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
December 2
Craft Fair
December 13
PAC Meeting 5:30 pm
LSC Meeting 6:00 pm
December 14
PreK-2 Winter Assembly
December 20
Holiday Shop
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Farnsworth Updates
Please see our new Mustang Messenger newsletter with all the information you need on the latest and upcoming school events.
Volunteering
Sign up to volunteer at our future events!
Craft Fair - December 2
Holiday Shop - December 20
Meeting With Staff
If you would like to meet with a staff member, please email or call to set up an appointment. We cannot accommodate unplanned walk ins. Thank you!
Curriculum
Find classroom presentations from Curriculum Night here!
Are You Interested in Running for LSC?
The candidate application period is October 16, 2023 - February 8, 2024
Nomination packets will be available at your school, the CPS website (www.cps.edu) and, the Office of Local School Council Relations (OLSCR) Office
Farnsworth Elementary Preschool Program 2023-2024
Did you know that Farnsworth has preschool classrooms for 3 and 4 year olds? If your child is 3 on or before September 1, 2023, you may apply to be in our ½ day preschool program. If your child is 4 on or before September 1, 2023, you may apply to be in either our ½ day program or our full-day program.
Please apply online at: https://www.cps.edu/chicagoearlylearning
If you have any questions or would like to speak with a Farnsworth preschool teacher, please call 773-534-3535.
