Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
October 5, 2023
Dear Erickson Families,
The MAC Walk Cal's Angels Fundraiser was a huge success and raised over $5,000 for Cal's Angels and was donated in honor of Michael Carr. Thank you to the Erickson community for supporting such an important cause and for being so generous.
Each year schools in Bloomingdale nominate one student from the 5th grade class to win the Youth Character Counts Award. This year's recipient, Emilia S., is a student who consistently shows the six pillars of character and SOARS each day at Erickson. Congratulations to Emilia! During the event the Erickson's 2nd grade students performed the song I Want to be Trustworthy led by Mr. Welch, our music teacher. It was nice to see Erickson students performing in front of the community.
Second-5th grade students have the opportunity to join a November Book Club during lunch. Flyers went home this week and are featured below. Check it out!
Register for Family Pumpkin Night on October 19th! This is a family favorite. Flyers went home with students and a copy is below.
The Bloomingdale Character Counts Coalition will be collecting NEW socks during the month of October for the Socks for Souls Foundation. Erickson will have a 1 day sock donation collection on October 13th. Consider donating a pair of socks on Oct. 13th. See flyers below.
Hot Lunch orders are DUE Friday, October 6th by 11:00pm. If you plan on ordering, please visit:
HOT LUNCH 10/16-11/17 Order Form
If you need to report an absence, please call the school 630-529-2223 or email the teacher and the attendance line: erattendance@sd13.org. If you need to report a change in dismissal for your child and it is after 2:00pm, please call the school.
Please reach out if you have any question or concerns. The best way to reach me would be via email or phone: sjohnston@sd13.org or 630-529-2223.
Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Stacy Johnston
Principal
Important Dates
- October 6: Teacher institute Day - No School
- October 9: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
- October 13: Hot Lunch, Spirit Day - Wear Blue and Gold, Socks for Souls Collection- donate a pair of socks today
- October 16: Hot Lunch
- October 17: School store (during lunch)
- October 18: Wacky Wednesday, Crazy Hair Day & Fire Drill practice with the Bloomingdale Fire Department
- October 19: Family Pumpkin NIght 5:00-7:00 pm (see flyer -register by 10/16)
- October 20: Hot Lunch
- October 23: Hot Lunch, PTO Meeting 5:30-6:30 in Erickson Library
- October 24: Bus safety drills
- October 27: Hot Lunch, School Improvement Day 1:40 dismissal* (PM Kindergarten meets at their normal time)
- October 30: Hot Lunch
- October 31: School Store (during lunch), Halloween Classroom Parties
- 10:00: Kinder/Preschool Halloween Parade (outside)
- 10:15-11:15: Kinder/Preschool Halloween Party
- 1:30-2:00: Preschool-5th Grade Halloween Parade (outside)
- 2:00-3:00: Preschool-5th Grade Halloween Party
*Please note: 1:40 Early Dismissal Days/School Improvement are on FRIDAY. Early Dismissal/School Improvement days are one Friday per month and FULL DAY students are dismissed at 1:40 while teachers are involved in professional development activities. Half-Day PM Kindergarten will attend school at their normal PM times. Preschool does not attend on early dismissal days.
From the District Office...
- From the Finance Department: The Board of Education adopted the 2023-2024 budget on Monday September 25, 2023, it can be viewed on the district website (sd13.org).
From the District Technology Department: Moving forward parents can expect to see charges for some chromebook repairs. District 13 will absorb the first $50.00 of the chromebook repair annually. These repair costs will be charged through My School Bucks.
School Improvement Goal Update - School Attendance
Each year Erickson staff set academic and social learning goals for students. This year our school goals will revolve around reading, math, truancy (school attendance), and building a positive climate/bully prevention goals. I will share goal updates throughout the school year.
Goal Statement
Develop attendance procedures that will encourage students (and families) to be in attendance daily and therefore will contribute to students' overall academic success.
2022-2023 Erickson Attendance Update
It is the parents responsibility to ensure the regular attendance of their child(ren). It is the responsibility of the school to monitor each student’s attendance and inform parents or guardians of any attendance problems. Attendance letters will be emailed home next week to the families of students who have been absent for 3 or more school days. As of September 29th, students have been in school for 26 days. Missing 3 out of 26 days is 7% of the school year thus far.
School Hours / Lunch Hours
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
Student Arrival:
Kindergarten-5 grade students can begin arriving at 8:25. Students should gather in the front of the building. Doors open at 8:30. Students should arrive by 8:40
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.
Erickson Elementary School
Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223
Fax: 630-893-9849