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
March 25 - 29
Spring Break
April 1
No School for Students
Staff Development Day
April 9
Math & Science Night
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 10
Parent/Teacher Conferences
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Spring Break! Students return on Tuesday, 4/2/24 😎
Although it certainly doesn't feel like spring today, we have made it to Spring Break!
Our office will be closed for the break. Students return on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
We hope you have a restful week and GO MUSTANGS!
Farnsworth Updates
Please see our Mustang Messenger newsletter for all the information you need on the latest and upcoming school events.
Medical Van Returns on 4/8/24
The Medical Van will return to Farnsworth on April 8th for vaccines and health exams.
Download the forms here: English / Spanish
Attendance Issue
We have an excessive number of children regularly coming to school late.
Please bring your children to line up with their peers and enter the school as a group in the morning. This provides valuable opportunities for positive social interactions and creates a positive classroom culture for the students. Students who regularly come to school late miss valuable instruction as well as cause disruption to the learning in the classroom.
Thank you to all who already do this!
Mustang Mingle - Ticket sales extended by popular demand!
Extended by popular demand! Tickets back on sale until Friday 3/28.
Grab a sitter and make your way over to the Mustang Mingle! There will be a lot of fun activities including a silent auction, games, and music. Enjoy plenty of appetizers and a cash bar while mingling with other 21+ family members, community members, and teachers. All proceeds from the event will benefit Farnsworth Elementary.
Let’s get ready to MINGLE!!!!
Saturday, April 6th from 6-10pm at The Fairway
Tickets ($35 per person) must be purchased in advance. Be sure to grab yours before tickets run out!
Click here to purchase tickets or make donation
In case you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Friends of Farnsworth at friendsoffarnsworthcps@gmail.com.
Safety Concern
The traffic before and after school surrounding the building is creating a safety hazard for our children.
Under no circumstances should families double park, park facing the wrong way on either side of the street, let children out in the middle of the street, pull into/block the staff lots, block our buses from pulling in or out on Linder Avenue, etc.
We understand that the weather is unpleasant, but it is crucial to the safety of our children that you park in a legal parking space and walk your children to their designated entrance. We thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
As always, thank you to all of our families who park safely and walk.
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.