Winfield School District 34
Where Learning is Personal
Friday, January 17, 2025
From the Principal
This week, we've been reinforcing the concept of Tolerance with our intermediate and middle school students to foster understanding, respect, and teamwork. Helen Keller's inspiring words, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much," guided our conversations, and students saw this message displayed on posters throughout the Central school. We're encouraging students to reflect on what Tolerance means to them, and it's been wonderful to hear their thoughts as I engage with them in the hallways. We want a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect within our school community.
Several activities kicked off this week, including girls' basketball, chess club, and drama. These programs allow our students to develop their skills, connect with peers, and celebrate their talents in new and exciting ways. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Food: During lunch periods, food brought from home is for the individual students to enjoy. Sharing food from home is not allowed, as it has raised allergy and health concerns. Due to potentially life-threatening allergic reactions, food can not be brought and distributed during birthdays or classes in goody bags as well. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Safety during Pick-Up and Drop-Off: As temperatures drop, prioritizing safety during drop-off and pick-up times is more important than ever. Please take extra care when exiting parking lots, following the proper signage, and driving patiently, as colder weather often leads to distractions for drivers and pedestrians. Additionally, we ask everyone to follow the guidance of our crossing guards, who are there to ensure the safety of all our students and families. Thank you for your attention to these safety measures and for helping us keep everyone safe and warm during this chilly season!
Lost and Found
PTO & WEF News
Trivia Night–Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Trivia Night! Winfield parents and friends know how to showcase their favorite music themes in style! Many laughs were shared and random facts were learned. Most importantly–with the generous support of our attendees and sponsors–we were able to raise close to $4,000! Congrats to the “Concert Junkies” on their trivia win! We appreciate their generosity in donating the $100 prize to WEF! Money raised will support WEF’s annual fund and our long-term fundraising goal of upgrading the preschool playground. A special thank you to the planning committee and helpers: Emily Alanis, Anthony Alanis, Jen Cheehy, Gina Christensen, Annie Hart, Kelly Kurzer, Mike Kurzer and Karen Sabados for all of their work on this year’s event!
Tiger Online Auction - Get Your Bids In!
Our Tiger Online Auction is a fun fundraiser full of unique experiences graciously donated by our Winfield teachers and staff as well as the Winfield Police and Fire Departments and other local businesses! Visit our online auction site to start browsing items and get ready to place your bids! See this flyer for more details on how to open an account and bid. The auction opens today and runs through Friday, January 31st!
Cook’s Night Out
It was so great to see our school community, friends and neighbors come out to Culver’s of Wheaton this past Wednesday night for our Cook’s Night Out fundraiser. Special thanks to our Winfield tiger mascot for showing up and spreading school spirit!
Bingo Night is back!
Join us on Friday, January 31st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Winfield Central Cafeteria for an evening of Bingo. This is a Family Fun event–all students must be accompanied by an adult. This event is FREE to attend and there will be candy prizes for the winners! No concessions available–feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks if you’d like. Questions? Contact Angie Adams (firstname.lastname@example.org).
Tiger Run-Save the Date!
We hope you will join us for this year’s Safari-themed Tiger Run 2025 on Sunday, May 19th. More information coming soon–mark your calendars!
2025 Tiger Run Committee Forming Now
Please reach out to Emily Alanis: email@example.com/847-721-5487 (2025 Tiger Run Lead) if you are interested in being a part of this year’s committee (or being a co-lead with Emily!). Tiger Run is a great way to start working with PTO and WEF, as we can find a committee role that fits your time availability and interests. Tiger Run is the Winfield Education Foundation and PTO’s largest fundraising event of the year and we are excited to continue working towards our goal to support the updating of our Preschool Area Outdoor Playground.
Lou Malnati’s Pizza Sale
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Lou Malnati’s fundraiser! All together, over 900 coupons were sold! Prize winners will be announced next week and students that sold 10 or more pizzas (or made a donation to WEF) will have a movie & popcorn party soon! Pizza coupons will be delivered via student backpacks the first week of February!
Congratulations to the January Leaders of the Month!
Jad (Pre K), Bahar(Pre K), Sully(Pre K), Elliotte(Kdg), Yamilet(1), Elliot(1), Kayla(2), Leo(3), Mia(3), Camila(4), Lilly(4), Thomas(5), and Loni(5)
Primary Team News
Intermediate Team Ideas
This week, third graders read a text on how Rosa Parks and Cesar Chavez fought for equal rights. They focused on identifying the main idea and key details. In science, students learned about how fossil dinosaur tracks reveal how quickly a dinosaur was running. They were able to determine if they could run faster than several dinosaurs. 4th graders went to the Field Museum on Tuesday. They were able to make connections with the Americas and China exhibits and see their social studies research brought to life! In 5th grade this week, students practiced their fluency skills as well as reading with expression through a reader's theater that they performed in front of the class. In social studies, they began researching a famous individual from the labor movement with their research group.
Middle School Messages
Congrats to our Middle School Students of the Month, Derya Khalilova and Sean Bendorf! Both students represent what we look for in model students. They are positive, curious, and committed to doing their best as students. Congratulations! Keep it up!