Tiger Prints

Our students are busier than ever, balancing academics with activities. From Girl's Basketball, Energy Club, Drama, and Chess to Open Gym, there's something for everyone to get involved in and grow outside the classroom. Additionally, we are proud to share that ten of our students will be presenting speeches at Cantigny this Sunday at 1 PM. This is a remarkable opportunity to showcase their hard work, confidence, and creativity, and we couldn't be prouder of their dedication.

Amid this busy season, I want to recognize the incredible hard work of our teachers as they navigate the classroom changes and adjustments that come with meeting the diverse needs of their students. Their commitment to flexibility and creating a positive learning environment is a joy to observe daily. Additionally, with the colder weather, we have allowed students to enter early to ensure everyone stays warm and safe. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize our students' well-being during these chilly and recent rainy mornings.

NWEA Winter MAP testing reports will be sent home with students next week by their classroom teacher. These reports provide valuable insights into your child’s academic growth and progress in math and reading. Please review the report and contact your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.

MSHV asks for new donations as opposed to gently used and to stick with specific items that are listed. We will be collecting for 2 weeks from Monday February 3rd - Friday, February 21st

The classroom in each wing that collects the most donations will receive an ice cream party. We are excited to support this organization and to help make a difference in the lives of many local veterans.

SIP Day- Friday, February 7th

K-8 Dismissal - 11:45 a.m.

Come see 5th Grade Band and Middle School Band at the concert on February 10th!

WHEN: Monday, February 10th at 7pm

WHERE: Gym at Winfield Central School - Door 15 Gym Door

Presidents' Day is Monday, February 17th- No School

8th Grade Retake Pictures

Thursday, February 20th - 8:30 a.m.

A county wide teacher institute day is being held on Friday, Febuary 28th.

There will be no school on that date.

Click the Virtual Backpack Link to see the archive.

Tiger Online Auction ENDS TONIGHT at 9:00 p.m. - Get Your Bids In!

Our Tiger Online Auction is looking to be a great success once again - we are over half way to our fundraising goal! Visit our online auction site to check out the items and place your bids! See this flyer for more details on how to open an account and bid if you haven’t done so already. Set your alarms for 8:45 p.m. to get those last minute bids in! The auction ends tonight (Friday, 1/31) at 9:00 p.m., but the bidding deadline will extend for items with bids placed in the last 3 minutes of the auction!

Bingo Night is TONIGHT!

Join us TONIGHT (1/31) 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. Park behind the Central School and enter through the gym doors. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Angie Adams (ang1404@yahoo.com).

Tiger Run Logo Contest deadline is Monday!

Don’t forget to remind your kids to submit their simple black and white drawings for our Roaring Tiger Safari Run on May 18! The image must be original artwork and needs to incorporate the theme and the words “Tiger Run 2025.” Deadline is Monday, February 3rd at 3:30pm. The submission form went home in backpacks last Friday, but please reach out to us at wef@winfield34.org if you need an extra form.

Seeking Tiger Run Sponsors

Do you or someone you know own or work for a local business in Winfield or the surrounding area? We are looking for sponsors at all levels for this year’s Tiger Run, our biggest fundraiser of the year! Check out our sponsor letter for more details. Please email us at wef@winfield34.org if you are interested or would like to learn more.

Half Day Social - Next Friday, 2/7

Our next S.I.P. day is Friday, 2/7. Pick up the kids at 11:45 a.m. and head over to Naperville Yard (1607 Legacy Circle, Naperville) for open play in their Playroom area (Inflatables Field, Sports Field and Play Tower--more info here: https://napervilleyard.com/playroom/). You may bring snacks or a sack lunch to eat in their dedicated eating area. Admission is $10 per child or $45 for a punch card of 5 admissions. Open play ends at 2 p.m. Please sign the waiver in advance here!

Lou Malnati’s Pizza Sale - Pizza Coupons were delivered to students TODAY!

Please check your student’s backpack for the coupons, which were distributed today. 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). The three $10 Target Gift Card winners are: Oakley H., Adelyn V and Augie A. We sincerely thank you for your support of this fundraiser!

Box Tops for Education - We reached our goal!

Way to go, Tigers! Thank you for scanning your receipts for Box Tops for Education. We have reached our initial goal of $300 for this year. Let’s see how much we can earn by the end of the school year!

Family Fun Outing - Chicago Wolves Game!

Winfield School PTO is hosting a Family Fun Night at the Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, March 16th at 3:00 p.m. Save the date! More details will be coming soon!

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!

Mrs. Martinez has been coming into the first grade classrooms for health. We have been learning about GO Foods (carrots, apples....) and WHOA Foods (cookies, ice cream......). They learned this week that half of their meal should be vegetables and fruits.

This week in third grade we started a new reading unit on comparing points of view. Third graders will be analyzing different fairy tales and short stories. In science, students began researching for their animal research project. This week, students in 3/4 Brach learned about themes in literature and practiced determining the theme of a fiction story using text evidence to back up their ideas. Students also learned about the Greek and Latin Roots "bio, viv, and vit" which mean life/live and used these roots to define words. Finally, students practiced determining the text structure of a non-fiction article using text evidence to prove their claim. In 5th grade this week, students began a new reading unit where texts will feature different impacts technology has had on our lives throughout history. They read and analyzed two poems about textile mills and also looked at positive and negative consequences of the cotton gin. In science, students used reasoning to determine the best place for a town to place a well based on how deep above the surface the aquifer would be.

Attention Drama Club Families! A Saturday workshop will be held this coming Saturday, February 8th, from 9:00 to 12:00. Check your emails next week for more details!