James B. Farnsworth Elementary School
At Farnsworth, we believe in high expectations for all stakeholders. In our safe and nurturing environment, we are committed to providing an inclusive education with rigorous, differentiated instruction designed to engage all learners. We envision our students to be physically and emotionally healthy lifelong learners who are college and career ready.
Our school aspires to provide strong instructional programs and high quality teaching that promotes interest in life-long learning.
Students, Families, Staff and Community - We are all a Team at Farnsworth!
LATEST NEWS
Farnsworth Updates
• Kindergarten and new student registration begins on Monday, May 17, 2021.
• Get the latest news and notes on the Farnsworth Updates page. -Updated May 13
Friends of Farnsworth
Friends of Farnsworth (FOF) is a non-profit organization, established in 2005 to help support the school. Originally called the “Farnsworth School and Campus Park Foundation'', the mission was focused on campus and grounds, but with the success of the new playground the group was renamed - but has been dormant for several years. Come be part of re-establishing this group and charting it's new course!
Membership is open to anyone who wants to support Farnsworth. ($5 membership for individual, $25 for business ). Details on how to join on the way!
Please contact Carrie Warner at cwarnerhome@gmail.com for more information!
Child Tax Credit
As part of the new federal stimulus plan, parents and guardians with children or dependents can claim the Child Tax Credit when filing their 2020 taxes. Families must file their taxes by May 17 to receive the extra dollars they are entitled to.
CPS Reopening
Family Resources for School Reopening:
• How Does Contact Tracing work?
Reopening Schools: CPS COVID-19 Signage
From flow of traffic to social distancing, more than 1.5 million signs across 600 campuses will help students, staff, and visitors follow health and safety practices as CPS returns to school in 2021. Learn more about the return to classroom learning.
SOCIAL MEDIA
CPS Student Rights & Responsibilities
CPS revised the Student Rights & Responsibilities in 2020. Find out more.
Healthy CPS
The Children and Family Benefits Unit of the Office of Student Health and Wellness can help you apply for low cost or free health insurance (Medicaid) and SNAP at no cost.