January 2024 | Monthly Newsletter |
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Happy New Year from Principal Karr Happy New Year, Field Families!
There was a lot to reflect on and be proud of for the fall semester! Students and staff have worked incredibly hard since August, and it shows. Students have shown tremendous academic growth since the beginning of the school year and teachers continue to collaborate and deliver high quality instruction. We initiated new programming with structured PE and art classes and expanded on our garden club for students in the lower grades, provided real-world experiences for students through various field trips, expanded our National Honors Society with a focus on promoting student leadership, and so much more!
For the Spring semester, our students and staff will continue to engage in quality learning. The Spring semester always brings additional district and state assessments, so please look out for communication from the school and teacher about any assessments your child may participate in. The information gathered from these assessments allow teachers to analyze data and make informed decisions about your child’s needs. Please continue to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher regarding academics, behavior, and social needs.
I will be hosting another Parent Focus Group session this Spring. More details will be provided via Class Dojo, but I encourage all families to consider attending. These sessions provide valuable information to the leadership team that impacts the quality of your child’s education.
Any upcoming events for this school year and updates for the 2024-2025 school year will be communicated via Class Dojo as it becomes available. Please check your teacher’s page in addition to the school page to stay informed on all things Field. We are thrilled about the upcoming Spring semester for our Lions!
As always, please reach out to the school if you have any questions or need anything.
Best,
Mr. Karr |
Here's a recap of the first half of the school year at Field! 🦁✨We hope the last half of the year is just as fun as the first half! We appreciate you! 💙🐾 |
Join us at Field Elementary's largest fundraiser of the year! The Field annual auction and fundraiser is here and it is an amazing opportunity to build our Field community while raising funds essential to teacher and student success!
Enjoy silent and live auctions, dinner, live music brought to you by The Monica's (90's cover band) and Bayou City Brass Band (a New Orleans second line band), and more!
NOTE: You can bid from the comfort of your home as the auction items will be listed online. You do not have to be present to win the silent auction items. However, we hope you will join us for a night of fun and the special in person only live auction items. |
How much are tickets and what is included?
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.
How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here! |
Teacher and Staff tickets
ALL Teachers & Staff and their +1s are free! Field Staff should contact Ms Anderson for promo code to secure their 2 tickets to the fundraiser. |
Here are a few of the Fundraising Socials that are returning this year!
Keep an eye out for more teasers and the full list on our Instagram page! Socials will be available to preview Wednesday, January 24th and to begin purchasing Thursday, January 25th. |
Volunteers are needed to help throughout the entire day of the Auction! Volunteers can help with more than one listed area if they have the time! The more helpers we have, the easier it is to ensure the auction runs smoothly!
Note: NEHS students needing volunteer hours can sign up to help set up and place chair covers!
For more information about the different roles or how you can help, contact Coral at fieldespto.volunteer@gmail.com |
Enter the raffle to win free Field After School Care for the remainder of the school year!
Winner does not need to be present at the time of the drawing to win.
Raffles closes Saturday, January 27th at 9:30pm. |
| 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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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. |
Field Art Contest Shirt created by Nash Garrett, 2nd Grade |
📣 NEW to the Field Spirit Store, designed by our very own Field student, Nash!
Field’s student body and greater community voted this super fun shirt as # 1 during our first ever Student T-Shirt Design Contest! All proceeds will support Field’s Art Program. Available in Child and Adult sizes. Visit the Field Spirit Store to order! |
 Historic Field shirt Available in youth sizes (long sleeve) and adult sizes (short sleeve only)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, February 14th for the February 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: Beginning in December, Parent Lunch Week moved to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! 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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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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| Masquerade Madness: A Mardi Gras Extravaganza- January 27 Volunteers are needed to help throughout the entire day of the Auction! Volunteers can help with more than one listed area if they have the time! The more helpers we have, the easier it is to ensure the auction runs smoothly!
Click here to sign up!
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| Dollar Dress Friday - February 2 Dollar Dress Friday Volunteers are needed to collect $1 and issue stamps to our fashionably dressed students. Volunteers should be available Friday morning to help from 7:00-7:45am. Volunteers must be registered and approved through the VIPS system. This is a fun and easy way to help the PTO raise funds for our Field Lions 🦁!
Click here to sign up!
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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 |
| No School - January 15 HISD is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day |
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| Spirit Night @ Cowboys & Indians - January 17 Take a break from cooking and join us for dinner at Cowboys & Indians Tex-Indian Kitchen Wednesday, January 17th to support Field! 10% of all sales will be donated to Field!
Phone Call
Call 7134856724 and mention that you are with Field Elementary PTO before placing your order.
Restaurant Website
Visit Cowboys and Indians Tex-Indian Kitchen's online order website. In the section for order notes, comment or special instructions, mention your group’s name to receive 10% of your meal’s price donated back to Field Elementary PTO.
Restaurant
Mention that you are with Field Elementary PTO when placing your order.
Visit this link for more info and to commit to eat! https://www.groupraise.com/events/268578 |
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| Masquerade Madness: A Mardi Gras Extravaganza - January 27 Join us for the adults only Silent Auction & Fundraiser - food, dancing, drinks, live music and an all around great time with our Field Community! All funds raised directly support Field Elementary! Get your tickets now!
Can't attend? Bookmark the above link to bid on awesome items and secure your spot to fundraising socials (and share with family and friends!) |
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| Dollar Dress Friday - February 2 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 - February 7, 8, & 9 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 - February 14 Join us for the February General PTO meeting on Wednesday, February 14th 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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Stay connected with the Field ES PTO. Follow us on social media via Facebook and Instagram. |
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