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 26
Monster Ball (6th - 8th Grade)
More information coming soon!
LATEST NEWS
McTeacher's Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us to help make our recent McTeacher's Night a success!
Taft Open House
This Sunday, October 21st, Taft will be hosting their Open House from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
GoCPS
The GoCPS High School Supplemental Guide features great information about Admissions Screenings, Eligibility and Selections Processes.
Monthly Mustang
The October Classroom Edition of the Monthly Mustang is here!
Menus
• Breakfast and lunch menus for October are now available!
• CPS Nutrition Services Parent Survey: English / Spanish
• Sign up for text and/or email alerts about the Nutrition Services program
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.
CPS 2018 Academic Report Card
As we start another great school year, we want to reflect all the excitement we’ve seen in classrooms in every part of the city – and begin another year of exploration, discovery and achievement. We are excited to once again provide you with an update on the incredible progress your students are making in the classroom as they prepare for their next steps.
CPS Updates
• Update for Families Regarding Background Checks: English / Spanish
• June 2018 - Protecting Chicago's Children: CPS Plan of Action
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.
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.
