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News from Winfield Elementary: March 21, 2025
Big Steps, Bright Futures
Crown Point Community School Corporation is thrilled to welcome the future class of 2038! If your child will be five years old before August 1, 2025, and you live in the district boundaries, we invite you to enroll for kindergarten online NOW!
More information is available on our website at www.cps.k12.in.us/kindergarten.
From the Principals, Mrs. Alonzo & Mrs. Hall
Dear Winfield Families,
We have enjoyed an incredibly busy month of March. Our Wildcats had many opportunities to Practice Safety, Act Responsibly, Work Hard, and Show Respect. Here are just a few highlights:
🏀 The Winfield Unified Sports Team wrapped up their thrilling basketball season with an epic final game! 🎉
📚 Our amazing 2nd and 3rd graders powered through the IREAD assessment like true champions! 💪✨
🎼 4th Grade had a magical experience at the Northwest Indiana Symphony’s Education Concert—music to our ears! 🎻🎶
🚀 5th Grade launched into an out-of-this-world adventure at the Challenger Learning Center, where they tackled a simulated space mission! 🛰️🌌
🏅 Congratulations to the 26 outstanding students who were inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society! 🎖️👏
📖 The whole school joined together to read Just Harriet by Elana K. Arnold, followed by an exciting virtual author visit! 📚💻
🍿 Students who rocked the Doublegood Popcorn fundraiser scored awesome rewards—extra recess, ice cream, or Pac-Man time! 🎮🍦🎉
Way to go, Winfield students! Keep shining! 🌟💙
Have a great break,
Mrs. Alonzo & Mrs. Hall
One District, One Book
Each student received their own copy of Just Harriet earlier this month. We hope you enjoyed your shared reading experience with your family. All 18 audio recordings of the chapters are shared below. If you are looking for some spring break reading, there are 2 more books in the series: Harriet Spies, and Harriet Tells the Truth!
Chapter 1 (read by Elana K. Arnold, Author)
Chapter 2 (read by Mrs. Alonzo, Principal)
Chapter 3 (read by Mrs. Hall, Assistant Principal)
Chapter 4 (read by Dr. Terrill, Superintendent of Schools)
Chapter 5 (read by Ms. Carney, District Media Specialist)
Chapter 6 (read by Mrs. Zepeda, Exceptional Education Support)
Chapter 7 (read by Mrs. Wool, Grade 5)
Chapter 8 (read by Mrs. Daley, Grade 5)
Chapter 9 (read by Mrs. Szypczak, Grade 2)
Chapter 10 (read by Mr. Drakulich, Music)
Chapter 11 (read by Mrs. Curran, Kindergarten)
Chapter 12 (read by Miss Sanders, Grade 4)
Chapter 13 (read by Dr. Ciochina, Director of Elementary Education)
Chapter 14 (read by Mr. Equihua, Director of Human Resources)
Chapter 15 (read by Ms. Bartochowski, Grade 3)
Chapter 16 (read by Mrs. Rechter, Kindergarten)
Chapter 17 (read by Ms. Gonzalez, Art)
Chapter 18 (read by Miss Doty, Grade 1)
Multicultural Fair is 4/24
Wildcat Spirit Wear Shop
Does your Wildcat need new Spirit Wear? Check out Winfield's online shop which is open year-round! Click on the image below to shop!
Important Dates
March
24-28: Spring Break
April
7-11: Spring Book Fair
10: Book Fair Family Shopping Night
14: ILEARN Testing Begins (Gr. 3)
18: Good Friday; No School
21: ILEARN Testing Begins (Gr. 4&5)
25: PTO Mother/Son Event @ Sparta Dome
25: Springfest PTO Online Auction Begins
May
23: Kindy 500
26: Memorial Day; No School
30: Springfest 5:30-8:30 pm
June
2: Last Day of School & Field Day
News from the Cafeteria
Student Lunch: $2.45 Student Breakfast: $1.60
Students carrying negative lunch account balances are unable to purchase additional treats.
Additional Options Available:
- Students in grades 2-5 can purchase chips ($0.75-$1.00) or a Rice Krispie treat ($0.75) daily.
- Students in grades 2-5 can purchase ice cream ($1.00) on the following days:
- Mon.- grade 2, Tues.- grade 3, Wed.- grade 4, Thurs.- grade 5
Birthday Ice Cream:
Students can purchase ice cream for their classmates to be served on their birthday during lunch. Tickets are $1.00 per student, and the order must be received one-week prior to the date to be served.
*Please note, to ensure safety with food allergies and to protect instructional time, we do not permit edible birthday treats from home to be brought in to the classroom.
Bulldog Buddies Preschool
Monthly tuition fees are loaded on the 15th of the previous month and due by the 1st of every month. Please check your child's PowerSchool account for balances due. Payment can be made online or at the school office. Failure to pay by the 10th of the current month will result in your child not being able to attend preschool until the balance is paid in full.
Supply Fee - $65 yearly fee for all students in preschool
Monthly Tuition - $180/3 days per week, $300/5 days per week
The Free & Reduced Application can be found here: https://www.cps.k12.in.us/district-departments/food-services. If you have any questions, please contact the preschool office at (219) 663-4330.
Bulldog Buddies Newsletters:
Other Preschool News:
Winfield Elementary PTO
The next PTO meeting will be held on April 9th at 4:15 pm in the Winfield Elementary media center. All families are encouraged to get involved and see how our PTO supports our students and staff. New faces are always welcome to help hear about upcoming initiatives and to share ideas. More hands make for lighter work!
Join the PTO 2025-26 School Year
It's almost time for a new school year, and that means it's time for new PTO members! We're looking for enthusiastic parents and guardians to join our team for 2025-26. Want to be at the heart of school decisions? Join the PTO board as a voting member. Prefer to help out on an as-needed basis? We have plenty of opportunities for that too! Every contribution makes a difference. Sign ups are due by April 8th 2025 Sign up at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSehf7uSIkN.../viewform...
We can't wait to welcome you!
Springfest PreSale Tickets on sale until Friday April 4th.
Mark your calendars because SpringFest is back and better than ever on Friday, May 30th! We're excited to announce that our game tickets presale packages are now available. Each package includes game tickets and a stylish SpringFest Spirit Wear T-Shirt, all at a special discounted rate. Keep in mind that game tickets will be priced higher on the night of the event, so ordering them in advance is a great way to save some money. This year's SpringFest promises to be a memorable family fun night, with exciting new surprises in store for everyone. Don't miss out on the festivities and the chance to create wonderful memories with your loved ones!
To check out the package pricing and offerings please go to the following website to place your orders! Sale ends April 4th so don't wait!!