Tiger Prints

We would like to thank our students, staff, and families Our PTO started our week off in the nicest way hosting a soup and salad lunch for our staff. Thank you for this delicious experience. This week our Girls' Basketball team has truly shined, winning quarter final and semifinal games in our league tournament. It is so impressive to see how far these students have grown. A big thank you to all the students and families who supported them during these two games. We hope to have information in the next day or two as to when they will be playing in the championships next week.

This will be a regular feature in the Tiger Prints and Parent Updates for the next 6 weeks or so, but once again we invite you to participate in the 5 Essentials Parent Survey, a significant opportunity to share your thoughts on your child’s school environment. Your feedback helps us understand our strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for all students. We need 20% of families in each school to participate in order to get a report back from the State. We are currently at 1% of families responding. That is a very typical level of response for our community after the first week of sharing the links.

Survey Details:

● Who: Parents, guardians, or caregivers with a child in grades Pre-K through 12

● Languages: Available in English and Spanish

● Time Commitment: Approximately 10 minutes

● Survey Window: February 3 through March 13.

● Link to Survey: Click here to participate

Additional Information:

● If you have more than one child attending the same school, you may complete the survey multiple times if you choose.

● If you have children enrolled in different schools, we encourage you to complete the survey for each school.

● Only one parent per household may submit a survey for a given child.

● You will have the option to provide your email address to receive confirmation of survey completion.

Student Survey:

Students in grades 4-8 will also complete a survey. Click Here for information regarding the Student Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

We appreciate your time and input in helping us improve our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Your’re voice matters to us!

On Friday, February 27th there will be NO school for a Countywide Teacher Institute Day!

School will resume on Monday, March 2nd..

On Wednesday, March 11th the 6th Grade will take their class field trip to Cantigny. Cantigny offers a unique experience through their First Division Museum of US Military History as well as their Education Center for their Soldier Stories resources and so much more.

We have a new way of getting tickets this year! 🎉

We will be using a website called Ludus: Look for an email with additional information.

Tickets are on a first come basis.

All sales are final.

Credit/Debit card only. NO cash or check.

Contact Amanda Melsa with any questions. amelsa@winfield34.org or 630-909-4903

Drama Tickets will be open for sale for all families of students in Drama on Monday, March 2nd at 9AM and open to the public on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9AM for the upcoming performance of Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil.

Performances are in the Central School Cafeteria on:

Friday, March 20th at 7PM

and

Saturday, March 21st at 7PM

On Tuesday, April 14th we will be having our Kindergarten Open House from 4PM - 6PM.

Please call Nuvia Hernandez to schedule your 25 minute slot 630-909-4953.

Join us on Sunday, March 8th at 3:00 p.m. for Family Fun Day at the Chicago Wolves game! Everyone who attends will receive a Chicago Wolves hat. Everyone will be seated together in the same section (109- where the Wolves shoot twice) and our school's name will be featured on the LED matrix boards throughout the game! Each ticket will cost $23 (discounted group rate). You may also purchase hot dog and soda vouchers for $7 each. All orders must be filled out and paid for NO LATER THAN Friday, February 27th!!! Chicago Wolves Ticket Order Form Contact Angie Adams with any questions (ang1404@yahoo.com or 630-253-6994).

Support our school when you grab some Big G cereals to celebrate National Cereal Day next month. Keep scanning your grocery receipts to help raise money for our school!

Don’t stop now–pop tabs are still needed! We’re collecting for our local Ronald McDonald House through the end of the year. The top-weight grade will earn a special treat at the end of the school year!

Spring break is around the corner and so is our final classroom party of the school year! The Spring parties will be held on Friday, 3/27 for Pre-K-5th grades. The AM Pre-K party will be from 10-10:45 a.m. and PM Pre-K-5th grade parties will be from 2:15-3:00 p.m. To attend and help out, sign up here: Pre-K Party Signup and K-5th Party Signup. Please reach out to your room parent if you are interested in helping with an activity for the party or have any questions!

We are currently seeking sponsors for the upcoming Tiger Run, our biggest fundraiser of the year! We would love your help in reaching local businesses. If you or someone you know owns a business or works for a company that may be interested in sponsoring our event, please consider making the connection. More information can be found here: Tiger Run Sponsor Letter. If you have any questions please email Kelly (winfieldpto@winfield34.og). We truly appreciate your support!

Huge thanks to everyone that donated items for our Soup and Salad lunch for the teachers this past Monday! We received many thanks and compliments from the staff!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Bingo Night last Friday! Special thanks to Angie Adams for coordinating the event, our bingo caller--Dr. Rich, and the 8th grade volunteers who all helped make the event a success!

Join us for our next meeting which will take place on Wednesday, March 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

A family at our school is currently facing a significant medical challenge, as their child awaits a kidney transplant. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association is helping the family with fundraising and they have an event coming up! Check out the flyer for more details. If you are interested in attending this fundraiser, use this link to sign up: Family Fundraiser Registration

The preschool class has started a new unit on the human body. The children are enjoying learning about how different body parts function and work together.

This week, the third graders read folktales to compare the characters and their points of view. The students continued to expand their knowledge of economics, learning about opportunity cost and the relationship between supply and demand. This week in 4th grade, students participated in their book club discussions of The Lemonade War. They explored vocabulary, analyzed character traits, examined plot development, identified themes, and discussed point of view. Students engaged in thoughtful conversations and supported their ideas with evidence from the text. In addition, students practiced identifying text structures in nonfiction reading. They learned how to categorize articles as description, cause and effect, problem and solution, or sequence. This work is helping them strengthen their comprehension skills and better understand how informational texts are organized. In Social Studies, students continued their study of China’s dynasties. They read the traditional Chinese fable The Four Dragons and learned how the four major rivers of China—the Yangtze River, Yellow River, Heilongjiang River, and Pearl River—came into existence according to legend. In 5th grade, students learned strategies for multiplying fractions by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. They also analyzed a fable called "Androcles and the Lion," looking at the rich vocabulary and comparing and contrasting the characters.

Seventh grade ELA students are diving deep into Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson as they craft literary analysis essays. Through close reading and thoughtful discussion, students are examining how figurative language, character development, and theme work together to shape the novel’s powerful message about family, identity, and resilience.

The girls basketball team had an amazing playoff game on Wednesday against Clapham, coming away with an exciting win! The team showed incredible determination, teamwork, and heart on the court, battling hard from start to finish to secure their spot in the championship round.

The finals will now take place next week. Stay tuned for more details, and congratulations to our girls on a fantastic playoff victory! 🏀👏

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.

Moms of neurodivergent kids/ neurodivergent moms, join us at the Winfield Public Library for a morning of quiet and affirming community on Saturday 2/28, 9:30-11:00. Bring your favorite (non-messy) hobby, like crafting or reading! Coloring materials & refreshments provided. Silent until 10:15. To RSVP email: info@ndfamilyguide.com. Questions for a Winfield Primary parent who is attending? Email Elspeth at monkbookclub@gmail.com.

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!

Click the Virtual Backpack Link to see the archive.

Next Tiger Prints Edition will be on Friday, March 6th