Parent Update

This is the story of Winfield 34. We are a unique place in which students get to try a great many things. Our students and staff are supportive of each other and encourage risk taking. When things are tough , they step up for each other and help each other persevere in the classroom, on the field, in front of the audience, or in the lab. This week I saw one of our second grade teachers, Mrs. Gavin, encouraging a former student of hers, a 5th grader now, to try some extracurriculars even though they may not start out as being good at it. That's Winfield. Supportive, encouraging, and caring. And our graduates remember. When one goes to the games, just like last Thursday. You see parents, you see students, and you see alumni, cheering on this generation of middle schoolers and remembering their turn a half-generation or generation ago.

This Spring there will be four seats for the Winfield 34 Board of Education up for election. Our school board guides our strategic focus for the district and helps ensure that our school district works towards helping our students learn and grow. For individuals interested in running for the school board, here is the 2027 Candidate’s Guide for Elections in Illinois. School board candidates can start circulating nominating petitions for the 2027 Consolidated Election on Tuesday, August 25. Candidates can file their petitions from Monday, November 16 through Monday, November 23, 2026, at the Du Page County Clerks office. The Election Day will be Tuesday, April 6th, 2027. Board of Education member information is on page 52 of the candidate guide. Here is a link to the petitions and to the statement of candidacy. Paper packets are also available from Amanda Melsa in the Winfield Central Office. Candidates need at least 50 signatures on their petitions. The signature gathering window is officially open beginning Tuesday, August 25th.

Middle School Party - Save the Date!

We're excited to invite all middle school (grades 6-8) students to a spook-tacular Halloween Party after school on Thursday, October 29th from 5-7 p.m. Middle School Parents--we need your help to make this event a success! Sign up here to help with pre-party planning and day-of chaperoning: Middle School Halloween Party Volunteer Signup

Pre-K-5th Grade Classroom Parties

The first classroom party of the year will take place on Thursday, October 29th! The AM-Pre-K party will be from 10:00-10:45 a.m. and the PM-Pre-K party will be from 2:15-3:00 p.m.

Kindergarten-5th grade will participate in a costume parade on the primary school blacktop at 2:00 p.m. and the classroom party will begin at 2:15p.m. Everyone is welcome to view the parade from outside the fence, but only parents signed up for the party will be allowed into the building.

Please use the signup genius links to reserve your spot to help out and attend the parties--

Preschool parties--sign up here!

Kindergarten-5th Grade parties--sign up here!

Visitor Check-in Procedure

The school’s check-in procedure for entering the Primary and Central schools requires your picture to be taken and your Driver’s License/State ID to be presented. Once you complete this procedure, you will be in the school’s system for the year. Fall/Halloween Party Volunteers-- if you are able to, please stop by the Primary or Central school offices anytime before 10/29 to get this done. Your name badge can then be pre-printed on 10/29 to help speed up the process of entering the building for the first party.

Spirit Wear Online Store

For a limited time, we will be offering free shipping to the school for Spirit Wear orders under $50. Place your orders by October 9th for the option to have your items delivered to the school and sent home with your child. These orders may take about 3 weeks to receive. Shipping directly to your home is free for orders of $50 or more, or $5 for orders under $50. Shop online here: Winfield Tigers Official Swag. From your computer, click on “view related shops” (from your phone, click on “filter” and then “view related shops”) for Tigers sports spirit wear options. Check out our new design to go along with this year’s school theme: “Together We Make Winfield Sweet.”

Staff Appreciation - Apple Snack Bar

For a fun fall treat, the PTO would like to set up an apple snack bar for the staff on Friday, October 9th. All donations can be delivered to Karen Sabados’ porch by Thursday, October 8th. (0S770 Garfield St.). Sign up here to donate: Staff Appreciation Snack Donations Signup. Thank you for your generous support!

Winfield 34 Parents Facebook Group:

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 us here: Winfield School PTO Facebook Page and Winfield Education Foundation Facebook Page

Next PTO/WEF Meeting:

Join us for our next meeting which will take place on Wednesday, October 7th 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! Here is what was discussed at September’s meeting: 09-02-26 PTO_WEF Meeting Minutes

Email us if you have any questions: winfieldpto@winfield34.org

Winfield Park District Registration Form for Before School Care program and After School Care Program for next school year 2026 - 2027. Limited Spots available. Follow the links for more information.

We continue to work on reaching out to our community to help identify students for our preschool program. This is a terrific opportunity for students 3-5 years old to learn in a highly engaging and supportive environment. Our next Preschool Screening is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in our Primary Building. Please reach out to Mrs. Nuvia Mungia (nmunguia@winfield34.org or 630-909-4901) with questions or to schedule an appointment. Here is information on the screening and on our preschool program.

We are proud to partner with the Winfield Public Library, Winfield Friends of the Library, the State of Illinois and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to bring this program to help all children in Illinois get a free book a month between ages 0 and 5. It is a terrific way to encourage reading and literacy for all of our community. Here is the link to sign up. We encourage all children ages 0-5 to participate.

The GPS Parent Series hosts a variety of Parent Education Events. Here is an overview of their parent learning opportunities for the year.

Dr. Nicholas Epley HYBRID EVENTS - GPS GREAT READ - A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness and Connection (September 30, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.

Dr. Ari Tuckman Preparing Students with ADHD for Success (October 1, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.

Dr. Katie Rose Pryal Your Kid Belongs Here: Insights on Parenting Neurodiverse Children (October 7, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.

Stephanie Malia Krauss with Dr. Tony Wagner Next Steps: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World of Work (October 8, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.

Jennifer Breheny Wallace with Dr. Lisa Damour Mattering: The Tension Between a “Never Enough” Mentality, Purpose, and Student Well-being (October 13, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.

Dr. Katie Hurley The New Bully: Confronting Online Conflict, Rumors, and Social Exclusion (October 20, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.

Dr. Corinne Low Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours (October 28, 12pm and 7pm) Please click here for more information.