Field Flash
August 18, 2023
Dear Field Parents and Guardians,
It was so great to see so many families during our new family orientation this week. Thank you for coming! We are looking forward to our first day of school on Wednesday, August 23rd (all grades). Because it is a Wednesday, the day ends at 2:40 p.m. (early dismissal every Wednesday).
This newsletter includes a variety of information about the start of the school year, new updates, curricular news, introductions of new staff members, and important dates and reminders.Thank you, in advance, for reviewing this information!
Sincerely,
Dr. Courtney Goodman
Principal
(847) 318-4383
PTO Room Parent Sign Up is open!
It's time to sign up to be a Room Parent for the '23-'24 School Year!
To volunteer to be a Room Parent for your child’s (children’s) classroom, please submit the form below. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, August 20th. Volunteers will be chosen at random and not based on when you sign up.
There will be one Main Room Parent per classroom. All other parents who volunteer will be added to a list for in-person volunteer opportunities, and the Main Room Parent will reach out for help at that time. If you have more than one student, please note that you can only be named Main Room Parent for one classroom.
If you have any questions, please email Christy Shebuski.
Please click on the image below to learn more about our teachers!
Dates to Remember
- Monday and Tuesday, August 21st & 22nd: Teacher institute days (no student attendance)
- Tuesday, August 22nd: School Supply Drop Off Event from 8:15-8:50 a.m. (optional for all families)
- Wednesday, August 23rd: First day of school (2:40 p.m. dismissal as it's a Wednesday)
- Week of August 28th: MAP testing begins for students in grades 2-5
- Wednesday, August 30th: Parent Night from 6-7:30 p.m. (more details to come!)
- Thursday, August 31st: PTO Back to School Picnic from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Bus Information
On the first day of school, your bus rider will receive a tag for his or her backpack. Thank you in advance for keeping that tag attached to the child's backpack!
Another important note about our bus transportation: we take attendance each afternoon before loading the busses. If your child is not riding the bus, please call the main office and speak with Ruth or Jillian as early in the day as possible! Thank you so much for keeping your child's dismissal plans consistent.
Lunch Information
Children are also permitted to leave school for lunch. Parents need to come to the main office and sign out their child(ren). Students would remain home for the full hour of lunch/recess.
Our PTO sponsors a weekly pizza lunch on Tuesdays. This will begin the Tuesday after Labor Day, so please be on the lookout for information on ordering your child's weekly pizza!
Ways to Pack a "Green" Lunch
Though we have Quest food choices during lunch, many students bring lunch to school. We highly encourage waste-free lunches. To reduce waste, please consider the following as you pack your child’s lunch:
Please pack your child’s lunch in a reusable lunch box or bag (not paper or plastic bags).
Use reusable containers for sandwiches rather than foil, plastic wrap, etc.
Buy snacks in quantity and transfer them to a reusable container.
Put drinks in a child-friendly thermos rather than sending throw-away juice boxes, etc.
Student Benchmark Assessments
From our School Social Workers
- Welcome to Ms. Bridget Van Etten, one of our new kindergarten teachers!
- Welcome to Ms. Maggie Carrabine, one of our new kindergarten teachers!
- Welcome to Ms. Sarah Clinkunbroomer, our new 4th grade teacher!
- Welcome to Mrs. Kitty McGrath, our new 1st grade teacher. Mrs. McGrath has previously been a district literacy coach, and was a teacher at Roosevelt for many years. We are thrilled to have Mrs. McGrath at Field!
- Welcome to Mrs. Jo Barzowski, our new 5th grade teacher. Mrs. Barzowski was also a district literacy coach, and was a teacher here at Field prior to that role. We are so excited to have Mrs. Barzowski re-join our team!
- Welcome to Ms. Amy Rooney, our new 5th grade special education teacher. Ms. Rooney comes to us from our Jefferson Early Childhood building, and we are excited for her to join our Field team!
- Welcome to Mrs. Becky McClaney who is our new Student Services Coordinator. She will support both Field and Franklin in this role, as Ms. Elisa Leporini is now our district Assistant Director of Student Services.
We also have a few other Field staff members who either have new names or new roles this year!
- Ms. Kelsey MacBain will be teaching 3rd grade this year.
- Ms. Rachel Solmor (4th grade teacher) is now Mrs. Rachel Amundson as she got married this summer!
Chess-Ed - Lunchtime Chess Program for Students
Chess-Ed is excited to return to Field School to provide lunchtime chess instruction this Fall. The 9-week program runs from 09/18/23 to 11/27/23 and takes place on Mondays from 11:35 am to 12:30 pm (during lunch). The program is open to students in all grades and of all chess abilities. Professional instruction will include the basics for beginner and novice players and build with opening theory, middle game planning, and end game combinations for continuing and advanced students. Playing chess improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more! The benefits of chess last a lifetime!
To register, please go to https://2023-2024fieldchess.eventbee.com. Register by 9/04/23 to take advantage of the lowest available fee. For more information about the program, please refer to the program flyer. Chess-Ed is looking forward to working with your CHESS ENTHUSIAST this Fall!
Special thank you to our PTO for running and coordinating this program for our students!
Join the Field PTO!
Welcome New Field Families!
New families, we encourage you to register for the PTO website, www.FieldPTO.org, to join the Field Community. Our one-stop website allows parents to order weekly lunches for Tuesday Pizza Day; receive weekly PTO emails (automatic when you register); volunteer for committees and events; and access the online directory* (*PTO members only). Please set up an account for each of your students before the start of school so that you don’t miss any important updates. We look forward to meeting you!
Join the PTO!
The annual PTO registration has started! Please log on to www.FieldPTO.org to join the PTO.
Joining helps to directly support programs and activities for students and teachers, like the Back-to-School Bash, assemblies, and field trips for students and teacher grants. It is also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school and connect with other parents.
The annual membership fee is $25. During this year’s PTO membership drive which runs through September 30, 2023, you will be entered to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Please keep an eye out for our Monday email blast with lots of important information, including Pizza Day sign-ups and details on our Back-to-School Bash!
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