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!
August 22
First Day of School
LATEST NEWS
The First Day of School is Monday, August 22, 2022
School is back in session on Monday, August 22, 2022! You can find everything you need to know at cps.edu/b2s.
Please note that we will also continue to provide your students with free breakfast and lunch at school each day, and students and accompanying adults can get a free ride on the CTA and Metra on the first day of school. We look forward to seeing your students starting on Monday, August 22, 2022.
For additional information please contact our school or the Parent Support Center at (773) 553-3772.
Farnsworth Updates
• Supply Lists for the 2022-2023 school year are now available!
• Get the latest school news and updates in Farnsworth Updates. -Updated June 10
ReadyCheckGo COVID-19 Testing
CPS has partnered with Thermo Fisher to offer free, weekly testing to students and staff for COVID-19. The ReadyCheckGo™ COVID-19 Testing Program is an integral part of keeping our students and staff healthy and safe as we continue to navigate the return to in-person learning.
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!
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.