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Winfield Elementary Newsletter: June 2, 2022

PAW PRINTS Winfield Elementary Newsletter: June 2, 2022

From the Principal

The end of any school year is full of mixed emotions. Elation that we've crossed the finish line. Exhaustion in the hours and days it took to get here. Pride in the amazing growth students have demonstrated. Sadness that to some, we must say goodbye.


It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our wonderful second grade students today. We have watched most of you grow from kindergarteners into almost third graders. Please remember that you will always be a Wildcat...one that will soar high as a Jerry Ross rocket. It was amazing to see the two Jerry Ross "Students of the Year" named today. Both Reese Gulley and Dimitri Suleski were once little wildcats. They remind us that anything is possible, and that our students can do anything they set their minds to.


If your family is moving this year, we wish you safe travels, and a wonderful future school experience. Please know you are always welcome back to Winfield, even if for only a brief visit. We love to keep in touch and hear how your family is doing.


Though tomorrow is the final "teacher day", our school office remains open most days of the summer from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Reaching us via phone and email is usually the quickest. If you prefer to visit us in person, please call ahead and let us know you are coming. Sometimes we are busy working in other parts of the building and aren't always at the front door.


I wish each of you a fantastically fun-filled (and restful!) summer break,

Jillian Alonzo, Principal

Directions to access Report Card and Progress Report
Report Cards (grades 1-2) and Progress Reports (grade K) will be available to view on your Parent RDS account beginning on June 9, 2022.
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Welcome Baby Benjamin!

First grade teacher, Mrs. Arianoutsos, welcomed baby Benjamin this morning, on the last day of school. He was welcomed at 6 am weighing 7.5 pounds and measuring 18.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well!

If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello. If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.

This week we say farewell to some special members of the Winfield team. We wish them the best in their next chapter, and we hope this isn't goodbye, but "see you later".
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Mrs. Durant

Mrs. Durant is retiring as our music teacher. She began teaching music in 1999. Her plans include relocating to Georgia, traveling, and working with Habitat for Humanity. She has dedicated her time to teaching children to be "beatful, artful, and tuneful". We are certain she will "just keep singing" long after she leaves the halls of Winfield Elementary.
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Mrs. Lachowicz

Mrs. Lachowicz is retiring from second grade after 37 years of teaching for the Crown Point Community School Corporation. She plans to spend time babysitting her new grandchild this fall, enjoying her cottage, and cruising. Her impact on decades of Winfield students is immeasurable, and they are each better for learning from her.
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Mrs. Ellsworth

Mrs. Ellsworth is relocating this summer to Raleigh, North Carolina. She will be teaching second grade at Barton Pond Elementary, a brand new school. She'll join her husband, Jake, who is coaching football at NC State. Mrs. Ellsworth's positivity, enthusiasm, and contributions to her team will be missed.
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Miss Benedict

Miss Benedict is relocating this summer to sunny California. Her sweet demeanor will be a great match for an elementary teaching position in her new community. Though this was her first year teaching as a new college graduate, she worked incredibly hard to make students have an amazing year.
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Mrs. Taylor

Mrs. Taylor is hanging up her school nurse hat after almost 14 years serving the children and students of Winfield Elementary. She will spend her time supporting her husband's real estate group, and visiting with her son in California, and daughter in the Indy area. There will never be another Mrs. Taylor!

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end...

We have been busily interviewing and hiring talented, caring, and loving staff members who are committed to putting kids first! I am confident they are fantastic additions to our team!


  • Mrs. Hall, assistant principal, will join us from Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska
  • Mr. Howard, grade 2, will join us from the School Town of Munster
  • Mr. Heiser, grade 2, will join us from Tri-Creek School Corporation
  • Mrs. Nguyen, kindergarten, will join us from Valparaiso Community Schools
  • Mrs. Mansfield, exceptional education, will join us from Merrillville Community Schools
  • Mr. Drakulich, music, will join us as the Outstanding Future Music Educator from Ball State
  • Mrs. Hedl, grade 1, will be returning to the classroom after spending a year with Baby Jack
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Goodbye From Mrs. Reeder, Assistant Principal

Dear Winfield and Jerry Ross Families,


While my school year was short due to my maternity leave, I enjoyed every minute of my time as Assistant Principal in both schools. I feel so fortunate to work in such a wonderful school community. I am excited for what the future holds for our students, but for now, enjoy your summer!


P.S. Here is a picture of Baby Nolan J

Important Dates

June

2- Last Student Day; End of 4th-9 weeks

3- Last Teacher Day

9- Grades available to view on RDS

13-16- Summer School

20-23- Summer School

27-30- Summer School


July


August

8-9- Teacher Work Days

8- Preschool Open House @ 3 pm

8- Kindergarten Open House @ 5 pm

9- First Grade Open House @ 4 pm

9- Second Grade Open House @ 4:45 pm

10- First Day of School

16- Fall Picture Day

Community Advocates for Education

Welcome and Thank You to the newly selected officers for our parent organization CAFE- Community Advocates for Education! We appreciate the work you've already started, and the continued work you'll do throughout the school year!


Thank you to all our wonderful parent and community-based volunteers who make this organization successfully support our students, teachers, and schools!


Follow Winfield/Jerry Ross CAFE on Facebook!

Wildcat Spirit Wear Online Store
Wildcat Spirit Shop is operated through a third-party vendor, BSN Sports.
Current Offer: 20% Off $80 or More Code: JUNE22 Deal Ends: 6/30 11:59 P.M. EST
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Winfield Elementary

Jillian Alonzo, Principal ext. 19001

Anita Griffith, Treasurer ext. 19000

Lisa Kosiara, Secretary ext. 19002

Lori Taylor, Nurse ext. 19081

Email: jalonzo@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://winfield.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 13128 Montgomery Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-2287
Facebook: www.facebook.com/winfieldcpcsc

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