Field Flash

Dear Field Parents and Guardians,

We hope that you and your family have had a nice week! We are looking forward to two big event next week. Our 5th graders will take their trip to Camp Duncan for a day of outdoor education, and we'll have Picture Day on Friday!

A few reminders:

• Please no dogs at drop off or pick up! Thank you!
• Please be considerate of others when parking for arrival and dismissal. As you know, it's crowded on our streets, so parking properly helps more cars safely fit. Please also remember the curbs on Wisner and Elmore are "kiss and go". There is no unattended parking on Elmore after school - you must remain in your car.
• Please be sure you call the main office as early in the day as possible if your child is not taking the bus home.
• Smart watches and cell phones must remain off (or in "schooltime" mode) during the day. Students are not permitted to use their smart watches to text or call home - they should ask an adult to use the phone in the office.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Courtney Goodman

Principal

(847) 318-4383

• Thursday, September 22nd: Camp Duncan for 5th graders
  
• Friday, September 23rd: Picture Day
• Friday, September 30th: PTO Walk-a-Thon (more information coming soon)
• Friday, September 30th: Parent-teacher conference sign up opens (conferences in October)

Please see the attached flyer for more information about ordering school pictures. This is a prepay site and ordering will be closed at Midnight the day of Picture Day (September 23rd) to process the orders. The flyer includes the website and code needed to preorder your child's pictures.

**Please note that the prices on the flyer are incorrect. Color Portraits has updated the prices online and anyone who ordered last week will have their price paid adjusted.**

Welcome back to school. Please remember to send pictures to fieldschoolyearbook@gmail.com with your child’s grade level in the email header for the following events:
1) 1st day of school
2) Back to School picnic

In addition we are looking for a yearbook volunteer to help support the incoming kindergarten class. If anyone is interested, please reach out to cheryludzielak@gmail.com

Thank you, and looking forward to a wonderful, fun filled school year!

The PTO’s 69th Annual VShow, a community building and fundraising program in support of Field School, is kicking off with a sneak peek of this year's show on October 1 at 7:30 pm at the home of Andrew and Lauren Wilson at 117 N. Merrill, Park Ridge. All Field parents and VShow cast and crew, new and old are welcome. Click here for the invite!

As you fill in your calendars for the upcoming months, we have some other dates to share:

· November 13, 2022: Script Release

· December 11, 2022: Auditions and Newcomer Brunch

· January 15, 2023: Rehearsals Begin

· March 12, 2023: Double Dress Rehearsal

· March 16-19, 2023: Show Dates

Interested in learning more about VShow? Contact fieldvshow69@gmail.com.

The PTO's membership drive is happening now! Sign up for the PTO and show your support for our students, teachers and staff. Your PTO membership helps to directly support programs and activities for students and teachers, like the Back-to-School Picnic, assemblies and field trips for students and teacher grants. Click here to sign up and support our school!

During this year’s PTO membership drive, which ends Friday, September 30th, you will also have a chance to win some cool prizes,* including the following:

• Reserved parking spot in the teacher/administrator parking lot for morning and afternoon pickup during December, January, February, and March
• Front row tickets for this year’s schoolwide Spring Sing
• Tickets to see this year’s Field Follies performance
• Spirit Wear gift basket
• Coffee with Principal Courtney Goodman and Vice Principal Christa Donnelly in October
• Park Ridge/Niles dessert bundle – gift cards to our towns’ favorite sweet spots
• Complimentary copy of the School Yearbook
• $25.00 Amazon gift card

*To be eligible for these prizes, you must sign up by September 30, 2022. One winner per family. No separate entry is needed. All PTO members who join the PTO for the 2022–2023 school year prior to September 30, 2022 will be automatically entered into the drawing that will be held on October 1, 2022.

New Spirit Wear and Field swag for the whole family is here in a variety of styles and colors! Get your hoodies, fleece jackets, comfy t-shirts, sweatshirts, and long sleeve t-shirts. Don't forget about grade level t-shirts for special events throughout the year such as Field Trips, assemblies, etc.

Tuesday, September 20th is the deadline to submit your orders. Items will be delivered to your child's classroom in October. Click here to shop online today.

This year, when any of our District 64 schools has a positive COVID-19 case, we'll communicate that information via our school-specific dashboard on our website. A link to our Field COVID dashboard can be found here. This dashboard will replace any previously emailed letters with notifications. On the dashboard, you will be able to see the number of active cases of students or staff in isolation, and the homerooms associated with those students.

Join your Field Green Team and other Green Teams from District 64 on Saturday, October 15th from 1-3 pm for a Woodland & Park Clean-Up Event. We will meet at Belleau Lake- entrance on Busse Hwy, northwest of Oakton Street. Long pants, hard-sole shoes, and gardening gloves are recommended. Also, bring a 5 gallon bucket (if you have one). Plastic bags & gloves will be provided.

Contact Nicole nyburmi@gmail. com with questions.

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

The 10-week program runs from 10/3/22 to 12/19/22 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 (including those in full-day and half-day Kindergarten). 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 www.2022-2023fieldchess.eventbee.com. Register by 9/19/22

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 Fall!

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