Weekly Update
THURSDAY, September 24th, 2020
Dear Field Park Students and Families,
This week's Principal's Update is out a bit early, as you'll find all the information that you need for tomorrow's fully Remote Learning day below. There are some new, exciting choices for our students, and I think we'll all have some fun!
A few dates to note:
- Wednesday, Sept. 30th - Fire Drill with WSFD in attendance
- Friday, October 9th - Fully Remote Learning Day for all Elementary Students
- Monday, October 12th - Columbus Day: NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, October 13th - Teacher Institute Day: NO SCHOOL for Students
- Friday, October 23rd - Fully Remote Learning Day for all Elementary Students
- Thursday, October 28th - Picture Retakes
Best,
Ashley
Climate Survey
Each Fall, we administer the District 101 Climate Survey to all students in 1st through 5th grades to gather information about student concerns and social-emotional wellbeing, and to offer a structured chance for students to share their thinking and for us to follow up with conversation and care. Please be on the lookout for the Climate Survey this coming week:
We ask that 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders take the survey with a parent either on Monday, 9/28, when the link goes live or at some point throughout the week
4th and 5th graders will receive the link directly from their Mrs. Antonsen and take the Climate Survey in their Tech class.
Thank you for your support and assistance as we ask our students to share their thoughts and feelings with us; now, more than ever, we value this as a chance to check in on and with our kids.
Schedule for Friday, 9/25, Full Remote Learning Day
Please note:
- Students have some choice throughout this day; be sure to look at each grade-level band to see options!
- For the STEM activities (K-3 and 3-5), the only materials you'll need are apples and a few household items... but even if you only have apples, an exciting STEM experience you shall have! K-3 students brought home printed packets for these STEM challenges; missing yours? A printable PDF is linked within the schedule!
- Teachers will post this schedule for their students on Seesaw or Google Classroom, and will "launch" them into their day of learning after their whole-class 9am Morning Meetings.
- Parent Tech Note: if you plan to access these activities from a personal device (NOT a student device connected to our network), you'll need to open all links through Chrome; Safari and other web browsers are often problematic. Thanks!
Ice Cream Social: Friday, 9/25 at Oberweis!!
We’re doing the ice cream social a little differently this year, and will raise money for Field Park PTO at the same time! Friday September 25th, Field Park will get 20% back on all purchases made at Oberweis in Western Springs. This includes all purchases made while they are open from 9am – 10pm.
A few things to note:
- The store would like to make sure they have enough staff that day, so please RSVP to the event using this link: https://www.groupraise.com/events/158079-field-park-school-at-oberweis?fbclid=IwAR1CtJG82SMB3ZxmklSDyRHTdS4ysD3pIfZO9oxHOKqjvDgLQCg15FUjQHk and clicking on “Commit to Eat”.
- The store is also encouraging people to use curbside pickup by calling the store (708-784-0200) and placing your order. They can also do curbside for their package items, milk, cheese and quarts.
- To get credit for the sales, everyone needs to tell the cashier that they are with the Field Park event.
- All in store and curbside purchases are included! It’s a great time to stock up on ice cream quarts and milk.
- Oberweis also has build-your-own-sundae kits for $24.99. This includes 2 ice cream quarts, 2 candy toppings, 1 liquid topping, cherries, a can of whipped cream, cups and spoons.
- The store has a limit of 10 guests in the shop at a time. They also have a limit “per party” of two in the store, and masks are required.
We hope everyone makes it out to Oberweis on September 25th!
Thank you!
Carrie Christensen
Registration is NOW OPEN for the Field Park Fit Family Virtual 5k!
See link below to google form registration. Notice payment options of cash, check or *new* Field Park PTO Venmo!
https://forms.gle/wK21ptqQs3qrKsYb7
This year's virtual family race will be held the weekend of October 24-25. The goal is to have Field Park families run throughout Western Springs at their convenience throughout the weekend. 5K, 1 mile or any chosen distance...just lace up your sneakers, throw on your commemorative 2020 themed race tee, and make some Falcon family memories.
Registration will be open through Tuesday, October 6th. Stay tuned for details on how to make the most of your virtual race experience, including fun ways to win prizes.
Do you have a family business that would like to sponsor the Field Park Fit Family Virtual 5k? Contact the Virtual 5k Committee ASAP for sponsorship information.
Field Park Fit Family Virtual 5k Committee: Katie Eavenson, katiege@gmail.com, Natalie Recker, nataliebastidas@hotmail.com, Debbie Pawlowski, debbiepawlowski@gmail.com
Field Park Spirit Wear
You're welcome to send the flyer in to the front office through your student; checks are payable to "Field Park PTO" and orders are due 10/5.
Thanks for showing your Field Park spirit, and for supporting our PTO!
Ashley Burger, Field Park Principal
Email: aburger@d101.org
Website: d101.org
Location: 4335 Howard Avenue, Western Springs, IL, USA
Phone: 708-246-7675
Twitter: @aklemburger