join our community in supporting various programs and activities for students, teachers, and staff throughout the entire school year.
As an added bonus, members who join by September 30 will be entered into a raffle to win one of the following prizes:
• Coffee with the Principals
• Amazon.com Gift Card
• Field Follies Tickets
• Holiday Sing Reserved Front-Row Seats
• VShow Opening Night Tickets
• Reserved Parking Spot for Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up
• Free Yearbook
Spirit Wear Sales Open!
Show Your Field Phoenix Pride! Two options available:
1.) Local Vendor: Local Shirt Co. – Shop online for new inventory, including grade-level t-shirts.
• No quantity limits on all orders! Online store closes Monday, September 9.
• Items purchased online will be available approximately three [3] weeks after sales close and will be distributed at school.
2.) *Limited Availability / Last Chance Sale* Purchase existing inventory while supplies last!
• Log in to your PTO account and go to My Account > My Forms.
• Remaining inventory from previous years is being sold at discounted prices and only while supplies last. Once they're gone, they're gone!
• This option will remain open based on availability and items will be delivered directly to your child(ren)'s classroom(s) shortly after purchase.
Sign Up for Field Follies!
Registration ends Tuesday, September 10. Visit www.FieldPTO.org to register your child(ren) and contact FieldFollies2024@gmail.com for questions.
Walkathon
The 2024 Field School Walkathon is ON! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 27 (rain date: Monday, September 30). All students walk outdoors with their grade level for 30 minutes. Once again, our goal is to continue raising money to contribute toward our funds for a new, accessible, safer and ADA-friendly playground and outdoor teaching/learning area!
Visit our website to learn more, donate and support our students! GO, Field Phoenix!
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