Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
April 6, 2023
Dear Erickson Families,
Today the 5th grade class is currently at Lorado Taft in Oregon, Illinois enjoying a day of outdoor education. They left school this morning at 8:30am and will return to Erickson by 8:00pm tonight. So many memories are created at Lorado Taft and I am thankful the students are able to enjoy this day together. Thank you to the PTO for paying for the bus transportation fee to Lorado Taft (this is an example of what PTO fundraisers pay for).
Third, fourth, and fifth grade will participate in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) April 10-14. There are two reading assessments and three math assessments. Please make sure students receive a good night's rest, eat breakfast and have a snack packed for the day. A motivational pep talk (take your time, you can do it!, try your best, etc.) each morning with your child would also help! :-) The assessment schedule is below.
Student Placement for 2023-2024 will take place in May. Parents can assist in the process by completing a Student Placement Form 23-24 Parent input about their child’s academic experiences can provide valuable insight to this process. Parents should not use this form to recommend a specific classroom teacher. If you are interested in filling out the form (this is NOT mandatory), please complete by May 5.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or feedback. The best way to reach me would be via email or phone: sjohnston@sd13.org or 630-529-2223.
Stacy Johnston
Principal
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Schedule
Important Dates
April 6, 2023 - Lorado Taft 5th grade DAY TRIP
April 7, 2023 - No school for students and staff
April 10, 2023 - IAR Assessment begins grades 3-5, Hot Lunch
April 12, 2023 - PTO meeting 5:30 in library
April 14, 2023 - Hot Lunch, Spirit Day
April 17, 2023 - Hot Lunch
April 18, 2023 - PTO Dine-out Night 4:00-8:00 flyer below
April 21, 2023 - No Preschool, Hot Lunch
April 24, 2023 - Hot lunch
April 25, 2023 - Westfield Spring Band assembly @ Erickson
April 28, 2023 - OLSAT Results Emailed Home, Hot Lunch
Upcoming Assessment Information
Measures of Academic Success(MAP)Reading & Math-Kindergarten-5th Grade-Weeks of May 8-19
SAVE THE DATES for Future Events- Mark your Calendars
5th to 6th Grade Transition Night: Thursday, May 11th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Westfield
SPRING OPEN HOUSE (previously called Portfolio Night): Thursday, May 25 from 5:30-7:00
LAST DAY of SCHOOL: June 8th (as long as we don't use snow days or cold weather days). If we use a cold day/snow day the last day is extended a day. So this date will be finalized after we get through the winter.
Yearbook - Time to Order
Erin's Law
March 17th, 2023
Dear Parents,
Child abuse curriculum lessons, otherwise known as the state mandated Erin’s Law, will once again be conducted in all K-5 classrooms to educate students on safe and unsafe touches, safe and unsafe secrets, and how to get away and tell a trusted adult. Lessons will teach children how to recognize child abuse, equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability, and encourage them to report abuse. District 13 uses a curriculum entitled Kids In The Know that focuses on teaching the above mentioned skills. The classroom lessons will be conducted in April and May.
As a parent, I would encourage you to discuss these subjects with your child. You may preview the Kids In The Know curriculum, by age level, by going to Kids In The Know . If you would rather not have your child participate in this instruction, please put your request in writing and send it to the school office attention Mrs. Treanor. If you have any questions about this or any other related topic, please do not hesitate to call me at 630-529-2223.
Sincerely,
Charla Treanor, LCSW
Erickson School Social Worker
Basketball and Soccer Camps Summer 2023
Parent University - Virtual Presentation
Parents are invited to attend a virtual presentation sponsored by the Lake Park Elementary Feeder Districts on the topic of Executive Functioning Skills. This event will be held over zoom on April 19th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please see the event flyer and RSVP for the event here.
Note from the Finance Department: Registration Fees and Purchases
Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, we will be migrating from Pushcoin to My School Bucks as our online payment portal. We anticipate My School Bucks will be available by the time Returning Student Registration is open.
PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT ANY NEW FUNDS INTO YOUR PUSHCOIN ACCOUNT
Please log into your existing Pushcoin account to verify any outstanding balances. We ask that you pay any remaining balances by February 28, 2023. Please note any remaining funds in your Pushcoin will NOT be transferred to My School Bucks.
More information regarding My School Bucks will be available in the upcoming months.
KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION - REGISTER NOW!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for all NEW (not currently enrolled) students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Please click this link to register.
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2023, are eligible for kindergarten during the 2023-2024 school year.
PTO NEWS
PTO EVENTS
Our next PTO meeting is April 12, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Erickson Library. This is open to all Erickson parents and we would love to see you there!
We have the following open positions to support our PTO for the 2023-2024 school year:
- PTO Vice President (one year 23-24 position and will be voted on in our April meeting)
- Popsicles in the Park Chairperson
- Field Day Chairperson
If you would like to be a Chairperson of any of the above categories, please email us at ericksonpto13@gmail.com and indicate your interest.
PTO FUNDRAISERS
The next time out is April 18th, 2023 at Noodles & Company from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 25% of the qualifying sales will directly benefit the Erickson PTO.
FirstView® - Customer Support - BUS APP
FirstView® provides a dedicated customer support team Monday through Friday to assist you:
o Call toll-free 888-889-8920 from 7:00 a.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. ET
o Email Customer Support at support@firstviewapp.com
o Use the in-app “✉” button (right corner) to provide feedback
FAMILY HANDBOOK & STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Please take the time to review the Erickson Family Handbook. Each class will meet with Mrs. Frattinger and myself to discuss school rules and procedures. Ask your student how to SOAR in the hallways, in the classroom, on the bus and during recess.
School Hours / Lunch Hours
The first full day of school is Thursday August 25th, for students in first - fifth grade. Kindergarten & Preschool students start school on Monday, August 29th. Students may arrive between 8:25-8:40. Classes begin at 8:40.
School Hours:
Grades 1st-5th: 8:40-3:30
Kindergarten AM: 8:40-11:30
Kindergarten PM: 12:40-3:30
Preschool AM: 8:50-11:20
Preschool PM: 12:50-3:20
Lunch Hours:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Lunch: 12:00-12:25
4th-5th Grade Lunch: 12:25-12:50
Dropping off lunches from restaurants (ie- McDonald's, Wendy's, Panera, etc.) as well as using food delivery services to drop off food (ie -GrubHub, Door Dash) is not allowed. Students should bring their lunch in the morning to school each day. Safety is our number one priority and we would like to limit visitors.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
CHARACTER COUNTS PILLAR SHIRTS
Erickson Elementary School
Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223