Field Park PTO
Hello Field Park Family –
We still have several committee Chair/ Co-Chair openings available for the 2025-2026 school year. Please reach out to Amanda Taglia with any questions.
Also, we are asking for your feedback in this Field Park PTO Survey. Make sure to complete the survey by April 30th for a chance to win FREE PTO dues for next year.
Important Dates:
Today, April 16th – Spring Run Club Begins (held during lunch recess)
Friday, April 18th – No School
Wednesday, April 23rd – Early Dismissal at 11:40am
Wednesday, April 23rd – Field Park Get Outside Day, Lyman Woods from 12pm-2:25pm
Thursday, April 24th – Lunch @ School (Ledo’s Pizza)
Saturday, April 26th – Field Park Fun Fair, 1:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, April 30th – Friends in the Garden, 3:30-4:15pm
Friday, May 2nd – Frozen Friday
Wednesday, May 7th – Early Dismissal at 11:40am
Thursday, May 8th – Lunch @ School (Great American Bagel)
Tuesday, May 13th – PTO Meeting, 1pm in the Conference Room or Virtual
Friday, May 16th – WSFEE Golf & Pickleball Outing, Willow Crest Golf Club
Wednesday, May 21st – Late Arrival, 10am start
Thursday, May 22nd – Lunch @ School (Jimmy John’s)
Monday, May 26th – No School
Wednesday, May 28th – Field Park Field Day (more info coming soon)
Spring Garden Prep with Friends in the Garden: Wednesday, April 30th from 3:30 - 4:15pm
Come and join us in the garden beds as we prepare it for next month's planting day. We will be tending to the garden, planting a few kinds of seeds and making sure everything is ready for next month's big planting day and final meeting of the school year! All students from Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to meet in the Field Park garden to get their hands dirty.
Please complete the short form to let us know if your gardener can attend by Tuesday, April 29th. We will turn off registration the night before the meeting so a list of attendees can be shared with each student's respective teachers and the school office.
If you have any questions or would like to confirm our receipt of the form, please email Alex Rose .
Thank you and we hope to see you on April 30th!
Monique Hamrah, Steve Maas and Alex Rose
Field Park Fun Fair
Field Park Fun Fair
The Field Park Fun Fair is less than two weeks away (Saturday, April 26th from 1 - 4pm), and we have a few important deadlines approaching!
Raffle Donations (DUE FRIDAY 4/18) - Our generous Field Park families and local businesses donate prizes to win during the event. See below Amazon Wish List for inspiration for each grade, but these are just suggestions, all prizes welcome! This year's GRAND PRIZE is a Nex Playground Play System! All Donations can be ordered through amazon, dropped off at the Field Park Office OR at The Brunmeier House - 4449 Johnson Avenue.
Flag Decorating Contest (DUE FRIDAY 4/18) - Flags decorate the gym during the Fun Fair - Each flag entry = 5 additional tickets. One WINNER will be chosen from each grade and announced at school the week leading up to the Fun Fair – Flags can be printed from the attached Fun Fair Packet.
Purchase Tickets (DUE MONDAY, 4/21 for 1/2 Price!) Used for games AND the raffle - Click Here to purchase. Full price after 4/21.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - this event isn't possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers - Sign-Up Here - Responsible 5th graders, Jr. High and HS students are welcome!
Any questions? Contact Kristen Hettinga. f your to-do list before Spring Break! Any questions? Contact Kristen Hettinga.
Off The Street Club
We are collecting donations for Off the Street Club's Camp Closet. OTSC has a summer camp located in Wheaton, IL, and most kids do not have the means to arrive at camp with the essentials (think sheets, swimsuits, toothpaste, sunscreen, etc.). Therefore, the club has a closet at the camp full of our donations so that these deserving children can grab what they need and have the best summer camp experience possible!
CLICK HERE for the OTSC Camp Closet Amazon Wish list. Please note we also accept gently used items, which can be dropped off on the porch of 3910 Lawn Avenue.
Learn more about their summer camp HERE.
Please contact Charlotte Wegrzyn with any questions regarding OTSC.
Field Park Get Outside Day Family Outing 4/23
Enjoy a FIELD PARK GET OUTSIDE DAY at Gilbert Park, Maple Grove Forest Preserve (Lyman Woods - Downers Grove) on Wednesday, April 23, from 12PM to 2:25PM --it's a D101 half-day!
A pizza lunch will be served outside under the Gilbert Park Pavillion (1500 Gilbert Ave., Downers Grove) or you can bring your own lunch. There will be ranger led activities including Bug/Education/Fun/Games simultaneous with Tree Education/Fun/Games for older students.
Chaperones are required to drive kids/groups to and from the event. This is NOT a drop-off event. Younger and older siblings are welcome to attend, too. The cost is $11 per student/child and free for chaperones. This event will take place rain or shine. Sign up now online - click the jotform link or scan the QR code in the attachment below! The deadline for registration is APRIL 15th.
Please contact Karen Lee Vetter with any questions.
Community Events
WSSC Swim Team
The best way to start your day is in the water! Don’t forget to sign your child up for Junior Waves or Waves Swim Team this summer. New swimmer tryouts are on May 18th. See attached flyer for sign-up, practice, and meet information. See you at the pool!
First Congregational Church Art Exhibit & Singer/ Songwriter Event
Join us for two upcoming events sponsored by the Inclusion and Art Ministries Committees of The First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Both events are free, open to the entire community and celebrate the power of creative arts!
Sunday, May 4 from 11am-1pm
Bring the whole family to a vibrant art exhibit, Embracing Our Differences, which showcases artwork from around the world, focusing on inclusion, kindness, and respect. Embracing Our Differences uses large-scale art and quotations to promote these values. Enjoy treats and live jazz music as we gather together!
Wednesday, May 7 at 7pm
Join us for an adults-only evening at our cozy coffee house featuring singer/songwriter Lisa P. Medina—a bilingual, contemporary folk artist from the Chicago area. Lisa’s heartfelt songs draw from her journey as a parent, weaving stories of life’s joys, sorrows, and that mysterious in-between place called hope.
Come solo, with a friend, or bring your partner—and don’t forget your favorite drink (beer, wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage). RSVP to this event by scanning the QR code below.
Both events will be held in Plymouth Hall (2nd Floor of the Education Building).
LTHS Girls Soccer 16th Annual Pink Out – Saturday, May 10th (see attached flyer for more information)Summer Running Camp for 5th – 8th Graders – See attached flyer for more information.