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Parent Update

Parent Update

January 26, 2025

First shot ever, first basket ever.
This week our Middle School Girls' Basketball season kicked off. On Thursday the students had their opening game against Calvary. For many of our students this was their first game ever. This year we have 14 students playing (last year we had 6), including one 5th grade student. The relationships Coach Doell has developed with last year's 5th graders (current 6th graders) as well as this year's group of 5th graders has opened doors for students being able to take risks and try new things in front of an audience. As one watched the games we could see the students learning and improving within each contest. The girls were extremely proud of themselves as they earned a win in their first endeavor. Congratulations to them and Coach Doell as they demonstrate the type of risk taking and growth we hope to see in all of our students.


As we have had winter, pick up and drop off is slower. I ask families to have extra patience in both the drop off line and the primary parking lot. Both areas can get sloppy with slush as the weather goes. The last thing I want to see is a student, parent, or guardian hit. This is a time to go slow so we are all healthy. Additionally, please remember that when exiting the Primary Parking lot, it is right turn only. This has long been in place for the safety of our students and families. Please abide by the traffic rules.

Board of Education News

The Winfield 34 Board of Education will be having their next Board Meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7pm. Here are some of the highlights:

Presentations/Discussion - Student Recognition, School Lunch Program, Registration & Building Usage Fees, Winter Data Presentation, TIF 2, & Mid-year budget review.

Approvals - preschool fees, seesaw renewal, & video system update


Here is the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting.

Public comments can be shared through the Google form or live at the meeting.

Video streaming will be live from our Facebook page.

Preschool Screening

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We continue to work on reaching out to our community to help identify students for our preschool program. This is a terrific opportunity for students 3-5 years old to learn in a highly engaging and supportive environment. Our next Preschool Screening is February 14, from 9-2:30am in our Primary Building. Please reach out to Mrs. Hernandez (nhernadez@winfield34.org or 630-909-4901) with questions or to schedule an appointment. Here is information on the screening and on our preschool program.

Winfield 34 PTO and Winfield Education Foundation (WEF) News

Tiger Online Auction - Get Your Bids In!

Our Tiger Online Auction is a fun fundraiser full of unique experiences graciously donated by our Winfield teachers and staff as well as the Winfield Police and Fire Departments and other local businesses! Visit our online auction site to start browsing items and get ready to place your bids! See this flyer for more details on how to open an account and bid. You can even set a watchlist to receive notifications when competing bids are placed on your desired auction items. Money raised will support WEF & PTO’s annual fund and our long-term fundraising goal of upgrading the preschool playground. The auction is open now and runs through Friday, January 31st!


Bingo Night is back!

Join us next Friday, January 31st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Winfield Central Cafeteria for an evening of Bingo! This is a Family Fun event–all students must be accompanied by an adult. This event is FREE to attend and there will be candy prizes for the winners! No concessions available–feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks if you’d like. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Angie Adams (ang1404@yahoo.com).


Tiger Run Logo Contest

The 2025 Tiger Run will take place on Sunday, May 18th! The theme is Roaring Tiger Safari Run! Students in all grades are invited to design a black and white logo for the t-shirt. The image must be original artwork and it needs to incorporate the theme. Deadline is Monday, February 3rd at 3:30pm. Look for the entry form in your student’s backpack!

2025 Tiger Run Committee Forming Now

Please reach out to Emily Alanis: emily.w.alanis@gmail.com/847-721-5487 (2025 Tiger Run Lead) if you are interested in being a part of this year’s committee (or being a co-lead with Emily!). Tiger Run is a great way to start working with PTO and WEF, as we can find a committee role that fits your availability and interests. Tiger Run is the Winfield Education Foundation and PTO’s largest fundraising event of the year and we are excited to continue working towards our goal to support the updating of our Preschool Area Outdoor Playground.


RMHC Pop Tab Recycling Program

We’re excited to invite all families to contribute to our pop tab collection drive! By sending in pop tabs from your canned drinks, you’re helping us support the Ronald McDonald House, which provides comfort and care for sick children and their families. These tabs can be recycled and, when we collect enough, will be exchanged for funds to benefit these families in need. Plus, if our school collects enough tabs, we’ll be invited to join the prestigious "Thanks a Million" club at Ronald McDonald House! Your contributions make a big difference – thank you for your support!

For more information about the program, check out the website here: https://rmhccni.org/get-involved/pop-tabs/

Lou Malnati’s Pizza Sale

Congratulations to the top sellers for 2025:

1st place: Lucas H. (117 pizzas), 2nd place: James Z. (73 pizzas), and 3rd place: Skyla C. (68 pizzas)

All students who sold 10 or more pizzas (or made a donation to WEF) will get to attend an upcoming popcorn/movie party once we have coordinated the date with the school. Pizza coupons should be delivered via student backpacks the first week of February. We sincerely thank you for your support of this fundraiser!


Box Tops for Education

We are just about to reach our $300 Box Tops fundraising goal for the school year! Thank you to everyone who has been helping us reach our goal! We aren’t limited to earning $300, so keep scanning your receipts! Sign up today to get started if you aren’t already part of the scanning crew!


Community Spotlight

Registration for Winfield In Action spring 2025 T-ball, baseball, and softball is open at winfieldinaction.org. The website has a new look, easier registration, more options for payment, and works for both PC and mobile users. Please help spread the word and register soon for the upcoming season!


Parent Learning Opportunities

GPS Parent Series

The GPS Parent Series hosts a variety of Parent Education Events. Here is an overview of their parent learning opportunities for the year. Events coming soon include:


The DuPage Regional Office Of Education is leading a Mommy and Me Parent Support Group. The next meeting will be December 13th. Please click here for more information.

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