Field Flash

Dear Field Parents and Guardians,

We hope that you have had a nice week, and we hope your families have a good week together next week. As a reminder, we are closed for spring break, and school resumes on Tuesday, April 2nd.

Each year, we provide parents an opportunity to share information about their child(ren), how they learn best, and preferences about peers in their classroom. If you are interested in sharing information, please use this form. You are able to complete this form until April 5th. Thank you for your partnership!

Please be sure you take a few minutes to log into PowerSchool and review your child(ren)'s Trimester 2 report cards. They are available via these directions: PowerSchool Parent Portal Directions to see Report Cards

A few important reminders are listed below:

• Please register your children for next year. Today is the deadline. Registration only takes a few minutes and you can pay the school fees at a later date. As of now, we have about 50 more children to register. Thank you!

• PLEASE leave your dogs at home during drop off and pick up. We've had a few scary interactions lately with big dogs and adults/children.

• The school calendar for next school year (2024-2025) is published on the District website: https://www.d64.org/about/calendar-overview. Please be sure to review it prior to making summer plans. Students first day of school is August 14th.

Have a wonderful weekend and Spring Break!

Sincerely,

Dr. Courtney Goodman

Principal

(847) 318-4383

You may have noticed a new clothing donation bin in our staff parking lot. This is part of our District's "green" initiatives. You are welcome to add any clothing items to the bin. These clothing items will be donated to those in need or recycled. Thank you!

Open to girls in grades 3-5. We meet Wednesdays 2:40 - 3:30 for 7 weeks beginning April 17th. We will train for a 5K and run a local race on Saturday June 1st.

Fee is $35 which covers race entry, running club shirt and medal.

Any questions please contact Caoilfhionn Hannon at Caoils@gmail.com or Rebecca Beveridge at rbeveridge81@gmail.com

To register please fill in the Google doc attached below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev_gZuadgL0hIrTdotT6C82HHUs7L52ei9-IQn8Ktc6KAGyw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

While we understand illness can keep children home from school, please make an effort to plan vacations, doctors' appointments, and other events outside of the school day or school year.

April is healthy living month! Each week, we will have a different focus for students. You can read more about that here. Here's our first week's focus.

Week 1: Health and Nutrition Week (April 2-7)

Students are challenged to eat within the USDA recommendations of the fruit and veggie group (choosemyplate.gov): 1 - 2 cups of fruit AND 1.5 - 3 cups of vegetables each day!

The Field Yearbook team is in need of photo submissions for:

1. Halloween parties ONLY

2. Field Follies

3. Holiday Sing

4. Band

5. Science Olympiad

And any other Field event where there is a special picture shot of your child enjoying their elementary year at Field School (spelling bee, young authors, battle of books, etc.!

Send to = fieldschoolyearbook@gmail.com

But don’t forgot to include your child’s grade level in the email subject line!

It's time to purchase this year’s 2023-2024 Field Yearbook! Yearbook purchase is open on the PTO website. Each book = $25 and the deadline to purchase is April 26th, 2024.

• March 25-April 1: Spring Break
  
• April 2: Welcome back to school!
• Save the Date: We'll host our incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation on April 16th at 6:30pm.

VShow 70: Congratulations on another successful year of continuing a Field School tradition! Special thanks to the producers, directors, writers, cast and audience – and everyone who contributed toward all five shows over two weekends. Until next year... onto VShow 71!

When you return from a fun spring break, please note the April 5th–deadline for the following:

VIP & Me Luau: Limited Tickets Available! Purchase your tickets online at www.FieldPTO.org by Friday, April 5.

5th Grade Promotion Party: 5th GRADE ONLY! Purchase your tickets online at www.FieldPTO.org for $30.00 each by Friday, April 5. Mark your calendar for the event on Tuesday, June 4, 6:00–8:00 PM at Field.

Field Follies: 4th GRADE ONLY! Now in its 37th year, our beloved Field School tradition welcomes 4th Grade students to write the script for the following school year’s Field Follies, Field’s very own student-written and student-performed show. If your 4th Grader wants to be involved in the script writing process, please fill out the online form by Friday, April 5. Questions? E-mail FieldFollies2024@gmail.com.

Girls Running Club: 3rd–5th GRADE GIRLS ONLY! Meets Wednesdays 2:40–3:30 PM for 7 weeks beginning April 17th, train towards a 5K, and run a local race on Saturday, June 1st. $35.00–fee includes race entry, running club shirt, and medal. Register online by Tuesday, April 9. Questions? Please contact Caoilfhionn Hannon or Rebecca Beveridge.

Save the Date!

• April 16 (Tuesday) | 7:30 PM: PTO Meeting In Person – Field LRC

• May 4 (Saturday) | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM: Spring Carnival

Field Phoenix Headbands: Limited Inventory! Only a few headbands available. To purchase, please e-mail FieldPTOVP@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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fieldparkridgeniles/?fref=ts
Twitter: @fieldd64