PAW PRINTS

Dear Winfield Families,

We are SO close...5 more days of learning (and fun!) before our Winter Break. This also means only 5 more days of the second grading period. Can you believe we are almost halfway through the school year? Here are a few reminders for the last week of school:

• Check your classroom's newsletter, messages, and emails. There are SO many events this time of year--you won't want to miss out!
• The weather is VERY unpredictable right now. Please make sure your child is always prepared for OUTDOOR recess!
• If your child will NOT be at school--kindly call us BEFORE the school day begins. If you leave us a message, you must indicate the reason. If your child is ill, we may follow-up with a phone call to you to get some details.
• Follow us on Facebook! This is where I will put last minute updates/changes!
• Enjoy the moment...this time of year goes so quickly. Slow down and savor it all!

Thank you for your support thus far. I am privileged to lead our school community with our Amazing Families, Students, and Faculty! We are extra lucky to have Mrs. Reeder on our team this year as our Assistant Principal. We are all looking forward to some theme days next week, crazy holiday sweaters, and maybe even my light-up holiday overalls!

Have a great weekend,

Mrs. Alonzo

As I reflect on my time at Winfield Elementary this semester, I want to express what a joy it has been to serve as Assistant Principal. Our students, teachers, staff, and parents have been wonderful! The children at Winfield have proven to be kind, respectful and hard-working, even after enduring a “unique” couple of years. I have enjoyed seeing their growth as students and young citizens.

Splitting my time between Winfield and Jerry Ross has been a great learning experience for me. I have observed a variety of teaching and learning styles, learned more about the curriculum and assessments, and developed a better understanding of our students’ needs.

Thank you for welcoming me into your school community. I look forward to growing as a leader and continuing to serve you. I hope the holiday season brings you joy, good health, and time to relax with friends and family!

Thank you to those families joining us for last weekend's Midwest Gymnastics. Those two hours of fun earned us $270 for CAFE. Some students were still "tagging" me this morning. Please join us again on Saturday, January 8th from 4:30-6:30 pm (note the change in time). Sign-up details can be found at the end of the newsletter.

Special thanks to Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Edmonds, Mrs. Gingras, and Mrs. Ulanowski for chaperoning and coordinating this great event!

The Scholastic Book Fair is always a highlight of each semester. Students and families can add to their home libraries, while earning $ for our school library!

Next week, students will visit the Book Fair during their regularly scheduled Library time (Monday-Thursday). Parents are also welcome to visit the Book Fair throughout the week to make additional gift purchases!

Two evening opportunities will be Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm!

We accept the following payment methods at our Fair:

• Cash
• Credit Cards
• Checks (Payable to the school)
• Student eWallet NEW

Please visit www.scholastic.com/bf/winfieldelementary for more information!

Students will have the opportunity to shop at the Penguin Patch next Wednesday and Thursday for holiday gifts. Two special evenings of shopping will also be offered- Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:30 pm. Please see the flyers coming home in student backpacks.

*Event is sponsored by Winfield/Jerry Ross CAFE.

All Textbook are now past due. You may log on to your Parent RDS account and make an electronic payment, or you may visit the school office to pay by cash/check. Unpaid accounts will be referred for collection in the spring. Please contact our treasurer, Mrs. Griffith, if you have any questions.

December

10-16- Scholastic Book Fair

15-16- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop (students have scheduled times to shop)

15- 2nd grade Music Program @ 5:30 pm (Morey, Vickrey, Lachowicz)

15- Evening Shopping 6-7:30 pm (Book Fair and Penguin Patch)

16- 2nd grade Music Program @ 5:30 pm (King, Mains, Szypczak)

16- Evening Shopping 6-7:30 pm (Book Fair and Penguin Patch)

17- Holiday Celebrations

January

3- Teacher Work Day; No Students

4- First Day Back for Students

17- Dr. MLK Jr. Day; No School

February

2- Half Day Dismissal @ 12:14 pm

15- Kindergarten Registration for 2022-2023

21- President's Day; No School

Our guidelines for illness are as follows:

• Keep your student home if they are not feeling well.
• Any student with a fever must return to school with a doctor’s note.
• Students with flu-like symptoms must be evaluated by a doctor and return to school with a doctor’s note or a negative COVID test.
• At this time masks are OPTIONAL in our school buildings.
• Close contacts for COVID must monitor symptoms daily. Please notify us of any COVID related illness or close contacts in your household.
• Please contact our office with any questions related to when to keep your child home from school due to illness.

Monday: Pizza

Tuesday: Taco or Nachos

Wednesday: Cheese Sticks w/Marinara

Thursday: Chicken Nuggetss OR Corn Dog

Friday: Pizza OR Chicken Patty Sandwich

*Subject to change.

Cafeteria & Food Services

Do you have a child 4-5 years old who will attend Kindergarten next school year, in 2022-2023? Enroll in the CP Birth to School-Kindergarten Readiness program for FREE school readiness classes and learning opportunities! https://tinyurl.com/krenroll. Join us at our next class!

Follow us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/CPBtSFacebook and Remind https://www.remind.com/join/cpbtskr!

For more information visit our website https://www.cps.k12.in.us/parent-information/birth-to-school-program or email Birth to School program coordinator Jamie Kalk at jkalk@cps.k12.in.us.

Officer positions available!

CAFE is looking for a Vice-President for Winfield, and an additional Treasurer.

CAFE is our robust Parent/Teacher/Community Member organization serving both Winfield and Jerry Ross Elementary schools. Learn more here: Winfield/Jerry Ross CAFE.

Follow Winfield/Jerry Ross CAFE on Facebook!

Are you looking for a way to help your children burn off some energy on Saturday nights?! Well you're in luck! For only $10, you can drop off your kids at Midwest Gymnastics for 2 hours! Be on the lookout for a flyer next week with all dates and times.

Next session is Saturday, January 8th from 4:30-6:30pm. You must pre-register a minimum of 2 hours prior to the event here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=512702

Search for the event: Winfield/Jerry Ross Fundraiser Open Gym. Be sure to "add the class" to your cart and check out. You will pay at the door at the time of the event!

Thank you for your support!!

*Event is sponsored by Winfield/Jerry Ross CAFE.

Please join us for a Holiday Vendor Fair sponsored by CAFE!

We are looking for volunteers to help make our Holiday Vendor Fair a success!! If you have some time to spare on Saturday, December 18, please sign up to help. If you are on a mobile and having difficulty viewing, click on the full site button for easier visibility.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4bacab22a2f49-holiday

Complete details can be found in the flyer below.

*Event is sponsored by Winfield/Jerry Ross CAFE.

Check out the BEAUTIFUL cards offered by CAFE this holiday season! There are 30 cards for $30 dollars, and they have beautiful embellishments, sparkle, and more! These cards will be available for purchase on-site next week at the Holiday Vendor Fair!

Jillian Alonzo, Principal ext. 19001

Kate Reeder, Assistant Principal ext. 19003

Amy Cholewa, Secretary ext. 19002

Anita Griffith, Treasurer ext. 19000

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