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Erickson ExpressFebruary 6, 2020
Important DatesShow KINDNESS Show KINDNESS Show KINDNESS Show KINDNESS Show KINDNESS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Third Trimester Hot Lunch Order OPEN - http://form.jotform.com/200186615788968 Friday, February 7, 2020: Hot Lunch, No Preschool Classes, & Valentine Grams Due
Monday, February 10, 2020: Hot Lunch & Kindergarten/New Student Registration BeginsTuesday, February 11, 2020: District Spelling Bee at Erickson
Wednesday, February 12, 2020: Hot Lunch & Wacky Wednesday - Time Travel Day
Friday, February 14, 2020: Hot Lunch, Valentine Party & Last Day to order Hot Lunch
Valentine Grams: The PTO is selling Valentine Grams. Tomorrow is the last day to order Valentine Grams. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. Valentine Grams will be delivered to students on Valentine’s Day (prior to classroom parties).
Kindergarten & New Student Registration: Kindergarten & new student registration starts Monday. Any student who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2020, is eligible for kindergarten during the 2020-2021 school year. If you need assistance with online enrollment please contact the school your student(s) will attend to set up an appointment. More information will be coming in the next few weeks.
Wacky Wednesday: This coming Wednesday is WACKY WEDNESDAY - TIME TRAVEL DAY! Students can dress up from any decade! Remembering the fashions of the era! The 20’s, the 50’s the 80’s! Or travel to the future to predict what the new style of clothing could be!
Third Trimester Hot lunch Order Open: Click here to order Hot Lunch for your son or daughter by Friday, February 14, 2020.
Valentine Classroom Party: The third and final holiday party of the year is next week. Valentine Classroom Parties are scheduled for Friday, February 14, 2020, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Student Led Conferences: Help Bloomingdale School District 13 know what you think. Click here to provide your thoughts on Bloomingdale School District implementing Student Led Conferences during Parent Teacher Conferences in November. Thanks for your input!
Erickson Elementary School
EDUCATING & INSPIRING THE FUTURE
The Bloomingdale School District is Committed to:
Ensuring every child will learn
Treating everyone with honor and respect
Working together to achieve more
Early Release Results: A couple weeks ago, the Bloomingdale School District asked parents, staff, and community members when they would like to see Early Release Days scheduled for the 2020-2021 school year. The bar graph shows the results from the survey. Results from the survey will be shared with the Calendar Focus Group in April. Thank you to all parents, staff, and community members who participated in the survey.
Important DatesShow KINDNESS Show KINDNESS Show KINDNESS Show KINDNESS Show KINDNESS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Third Trimester Hot Lunch Order OPEN - http://form.jotform.com/200186615788968 Friday, February 7, 2020: Hot Lunch, No Preschool Classes, & Valentine Grams Due
Monday, February 10, 2020: Hot Lunch & Kindergarten/New Student Registration BeginsTuesday, February 11, 2020: District Spelling Bee at Erickson
Wednesday, February 12, 2020: Hot Lunch & Wacky Wednesday - Time Travel Day
Friday, February 14, 2020: Hot Lunch, Valentine Party & Last Day to order Hot Lunch
Flyers & other Information: Click here to access additional flyers and information from organizations outside the Bloomingdale School District.
From the Nurse: A flyer is attached to the Express for families who are interested in a free dental screening from the DuPage County Health Department on Friday, February 28, 2020.
Character Counts! @ Erickson: During the month of February, Erickson will focus on KINDNESS. Each classroom will create a Kindness Pledge that will replace the school pledge during the month of February. Students will also keep a Kindness Journal during the month. Each Friday, students will reflect on the week by answering four questions: 3 Ways I was Kind This Week, 2 Ways Others Were Kind To Me This Week, 1 Thing I Want To Do Next Week To Be
Kind, & The Best Thing That Happened To Me This Week.
5Essentials Survey: Erickson is asking that parents take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. To complete the parent survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ and select Parent survey. Students in 4th & 5th grade will also participate in the 5Essential Survey in January. The The 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that lead to improved outcomes for all students, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.
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Erickson Elementary School
EDUCATING & INSPIRING THE FUTURE
The Bloomingdale School District is Committed to:
Ensuring every child will learn
Treating everyone with honor and respect
Working together to achieve more
February 6, 2020
ERICKSON SPIRIT WEEK: The PTO is excited to join forces with Student Council and Erickson Staff to kick off our inaugural Erickson Spirit Week March 9th -13th! We have many fun activities planned. See flyers attached for some and watch in the coming weeks for more info on others. One of these fun events is our BUILD AN EAGLE EVENT (similar to Build-a-Bear). This event will take place March 11th 3:30-6:00 pm where students can build their very own Erickson Eagle to bring home. Due to the need to pre-order supplies, the deadline to order your student’s eagle kit is February 19th. Please send RSVP with payment in an envelope labeled PTO-Build an Eagle (order form & more info attached).
VALENTINE GRAMS: Valentine Grams are due TOMORROW 2/7! Don’t forget to turn these in & surprise your child/friend/teacher w/ a Valentine message! Please place in an envelope w/ payment labeled Valentine Grams.
VALENTINE PARTIES: Head room parents should have reached out to those parents who signed up for the parties next week. Please remember the PTO goal is for every parent wanting to help to attend at least one party. Per school policy, no more than 6 adults are allowed in the classroom. Thank you for your cooperation.
HOT LUNCH: Get your orders in! You have just one more week to order Hot Lunch! Orders are due February 14th! Place your order here: http://form.jotform.com/200186615788968. Receipts are emailed to your account upon ordering. If you did not receive a receipt your order did not go through. We are not able to supply lunches to students on days not ordered. **Please note the side on Monday is now pretzels due to the extreme amount of waste with the salads.
ERICKSON DINE OUT: Thank you to all those who joined us at Panera this week! We appreciate your support! We were able to raise $117.32 for Erickson & the PTO. Mark your calendars and join us for our next Dine Out during Spirit Week on MONDAY, March 9th at McAlister’s Deli on Army Trail Rd between the hours of 10:30am-9:00pm!
BOX TOPS: Just 3 more weeks until the 2nd trimester contest ends on 2/25. Mrs Ikens 3rd grade class is currently in the lead but there is still plenty of time for another class to take over. Keep collecting & scanning!
UP N E N
February 7Valentine Grams Due
February 14Valentines PartiesHot Lunch Orders DUE
February 17No School
February 18Talent Show Rehearsal3:30-4:30 pm
February 19PTO Meeting 5:45 pmBuild an Eagle Orders Due
February 20Talent Show 6:00 pm
February 25Last day for Box Tops
Co-President Co-President Vice President Co-Treasurer Co-Treasurer SecretaryKathy Boebel Shauna Hogan Julie Coronato T.C. Redding Kevin Smith Jessica Lynch
S A N U HPTO Meeting Notes:http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ remind.com/join/ptoer @PTOErickson EMAIL US AT:[email protected]
February Calendar 2020Erickson Elementary
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Hot Lunch Spring Online Order Form is Openhttp://form.jotform.com/200186615788968
1
2 3Hot Lunch
4PTO Dine-Out
Night
Panera Bread4:00pm - 8:00pm
5Hot Lunch
6 7 No Preschool
Hot Lunch
Valentine Gram Orders Due
8
9 10Hot Lunch
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Opens
11School Store
District Spelling Bee at Erickson
12Hot Lunch
Wacky Wednesday
Time Travel Day
13 14Hot Lunch
Valentine Party 2:00pm-3:00pm
Deadline to Order
Hot Lunch
15
16 17NO SCHOOL
18
Talent Show 4th & 5th GradeDress Rehearsal
3:30 pm-4:30 pm
19 Hot Lunch
Early Dismissal Pillar Day
Eagle Nest
Build A Bear RSVP
PTO Mtg 5:45 pm
20
Talent Show4th & 5th Grade6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
21Hot Lunch
SPIRIT DAY
2nd Trimester Ends
22
23 24Hot Lunch
25
School Store
Box Top Deadline
26Hot Lunch
27 28NO SCHOOL
29HAPPY LEAP DAY
CLUBS Before/After SchoolMusical Practice (5th Grade) - Every Monday and Thursday at 7:30 am
Crossroads Club (Grades 1-5) - Every Monday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Ends April 20th)Chess Club (All Grades) - Every Monday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (January 13 - March 16)
Spanish Club (Grades K-5) Every Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (January 14 - March 17)Spelling Bee (Grades 3-8) - Every Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Spelling Bee 2/11)Drama Club (All Grades) - Every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:35 pm (January 9 - May 21)
Let's Build It (Grades 2-3) - Every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (February 6 - March 19)
OLSAT TESTING GRADES 1, 2, 3, 4
Holiday Room PartiesThe Valentine Room Parties are scheduled for
Friday, February 14, 2020, at 2:00pm.
Any student attending Erickson Elementary School is able to participate in this event. Due to safety & security, the number of parents able to attend the classroom party will be limited to six (6) individuals. If you are interested in volunteering for the Holiday Room Party, please contact the head room parent for your child’s classroom. If you do not have the contact info for the room parent, please contact [email protected].
Please notify the classroom teacher if child will be leaving school after the holiday party with another parent. Students that do not have a note will not be allowed to leave school with another parent.
Teacher Head Room Parent
AM Preschool Sullivan Jennifer Marthaler
PM Preschool Sullivan Megan Pavone
AM Kindergarten Heitkam Samantha Messamore
AM Kindergarten Volkman Amanda Wozniak
PM Kindergarten BorsellinoLinda Lehman
1st Crossley Ali Ventrella
1st Gunther Kristine Puchalski
1st Naples Niki Kaemerer
1st Ott Helen Renger
2nd Atchison TC Redding
2nd Bucci Gianina Fico
2nd Cockerham Jennifer Veneris
2nd Koziol Laura Carlson
3rd Holm Linda Mitchell
3rd Ikens Jamie Battaglia
3rd Sliwa Kristin Fiorito
3rd Stankoskey Jelena Magazin
4th Gajewski Kristie Knackstedt
4th Kotwas Nicole Pendola
4th Krzoska Julie Coronato
4th Winiarczyk Theresa Ancona
5th Hayes Jessica Bowman
5th Lepore Lynn Kane
5th Lincoln Diane Pavlik
5th Paoletti Becky Wyatt
Send your friend, sibling, child, teacher or staff member a special treat for Valentine’s Day!
Fill out the provided cards so they can be attached to the treat of your choice. Return the cards along with your money
in an envelope labeled “PTO Valentine Grams” and we will deliver them on Valentine’s Day.
$1 for a Valentine Sucker$1 for a Friendship (Snap) Bracelet
(or for $2 send both!)
Orders are due by February 7thOne sheet of cards will be sent home with students.
Additional cards can be picked up in the office or printed from the Erickson Express.
Valentine Grams
**Don’t forget to include the teacher or room number & write clearly to ensure we deliver your Valentine Gram.
...is coming toErickson Elementary School!
Thursday, February 27, 2020Click here to Order IvestiGators!
Author/illustrator John Patrick Green will present IvestiGators, his newest
graphic novel for elementary readers! Green will give a presentation to
2nd to 5th grade at Erickson Elementary!
Erickson Spirit Week
Monday March 9th - Erickson Poem & Dine Out @ McAlister’s DeliWrite a poem or short story that highlights the positive things about Erickson Elementary School. The PTO Dine Out Fundraiser will be an ALL DAY event! Stop by McAlister’s Deli on Army Trail anytime between 10:30 am - 9:00 pm to support Erickson!. Drop your receipt in the bin on the counter & Erickson will get 20% of each order. See flyer for more info.Spirit Day: Erickson Students Shine Bright - Wear Neon Colors
Tuesday March 10th - Name our Mascot contestWe have a new Eagle mascot that has been roaming the halls of Erickson but he has no name! We need your help to name our new mascot! Stay tuned for more info on this contest.Spirit Day: Erickson Students Are A Team - Wear your favorite team apparel
Wednesday March 11th - Build an EagleSimilar to Build-a-Bear, we will be hosting a Build an Eagle event! RSVP in advance and then stop in anytime between 3:30 - 6:00 pm to build your very own Erickson Eagle that you can take home with you. See flyer for more info!Spirit Day: Erickson Students Make Their Own Luck - Wear green
Thursday March 12th - T-shirt Design contestIt’s winter and our new Eagle mascot is cold! Help us design an Erickson T-shirt for him to wear AND be a part of our Erickson Spirit Wear selection next year! Stay tuned for more info on this contest. Spirit Day: Erickson Students Are Awesome From Head To Toe - Wear your best socks and/or hat
Friday March 13th - Spirit DayFinish off Spirit Week wearing Erickson Blue & Gold on Spirit Day! AND the PTO will be supplying the entire school with a special treat today!Spirit Day: Erickson Students Soar Like Eagles: Be BOLD, Wear Blue & Gold!
Build An Eagle EventThe PTO is excited to host a Build an Eagle event as part of our Spirit Week celebration! Come and build your very own Erickson Eagle to take home! Similar to Build-a-Bear, you will be provided with all of the supplies to build your stuffed eagle.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11th3:30-6:00 pm GymCome at your leisure “Building” should take about 15-20 minutes
COST: $20 per Eagle KitIncludes: 15” unstuffed eagle, stuffing, wishing star/heart to bring your Eagle to life & birth certificate to mark the day.
This is a pop-in event meaning come anytime between 3:30 - 6:00 pm to build your eagle. Once you’re finished we’ll take a picture and decorate the halls of Erickson with all of our new SOARING EAGLES.
We must order our Eagle Kits in advance so please RSVP by February 19.
Student Name __________________ Teacher __________
How many Eagle Kits? _________ x $20 each = ___________
**Make checks payable to Erickson PTO**
2020-2021Starting February 10, 2020, parents wishing to enroll their new student into District 13
for the 2020-2021 school year can enroll online by clicking on the link below: SD13 Enrollment Form
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2020, are eligible for kindergarten during the 2020-2021 school year.
If you need assistance with online enrollment please contact the school your student(s) will attend to set up an appointment.
Erickson: 630-529-2223 DuJardin: 630-894-9200 Westfield: 630-529-6211 (Preschool, K - 5th Grade) (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) (6th-8th Grade)
Parents will need to bring into school an original birth certificate for their child.
In addition, parents will need to upload multiple documents to prove residency. Check out the “What’s Needed to Enroll My Student?” document located on the SD13
enrollment website.
Save the DateKindergarten Visitation Erickson Elementary - April 27, 2020 Kindergarten Visitation DuJardin Elementary - April 29, 2020
NEW STUDENTS (Preschool - Kindergarten - 1st thru 8th grade)