Field Flash
April 21, 2023
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for visiting our Book Fair this past week! Special thank you to Mrs. Schaab for coordinating!
We also want to share a big congratulations to Ms. Jessica Kwasny and her husband Eric. They welcomed baby boy Levi Robert last week. Best wishes! While she's on maternity leave, we are very pleased to have Ms. Sharon Stine here with her students. Her email is sstine@d64.org.
Thank you to the many families who have already completed their school registration for next year! Doing this now allows us to plan for next year in the best way possible, in terms of developing class lists and teacher assignments. If you know of a friend of neighbor with an incoming kindergartener or first grader, please encourage them to complete their registration soon.
A few reminders:
Now that the weather has warmed up, many families are remaining after school to play on the playground at Field. Please remember that there is not adult supervision, so parents should supervise children on the playground. We do appreciate if you follow our school playground rules (no climbing on top of the covered slides or up the slides are two important ones).
Please note the playground is CLOSED before school, as there is no supervision.
We know some students have Smart Watches or cell phones - please know students are not permitted to use these items during the day. Devices should be powered off or set to a "school time". If your child needs to contact you, they can use the phone in our office.
Please remember to use the sidewalks (rather than the staff parking lot) when walking to and from Field. We do have staff who are arriving or leaving during these times.
Please continue to remember that dogs are not allowed at arrival and dismissal.
If your child (or you) ride a bike or scooter to and from school, please walk the vehicle on the blacktop.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Courtney Goodman
Principal
(847) 318-4383
Support the D64 Band Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA)!
Dine to Donate at Portillo's!
20% of proceeds go to the D64 Band Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA)
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
from 5:00-8:00pm
Portillo's in Niles
8832 W. Dempster
Niles, IL
Portillo's will donate 20% of total sales BOPA from every order received for Dine-In, Delivery or Carryout.
Use the code PORTILLOS20 in the app.
***Make sure to mention the flyer or fundraiser when ordering.***
For Questions, please contact: Christine Erickson bopa64@gmail.com
April is Healthy Living Month!
Click below for 100 screen-free ideas!
American Heart Association's KIDS HEART CHALLENGE!
Mark Your Calendars:
Field school is kicking off our Kids Heart Challenge program on April 3, 2023 but you can get a jump start TODAY!
Getting started is as easy as 1..2…3…
- Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or visit heart.org/KHC to register.
- Choose your daily health challenge to Move More or Be Kind and earn your own BE THE TORCH wristband so you can help light the way!
- Get a head start on COMPLETING FINN’S MISSION in your Headquarters, where you and your family can put the power of lifesaving Hands-Only CPR into YOUR hands and help us create a community of lifesavers! Try to do all 8 activities to complete the Mission!
*** Any student who raises $150 before our April 3, 2023 kick off will earn your very own Frankie (see picture to the left) to add to your Heart Heroes collection***
We are so excited to participate in this program and help kids like Eller, Ms. Azark’s nephew:
PTO News
Field Follies: Looking Ahead
Planning for the 36th annual Field Follies is underway. Courtney Nashan, Elizabeth MacDougall, and Jenny Mierisch have volunteered to produce the show. The first step is writing the script. Fourth graders write the script for the show that is performed in their fifth grade year. Sign-up information for writing the script was shared with fourth grade families last week and the deadline to sign up is Friday, April 21. Script writing will begin the week of May 1. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please feel free to email the producers at fieldfollies2023@gmail.com
Spring Carnival: Volunteer Forms & Tickets On Sale
The Spring Carnival is on Saturday, May 6th, 12:00–3:00 PM. Tickets are on sale on the PTO Website. My Account --> My Forms. We are in need of volunteers to run the Carnival Games! Please Sign Up Here to volunteer.
2023 Yearbooks for Sale
Don’t forget to order 2022-2023 Field Yearbook. Deadline has been extended until April 28th! Order can be placed on the PTO website under New Forms. See link below:
Go to FieldPTO.org, then My Account - Forms. Special thank you to our PTO who design and coordinate our school yearbook each year!
Dates to Remember
- April 26: Kindergarten Parent Orientation (virtual) at 6pm - information has been emailed to fully registered families.
- Week of May 1: Spring MAP testing for students in grades 2-5
- Saturday, May 6: Spring Carnival at 12:00–3:00 PM
- Week of May 8: Staff Appreciation Week!
- May 9: PTO meeting at 7:30pm (virtual)
- May 16: 5th grade visit to Emerson
- May 25: Jefferson preschool to visit Field
- May 29: No School for Memorial Day
- May 31-June 2: FastBridge screenings for K-1 students
- May 31/June 1: Field Day for students - the start of our spirit days (details to come)
- June 5: Incoming kindergarten screenings (sign up to come via email)
- Wednesday, June 7: 5th Grade Promotion Party from 5:00-7:00 PM
- June 9: Last day of school for students - report cards come home
Field COVID-19 dashboard
We do continue to update this regularly. Our numbers of reported cases have been very low or at zero for the recent weeks.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fieldparkridgeniles/?fref=ts
Twitter: @fieldd64