FIELD WEDNESDAY MESSAGE
Wednesday, April 24th
UPDATES/FLYERS
REMINDERS
Student Monthly Celebration Assemblies Friday, April 26th
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.
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.
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!
Field's 1st Musical- Eugene's Adventure
Hello Field Families,
We are in need of some donations for our 1st Ever Musical - Eugene's Adventure!
If you can assist in procuring the following item New and/or Gently Used, please bring it to the front office and leave it for Anne or Lynn by May 1, 2024. Feel free to text Us at 626-226-9430 if you have questions. Thank you for your help and support!
20 Black Mickey Mouse Fur Ears
1 White Mickey Mouse Fur Ears
Brown and Gray Furs 1 Yard Each
Tulles for Rainbow Tutus
1 roll of Cricut Black Vinyl
3 - 4 Large Cardboard Boxes
Stirophones Box/Cones for Crafts
Glue Sticks for Hot Glue (please label for return)
Feathers: Black, White and Navy
Paint: all Colors Pint, Quart or Gallon Sizes
Wire Hangers -10
Fake Flowers and Beads
Elastic 1" or 2" Rolls of Elastics
6 Small Fairy Wings
1 Large Fairy Wings
Portable Sleeping Cot less than 5lbs total weight (please label for return)
Needles, Threads all Colors, Thimbles
Muslin Fabric 5 ft by 12 ft (10 pieces)
Gallon Zip Lock Bags - 50
Glue Sticks /orGlue Gun
Lanyard Badges 100
Balloons
Upcoming Event
Limited space remains for this field trip. Please use the link HERE to RSVP for this field trip. All permission slips and agreements will be handed out to student attendees that have successfully RSVPed on Thursday, April 25th and must be returned on Friday, April 26th (no exceptions).
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:
EUGENEFIELDELEMENTARYPUSDWEBSITE
If you are interested in your child or family being featured on our PUSD school website, please list your information HERE.
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)
PEF Registration
Please let me know if you are having difficulty or hardship enrolling for the PEF Summer Program 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 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
Intent to Return PUSD Survey
PUSD is making plans for next year. To assist us with planning, we are asking families to complete a short survey informing us of their current plans for the next school year. We ask that you complete the survey for each student. Take the survey at www.pusd.us/survey.