February 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! |
A note from our Auction Chair! Wow, Field Lion Families, We are absolutely blown away at the success of the auction this year. On behalf of the entire auction committee, we would like to extend our most heartfelt THANK YOU for your support. Together we raised an incredible $85,000! None of it would be possible without the support, time, ideas, financial contributions, attendance and encouragement of our wonderful Field community. Beyond the significant funds raised for our school, the auction provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with families we might not have otherwise had the chance to know. We sure have some fun, stylish, dancing machines at Field! And you know how to make a big impact on our community.
Perhaps our biggest show of gratitude needs to go to the teachers and staff. Your commitment to caring for and educating our children is what motivates us. We loved seeing so many of you there celebrating with everyone!
We are excited to see the funds raised go towards improving our campus and enriching the educational experience. Appointments have already been set to get the ball rolling and we look forward to sharing those details with you very soon. We invite you to join us at next week's virtual General PTO Meeting!
We’re so proud to be a part of Field Elementary.
- Maygan Close, Field PTO Auction Chair |
Click the video above for a recap of this year's event! |
Tickets to some socials are still available (and now you can purchase tickets at a discounted price)! Click here to purchase a ticket to a social (open for a limited time)! |
To our community sponsors and donors, THANK YOU for choosing to support Field Elementary!
Lion’s Pride Sponsors: Stephen Warrell, White Shoe Realtor, SPJST Lodge, Eric Denys @eric.denys
Roar Sponsor: Oaks Point Pediatric Dentistry
Courage Sponsor: Lucas Craftsmanship Inc.
Strength Sponsors:Jamestown Estate Homes, Amos Pardo, Attorney at Law, Pediatrix Primary + Urgent Care
Band Sponsor: Vivaldi Music Academy
Photo Booth Donation:Good Times TX Photo Booth Co.
Food Donors: BB's Tex-Orleans, Crawfish & Noodles, Crawfish Cafe, Barrier Beauties Premium Sustainable Oysters, City Kitchen Catering, Three Brothers Bakery, Voodoo Doughnut, Red Dessert Dive
Beverage Donors: Bounty Rum, Bliss on 19th
Entertainment: The Monica's 90's Band @themonicas90sband, The Real Bayou City Brass Band @therealbayoucitybrassband
Balloons: Crystal Bidgoli |
A major THANK YOU to everyone who donated an item, service or social for our auction & fundraiser! Click the image above to expand the photo. |
A Message from our Diversity Chair February is Black History Month!
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in the history of the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.
Drop by our display in the lobby and see if you know can identify some of the notable people on the poster. Browse the books to get ideas for your next reading time with the kids.
Extra: Mrs. Franklin also has a bulletin board with famous musicians and artists down the hall.
We are also celebrating the Lunar New Year from February 10 to 24. Did you know that 2024 is the year of the Dragon? Do you know what your Chinese zodiac is? Why do we celebrate Lunar New Year? Why is there so much red? And what do all the decorations mean?
Check out our display on the bulletin board near the Admin office to find out. |
| Next Thursday we will have our Black History Month Program! This performance is for staff and students only, but we can’t wait to share photos and videos for you all! 🎶
Students are asked to wear their Black History Month attire or the colors red, green, yellow, or black.
- Mrs. Franklin |
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Lunar New Year marks an important start to the new year for many countries, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. During festivities, Asian cultures honor their ancestors and celebrate with traditional ceremonies highlighting good luck, good fortune, and happiness. Each year a Chinese zodiac animal is featured that is said to bring its themes and characteristics for that year. For more information on this special holiday visit https://chinesenewyear.net/.
How to celebrate Lunar New Year as a family!
Happy Lunar New Year - Gong Xi Fa Cai |
Meet our new Wraparound Specialist, Mr. Lewis! Hello Field families!
My name is Mr. Cameron Lewis, and I’m the newest Field Elementary School team member, serving as the dedicated Wraparound Specialist. Originally from New York, I am excited to bring my expertise to this role. With a Bachelor's degree from The University at Albany in Communications and a Master's degree in Social Work from The University of Massachusetts Global, my background encompasses community outreach, resource allocation, program management and development, cultural competence, and mental health. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I am deeply invested in providing support to our students and families, prioritizing their holistic well-being, and fostering success within our school community.
Outside of work, I like exploring new destinations through travel, immersing myself in different cultures, and trying new places to eat. Football and basketball have always been a passion of mine, I enjoy mentoring young athletes and helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, I enjoy being by the water and catching all types of fish.
My commitment lies in supporting our students, families, and the school community by providing non-academic support and alleviating barriers that hinder a student's ability to learn. Together, let's cultivate an inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Sincerely,
Cameron Lewis, LMSW
Wraparound Resource Specialist
SUPPORTING STUDENTS. UPLIFTING COMMUNITIES.
713-867-5190 (office)
cameron.lewis@houstonisd.org (email) |
Join us for a great family outing and cheer on our very own Field Lion Choir as they sing the National Anthem at the Houston Dynamo match!
The school-wide link to purchase tickets will be shared soon, as we are accommodating the choir and their families first! |
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 1st for our next Field Elementary Family Movie Night! 🎥🍿
Field Movie Nights welcome the Greater Heights neighborhood to our soccer field and are a fun, outdoor event under the stars with a family favorite movie, popcorn, pizza, activities for the kids and more! Additionally, Movie Nights will act as community outreach to existing/prospective families, fomenting participation, strengthening our collective bonds and energizing the desire to support our school.
In-person presale on Friday, March 1st before school.
Skip the line and purchase your presale tickets now via Venmo! Scan the QR code for ONLINE presale tickets.
Be sure to include: "Movie Night tickets - First and Last Name" in the notes section at checkout
Purchase tickets via Venmo here! |
| Dollar Dress Friday - March 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!
Students and staff are invited to come dressed in their favorite Harry Potter inspired outfits in honor of Family Movie Night! |
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DACAMERA Music Encounters at Field All students are participating in 3 DACAMERA’s Music Encounters lessons this year. Students participated in their 2nd lesson this week (February 5th - February 8th). DACAMERA’s Music Encounters are innovative,in-school educational experiences tailored for each participating classroom to enrich the curriculum of core academic subjects. The DACAMERA Young Artists lead the Music Encounters, lessons, that provide hands-on experiences that directly engage students by using music as a catalyst for learning core subjects including science, language arts, math, and social studies. Some lesson topics focus on social-emotional learning objectives that aid in emotional maturity as well as creating a positive classroom environment. Below are a few pictures of artists in action at Field! Be sure to ask your kid(s) about their experience with the Music Encounters lesson this week! |
Fine Arts Career Day - Save the date! The Artists, The Creatives, The Curators, and all the minds in between that took their love for art and turned it into a profession or hobby, the Field PTO needs you!
We are looking for artists to join us for our second Arts Career Day!
Email our Fine Arts Team for more information and to to sign up and confirm your participation at fieldes.fineartspto@gmail.com |
New to Field? Click below to check out a recap of last year's Fine Arts Career Day! |
Do you have a student entering Kindergarten at Field in the Fall or know someone who does? Save the date and spread the word! ZONED Kinder families and incoming Kinder families who have received a notice of a CONFIRMED and ACCEPTED transfer seat in the Fall are invited to attend!
More details will be shared soon! |
SAVE THE DATE - 4.5.24 Taste of Field is a community event and a fundraiser designed to celebrate, through food, the cultural richness and diversity of our Field Elementary School community. The proceeds raised benefit the Fine Arts program at our school. Taste of Field is a Bake Sale and Food Festival that has quickly become a fan favorite. Join us for a family friendly celebration that includes music, entertainment, and delicious food!
For more information, ALL interested bakers and cooks please contact our Taste of Field Chair, Erika at tasteoffield2024@gmail.com
Prerequisite: A desire to make food that comes from the heart, made with your hands to be shared with the community. |
New to Field? Click below to check out a recap of last year's Taste of Field! |
HISD released the approved academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year The first day of school for students will be August 12, 2024, and the last day of school for students will be June 4, 2025.
Click the image to download the document. |
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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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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! |
| 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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| Dollar Dress Friday - March 1 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 |
| 100th day of school - February 13 Students are invited to celebrate by dressing up as their 100 year old selves. |
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| Cart of Love - February 14 Stop by our Cart of Love Wednesday, February 14th during drop off and enjoy a cup of coffee on us!
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| Virtual PTO Meeting- February 14 Join us for a virtual PTO meeting Wednesday, February 14th at 5:30pm. Then head on over to the Ice Cream Social!
The meeting link will be shared soon via Class Dojo.
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| Field @ the Houston Dynamo game - February 24 Join us for a great family outing and cheer on our very own Field Lion Choir as they sing the National Anthem at the Houston Dynamo match!
The school-wide link to purchase tickets will be shared soon! |
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| Spirit Night @ The Burger Joint - February 27 Join us at The Burger Joint (Heights location only) for an ALL DAY “Spirit Day” ! Order in person or online anytime between 11am and midnight.
Can’t stay? You can still support Field by ordering yummy takeout! 20% of the sales will be donated to Field (and yes, alcohol included)! Dining in? — mention you’re with Field Elementary!
Online promo code: FE20 |
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| Dollar Dress Friday - March 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!
Students and staff are invited to come dressed in their favorite Harry Potter inspired outfits in honor of Family Movie Night! |
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| Family Movie Night - March 1 SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 1st for our next Field Elementary Family Movie Night! 🎥🍿 |
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| Parent Lunch Week - March 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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| No School - March 11-15 No School! Spring Break! Students return Monday, March 18th. |
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| Kinder Round-up - March 19 Do you have a student entering Kindergarten at Field in the Fall or know someone who does? Save the date and spread the word! ZONED Kinder families and incoming Kinder families who have received a notice of a CONFIRMED and ACCEPTED transfer seat in the Fall are invited to attend!
More details will be shared soon! |
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| Fine Arts Career Day - March 22 Save the date! More details will be shared soon! |
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| No School - March 25 No School! Chavez Huerta Day |
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| Spirit Night @ The Taco Stand - March 28 Join us at The Taco Stand for an ALL DAY “Spirit Day” ! Order in person or online anytime between 6am and midnight!
Can’t stay? You can still support Field by ordering yummy takeout! 20% of the sales will be donated to Field (and yes, alcohol included)! Dining in? — mention you’re with Field Elementary!
Online promo code: FE20 |
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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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