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
October 5
First Quarter Progress Reports
October 8
No School
Columbus Day
October 9
PTA Meeting
3:00 pm
October 10
LSC Meeting
8:00 am
LATEST NEWS
Playground Construction
Dear Farnsworth Families,
We have exciting news! Our playground construction is set to begin on Monday, September 24. They will be fencing off the construction site so our entrance/dismissal doors as well as some of the paths to those entrances will be changed during construction.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Principal Oken for receiving the Deborah Reese Memorial Award for Leadership in School Wellness!
Menus
• Breakfast and lunch menus for September are now available!
• CPS Nutrition Services Parent Survey: English / Spanish
• Sign up for text and/or email alerts about the Nutrition Services program
CPS Updates
GoCPS
There are only two weeks remaining until the application period opens for the 2019-20 school year. It’s very important that you activate your account before the start of the application period so you will know which programs you are eligible to apply to. Below are some important points to help you understand this information and how it relates to the application process.
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.
