Field Elementary School PTA

🎉 Exciting news, Field Family! 🎉

Field received an intern application from Amity this week! While Field Staff has not yet had the opportunity to interview her, they are optimistic and hopeful that things will move forward positively.

As Field takes the next steps, they have asked for the communities help in beginning the search for host families. Before an official offer can be extended, we need to have at least one host family committed and ready to welcome her.

Interested in learning more? Check out the flyers below to learn:

✅ Why your family might benefit from hosting an intern
✅ What's required of host families
✅ How the interns benefit our students
✅ What to do if you are interested in hosting

Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to share your family, culture, and community while creating lifelong connections and enriching the educational experience of our students.

If you'd like more information, please follow the flyer instructions to reach Senora Sharp! She would LOVE to answer your questions!

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I don't know about you, but I thought yesterday was PERFECT! What a fun, well planned, smooth, and community filled day! 💙

Thank you to Couch Vaughn and Robin Foster for all your hard work in planning and implementing! It was great to see you enjoying the fruit of your labor. And the kids had SO MUCH FUN!

And thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and parents for showing up BIG for Field Day!

Happy summer! Let's have a great last day of school today!

Tomorrow is the day!

Here are the times for everything if you’d like to save them on your phone! We’ll need all helpers! If you see a need, please jump in where you can. We truly appreciate everyone helping make this such a special day for the kids!

Rain or shine, there will be a foam party — and honestly, we doubt the kids will mind one bit. 😄

Please remember to send:

A change of clothes
Socks/shoes
Towels if desired

Thanks again for all your support!

📣 FIELD DAY UPDATE 📣

Due to weather, Field Day has been moved to THURSDAY!
All event times will remain the same.

If you signed up to help, please take a quick moment to review and update your signup if needed. We appreciate all of our amazing volunteers helping make this day so fun for our students!

Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AADA62EAAF58-63781289-field #/

Field families 💙🦅

We’ve received a few thoughtful questions regarding parts of the proposed 2026/2027 PTA budget, particularly surrounding the Amity Intern Program, and wanted to share a little additional context for clarity.

The proposed adjustment to the Amity line item does not mean the program is being reduced or that the intern will receive less direct support. Springfield Public Schools will now be covering the additional $2,000 participation fee previously funded by PTA. The remaining $3,500 included in the proposed PTA budget is the stipend paid directly to the intern throughout their time at Field, consistent with Amity Institute guidelines.
Our lovely IB PYP Progamme Coordinator, Rachelle Certain had this to share, "The $2000 difference in the budget proposal you’re seeing (compared to previous years) has been reallocated to the district to help alleviate some of the cost from PTA."

This shift simply reflects a reallocation of funding responsibilities between PTA and the district. 💛

As with every year, the proposed budget was created with many factors in mind, including projected fundraising, operational needs, student programming, teacher support, and long-term sustainability. The budget shared with membership is intentionally a proposed budget so families have the opportunity to review, ask questions, and stay informed prior to voting.

We are incredibly fortunate to be part of a community that cares so deeply about our students, staff, IB programming, and the experiences that make Field so special. Thank you for continuing to engage thoughtfully and support our Field Eagles! 🦅✨

Our pantry area is filled with leftover goodies that must be used by Field Families ( cannot be donated to outside organizations).

Ravioli, Mac-n-Cheese, Ramen, Cracker, Pudding, Applesauce, Fruit Cups, and toiletries.

Located in the front office vestibule. Please come grab whatever you need! And tell a friend!

📚✏️ School Supply Kits are now available to order for next school year!

A huge thank you to Señora Sharp for working hard to ensure each grade-level supply list is accurate for next year’s classrooms. 🙌

Skip the crowded store aisles, save yourself the time and hassle, and have your student’s supplies delivered right to your doorstep! 🚪📦

Ordering is easy:
✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer
✅ Select Eugene Field Elementary
✅ Choose your student’s grade for NEXT year
✅ Customize your kit if desired

🛒 Direct order link:
Order School Supply Kits Here

📅 Order by June 28 for free shipping to your home!

Additional Flyers in comments for your reference. If you have questions, please email Señora Sharp at [email protected]

It's the final stretch!

We still have a few fabulous Field birthdays to celebrate before the year ends! If you’re able to pick up a little something for the remaining sign-ups, it would be greatly appreciated and make their day extra special.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054FA4AE22A5FA7-62762121-birthday #/

Or contact Ashley Boschen for more info!

Pro Tip: If you haven't, please join our special Field "Secret Field Staff Appreciation Group" You'll def want to join for next year and there is the goodie list pinned in that page! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16cniYxkKR/

How many shots does it take to get a photo with everyone looking in the general direction of the camera? As many shots as there are children in the photo. 😂

Greatly inspired by the priceless coloring pages of Mr. Bax lounging on the beach, we realized he truly does deserve a summer relaxing in a good lounge chair. Happy belated Principal Day, Mr. Bax!