Field Elementary
Monthly Newsletter - Sunday, April 21st
Thirtieth-Sixth Week of School- Monday, April 22nd-Friday, April 26th
Thirtieth-Fourth Week of School- Monday, April 21st
Sunday, Apr 21, 2024, 08:45 AM
Field (Eugene) Elementary School, East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, USA
Week at a Glance
Happy Earth Day!
Monday, April 22nd- "A" Monday for Teachers 1:45pm-3:30pm
Early Dismissal for Students 1:30pm
Field Musical Joint Practice 1:30pm-3:30pm MPR
Tuesday, April 23rd-
Field Musical Stage Crew Practice 3:10pm-5:00pm MPR
Wednesday, April 24th- Principal's Meeting 12:15pm (TUCKER OUT)
Field Musical Actor's Practice 3:10pm-5:00pm MPR
Thursday, April 25th- School Visits Rosemead USD (8:30am)
Field Musical Choir/Ensemble/Dance Practice 3:10pm-5:00pm MPR
4th Grade Level Meeting LINK 5:30om-6:30pm
Friday, April 26th- Student Monthly Celebration Assemblies
9:00am-9:30am
Pre-K, Kinder, 1st Grade
9:40am-10:10am
4th+5th Grade
1:00pm-1:30pm
TK, 2nd-3rd Grade
Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 4th and 5th Grade students can pick up their character traits lanyards in the MPR at 8:15am on Friday, April 26th. TK, 2nd, & 3rd will be distributed from class before their assembly at 1:00pm. Some teachers have opted to pass out their lanyards in class. All lanyards will be returned at the conclusion of each assembly.
Saturday, April 27th- Math Field Day Competition
Science Olympiad Competition
Assessment Calendars 2024
Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages® (AAPPL)
This assessment is administered to 3rd-5th grade students enrolled in dual programs in our district on a yearly basis. Please see the schedule below. Make-up dates for the assessment are April 23rd-26th
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
This is a state standardized test that is administered to 3rd-5th grade students enrolled and attending school in the state of California on yearly basis. Please see the schedule below. Make-up dates for the assessment are May 21st-May 24th.
Grade Level Cohort Meetings April/May
I will host a series of grade level cohort meetings during the month of April and May. All meetings will be held virtually with the exception of the in-person 5th grade cohort meeting (5pm-5:30pm) on May 2nd which is prior to our scheduled Open House from 5:30pm-7pm on that day. The meetings are to assist with the transition to the end of the school year and prepare families for the upcoming school year. Links for the meetings and Q & A documents are listed below. Our 5th grade meeting will discuss finalized plans for the promotion and activities for the end of the school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tuesday, April 9th 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtually
Pre-K/TK Grade Level Meeting LINK
Pre-K/TK Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Wednesday, April 10th 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtually
Kinder Grade Level Meeting LINK
Kinder Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Thursday, April 11th 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtually
1st Grade Level Meeting LINK
1st Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Tuesday, April 16th 5:30pm-630pm Virtually
2nd Grade Level Meeting LINK
2nd Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Thursday, April 18th 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtually
3rd Grade Level Meeting LINK
3rd Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Thursday, April 25th 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtually
4th Grade Level Meeting LINK
4th Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Thursday, May 2nd 5pm-5:30pm MPR
5th Grade Level Meeting
5th Q & A Document (please feel free to ask or comment prior to the meeting on this document)
Field Elementary Intent to Return
Greetings Returning PUSD Students/Families,
As we plan for the coming school year, your intent to return to our school and/or another PUSD school site is important for staffing and class configurations purposes. This form is to be completed by all Pre-K-5th grade families. The deadline is Friday, April 26th. Families that complete this first form will receive an additional link to make requests for the coming school year. Your request will be taken into consideration but our class placement criteria (see below) will ultimately be used and implemented to establish all cohorts for next school year.
Field Elementary Intent to Return
Class Placement Criteria:
1. Native Mandarin and Non-native- English-only and balance
2. An adequate gender ratio balance
3. A full range of aptitudes within each class
4. An even proportion of abilities/learning styles across the classes at each grade level
5. An equal number of pupils in each class per grade level
6. An even proportion of children with English language proficiency
Please note that individual requests have been taken into consideration but final decisions and selections of class placements reside with the school officials. All placements are on a “stay-put status” during our enrollment count period the first two to six weeks of school. No changes will be made during this time.
Field Elementary Poetry Competition 2024
If you are having difficulty scanning the QR code, please click HERE to register. Thank you!
AAPI Month is Coming!
Dear Field Parents,
AAPI month is coming in May and we have exciting activities lined up! If you would like to be featured on the AAPI yearbook page, please submit photos of you and your family dressed up in clothing reflecting your AAPI heritage and/or your favorite AAPI outfits. Vacation photos would be a good place to start!
***HARD DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT***
Thank you for your contribution! If you have any questions or comments, please contact yearbook@efieldpta.com.
Link is here:
Open Enrollment- 3rd Lottery
UPCOMING EVENTS
EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY PUSD WEBSITE
If you are interested in your child or family being featured on our PUSD school website, please list your information HERE.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Field has hosted 3 Summer Academic Bootcamps since 2021. We will not host a Summer Bootcamp this summer. Both LEARNs and PEF are hosting summer programming for students this summer. Please reference the following links below for information:
PEF Registration
Please let me know if you are having difficulty or hardship enrolling for the PEF Summer Program HERE
PEF Summer Enrichment June 10th-July 11th
The Summer Spark Program Application Deadline is Friday, March 29, 2024. For more information, call (626) 396-3614 or visit https://www.pusd.us/learns https://forms.gle/esKPbJNEuAhm9qMW9
Field's Musical Practice/Production Information
Cast and crew members of the musical please see the practice schedule HERE
Please ensure you pack a snack for your child as they will practice on their respective days from 3:30pm-5:00pm (after snack time from 3:10pm-3:30pm) in the MPR.
Field Musical Practices Week of April 22nd-April 25th
We had a good week of musical rehearsals! We appreciate everyone’s patience as the first couple weeks are needed to organize and get to know the cast/crew and their roles. Now, we can split up some of the rehearsals to focus on sections so not everyone needs to be in attendance. Please read below for specifics we are requesting to be at this week’s rehearsal days.
Monday, April 22nd - All cast and crew
We will rehearse pages 1-27 only. If you are an actor who is not in a scene on those pages, you do not need to attend.
Details sent via email
Tuesday, April 23rd - Stage crew, props, costumes, etc. rehearsal as usual
Wednesday, Apr 24th - Actors rehearsal
We will rehearse pages 28 - to the end of the show only. If you are an actor who is not in a scene on those pages, you do not need to attend.
Details sent via email
Thursday, Apr 25th - Singing Ensembles/Choir, Dancers + some actors
If you are singing or rapping on any of the songs, you should attend this rehearsal, that includes some lead actors
Details sent via email
BLACK HISTORY LIVING MUSEUM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
BLACK HISTORY LIVING MUSEUM REGISTRATION PROCESS
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the annual Black History Living Museum (BHLM) is now open! This beloved student-led event offers a unique opportunity for PUSD 3rd-5th graders to expand their knowledge of the rich cultural heritage and remarkable achievements of our diverse community.
Here's how your student can participate:
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 15TH - REGISTER EARLY FOR AN OPPORTUITY TO WORK WITH JOHN MUIR DESIGN LAB (limited to the first 25 registered students) See below
REGISTER BY APRIL 25th: Click on this link BHLM Registration Form to register. Registrants will receive a comprehensive guide outlining all expectations and requirements via email.
RESEARCH: Students will select a Black individual (living or deceased) who has made notable contributions to various fields, such as education, history, politics, arts, entertainment, athletics, science, and more.
CREATE: Participants will craft a tri-fold presentation board showcasing key facts, interesting tidbits, photographs, and/or artwork based on their research.
PREPARE AND MEMORIZE AN ORAL PRESENTATION: Students will prepare a 90-second oral presentation in the voice of their chosen person, to memorize and recite at the live event.
TURN IN THE TRI-FOLD PRESENTATION BOARD ON MAY 13TH: Presentation boards should be dropped off at the Pasadena Unified School District Office between 4pm-6:30pm on May 13th.
BHLM OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON MAY 14TH: Join us for the live event, where students will show up in costume as the "living" embodiment of their chosen person. They will give a 90-second presentation to museum visitors and have the opportunity to compete for prizes.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR COSTUME: This year, we are excited to partner with John Muir High School's Design Lab to help interested participants design a costume for the live event. The Design Lab will match high school students with participants to brainstorm ideas and collaborate on a costume design to bring their chosen person to life. Space is limited to the first 25 registered students, so interested participants should register by April 15th to secure their spot.
HAVE QUESTIONS?: Attend our virtual information session on March 26th, from 6pm-7pm. Click Here for BHLM Virtual Information Session, or email us at info@aapcpusd.com for assistance.
ALL ARE WELCOME: This inclusive opportunity is open to everyone, offering a platform to celebrate and spotlight the ongoing contributions of Black Americans.
We can't wait to witness the creativity and knowledge your students will showcase in this inspiring event!
Personal Items, Toys and Sports Equipment/Personal Balls
School is a place for learning and students should bring items that are necessary to fully engage and enrich their minds in the lessons and projects their teachers spend countless hours preparing for them every single week. Our focus and perspective should be geared toward areas of growth within our program and the academic areas that we have for all students at Field Elementary. Personal items and toys that could potentially be a distraction from the education happening during school hours are not permitted on campus. We have allowed personal sports items and/or sports balls on campus as long as these items are held and used appropriately during school hours. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule on a case by case basis if a homeroom teacher has a "show and tell" or event that permits personal items or toys on campus. Please note these circumstances are under the direction of a teacher and/or staff.
In the last few months the number of stolen personal items, personal injuries to innocent bystanders due to improper use of sports balls, and general disruptions to the school day has increased exponentially. This has also resulted in several items being confiscated and an increase in staff time spent investigating stolen or destroyed personal items. I do not want to completely prohibit these items on campus moving forward but compliance with the following rules and standards must be met immediately or I will move to restrict all items on campus.
Personal Items (not school related) and/or toys are only permitted on campus if your teacher (Homeroom or English) permits these items on campus for an event.
Personal sports balls and/or equipment are permitted on campus if the following occurs:
1. The owner of the sports ball and/or equipment item(s) takes full responsibility for the proper use or misuse of the item brought to campus.
2. The owner of the item(s) should be in charge of the item(s) at all times while on campus.
3. Sports balls and/or sports equipment are not permitted to be used in the hallways, or classrooms at any time. Students should hold their item(s) in their hands without bouncing, tossing, throwing and/or utilizing any other movement until they have successfully made it to the playground area and/or sports courts during their designated time at recess and/or free time during school hours.
4. Sports equipment for structured PE classes will be solely determined by the teacher in charge of the class. The teacher will be the sole person to determine if a personal sports item(s) and/or equipment item(s) will be used during a structured class.
5. If item(s) are confiscated for misuse the item will be stored until such time a parent/guardian can come to retrieve the item from the front office. Additionally, the student will need to speak with Dr. Tucker regarding the violation reported.
6. All teachers/staff on campus can enforce the measures put in place to keep all students and staff safe on campus.
7. Continued reports of violation to the measures put in place will result in further consequences for the owner of the sports ball and/or sports equipment.
I will be visiting all classrooms to discuss these items and measures with the students and staff. If I do not see a marked improvement in the number of unnecessary injuries or there continues to be a blatant disregard for the rules put in place for safety, I will be forced to take further action.
Expensive or sentimental items with significant value and meaning should not be on campus for any reason.
American Chess Academy Spring Dates
New School Year!
We look forward to seeing you in the coming week!
You can now follow us on Instagram
If you would like your child excluded from all posts for Instagram, please complete the form HERE.
Parent Involvement/Leadership Groups
African American Parent Council (AAPC)
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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Direct LINK to Field Flash (PTA Newsletter)
** MARK YOUR CALENDAR **
2023 - 2024
Virtual African American Parent Council Meeting
April 25
Virtual School Site Council Meeting
April 30
Field Open House
May 2
Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week
May 6 - May 10
School-wide schedule and effort to show appreciation Monday - Friday will be communicated shortly. Please look out for it!
Parent Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
May 14
2:30PM
Field Elementary School Musical Performances
May 15 (for Field students)
May 16 (for Field families)
*Rescheduled from 5/17
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1 - May 31
Field students will celebrate during planned lunch activities on 5/10 (see flyer of preliminary plans)
Stay tuned for more details and a sign-up sheet for volunteers!
** FUNDRAISERS **
Mendocino Farms Fundraiser
May 9
Field Elementary Class of 2025 Fundraiser
(Incoming 5th Graders)
Purchase a candy lei for your loved ones
promoting from Pre-K, Kinder & 5th Grade
Cost: $15
Promotion Dates:
May 24 - Prek Promotion
May 28 - Kinder Promotion
May 30 - 5th grade Promotion
Jog - A - Thon Message
March 22
Thank you Field Families for your support!
We have raised $35,273!
Top 10 kids who will be awarded prizes ...
Emma Oh (2nd)
Riley Mak (4th)
Elise Chang (4th)
Rachel Wong (4th)
Lyla Tiu (Kinder)
Lyla Lee (2nd)
Breann Fieldhouse (2nd)
Corbin Hefty (4th)
Olivia Labajo (Kinder)
Emma Lau (4th)
Top 3 classes will be awarded the Critter Squad prize...
Raab (4th)
Zhang (2nd)
Deng (4th)
Top 13 classes that will be awarded a class party coordinated by the Room Parent, PTA and Teacher
Phan & Tse (TK)
Wei, Wu & Yuan (Kinder)
Liu (1st)
Zhang & Yang (2nd)
Wang & Zhang (3rd)
Raab, Deng & Xu (4th)
Enjoy the video!
https://share.icloud.com/photos/059NObhM2MdaRLmodf7wHsTxQ
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Mathnasium Supports Field
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** YEARBOOK **
2023 - 2024 Yearbook on Sale
Theme: "A Year of Smiles"
Deadline to pre-order: 4/21 @ midnight
https://www.efieldpta.com/shop/p/2024fieldyearbook
Parent or other designated adult must sign for yearbook at in-person pickup. Dates and hours to be communicated in May
2023 - 2024 Teacher/Staff Yearbook Contribution
Please consider contributing to a general fund that will provide our hardworking Field teachers and staff with a yearbook to remember the 2023 - 2024 school year. Any donation (in $5 increments) would be greatly appreciated!
$5.00
https://www.efieldpta.com/shop/p/teacher-yearbook
** PARENT VOLUNTEERS **
Field Musical Practice Volunteers Needed
CALLING ALL INTERESTED LEVEL I/LEVEL II VOLUNTEERS
We need your assistance with Field's Musical practices for the month of April/May!! Your dedication and time are greatly appreciated. Please complete one or more of the sign up sheets below if you are interested. The commitment would include the dates/times indicated on the practice calendar HERE.
Field Musical Cast & Crew
You would supervise and monitor the students as they practice, develop, plan and create everything associated with the musical. It is a cast and crew of over 80+ students and we need to break them into smaller manageable teams for each of the scheduled practices. All volunteers would need to commit to Monday practices (joint rehearsals) and then their respective designated group day practice.
Tuesdays- Stage Crew
Wednesdays- Actors
Thursdays- Choir/Ensemble/Dance
For example, if you sign up to assist with the dance group your commitment would include Monday and Thursday practices with the students for the next few weeks until the production debut on May 16th/May 17th. There are a few Saturday practices and joint practices as we get closer to opening night!
So please sign up for one of the spots below (please note you will be committed to one group for the entire practice/production so please refrain from signing up for multiple areas):
Featured Actors Volunteers
Actors Volunteers
Ensemble Volunteers
Choir Volunteers
Dancers Volunteers
Set Design Volunteers
Props Volunteers
Costume Design Volunteers
Make-up Artists Volunteers
Asst./Back Stage Directors Volunteers
Marketing/Ticketing/House Volunteers
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Note: Please consider dropping off water and/or snacks for students. Your contribution is much appreciated!
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Recording Volunteer Hours
Field PTA reported total volunteer hours to the PUSD PTA Council. Thank you parent volunteers for submitting your hours by the deadline!
Please continue submitting your hours until the end of the school year by using the link or QR code below:
Link & QR Code:
https://forms.gle/iqz16bkkaGuhy5P9A
Email Q's: volunteers@efieldpta.com
** 2024 - 2025 PTA **
2024 - 2025
Elected Field PTA Board
President - Dawn Ly
Executive Vice President - William Tiu
Treasurer - Sandy Cohen
Secretary - Mike Martin
VP Communications - Adlina Dugan
VP Fundraising - Nicole Corbin
VP Volunteers - Sam Ning
VP Membership - Sophia Lee
VP Room Representative - Janice Chung
Financial Secretary - Christine Cruz
Historian - Chau Kammer
Appointed Positions:
Corresponding Secretary - Kari Stewart
Parliamentarian - Liz Lim Ganata
Link to bios:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zxoMDMzy94LkAx7WWjWJ-gLk-mVZCF33iyrldQ8upCs/edit?usp=sharing
** REMINDERS **
Field Debuts "Eugene's Book Exchange Box"
Who:
Field students and families
What:
Always open
Always free
Take a book home
Read a book there
Return the same one when you’re done
Add a new book to the collection to share
*REMEMBER: THIS IS NOT FOR BOOKS BORROWED FROM THE LIBRARY*
When:
Kicking off during our celebration of Read Across America, and coinciding with our Book Fair (2/26 - 3/1)
Where:
Outside the MPR
Why:
To encourage and promote the love of reading
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Eugene's Book Exchange Box Needs Your Help
Calling all students PreKers-5th Graders!
Your Task:
Create a digital or hand-drawn flyer to advertise how Eugene's Book Exchange Box works.
Don't forget to write your name, homeroom teacher and grade level on the front of the flyer!
Please submit your 8x11 flyer in the front office basket.
We will feature your design on the next Book Box and in Field Flash!
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Lost & Found Items
Field families, please come by the lost and found. Located by the front entrance next to the office. There are clothes, water bottles and hats. Lots of nice items with names on them, you may not even know are missing.
Items not picked up will be donated!
Annual Fund
School Site Council (SSC)
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Extra-Curricular Activities/Events UPDATES
Upcoming Events/Activities
School Site Council (SSC) Meetings: April 30th; May 14th & May 28th (tentative meeting)
State Testing: April 30th (start date- see schedule above)
Open House: May 2nd 5:30pm-7:00pm
New Family Orientation: May 8th 9am-10:30am (Parents/Guardians only)
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: May 6th-10th
Spring Concert: May 10th 5:30pm Front Lawn
Field's 1st Musical- Eugene's Adventure May 15th (School Performances) & May 16th (Evening Performance)
Field Volunteer Appreciation Celebration: May 14th 2:30pm MPR
Pre-K Promotion: Friday, May 24th 9:30am MPR
Kinder Promotions: Tuesday, May 28th 10am/10:30am/11:00am (Yuan/L.Wu/Wei) MPR
5th Grade Promotion: Thursday, May 30th 9:30am Front Lawn (west)