Field Flash

Dear Field Parents and Guardians,

As we head into Thanksgiving week, we want to say how grateful we are for your support and partnership. Working as a collaborative school-home team helps all your children, our students, to be more successful! We hope that you have a relaxing week with your family, and a happy Thanksgiving! We look forward to seeing children back on Monday, December 2nd.

When your children return, please be sure that they bring the appropriate winter weather gear (snow pants, boots, warm coats, etc), as we do go outside for recess most days. Please be sure these items are labeled with your child's name.

A few reminders:

• There is no parking on the east side of Elmore during arrival or dismissal. This week, a neighbor reported that their car was hit twice this week - five times in the last year during arrival and dismissal. Police have been notified and will begin issuing tickets to drivers who idle there illegally during arrival and dismissal. Please help us be good neighbors!
• Winter has arrived - please send your child(ren) to school with winter weather gear.
• Please remember that there is no supervision before or after school on the playground or blacktop. Children should be supervised by a grown-up.
• Please be sure you call the main office as early in the day as possible if your child is not taking the bus home.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Dr. Courtney Goodman

Principal

(847) 318-4383

Join D64 and Dr. Devorah Heitner for a discussion on shifting the conversation from just “internet safety” to helping our kids understand who they are. Dr. Heitner is a global speaker on topics such as digital well-being, parenting, screen time, digital citizenship, mindful technology use, and raising empathetic children in a connected world.

The event is for parents/guardians and will be on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6 pm inside the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center (8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles).

Click here to RSVP or scan the above QR code.

Elementary, Early Childhood, and Middle School Parents,

District 64 staff---administrators, teachers, and support personnel--are currently reviewing the middle school structure, schedule, and programming. In order to make better informed decisions, we are asking for feedback from parents or caregivers. Please think about your child's current or future middle school experience and offer insight into the topics within the questions. Please keep the mission and vision statement in mind as you complete this survey.

Vision Statement:

• District 64 middle schools will provide a safe and nurturing environment where everyone is inspired to learn, collaborate, grow, and care.

Mission Statement:

• The middle school community of District 64 will foster a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment. The community will value diversity, student growth, social emotional learning, and respect for self and others. Staff, families, and community members will work collaboratively to empower middle school students through exploration, choice, and strong relationships while providing rigorous and differentiated curriculum that includes real-world learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities.

You can find the link here. This survey will close on Sunday, November 24th. We thank you for your time!

To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued. You'll be asked to respond to survey questions. In addition, you'll be asked to answer one open-ended question, consider and assign stars to some of the ideas shared by others (20 to 30 is ideal), and learn what's important to the group.

Your responses, thoughts and stars are confidential. You can come back as often as you'd like to participate and, in fact, we ask that you do come back to star some of the new ideas shared since you first participated. The ratings will help us understand the most important areas to focus on.

If you need technical help, please call ThoughtExchange at 1-800-361-9027 ext. 4 or email help@thoughtexchange.com.

Holiday Sing, the annual winter performance for all Field students, is around the corner! In order to accommodate the number of students enrolled at Field, we will have four performances on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Similar to past years, the time of your child’s performance corresponds with the first letter of your child’s last name and grade level. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please attend the morning performances if your child’s last name begins with A-L.

Please attend the afternoon performances if your child’s last name begins with M-Z.

9:15 AM – Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

10:30 AM – 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 5th Grade

1:00 PM – Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

2:15 PM – 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 5th Grade

Please note that space is still limited in our North Gym, so please keep that in mind when inviting additional family members to attend. On the day of the performances, all attendees will enter through door #3 (the 5th grade door - the furthest north door on Wisner). We will open the doors about 10 minutes before the performance time, and all attendees will exit the gym after each performance. Please note people do line up outside the doors in advance of the performance times (sometimes 15-30 minutes in advance!). Each performance runs about 30 minutes with each grade level performing for about 10 minutes.

Chess-Ed is excited to return to Field School to provide lunchtime chess instruction this

Winter. The 9-week program runs from 12/02/24 to 02/24/25 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://2024-2025fieldchess.eventbee.com/. Register by

11/27/24 to take advantage of 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 Winter!

Our featured artists will have their artwork on display until November 27th. Stop by Triple Scoop'd to check it out! Special thanks to Mrs. Julie Voigt for her coordination!

• Week of November 25th: No School for Thanksgiving
• Monday, December 2nd: Welcome back to school!
• Week of December 9th: MAP testing for grades 2-5
• Thursday, December 19th: Holiday Sing performances (see information above for times)

All students will eat in lunch in one of our large group spaces (north gym, south gym, or MPR). Students will sit at tables in assigned seats by homeroom. Students are able to bring their lunch from home or purchase a lunch in advance. If you are interested in ordering lunch from Quest, please visit our website linked here for more information. Lunch orders are due by Thursday at midnight for the following week. As a reminder, we do not allow lunches to be delivered to students from outside vendors or restaurants. If your child forgets his or her lunch at home, you are able to drop it by the main office and we'll deliver it to them. If you can't bring a forgotten lunch, we can offer your child cheerios and milk.

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. Please be on the lookout for information on ordering your child's weekly pizza soon!

Get ready to swap treats, drink cocoa and decorate ornaments at this family friendly event hosted by Vshow 71! Bring cookies to share and a mug for cocoa refills; all are welcome, invite friends!

Thursday, December 5

6:00-7:30pm

Field School MPR

Kindly RSVP for this fun event, here by Monday, 12/2.

Questions? Please email fieldvshow71@gmail.com

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.

Website: www.d64.org/fie
Location: 707 N Wisner St, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Phone: 847-318-4385