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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 21 - 23
No School
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29
Family Reading Night
6:00 pm
December 6
PAC Meeting
3:00 pm
LATEST NEWS
Farnsworth Updates
• Keep an eye on Backpack Mail for the latest flyers and info!
• The November edition of the Monthly Mustang is here!
• Thanks to the hard work of all of our students, staff and families; it was announced today that Farnsworth is again a Level 1+ rated school! Find out more!
• Construction on our new playground is moving quickly. See the latest photos!
Menus
• Breakfast and lunch menus for November are now available!
• CPS Nutrition Services Parent Survey: English / Spanish
• Sign up for text and/or email alerts about the Nutrition Services program
McTeacher's Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us to help make our recent McTeacher's Night a success!
GoCPS
The GoCPS High School Supplemental Guide features great information about Admissions Screenings, Eligibility and Selections Processes.
CPS Updates
• Update for Families Regarding Background Checks: English / Spanish
• June 2018 - Protecting Chicago's Children: CPS Plan of Action
Young Rembrandts
Registration for the fall session of Young Rembrandts drawing classes (Grades K - 6) is open! For more information and to enroll, click here.
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.
