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QUICK LINKS!
| Field Website
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UPCOMING EVENTS
12/4
Field Cub Scouts
Pancake Breakfast at Applebee's (by Target)
8 to 10am
all welcome
12/6 - 10
Days of Sharing
WEEK TWO
12/6
Site Council
Field Library
4pm
Pasta Express Night
Featured grade: Third
12/7
Early Release
12:30; buses run at 1:30
Wacky World
Bounce Party
1 - 4pm
$4 per child
($1 will go back to Field PTA)
12/10
PTA Board Meeting - 9:30am
&
PTA General Membership
Winter Brunch - 10am
Both meetings are hosted at Jody Tetlow's Home
(2122 E. Breckenridge Place)
Skating Party
4 - 6pm
Skateport
$4 per skater, no drop-offs
12/11
Barnes & Noble Book Fair Benefiting Field Elementary
9am - 10pm
Cub Scout Food Drive
Collection Day
9am at Field
12/13 - 17
Student Council Holiday Grams Available
12/16
Social Suppers
11am - 6pm
12/20
Winter Program
9:15 and 10:30
same program at both times
Pasta Express Night
Featured grade: Fourth
12/22
Classroom Party Day
12/23 - 31
NO SCHOOL
(Winter Vacation)
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Field Cub Scouts
Pancake Breakfast &
Food Drive
| The Cub Scouts of Field Elementary have been proud supporters of school programs for over 40 years! Support them as they continue to contribute to such programs as Field's Thanksgiving Baskets and Days of Sharing.
A pancake breakfast will be hosted by the Cub Scouts on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 to 10am at Applebee's (near Target). Enjoy delicious all-you-can-eat pancakes and drinks for $5 per person!
After hosting the breakfast, the Scouts will brave the cold and drop off grocery bags to neighborhoods; asking that the bags be filled by the following Saturday. The next week, the Scouts return to the drop area and collect the filled bags. The food collected benefits area efforts (including Field's Days of Sharing) to prevent hunger in our community.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NOTES AVAILABLE
| At the past two Principal's Coffees, we heard from leaders representing two middle school options, Pershing and Pipkin. Notes from each of the meetings can be found on the principal's website:
http://ncolbaughpossibilities.
weebly.com
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Student Council
Holiday Grams
| Holiday Grams will be available for a donation (no price-tag for the cards) during the week of Dec. 13 - 17.
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Site Council Meeting
| December 6
4 - 5pm
Field Library
We will be compiling a list of "Essential Agreements" about protocols for parent involvement at school. Please come with ideas and be prepared to discuss! |
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A Slice of Nice
| See someone doing something exceptionally nice at Field? Turn them in for a
Slice of Nice!
A Slice of Nice to:
School secretary J.J. Dixon for always having a smile and being so helpful!
All of the donors who contributed to our new playground equipment. It's being installed and the students are so excited!
Dr. Nancy Colbaugh for arranging the middle school informational meetings held in November!
The Box Top Brigade... you know who you are! These ladies spend hours every year trimming out all those teeny, tiny Box Tops and submitting them on time for redemption!
and finally...
To all the Homeroom Chairs - winter parties are coming up and we want you to know how appreciated your efforts are! Thanks for all you do week in and week out!
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Faculty Birthdays!
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24 - Camilla Durbin Music
26 - Rita Campbell Computer
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Sign-up for Our E-Newsletter
| If would like receive our e- newsletter, please send your e-mail address to carolwooten@mchsi.com.
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Submit Information for Next Month's Newsletter
| Please contact
Carol Wooten,
carolwooten@mchsi.com, with your communication needs, concerns, or newsletter submissions.
The deadline for January's edition is December 20. |
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PTA PURPOSES
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To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship
To raise the standards of
home life
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
To bring into close relation
the home and the school,
that parents and teachers
may cooperate intelligently
in the education of children
and youth
To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
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2010-2011
Field PTA
executive committee
President
Jody Tetlow
766-1695 (cell)
885-8044 (home)
jodytetlow@gmail.com
President-Elect
Bill Enos
enos0726@gmail.com
Vice President of Programs
Anna Gintz
agintz0808@yahoo.com
Vice President of Fundraising
Sonja Shaw
shaw28@sbcglobal.net
Vice President of Communications
Carol Wooten
carolwooten@mchsi.com
Secretary
Becky Fraley
b-fraley@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer
Mike Harders
mjharders@yahoo.com
Parliamentarian
Linda Skolnick-Schur
l_skolnick@yahoo.com
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An Eagle's Eye View...
| This column features topical conversations from both educator and parent perspectives.
Top Ten Things to Be Thankful For
From an Educator's Perspective... Dr. Nancy Colbaugh, Principal
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From a Parent's Perspective... Jody Tetlow, PTA President
As we contemplated this month's Eagle Eye View article, we felt overcome with thankfulness about all the great and wonderful things that make up the Field Community. We are blessed to be involved with such an amazing group of people. Here is our Top Ten list!
#10 - Wonderful Fall Weather
We are thankful that it did not rain during our first International Walk to School Day, that it was not freezing during Fall Festival, and for all of the many bright, sunny, and unseasonably warm days we have had thus far. These days have made field trips and many school volunteer projects (to include building our new shed, sprucing up our gardens, and helping to collect goods for Days of Sharing) possible and pleasant.
#9 - Student Action
Every week, at least one student comes to the principal's office to talk about their "action plan" - the part of the Primary Years Program where students think about their learning and develop a plan that addresses a need in our school, neighborhood, community, or world. We're thankful that our kids are aware of the needs around them, and that they believe they can make a difference! Action Plans are sometimes as simple as reading a label to find nutritional value in a carton of milk, picking up litter around school, or helping others who are needy.
#8 - Volunteers
We are thankful for all of our volunteers who give their time, thoughts, ideas, concerns, and celebrations. This year our volunteers have helped to make so many things possible at Field. Whether it is...the Boy Scouts and their leaders picking up 1,000 bags of donated food or the volunteers who will help to sort the food thereafter; the Girl Scouts whose green thumbs have helped plant many flowers and trees; or those who provide heartfelt gifts to our faculty and staff throughout the year; the homeroom parents who help support our classrooms; the volunteers who cut, sort, and send off our labels from Box Tops, Campbell's Soups, and Sunny-D; or those who bring literature to our students through the Reading is Fundamental or Chat-n-Chew programs; and beyond this each and every volunteer...We are thankful.
# 7 - IB Program
I'm thankful that we, as teachers, administration, and staff get to work with students on a daily basis, using curriculum and instruction that is designed to help kids learn how to question and think critically about themselves and their world, and to develop into strong, active life-long learners. I'm thankful that someone "out there" in the world put all these ideas into one plan called the IB/Primary Years Program.
#6 - WatchDOGS
Having a male presence within our school is incredibly important. This program adds a measure of safety to our building and helps support the development of all children. Our WatchDOGS have gone above and beyond. A very big thanks to Jack Dixon, Brian Weimer, and their families for organizing a great program for our school this year! WatchDOGS are consistently present at Field helping with on-site projects, reading with students, and supporting our faculty wherever needed. Thank you fathers, uncles, and grandpas for making this program awesome!
#5 - A "spirit of giving"
Even in challenging times our families and friends rally together to support needs and opportunities present within our community at Field. Each opportunity has far exceeded our expectations through the generosity of our families, friends, and business partnerships. Each and every gift is greatly appreciated and helps to make a big difference at Field!
#4 - Playground
It was an amazing experience as we all felt the "giving spirit" early in the year and over $7300 was donated in just 10 days! Thanks to everyone who was able to participate. As this Top Ten list goes to press, our playground is being installed! Our students will have a un-filled opportunity to develop physical strength, stamina, and endurance through their play.
#3 Field - Amazing things happen here every day!
We often have the privilege of showing people around our school. Sometimes visitors come from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Sometimes they are local administrators, teachers, or prospective students just checking us out. Every time we talk about the program, we become inspired all over again...why? Because there are amazing things happening here every day. When our teachers go to IB/PYP workshops, they are often asked to share their planners...why? Because they are amazingly well-written. When we talk to students about what they are learning, we're frequently amazed by the depth and quality of their answers. We are thankful for the amazing things that happen here every day.
#2 - Parents/Faculty/Staff/NewStaff
We are blessed to have such a rich variety of people in our school. Students and parents truly care about each other and show their caring in a very tangible way. We are known at Field for caring...what a great thing to be known for!
As we think about our staff, we are thankful for all they bring to their classrooms each day. The level of caring about each student as an individual is heartwarming. There is thoughtful preparation for each day's learning, with collaboration among teachers being the norm. We are especially proud of our new staff members, who have joined us so well on this journey.
#1 - Children
And where would we be without our children?...our hopes and dreams, our future, our pride and joy. It is with thankful hearts that we do all that we do for their growth and development. Someday they will be the movers and shakers in our community...and in our world. Above all we are thankful for the amazing kids that come to Field!
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PTA Nominating Committee Members Sought
(Please express your interest by Dec. 10)
| Please consider service on Field PTA's 2011 Nominating Committee!
We will be electing five members for our Nominating Committee at our December 10th PTA Board meeting. If you would be willing to serve on this committee, please let Linda Skolnick (l_skolnick@yahoo.com) know as soon as possible. Our nominating committee will work to build our slate of executive officers for the 2011-2012 year. |
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Chat-n-Chew Sign-up Deadline - Fri., Dec. 3
| Chat-n-Chew is a PTA sponsored book club for 1st through 5th graders. Each child will read three (3) books and participate in three (3) parent-led discussion groups during their lunchtime. All books will be sent home prior to Holiday Break.
We will meet in January, February, and March to discuss the books. Dates will be provided when you receive your books. In May, we will have a PIZZA PARTY to celebrate your hard work!!
Please fill out the membership form that was sent home this week (or Click Here to Download Form NOW) and return by this Friday, Dec. 3.
Questions? Please contact Chat-n-Chew chairs,
Michele Boswell, micheleboswell@mac.com
Missi Joplin, 4joplins@sbcglobal.net
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Author Kate Klise to Visit Field on Fri., Dec. 17
(Order Autographed Books by Fri., Nov. 3)
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 A visit from renowned author Kate Klise will kick-off Chat-n-Chew this year! Kate Klise is an award-winning author of eighteen children's books, including the bestselling Regarding the Fountain, Trial by Journal, Dying to Meet You, as well as the Little Rabbit series of picture books, all illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise.
Described by critics as "fresh, funny, and a delight to read," Kate's books for young readers have netted award nominations in more than twenty states, as well as the Friends of American Writers Award for Juvenile Fiction, an American Library Association Best Book Pick for Young Adults, and the Not Just for Kids Anymore Award from the Children's Book Council. (excerpt from Children's Authors' Ally) http://kateandsarahklise.com/
If you would like to order an autographed copy of a Kate Klise book, please submit your order form by this Friday, Dec. 3. The 2-page order forms were sent home this week and are also available for download by clicking here now.
Questions? Please contact Chat-n-Chew chairs,
Michele Boswell, micheleboswell@mac.com
Missi Joplin, 4joplins@sbcglobal.net
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair to Benefit Field
| A special Barnes & Noble Book Fair to benefit Field Elementary is being held on Saturday, December 11, from 9am to 10pm. A percentage of all sales will go to our school! Books make great holiday gifts!
Please bring your voucher to the event.
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Volunteers Needed for Food Drive & Sort
| Saturday, December 11
9am to 1 pm
Adult Volunteers Only Please*
There are four 1 hour shifts; 8 - 10 volunteers per shift. Please sign-up using Supersaas, our PTA's online scheduling system. Sign-up for as many shifts as you like.
CLICK HERE NOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR SHIFT
Ann Howard
Days of Sharing Chair
*The Cub Scouts are hosting this Food Drive with adult support. These Scouts will be the only children allowed in the school this day.
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Days of Sharing, 2010
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We will collect items for DOS during the week of December 6-10! The classroom wish lists were sent home before Thanksgiving. You may have received this information by e-mail from your homeroom parents as well. Please let me know if you did not get a copy of your classroom list, and I will be happy to get one to you.
We will have volunteers in the car line each
morning to accept donations!
You do not need to leave your car, simply let us know you have a donation and we will take it for you right there! We will also have a collection box inside the entry.
Thanks to all who have given gifts and monetary donations!
If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks to Field PTA, and send attention to Ann Howard. Gift card donations are also very appreciated, especially to any shoe store, Target and Wal-Mart.
We have Wishing Stars in the entry of the school!
These stars list items needed for Days of Sharing, and all cost $10 or less. If you would like to purchase one of the items on the stars, simply take that star with you to use as a reminder when you shop. Put the item in the wishing star basket in the school entry at your convenience.
Wednesday, December 8th is Dollar Day!
If you would like to contribute a dollar on this day, all donations will be used to purchase gifts for Days of Sharing.
As you can see, there are many ways to
participate in Days of Sharing!
Please consider if you can help with purchasing a gift from your child's classroom list, giving a monetary gift/gift card, purchasing an item on the Wishing Stars, or bringing a dollar on Dollar Day. If you can help in any of these areas, it would be so very appreciated. Please contact me with any questions at bah2004@live.com or 868-8123.
Much thanks!
Ann Howard
Days of Sharing Chair
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Field Nights at Pasta Express
| In the mood for some Pasta?
Make Monday Night a Pasta Express Night!
Mondays from 4:00-9:00 PM are Field Nights at Pasta Express -
3250 E. Battlefield. Please note: Field Nights follow the school calendar
(i.e. if we don't have school we don't have a Pasta Express night)
Come any Field night to support our school! Also, every Field night a different grade will be featured! Be sure on those particular nights to make plans to enjoy dinner with classmates.
Third Grade - Dec 6
Fourth Grade - Dec 20
Fifth Grade - Jan 10
What to do...
Present the coupon below (coupon available on Field's website or DOWNLOAD NOW) when you purchase your meal. Be sure to write your child's teacher and grade on it.
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Fall Clothing Bank Drive a Success!!!
| The Fall Clothing Bank Change Drive raised $429. Ms. Timm's class won the pizza party for bringing in the most change; special thanks to Domino's Pizza and Price Cutter Plus for sponsoring this event! In addition to the change collection, the donation barrel at Field's Fall Festival raised $431. Additional gifts brought the total to $900, which was presented to the Clothing Bank at the Springfield Council of PTA meeting. Thanks to everyone who helped make this drive a success!
Lisa Conover, Clothing Bank Chair
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Winter Program and 5th Grade Bake Sale!
| Monday, Dec. 20
Programs at 9:15 and 10:30
(The same program will be presented twice. Please choose to attend either the 9:15 or the 10:30 performance.)
The 5th grade will be hosting a bake sale this morning. Be sure to drop by and check out all
of the goodies! Save yourself some time this
holiday season... what a delicious way to
support our school!
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Spring Dance Planning Underway!
| Attention party planners and fundraising experts...
WE NEED YOU!
Several people are needed to help facilitate the silent auction portion of the event under the direction of VP of Fundraising Sonja Shaw. Please contact Sonja (shaw28@sbcglobal.net)if you would like to help with the silent auction.
Others are needed for everything from game planning, entertainment, decorating, well.... you get the idea!
Please contact us if you are interested in helping with the auction or if you want to
serve elsewhere on our committee. If you served with us last year, you know we want you back! Field Rocks!
Sherry Peterson
speterson2007@hotmail.com
Paige Rankin
paige.rankin4@gmail.com
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Volunteer Policies and Information
| Anyone volunteering directly with children at our school must perform the SPS registration and background check.
Policies and Responsibilities
http://sps.k12.mo.us/communication/documents/PoliciesandResponsibilites.pdf2010-2011
Volunteer Registration and Background Check:
http://www.springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/community/documents/2010-2011volunteerform.pdf
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greatly appreciate their generosity. Evangel Temple is located at 2020 E. Battlefield Rd.
Price Cutter Plus (East Battlefield) for its support of Field Elementary students by providing drinks for children in the class which raised the most money for the clothing bank. Price Cutter consistently helps our school throughout the year as needs arise and we are so grateful for its involvement and dedication to our community! Our local Price Cutter is at 3260 E. Battlefield Rd. 
