May / June 2024 | 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!

The beginning of the 2024-2025 school year will be here before you know it! Please regularly check the school website and PTO social media pages for updates on summer or back to school events. In the meantime, we hope everyone has an awesome summer filled with family time, adventures, and relaxation.

Go Lions!
Principal Karr

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Our Name That Book Club teams excelled all year long.  A few of our very own 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students were selected for publication in the Watchful Eye anthology through Writers in Schools (WITS) and will have the opportunity to read their works at the Menil. Our Dad’s Club executed the GAGA Ball pit! From excelling in academics to our Safety Patrol and our CHAMPS program, our students are inspirational and should be so proud of themselves.

Thank you to all families for your volunteer efforts, for your generous donations, and for your constant support in our efforts to make Field shine. Thank you to the teachers who have devoted their lives to helping our tiny humans grow academically and emotionally. Thank you to Principal Karr, Mrs. Tate, Ms. Ortiz, and the entire Administrative team who ferociously lead us everyday. Thank you to Mrs. Esquivel for growing the hearts of our students through a love of books. Thank you to Mr. Zelaya and Mr. Lewis for being role models and for fostering support systems in and out of the classrooms. Thank you to Mr. Dallas and his team for keeping our school environment clean and safe.  Thank you to ALL students — we do what we do as a PTO for YOU! 

It has been a joy serving as your President and I am so proud of the things we accomplished this year.  My goal has always been to build momentum in order to encourage involvement and engagement, to encourage inclusivity, and to foster the joys of Field Elementary.  As a PTO, we are looking into next year and beginning to dream up future projects.  Be on the lookout for a survey — we want to hear your ideas, your goals, and your vision for Field.

I look forward to seeing everyone in the neighborhood, in the Gaga Ball pit, and at our Summer Playdates — GO LIONS GO!

Jessica Shimek
President, Field Elementary PTO

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Every May we take extra time to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.

Why is AANHPI Heritage Month celebrated in May?

As we joyfully embrace Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it’s paramount to ponder the invaluable contributions and rich experiences of the AAPI community. 

Back in 1977, the U.S. Congress, led by Representative Frank Horton of New York and Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawai'i, designated the first ten days of May to honor the history and impactful contributions of Asian American communities across the nation. What began as a week of observance has since evolved into a month-long celebration, coinciding with the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. shores in 1843. Additionally, we commemorate the historic completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, recognizing the significant role played by Chinese immigrants, who comprised the majority of the labor force responsible for laying those monumental tracks.

As we immerse ourselves in the festivities of AAPI Heritage Month, let’s take a moment to deeply contemplate the myriad contributions of the AAPI community and reaffirm our dedication to forging a society that is truly inclusive and equitable for all.

Check out this article from Boys & Girls Clubs of America on 10 Ways to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Kids & Teens, to learn more about these cultures and communities with kids across the nation.

Our school community helps raise funds for many campus and staff needs. We value your input and would like to hear from our families!

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. If you volunteered in any capacity this school year, THANK YOU! Stay tuned for ways you can volunteer your time and get involved next school year! 

Reminder: You must complete your VIPS background approval each school year through HISD. Bookmark this link and re-register over the summer!

Check out the newest edition to our PTO website! It is because of your generous donations and support, along with our community sponsors, that we are able to show our incredible Teachers and Staff just how much we appreciate them! 

Our Hospitality Committee Chair, Jessa, hosted several events throughout the year to treat our Field Teachers and Staff (and Parents) including:

We are excited to celebrate our annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 13-17, 2024. Join in the fun and show appreciation for our fantastic teachers and staff!

Don't forget to check out the Teacher and Staff Wish Lists & Favorites page!

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📣 It’s almost that time of year again! Our PTO Board elections are coming soon! All positions are up for election, as we’d like to give anyone who might be interested an opportunity to express interest and potentially co-chair! For more information and to view position descriptions, visit fieldespto.org/ptoboardelections

Have questions? Interested in joining the board or committee in any capacity? Email us at info.fieldespto@gmail.com

We would love for YOU to be on the Field PTO Board and are already looking forward to an amazing 2024-2025 school year! 💙🐾

➡️ Elections will be held at the final General PTO meeting on Wednesday, May 8th!

Open to the first 50 1st and 2nd grade students who sign up!

Ride begins at 7:00am.

Parents are welcomed to ride with the group and help chaperone! Volunteers are needed at cross streets along the route.

Bikes should be picked up at the end of the ride before school begins.

Thank you Ms. Vasquez for leading this ride!  

This year, all ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, June 4th (the second to last day of school). The ceremonies will be held in the cafeteria and split up throughout the day.

We will be providing chairs for the ceremony. However, due to limited space, only TWO family members are allowed to attend per student. 

Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks.

Students will enjoy a day of fun and games! Starting the day off with the summer kick off party, sponsored by the PTO, Kona Ice will be on site and each student will receive a free snow cone. (Did we mention the bouncy houses and a DJ?!). After lunch, classroom parties will begin!

Students should come dressed to school in comfortable, school-appropriate athletic attire. 

Invitations and additional details will be sent home with students soon.

For more information, contact Ms. Ortiz.

Volunteers are needed to help with set up, decorations and breakdown. Click here to sign up to volunteer. 

Field's NEHS students have acquired many great characteristics including, good academic record, leadership skills, work ethic, and a cooperative attitude. This year, students have donated countless hours volunteering all over their community. From picking up garbage at our campus and local parks to preparing meals at the Houston Food Bank. We are very proud of our group this year and would like to thank their parents for their flexibility and commitment to our school.

This week, we celebrated our National Elementary Honor Society students with a party on the pavilion! Our students in NEHS are true leaders on campus and have made such a positive impact on the school and community. We are still collecting numbers, but our students have volunteered over 480 hours combined this year—how amazing! Thank you to Ms. Trevino, Ms. Perez, and our parent volunteers for making this year of NEHS such a success. 

- Mr. Karr

Calling all current and future Field families 🦁!! Join us for the Lion Family Summer playdates! ️ALL grades welcome‼️

Come out and share a snack and mingle with the Field Elementary Family! The PTO will be there to chat and answer questions!

Awesome opportunity to meet incoming families and purchase the uniform approved Field Spirit gear for the new school year! 

Stay tuned for dates and additional information via the Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Field families!  For your convenience, we’ve partnered with Sprout School Supplies for the upcoming year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists, provided by Field Teachers & Admin. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit today! The deadline to order your kit is July 9th! All kits will be delivered directly to Field! 

Order now at sproutsupplies.com with our School Code FES005.  

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. 

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.

Join the Pride and get involved! You can play a vital role in the success of our programs and events at Field Elementary even if you aren’t able to be at school. Join us as we continue to foster community, support school needs, and enrich students' experiences! Your valuable time and dedication can make all the difference. Together, let's ensure a vibrant future for our Field community! 

Click here for more information and to sign up for a committee or two!

Organized by Field Dads, but open to everyone, we are officially establishing the Field Dad’s Club (FDC) and welcome ALL to join! Visit www.fieldespto.org/dadsclub or email fieldespto.dadsclub@gmail.com for more info!

Note: We welcome dads, uncles, mothers, aunts, grandparents and other guardians with ties to Field Elementary. 💙🐾

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!

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. 

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!

Stay connected with the Field ES PTO. Follow us on social media via Facebook and Instagram. 

Field Elementary PTO

703 E 17th St
Houston, TX, 77008
ATTN: Field PTO