Tiger Prints

Winter benchmarking is underway, with students participating in NWEA MAP assessments in math and reading for grades kindergarten through 9th, as well as FastBridge fluency assessments for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. This is an exciting time of year as students set goals for continued growth, reflect on how far they have come, and help guide instruction as we move into the second half of the school year.

A big thank you to the PTO/WEF and our school community for a wonderful Trivia Night! It is always a fun and spirited evening in support of Winfield, and we truly appreciate the time, planning, and dedication it takes to make one of our largest fundraisers such a success.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend—and, of course, cheering on a Bears victory!

With Tiger Pride,

Melissa Doucet

Thank you to all who participated in the Geography Bee on Tuesday! We are so proud of you all. Congratulations to Josh H. on 2nd place and Antonio E. on 1st place! Amazing job to everyone involved! 🌎

In observance of Martin Luther King Day there will be NO school on Monday, January 19th.

On Thursday, January 22nd the first Girls' Basketball game will take place at HOME at 4:30PM vs. Kindi Academy. Come cheer them on! Go Tigers!

On Thursday, January 29th at 7PM there will be a Board of Education Meeting in the Central School Cafeteria.

On Wednesday, February 11th, please join us for an International Night filled with culture and family fun from around the world in the Central School Cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m.

Help us with our bulletin board - CLICK HERE Please fill out and give to the office if you are interested.

For future events, check out our school calendar

Our Tiger Online Auction is a fun fundraiser full of unique experiences graciously donated by our Winfield teachers and staff as well as the Winfield Police and Fire Departments and other local businesses! Visit our online auction site to start browsing items and get ready to place your bids! See this flyer for more details on how to open an account and bid. You can even set a watchlist to receive notifications when competing bids are placed on your desired auction items. In addition to browsing the items on the auction website, here is a quick view list of what items are being offered: Tiger Auction Items. Money raised will support WEF & PTO’s annual fund and our long-term fundraising goal of upgrading the preschool playground. The auction is open now and runs through Friday, January 30th!

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Trivia Night! It was a blast! Many laughs were shared and random facts were learned. Congrats to team “Super Bowl Shuttle” on their trivia win! Most importantly–with the generous support of our attendees and prize sponsors–we were able to raise close to $5,000! Money raised will support WEF’s annual fund which helps provide educational enrichment opportunities to all students and our long-term fundraising goal of upgrading the preschool playground. A special thank you to the planning committee and helpers: Emily and Anthony Alanis, Jen Cheehy, Gina Christensen, Annie and Joe Hart, Kelly and Mike Kurzer, Kevin Poch, and Karen Sabados for all of their work on this year’s event!

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Join us for our next Cooks Night Out at Maciano’s of Winfield. On Monday, January 26th from 5-8 p.m., WEF will receive 20% of ALL sales (dine-in or carry-out). No flyer necessary! Enjoy a great meal while helping us raise funds!

It’s the peak of flu season, there are germs in the air, let’s give the teachers some snacks and other wellness items to show that we care! Please drop off donations to Karen’s house by Sunday, January 25th (click on the link for more details and to sign up) Sign up here to donate!

Save the date for Bingo Night--Friday, February 20th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Winfield Central Cafeteria. This is a Family Fun event–all students must be accompanied by an adult. This event is FREE to attend and there will be candy prizes for the winners! No concessions available–feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks if you’d like. This year we may hold a raffle--tickets will be available for purchase if you are interested in participating! More details will be shared as we get closer to the event date.

ickets will be offered at a discounted group rate and our school families will be seated in the same section. Order form will be shared as we get closer to the event date.

We hope you can join us for our annual 5k/1mile Run/Walk. It is our biggest fundraiser of the school year and a fun day to see our community come together! Tiger Run Logo contest will be coming soon!

Please reach out to Kelly Kurzer (winfieldpto@winfield34.org / 630-337-2226) if you are interested in being a part of this year’s committee. Tiger Run is a great way to start working with PTO and WEF, as we can find a committee role that fits your time availability and interests. Tiger Run is the Winfield Education Foundation and PTO’s largest fundraising event of the year and we are excited to continue working towards our goal to support the updating of our Preschool Area Outdoor Playground.

Lions Panzek Martial Arts has a great new year special deal offered until the end of the month! Check out the flyer for more details!

Registration for Winfield In Action Spring 2026 T-ball, baseball, and softball is open at winfieldinaction.org. If you’re interested, don’t delay! Teams will start forming on February 14th!

Join us for our next PTO/WEF Meeting: Wednesday, February 4th at 7 p.m. at the Central School Commons area. Everyone is a member of the PTO and we do not collect dues. All are welcome to attend! If you’d like to see what was discussed at January’s meeting, please see here: PTO_WEF Meeting Minutes 01-07-26

Winfield 34 Parents Facebook Group & Winfield School PTO FB Page: The Winfield 34 Parents Facebook Group is a place where parents can share information and ask questions about school, neighborhood and PTO/WEF events. You can also follow Winfield School PTO and WEF on Facebook.

Any questions for PTO or WEF? Email us at winfieldpto@winfield34.org

Our kindergarteners are staying cozy this winter with a snowball sensory bin and an arctic base then write the room activity!

First preschooler in Mrs. Makki's class to lose their tooth!

This week in third grade, we began a unit in reading about why people participate in government. In science, students participated in a book walk to explore various animals for an upcoming research project. 4th graders had a blast on their field trip to the Field Museum. Students were able to make connections to their social studies learning and explored interesting exhibits. In writing, students started a creative writing project on “if they were stuck in a snow globe.” Students were encouraged to use their imaginations, create characters, utilize strategies taught for writing, and to develop a story that a reader would enjoy. Students were given an outline to assist them in guiding them through the writing process. Students were very eager and excited to begin this. We can’t wait to see what they come up with! Students celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday with a reading activity and a fun project! In 5th grade, students began a new science unit where they will be exploring ecosystems and creating food webs. In reading, they continued their novel study Matilda and practiced skills such as using context clues and summarizing.

Our sixth graders read and annotate A Wrinkle in Time while listening to a guided read-aloud. Together, we stop to share insights, clarify ideas, and connect to the story through discussion

Our students are working on self-regulation during our lessons, since transitioning back from break is difficult for some. We are seeing an increase in expected behaviors within school that shows more independence and responsibility. The team is using more dramatic and intentional, positive praises, allowing for more motivation for task completion.

Save the dates! The Winfield Drama Club is proud to present Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil on March 20th and 21st! 7:00 PM!

HERE is the latest Drama Rehearsal Schedule

Purchase your 2025-2026 Yearbook today. This is the lowest price it will be offered this 2025-2026 school year.

Click the Virtual Backpack Link to see the archive.

Next Tiger Prints Edition will be on Friday, January 23rd.