November 2023 | Monthly Newsletter |
La asociación de padres de Field Elementary prioriza la capacidad de proporcionar nuestra publicación mensual de boletines en español. Para leer este boletín, haga clic en la parte superior de su correo electrónico para verlo en el navegador web y seleccione "español" en el menú a la derecha de la pagina web. ¿Necesita ayuda para encontrar la traducción, envíenos un correo electrónico a fieldespto.communications@gmail.com? ¡Gracias! |
Congratulations to Field Elementary’s FORTY new 4th and 5th grade National Elementary Honor Society inductees! We are very proud of you!
The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) provides Field’s 4th and 5th grade students a place to develop and apply their passion for service, while obtaining the skills to be confident young leaders for years to come.
NEHS membership is centered on recognizing students for their accomplishments while challenging and equipping them to develop further as leaders through service to their school and community.
Field Elementary’s first ever inductee ceremony took place November 9th. Thank you to our volunteer Field parents, Ms. Trevino, Ms. Perez, Ms. Tate, and Mr. Zelaya for leading such a great event!
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This year, our NEHS students are hosting a toy drive benefiting Child Advocates.
What is this? How can you help?
Santa's Wish List provides Christmas gifts for children served by Child Advocates, who have been victims of life-threatening abuse or neglect and - as a result - have been placed in the protective custody of Child Protective Services.
The Santa's Wish List program makes the holiday season brighter for these children who might otherwise be without gifts for Christmas.
The QR Code for the wish list is coming soon, Amazon Gift cards are also appreciated!
Collection boxes will be inside the school entryway now through December 4th.
All gifts will be collected, sorted and delivered by our very own Field Elementary National Honor Society students!
Questions? Please contact Naomi Dvoretsky at (347) 351-2474 |
Field families and friends, we invite you to attend our official Spark Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony next Wednesday, November 15th at 1:30pm.
This huge accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of our parents, students, staff, friends and greater Heights Community!
Looking forward to seeing you all next week! |
Annual Community Ofrenda at Field Elementary We are grateful for the heartfelt contributions and cherished memories that made this year's event a beautiful tapestry of culture and community. The essence of Dia de los Muertos is captured in the ofrenda, an altar lovingly adorned with photographs, mementos, and offerings, inviting departed souls to reunite with their loved ones, if only briefly. It's a tradition that transcends time, bridging the gap between the living and the deceased, a moment to honor and remember those who have passed on. Our ofrenda was not just an assemblage of objects; it was a gallery of stories, a montage of memories, and a testament to the vibrant tapestry of our community. Each photograph, each trinket, and each lovingly placed item was a thread in this intricate narrative, weaving a tale of love, remembrance, and celebration. We extend our heartfelt thanks to every Field student, teacher, family member, and community member who contributed their photographs, stories, and memories to our annual Field Community Orenda. Your willingness to share your personal connections and cherished moments helped create a tableau of remembrance that resonated deeply with all who visited. As we bid farewell to this year's Dia de los Muertos celebration, let's carry forward the spirit of togetherness, remembrance, and unity. Let's continue to cherish and celebrate the colorful mosaic of our community, honoring our past, and shaping our future, hand in hand. Shout-out to our Diversity Chair Ganda and Gabi for their work to bring this beautiful cultural experience back to Field again. If you contributed a picture to this year's ofrenda, please visit Ms. Q to pick up your picture. |
Click here to view package options & order! |
This was a record setting year for the 3rd annual Lion’s Pride Fun Run. Drumroll please…
We raised $47,795 online and kept 96% from FundHub ($46,028)
We received 993 donations from 33 states and 5 other countries
Key stats:
- 89% school wide registration
- 60% family participation
- 59% of homerooms received ALL their class Fun Run rewards
- 77% of Homerooms received 2 class Fun Run Rewards
- 68% Homerooms earned Donuts for 75% class registration goal
- ALL School wide rewards earned!
- 11 teachers earned $100 gift card for highest student registration in grade (there were two three-way ties!!)
- 3rd grade and Kinder won Highest Fundraising Grade
We did this TOGETHER and so grateful for all families who shared students links, fundraised, or volunteered! Special shout out to Field leadership, Mrs. Franklin, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Z, and teachers. See ya next year!
- Emily Weems, Fun Run Chair
Note: The gaga ball pit has been ordered and will be delivered in a few weeks! |
Check out a recap of this year's Lion Pride Fun Run! |
Thank you to Bryan Koslan and our very own Field Dad's Club (FDC) for orchestrating the Lion Pride Fun Run day of operations and such a fun theme! |
And that's a wrap on Field Elementary's FIRST EVER t-shirt design contest! We received a lot of amazing entries and loved seeing our Lions showcase their creativity and design skills. Thank you to every student who submitted artwork, they were incredible!
A huge thank you to our PTO Fine Arts Liaisons, Carmen and Jessica, as well as our Art Teacher, Ms. Grant.
Our students rocked the vote and had a blast voting on the top 10 designs in our very own "Election Day"! The Final Four designs are included below.
Thank you to our Field Community for your outpour of support for our t-shirt design contest! It was a tight and exciting race! Congratulations are to our little Field Lion of Design A! The t-shirt will be created and available to purchase in our Field Spirit Store soon.
We are looking forward to bringing this back again next year! |
Event date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Event time: 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Event Location: SPJST Lodge 88
1435 Beall St, Houston, TX 77008 |
Join us for the adults only Silent Auction & Fundraiser - food, dancing, drinks, live music and an all around great time with our Field Community!
Bid on incredible items donated by the local community. All proceeds will support Field Elementary - Arts programs, Teacher support, Field trips and much more! We are aiming to set a new record this year!
It truly takes a village! We hope you will consider supporting Field Elementary and the fundraiser by donating, attending and bidding in our auction. |
How much are tickets and what is included?
There are 3 options for purchasing your ticket! Each ticket includes food, a welcome drink, commemorative drinkware, entertainment and the chance to bid on our special live auction items! Admission is included when purchasing a table. There will be enough seating / cocktail tables for everyone! Non-reserved tables are first come, first served. There will be cash bar at the event with reasonably priced drinks.
Single ticket: $50
2 Reserved seats: $200
Reserved table (for 8): $800
How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here! |
| This event would not be possible without the consistent support of our community! Please consider donating a product or service for our silent auction (gift certificates, services, airline miles, vouchers, and/or merchandise/gift baskets, etc.). We value our local businesses and families, and all donations will be highlighted and advertised through our channels. Click here for the auction donation form. |
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| We are in need of businesses and families to sponsor the event. Sponsors will be recognized across our PTO social media/website and newsletter and have signage at the event based on their sponsorship level. Field Elementary PTO is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. We are grateful for your support and generosity. Click here for the Auction Sponsorship packet and share with businesses that you frequent! If you'd like to sponsor or donate, click here! |
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Last month, our Field Elementary Lions, both staff & students, honored our librarian @fieldelementarylibrary Mrs. Esquivel by wearing pink! We stand and support Mrs. Esquivel in her courageous battle against breast cancer. We love you and we are rooting for you! At Field Elementary no one fights alone! 🩷
Help keep Mrs. Esquivel safe! Please consider a mask for your students on their library days. We'll also be working to restock masks for the school! If you'd like to help, visit Mrs. Esquivel's amazon wish list here.
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| HISD Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) VIPS approval is required to volunteer on campus, chaperone on field trips and visit your student(s) for Parent Lunch Week. Click here to begin!
All volunteers must reapply each school year. Please forward your approval email to Ms. Q at Raisa.Quintero@houstonisd.org |
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Read Mrs. Frank's November newsletter below. Don't forget to join her for the upcoming Conversations with the Counselor! |
November is Generation Texas Month, a statewide movement to ensure students have the information and resources regarding post-secondary options such as college, career, and military.
Click here to download the flyer. |
| "Handle with Care" - A note from Ms. Franks If your child is experiencing difficulties at home, I would like to provide some additional support at school. I understand you may not always be able to provide details, and that's OK. If your child is coming to school after a difficult morning, night or weekend, please email me "handle with care." I will make it a priority to check in on them. Email:Brandy.Franks@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-867-5190 |
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Already thinking about Holiday cards and gifts? Our Minted code is active and provides you with 20% off orders while giving 15% back to Field PTO! Our unique code is FUNDRAISEFEPTO. ✨💌 |
Orders will be delivered to your student's homeroom teacher. Please list the student's first and last name as well as their homeroom teacher. |
 Historic Field shirt Available in youth sizes (long sleeve) and adult sizes (short sleeve only)here |
|  Pink Retro Field Elementary shirt Available in youth and adult sizes here |
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 Color changing water bottle What's better than a reusable school water bottle? One that changes colors when filled with cold water! This bottle has a custom Field design and holds 24 oz of water. Purchase here. |
|  Birthday Marquee Message Wish your child a Happy Birthday on the Field Marquee! Orders should be placed at least a week before the needed date. Purchase here! |
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We hope you'll consider joining a committee, volunteering for school and PTO events and donating to Field!
Here is how the PTO supported Field students and staff during the 2022-2023 school year thanks to the support of our amazing parents and community! |
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| Communication Class Dojo is the main form of communication used by Field admin and teachers. Stay up to date with the latest from the PTO on social channels, as we help to share information provided by the school.
Please follow Field Elementary PTO on our social media platforms and check our website often to stay up to date on all things Field! School website
PTO Website
PTO Instagram
PTO Facebook |
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| Ideas, Comments or Suggestions? The Field PTO team is always striving to be the best to support our school and community. Have a suggestion or idea you'd like to share with Field PTO? Send us a note! We are a community, and every voice is essential. Your comments can be anonymous if you prefer. The suggestions box is located in the front of the school near Ms. Q's office email us at fieldespto.suggestions@gmail.com |
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| Recap of PTO Meetings & Treasurer's Reports Couldn't make the last PTO Meeting? You can find the meeting minutes here, as well as the Treasurer's Reports.
Join us Wednesday, December 13th for the December General PTO Meeting. |
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| Teacher and Staff Wish Lists & Favorites Our amazing Teachers and Staff are pouring their hearts and souls into our little ones every. single. day! Let’s help clear their Amazon Classroom Wish Lists and Donors Choose items for these incredible educators!
Want to learn more about a Teacher or Staff Member at Field? Check out their personal favorites!
Want to help even more? SHARE THIS LINK!
We are so proud and appreciative of this incredibly generous community and we know that together we can help make a huge impact this year for our teachers (students and parents)! |
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 HISD 23-24 Academic Calendar Click here for the 2023-2024 HISD calendar. |
|  School Lunch Information Curious what's for lunch, check out School Café. A log in is not needed, and you can view as guest. (Breakfast and lunch are free for all Field students this year!) |
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Parent Lunch Week Mark your calendars -- Parents/guardians who have been approved via the HISD VIPS program can now come to lunch with students! One week each month on Wednesday-Friday, parents will be afforded quality time at lunch. External food is allowed! Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before the student's lunchtime for check-in with Ms. Q. Please look out for more information from Field administration.
Note: Starting in December, Parent Lunch Week is moving to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! December 6-8 January 10-12
| February 7-9 March 6-8 April 3-5 |
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| VIPS Approved Not VIPS certified? Volunteers in Public Schools, VIPS, is an annual background check through HISD for all volunteers who help assist public schools. ALL Field parents/guardians who want to volunteer or attend lunch visits for the 2023-2024 school year must register online.
Ready to register? Click Here! |
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| Previous Lion's Roar Newsletters Access previous PTO newsletters here. |
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| Visit the PTO site and update your student(s) classroom teacher. Select the teacher from the drop down under "My Account". 1. Log in and select "My account" > family info > verify parent info is up to date > select "next step" 2. Under the "active students" section, verify your student(s) have been added and select the homeroom teacher in the drop down. 3. Save |
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The PTO could not do all of the amazing things it does without the dedicated group of volunteers who are so generous with their time and efforts. Involvement with the PTO is a wonderful way to get to know the school, staff, students, and other parents. There are many different ways to get involved. We encourage you to learn more about the events and activities that the PTO sponsors and volunteer where you can. Please note that all volunteers who will be working with students on campus or on field trips need to be registered through the school district’s Volunteers in Public Schools program, or VIPS. VIPS requires all volunteers to register annually. For more information, click here. |
| Field of Dreamers Garden Club We are excited to announce we are kicking off our Field of Dreamers Garden Club for our third season!
This amazing program, is run by parent volunteers who donate 25 minutes of their time every Tuesday and Wednesday. .
In this small amount of time students connect with the Earth, plant a thing or two, learn where their food comes from, sample fresh herbs or lettuce depending on what's growing, get a little dirty and explore the wonders of nature. So much goes on in those 7 beds at the front - you would be amazed! We also want to bring the students to the Butterfly Garden that was built and funded by grants and parent volunteers last year. The Butterfly Garden is located outside the PE room.
If you have 25 minutes to spare, please let us know. You may reach Ebony Porter at campfirequilts@gmail.com . More information can be found here.
Sign up here for Pre-K, K, 1st and SPED classes (Tuesdays)
Sign up here for 2nd grade classes (Wednesdays) |
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| Leo the Lion We would love to have Leo visit during our Field Spirit Night and other events for about 30 minutes during peak times if possible. Please sign up if you would like to dresss up as Leo (costume provided by Field PTO). Kids absolutely love it!
Click here to view volunteer slots and to sign up!
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LOOKING AHEAD - SAVE THE DATE |
| Spark Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - November 15 Field families and friends, we invite you to attend our official Spark Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony next Wednesday, November 15th at 1:30pm.
This huge accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of our parents, students, staff, friends and greater Heights Community!
Looking forward to seeing you all next week! |
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| Generation Texas Week - November 13-17 November is Generation Texas Month, a statewide movement to ensure students have the information and resources regarding post-secondary options such as college, career, and military.
Click here to download the flyer. |
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| Fall Picture Day - November 17 Get ready for Fall Picture day! Note, clothing should be school appropriate.
Click here to view package options & order! |
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| No School - November 20-24 Thanksgiving break! Students return Monday, November 27th. |
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| Spirit Night @ Buff City Soaps - November 29 Join us Wednesday, November 29th from 1:00 - 7:00pm for Spirit Night! Don't forget to mention you're with Field Elementary!
The event will be in store only! Buff City Soaps has designed a special Field Lion soap and will have it available for sale in store! You can participate in bath bomb making the day of the event on a first come first serve basis. 15% of sales earned will be donated back to Field Elementary. |
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| Dollar Dress Friday - December 1 Dollar Dress Friday takes place the first Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Donate $1 donation to the PTO and receive a free dress stamp for the day. Students must wear school-appropriate clothing. PTO volunteers will be at the school to hand out stamps to fashionably dressed Field Lions! |
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| Parent Lunch Week - December 6, 7, & 8 Parents/guardians who have been approved via the HISD VIPS program can now join their students for lunch! One week each month, parents will be afforded quality time at lunch. External food is allowed! Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before the student's lunchtime for check-in with Ms. Q. |
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| General PTO Meeting - December 13 Join us for the October General PTO meeting on Wednesday, December 13th under the pavilion! (Bring your own chair or blanket)
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Like to plan in advance? Bookmark this page and check back often for an expanded view of events and programs at Field Elementary! |
Donations are always accepted! All donations directly support Field Elementary and the programs and events our organization offers. No amount is too small - please consider making a donation today! |
| BOX TOPS MAKES IT EASY! All you need is your phone! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit Field's earnings online. Twice a year, Field will receive a check and can use that cash to support the school! |
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| Once logged into your Kroger account, search for Field Elementary PTO or KX612 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. *Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account |
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| You save 20%, Field Elementary gets 15% back!
Enjoy 20% off Minted’s unique stationery, children’s art, holiday cards, and gifts when you shop using our exclusive discount code, and they’ll donate 15% back to us. It’s a win-win!!
Field Elementary's unique promo code: FUNDRAISEFEPTO |
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| Our school is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels! If you’re not familiar with Mabel’s Labels, they are personalized, durable, waterproof labels. They are great for everything from shoes, clothing tags, water bottles and backpacks. You can customize them with your name and a design, and they are dishwasher, laundry and microwave safe.
Mabel’s Labels also offers clothing stamps, silicone bands for water bottles and medical alert labels. This is a great way to ensure your items don’t end up in the lost & found or mixed up . To reduce the spread of germs, we highly recommend labelling but they are also useful for everyday life.
To support our fundraiser, visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select Field Elementary School PTO. You can pick out whatever labels or product you want, and it will ship for free directly to your house! Thank you for supporting us! |
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We've officially joined Green City Recycler 2023 -2024 school recycling competition! Drop off unwanted clothes, shoes, and household linens at the Green City Recycler pod on E. 18th St. $0.10/lb will go back to our Field of Dreamers Garden Club!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while also supporting the Field Garden club AND winning big for our school! The recycling competition goes through the end of the school year. |
Don't forget your company's gift matching program! Corporate matching gift programs match cash donations made by their employees (parents/guardians/family members) to non-profit organizations. Take advantage of this matching opportunity and your Field Elementary contributions can easily be doubled (or even tripled)! Corporate matching provides a substantial amount of extra donations to help our wonderful school. More information can be found here!
Double the Donation is a great site to see if your company has a gift matching program. Check it out here! |
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