Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
September 28, 2023
Dear Erickson Families,
Tomorrow, Friday, September 29th at 4:30 (see flyer below) is our Cal's Angels MAC Walk. You can still join and pay at the walk! Walk with family and friends, enjoy food and music and purchase raffle tickets to win amazing prizes all in support of Cal's Angels. See flyer below.
If you ordered Erickson Spirit Wear for your child(ren), orders will be sent home today or tomorrow! Please check backpacks.
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
Fall MAP Reports will be sent home tomorrow with all students. Spring 2023 IAR results will be sent home with students in 4th & 5th grade. Please review the data and if you have any questions, reach out to the classroom teacher.
Did you know that Erickson has a monthly Eagle's Nest? Students in grades 1-5 are split into small groups (around 12 students) and meet around the school. Ask your child who their Eagle's Nest teacher is? The groups meet on one Friday a month and each group has a Character Counts pillar theme: caring, trustworthiness, citizenship, fairness, respect or responsibility. The small groups focus on building connections across grade levels to help build community at Erickson. This year the Eagle Nest groups will be focusing on lessons involving building a positive school culture through bully prevention lessons.
Character Counts Celebration Night is Tuesday, October 3 at Old Town Park @ 6:00. Erickson 2nd Grade students will be performing and a 5th grade student will receive the Youth Character Award. All Erickson Families are invited. Hope to see you there!
The PTO sponsored Anderson Book Fair will be in the Erickson's Library on Monday, Oct. 2-4. Book Fair Family Night will be Oct. 3 from 3:30-6:00. If you are interested in your child purchasing books, send money during their scheduled viewing time slot OR stop by Family Night on Oct. 2. See flyer and schedule below. There will also be teacher book wish lists available if families would like to purchase a book for their teacher's classroom library.
The PTO Student Directory is in the process of being finalized. Families who have paid their PTO dues will receive an electronic copy of the PTO Student Directory. Information regarding PTO dues is listed under the PTO sections. If you do NOT want your student's information published in the PTO Student Directory, please email the principal, sjohnston@sd13.org by Friday, September 29.
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.
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
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Important Dates
- September 29: Hot Lunch, MAC Walk after school- Fundraiser for Cal's Angels, Wear GOLD to school to support Cal's Angels, Fall MAP Reports sent home with grades K-5 & the 2022-2023 IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) student reports will be sent home with students in grades 4-5.
- October 2: Hot Lunch
- October 2-4: Book Fair during the school day
- October 3: Book Fair afterschool for Families 3:30-6:00 in the Erickson Library, School Store during lunch
- October 3: 6:00pm Character Counts Night at Old Town: 2nd Grade Students will be performing and a 5th grade student will win the CC!! Award (see flyer below)
- 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
*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.
CAL'S ANGELS - MAC WALK
ERICKSON ELEMENTARY
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
Welcome Erickson Parents!
We are excited to have you & your child join the Erickson Eagle family for the 2023/2024 school year! Erickson Elementary School and the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) work hand-in-hand to make the most of your child’s experience at school. We ask that each family pay PTO Dues to make this possible.
The Membership Dues for PTO participation are $20 per family. This fee goes towards the cost for all classroom parties (Halloween, Winter and Valentine’s Day). It also gives you access to the online Erickson directory the PTO helps to organize. We will publish the information provided to the district (student name, address, parent email, phone number) unless you notify the school principal in writing before September 1, 2023 at sjohnston@sd13.org. Paying PTO Dues does not mean you are required to attend meetings or volunteer, but if you are interested, please see us on Information Day in August.
Wondering how else the Erickson Elementary PTO makes a difference?
Fund Teachers Wish Lists after approval by the PTO.
Sponsors & coordinates a Back to School Fair in August and Field Day in May.
Organizes numerous activities & services throughout the school year such as Family Fun Nights, Hot Lunch, Book Fairs, Bake Sales, Holiday Gift Shop, School Store and School Supply Boxes just to name a few.
Funds School Assemblies.
Funds transportation & teachers participation in 5th Grade Lorado Taft trip.
Organizes Teacher & Staff Appreciation activities throughout the year.
Awards two $750 Scholarships each year to a High School Senior who attended Erickson.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention and support.
Sincerely,
Dee Patel
PTO President - Erickson Elementary
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For those that did not pay online through My School Bucks:
Please make checks for PTO Dues payable to Erickson PTO & drop off at Erickson with this information below.
Family Name ___________________________________________ Check Number _________
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________ GRADE___________
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________ GRADE__________
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________ GRADE __________
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