Events and Programs

Available for grades 4-5. Parent volunteers who are experienced in chess are welcome to help staff with this after-school activity.

A yearly organized event to give back to our local community. Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement this service project. 

An evening, school-wide celebration that includes fall themed games, music and fun activities. Volunteers are needed to staff the various stations and activities throughout the evening. 

Everyone's favorite Field fundraiser is going virtual for the second year in a row! Volunteers are needed to assist with the overall planning of this event. 

Students in grades 3-5 run laps around the school during their recess time in the fall and spring.  A foot token is earned for every mile run.  The annual Drumstick Dash is a fun event that happens in November for FRC members only.

Help us light up the Field School neighborhood this December by participating in our 2nd annual "Twinkle Tour"! By making a donation, families will have their home placed on a map to be judged in various categories - every Field family will be able to vote for their favorite decorated houses and prizes will be awarded to the winners. 

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Reserved for parents of 5th graders who would like to help plan and implement an end of the year party for the graduating Field class.

Reserved for parents of 5th graders who would like to help plan and implement an end of the year talent performance in which every fifth grader participates.

Help to re-shelve books in the library and assist within that setting as needed.

Volunteer to host a Moms' Night Out at your home or backyard.  Each person donates $10 to Field PTA to attend and it's a fun, casual way for people to get to know one another.  Please indicate what grade level you would like to host.

https://www.elmhurst205.org/resources/pta-council/reflections 

Reflections Results 2021-2022

Sincere thanks  to all  the students  who  participated  in  the  2021-22 PTA Reflections Program. Two hundred eighty-eight entries, representing all six arts categories, were received at the state level. More than ninety schools, in seven of our PTA Regions, submitted entries expressing the theme “I  Will  Change  the  World  By…”  while PTA leaders, school staff and parents stepped in to encourage and support our imaginative students’ works.   

 

We are excited to announce that Elmhurst had one entry, of 26 the total for the state of Illinois, advancing to nationals as well as honorable mentions being given to four of our students (including Nathan Martinez from Field!)

 

Congratulations to all the participants. A celebration is being planned for late spring. Details to come. The theme for the 2022-23 Reflections Program is "Show Your Voice!"

 

Check out the State award winners from Elmhurst below including links to their artwork!

 

Advanced to the National Level – Film Production
Delilah Kamins * Middle School * Shop For Your World * Churchville Middle School PTA 

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State Honorable Mention – Film Production 

Elorah Kamins * Intermediate * Elorah's Blood Adventure * Fischer PTA

 ElorahS Blood Adventure- Elorak Kamins-Fischer ...

 

State Honorable Mention – Music 

Zack Smith * Primary * Drums in the Dark * Jackson PTA 

 Drums in the Dark.MOV

 

State Honorable Mention – Music 

Nathan Martinez * Intermediate * Staying Strong and Positive * Field PTA 

 Staying Strong and Positive.MOV

 

State Honorable Mention – Visual Arts 

Samantha Casper * Intermediate * Reduce, Reuse, Recycle * Hawthorne PTA 

 Reduce Reuse Recycle.

 

 

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Help to support classroom teachers and coordinate social activities for your child's classroom. 

Room Parent Draft Email - Click HERE for the pre-approved draft email.

Tax Exempt form - Click HERE

Available for grades 3-5. Students run laps around the school to earn tokens for each mile they run; the year culminates in the annual 1 mile Drumstick Dash. Volunteers are needed to help set up and coordinate this activity. 

Pre-made kits containing the supplies needed for each child at each grade level. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate and distribute orders that come in through a third-party website. 

An event that takes place at Field, but in the evening.  Different topics per grade level.  Hands-on science...

An annual fundraiser in which families can send "secret valentines" to other families, kids, teachers, and community members. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate publicity, money collection, and valentine distribution. 

School branded clothing and items available for purchase. Volunteers are needed to help manage the relationship between the school and the vendor.

Student designed art available for purchase. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate and distribute orders that in come in through a third-party website.

Volunteers are needed to assist with stocking the teacher lounge with snacks/drinks, coordinating "Teacher Appreciation Week" activities, and working to make sure our teachers are appreciated throughout the year.

During the 2021-22 school year, this event will be virtual and requires a volunteer to coordinate book ordering and publicity through a third-party website.

Help to staff the table in front of the school during this fun morning in which students throughout the district walk or ride their bikes to school. 

This group of volunteers distributes welcome signs and t-shirts to the homes of incoming kindergarteners, as well as students new to Field. 

Fun, family event that takes place throughout Field School on a weekend day.  The fan-favorite cake walk, Plinko, Angry Birds, and many other carnival-like games are set up in the gym and classrooms where tickets are given out to collect and use to claim prizes.  There's a raffle for classroom baskets and experiences (reserved seating at a Field Music Concert, for example).

Photograph and capture memories from various events throughout the year. 

Here’s how you can help

*If you haven’t already, join the PTA. More than half of your membership fee goes to IL PTA, but the other portion is used for Field. Joining the PTA does not obligate you to do anything, it just ensures you stay informed!
*Support our fundraisers. 96% of our funding comes from fundraisers, like the ones below:
*Winter Wonderfest: This is a family-style carnival with games and prizes. Funds are raised with tickets, and raffles. Usually held after the new year.
*Square 1 Art: These are art projects done in school that you can then purchase on a mug, keychain, or other keepsake. More information coming soon.
*Mom’s Night Out: This is a $10 donation made to reduce other “sales calls” throughout the year and allow moms to meet and get to know one another in a casual setting.
*Support our incentive programs. This includes Eat & Earn opportunities at local restaurants.
*  Give your time. Throughout the year, we’ll be sending information and links on how you can get involved in the school. These opportunities are a fun way to make a connection with yourchild’s school.

Thank you for everything you do for our children! To find out even more, please visit http://field.elmhurst205.org/pta

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