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UPCOMING EVENTS
5/2 - 5 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/3 Early Release at 12:30
Bounce Party at AirTime (Wacky World)
1-4pm
5/4 Springfield Council
of PTA
(SCPTA) Meeting
at Sunshine Elementary
9am
5/6 FIELD ROCKS!
Sock Hop to Summer!
6 - 8pm
Field Elementary
5/10 6pm
PTA General
Membership Meeting
6:30pm
"No Strings Attached" musical performed by Singing Sensations
Scholastic Bookfair open following the musical
5/11 - 13 Scholastic Bookfair
5/12 Social Suppers
11am - 6pm
(Identify yourself with Field and 10% comes back to us)
5/17 PTA Board Luncheon
Metropolitan Grill
11am
5/20 5th grade trip to
Silver Dollar City
Skating Party
Skateport
4-6
$4 per skater;
no drop-offs
5/25 5th Grade Exhibition 5/27 5th Grade Graduation
CONGRATULATIONS!
5/30 NO SCHOOL
(Memorial Day)
6/1 Talent Show times subject to change K - 1 9:15 -10:15am
2 - 3 10:30 - 11:30am
4 - 5 1- 2pm 6/2 Honors Assembly
Grades 1-2
9:30 - 10:30 am
Grades 3-4
1:30- 2:30pm
6/3 Last Day of School -
FIELD DAY!
Early Release at 1:30pm
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Skate Party
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May 20 Skateport 4-6 $4 per skater, includes skate rental No drop-offs please. |
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Celebrating Dr. Colbaugh
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If you would like to help
with plans to honor
Dr. Colbaugh
as she retires, please contact 2010-2011 PTA President, Jody Tetlow at jodytetlow@gmail.com. |
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Treasurer Update
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Please turn in your receipts by
Friday, May 27,
to the PTA box.
Please mark all receipts to the attention of
Mark Harders,
PTA Treasurer.
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SCPTA
Clothing Bank
| | The clothing bank continues to have a major need for elementary sized boys and girls clothing. Donations may be brought to the clothing bank during operating hours or may be dropped off at Field. |
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Glendale Falcon
Basketball Camp
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May 11, 12 & 13
Glendale High School
6 to 8pm
$50 per camper
Come and have a great time learning basketball fundamentals! Participate in games and contests. Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
CLICK HERE NOW TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
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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:
In honor of teacher appreciation, we'd like to thank our teachers and staff members at Field!
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Faculty Birthdays!
| May:
2 - Jodi Colwell
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June
1 - Julie Boyce
2 - Debbie Bradley
18 - Ira Sulteen
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July
1 - Stacie Richmond
10 - JJ Dixon
11 - Alyssa Timm
18 - Marilyn Snow
22 - Tobin Bushman
24 - Sheryl Davis
25 - Jan Myers
30 - Carrie Aho
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August
18 - Andrea Wimberley
25 - Sherry Goings
26 - Aline Vann
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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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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
sonjashaw@gmail.com
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...
| Our Shared Perspective...
Dr. Nancy Colbaugh, Principal, and Jody Tetlow, PTA President
Five Tips for a Fabulous Summer! From an Educators Perspective: Dr. Nancy Colbaugh...
Learning doesn't stop when the textbooks close. There are many opportunities for fun and growth each day. We hope that you find these tips helpful as you start to prepare for the summer months.
1. Continue to foster a love for reading.
Bring books for traveling, read aloud as a family, ask questions, start a book club
2. Pick up your pencil and write, write, write!
Start a summer journal, log, or scrapbook. This could be an independent or family project.
3. Discover together!
Look for opportunities to explore in all of life's moments. In doing so you may help your child prepare for their next year at Field. Here are a few connections you might find which tie into some of our PYP units of inquiry...
Kindergarten: Discuss how family life is different in the summer.
1st Grade: Notice the summer weather patterns
2nd Grade: Check out landmarks as you travel both near and far
3rd Grade: Heading to Branson? Check out the rock strata
on the way!
4th Grade: After the fireflies, gaze under the summer starry nights, check out the constellations
5th Grade: Let your children capture summer memories as they practice photography skills
4. Let your child's natural curiosity lead you.
5. Have Fun!
What are your best childhood summer memories? Time passes by so quickly, be sure to enjoy these days with your family.
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From Field's Future Principal,
Dr. Janell Bagwell
| Dear Field families:
I am Janell Bagwell and will be the new principal at Field Elementary this fall. I am excited about the opportunity to work with the Field community. I know with the retirement of Dr. Colbaugh your community is feeling a great loss, however, we have been working together to provide a smooth transition. I have already met the teachers and been introduced to your students. Additionally, I have met with PTA to determine calendar dates for next school year. I have just begun my study of the PYP program and will be attending training this summer. Dr. Colbaugh and I will continue these efforts over the next few months.
Next, let me introduce myself. I grew up in Springfield and attended Evangel University for my undergraduate degree in Education. My Masters in Educational Administration is from Missouri State University and my Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis is from University of Missouri. This is my 15th year of employment with Springfield Public Schools. I started my career as a teacher at Weller Elementary where I taught 4th and 5th grade. I was Assistant Principal at Disney, McBride, and Pleasant View Middle School and Elementary. I have served the last six years as Principal of Mark Twain Elementary.
My husband, Doug, and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage this August. Doug is a local businessman and owns his investment banking business. I have one step-son, Damon, who is 13 years old and attends school in Nebraska.
As I begin serving at Field, I want you to know that I am dedicated to the education of the students at Field. The experience a child has in elementary years impacts them for life. I look forward to getting to know you and your families as well as exploring the positive possibilities for the future.
Dr. Janell Bagwell
Principal
Mark Twain Elementary
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Sock Hop to Summer - May 6
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FIELD ROCKS!
MAY 6
6 - 8:15pm
Admission:
$1 per person or $5 per family (max)
50s Sock Hop in Gym
Pizza Available
$2 per slice
$1 per drink
PRIZES! Raffles!
Prize Pocket Person -
for 25¢, pull out a prize!
Free Games:
Fish, Cookie & Soda Walk
Duck Pond
Bowling Alley
Hula Hoop Contest
Minute to Win It
All games and raffles will close at 7:30; we will then ask everyone to move into the multi-purpose room. We will have a special ceremony at 7:45 and conclude the evening with dancing!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
CLICK HERE NOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR SHIFT!
If you have not used our online scheduling calendar before, you will be prompted to create an account when you try to select your shift. This takes just seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering. Without parent volunteers, this evening would not be possible.
If you have questions about the event or about volunteering, please contact Sherry Peterson, speterson2007@hotmail.com or Paige Rankin, paige.rankin4@gmail.com.
Raffle Information!
Raffle tickets can be purchased at "Raffle Row" which be be located in the 3rd grade hallway. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5. Raffle items will include the famous "Lunch with your Teacher", seating at Field events, as well as various items from local businesses including: Boomers, Dawn Shields Photography, San Francisco Oven, Colton's Steakhouse, Old Chicago, Big Fat Burritos, Youth Baseball Camp, Dancing Mule Coffee, Chick-fil-A, Scentsy, and others.
Please contact Sonja Shaw, sonjashaw@gmail.com, if you have a last minute donation you or your business would like to make to benefit our school.
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PTA Meeting, Reflections Artwork Showcase,
Scholastic Bookfair, and Pinocchio
"No Strings Attached" Musical | |
This is a BIG night!
Don't miss out!
Tuesday, May 10
Events start at 6pm
Field Multipurpose Room
Our final PTA meeting of the general membership will be held on
Tuesday, May 10.
A wonderful exhibit of Reflections
award-winning artwork will be
showcased, Singing Sensations
will present the musical
"No Strings Attached," and
the Scholastic Bookfair will open
immediately following the musical.
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Field Fundraising Day at Dancing Mule
| "Stubborn About Great Coffee" and stubborn about helping our PTA!
Randy Austin, co-owner of Dancing Mule Coffee Company and a Field Dad, will host a Field Fundraising Day on Saturday, May 21. On that day, Dancing Mule will donate $1 per drink ordered (excluding iced tea, brewed coffee, bottled water, and juice.) Please mention Field when placing your order.
Dancing Mule Coffee Company is located on the corner of Glenstone
and Cherokee.
Thanks in advance for your
ongoing support of our school!
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| Field Day is Coming - June 3! | Coach Bushman has planned a day of Field Fun at this year's Field Day, June 3.
Games include: Shoe Hunt, Jumping Hoops, Team Fire Drill, and more. Parent volunteers will be needed to help facilitate the games, support our classrooms, and help with lunch. Please watch in upcoming weeks for the Field Day SuperSasS schedule. We will need your help to make this a great day for our children! |
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IB Program Evaluation Presentation
NEW DATE - June 28
| On Tuesday, June 28, Field, Rountree, Boyd, Pipkin Middle School and Central High School will present a program evaluation to the SPS Board. This evaluation of our program is done every two years as a part of the accountability process. The presentation can be viewed 24 hours following the board meeting on the SPS website.
http://springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/board/MeetingVideos.htm
The meeting will be held be held at 5:30 p.m. at Kraft Administrative Center, 940 N. Jefferson Ave.
Any parents are welcome to attend the meeting to support our program! |
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Field's Backpack Program
| Every single week during the school year, many of our students are supplied with backpacks filled with nutritious food to take home over the weekend. As the economy has been weakened, the need has become even greater.
Individually wrapped snack foods are especially needed right now. Monetary contributions are also welcome and help the  committee keep backpack items uniform. (The backpack program committee often purchases food in bulk to help stretch PTA dollars further.)
Please give as you are able to help make sure every student in our school is concentrating more on their homework than hunger.
Questions? Please contact Molly Robb, marybrobb@hotmail.com. |
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DIG IT!: Dirt Project School Garden UPDATE!
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Field Elementary School is so proud to be the recipient of the DIRT Project School Yard Garden for the fall of 2011. The design process for the garden will begin in September 2011, with installation beginning in November 2011. We will be forming a core school garden team meeting in August to discuss the process, the vision and finalize the garden location.
Once we've met on the specifics, Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition, our partner organization, will begin the design process, set a date for the unveiling of the garden design and schedule timelines for construction and installation.
In preparation for the project, several teachers and a Field parent attended a two-day Life Lab Science Growing Classroom Workshop held at Drury and the mid-town garden. It was a great experience for all the teachers. We came away very excited about the impact a well designed and implemented school garden can have on each grade level here at Field. The curriculum will be inquiry based and fit very well into the Units that we currently study. Each grade level will have some level of participation in the garden!
Please consider getting involved in the school garden. We need summer support for the four garden beds that are already up in addition to those who would like to be part of the Field Green Team. Field parents have always been so supportive and we need your help! Come and learn along with us.
If you would like to sign up to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact Debbie Fisher, dfisher@spsmail.org, or Heather Parker, Field parent, hparker417@yahoo.com. |
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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
Come on out on ANY Monday school is in session (Field night) to support our school!
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.
15% of the total cost of your meal will go back to Field! |
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2011-2012 PTA Board Openings
| Reflections Chair:
Reflections is a PTA program which provides students with an opportunity to submit artwork within several possible categories. Each year the number of students who participate in the program has increased! This year, Field was the only Springfield Public School to have a student go on to the National Competition. Without Reflections leaderships at Field this would not be possible. This is a position in which you will be personally making a difference for many students at Field.
PTA Membership Chair:
Our PTA membership is the driving force of all that we are and do. In this position you would run the membership campaign. This year we have gained 100 more members than last year. Without leadership this would not be possible.
Please contact Bill Enos at enos0726@gmail.com and let him know you'd like to join the team next year!
If you would like to get involved but are not quite sure where to jump in, contact Jody Tetlow (jodytetlow@gmail.com) or Bill Enos (enos0726@gmail.com). Helping hands and new ideas are
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Community Partners
| We welcome and celebrate our community partners!
Special thanks to:
The Cup 325 East Walnut Springfield, MO 65806 (417) 865-2287 www.cravethecup.com
Sweet Potatoes Inside Leola's 5219 N. 17th Street Ozark, MO Visit Leola's on Facebook
Orange Leaf 1368 East Republic Rd. Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 888-2050 http://orangeleafyogurt.com
Dancing Mule Coffee Company 1945 S. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Mo 65804 417-883-5114 http://dancingmulecoffee.com |
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Volunteer at Field!
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Our volunteer program consists of community members, parents, grandparents, local businesses and organizations who acknowledge the importance between community involvement and education. Our volunteers work in a variety of capacities, both inside and outside the classroom from mentoring or tutoring a child to assisting in a school's office or cafeteria.
In order to become a registered volunteer, and keep your volunteer status current, volunteers must complete and return a Volunteer Registration and Background Check Form each year. This form may be obtained by clicking the SPS Volunteer Registration link below, in the Community Relations Office, or in the main office of our schools.
Upon a clear background check from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, you will be sent written notification (please allow up to 14 business days) which you may be required to present at the school you are volunteering.
Policies and Responsibilities
http://sps.k12.mo.us/communication/documents/PoliciesandResponsibilites.pdf
Volunteer Registration and Background Check:
http://www.springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/community/documents/2010-2011volunteerform.pdf
**Please note district funding for volunteer background checks have recently been cut; the cost of the background check is $17.50. Please contact Dr. Colbaugh with any questions or if assistance is needed. **
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