
PAW PRINTS
News from Winfield Elementary: March 7, 2025
From the Principals, Mrs. Alonzo & Mrs. Hall
Dear Winfield Families,
We hope you are enjoying the first week of our shared read aloud Just Harriet. Both students and staff are sharing how much they are enjoying the story. If you need to catch up, the links to this week's readings can be found below:
Here are last night's readings:
Chapter 7 (read by Mrs. Wool, Grade 5)
Chapter 8 (read by Mrs. Daley, Grade 5)
Previous Readings:
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)
Thank you to our creative students and staff who dressed up as their favorite book characters to wrap up Read Across America week. It was so fun to see all their unique costumes during our end of the day parade! Check out the flyer below for more opportunities to engage in the love of reading with our CP Library and their Just Harriet themed activities!
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Alonzo & Mrs. Hall
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 on February 25th.
More information is available on our website at www.cps.k12.in.us/kindergarten.
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
11: E-Learning Day
12: Spring Picture Day
14: End of 3rd Nine Weeks
20: NEHS Induction Ceremony
21: Just Harriet Virtual Author Visit K-5
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
26: Memorial Day; No School
30: Springfest 5:30-8:30 pm
June
2: Last Day of School
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 March 12th 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!