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Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
June 5, 2024 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Dear Erickson Families,
Today, Wednesday, June 5th, is the LAST DAY of school and the last Erickson Express until July. I wish all of the 5th grade students success in middle school and I look forward to seeing all returning students in the fall. Thank you for your support throughout this school year. I hope families have a fun and relaxing summer together!
Progress Reports will be available in OTUS TODAY Wednesday, June 5th. We will also email a copy of the report card. All families will also receive an email letter with your child(ren)'s 2023-2024 attendance record.
BUS TRANSPORTATION for the 2024-2025 School Year: Families are automatically routed on a bus if you live 1.5 miles or further from the school . If you would like to DECLINE BUS TRANSPORTATION, please click on this DECLINE BUS FORM so your child(ren) are not routed on the bus for the 24-25 school year (you would then be dropping them off/picking them up daily).
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
During the month of JUNE the office will be open:
June 6-25 from 8:00-3:00 (closed June 19 & 21)
The office will be CLOSED: June 26-July 5th
The office hours for July 5-August 2 are by appointment only:
email: Mrs. Johnston sjohnston@sd13.org or Mrs. Mastrodomenico jmastrodomenico@sd13.org
or call the office at 630-529-2223
The office will open full time Starting August 5th
School Supply Lists for 2024-2025
or order the School Supply Tool Box offered by the PTO (see flyer below).
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Today we had an Awards Assembly. Students who participated in a club, had academic, character, or fine arts achievements were recognized. If your child was recognized with the Academic Achievement Award (5th Grade), Academic Excellence Award (5th Grade) or the Kindergarten-5th Grade SOARing Eagle Character Awards your child will be bringing home a certificate and you received an email from me detailing the award. Congratulations to all students who were recognized today!
Erickson is having two SUMMER CHALLENGES. Please see the flyers below about the reading challenge from Mrs. Grover and the IXL math and reading challenge. Students also brought copies of these challenges home.
2024-2025 Staffing Update
Mrs. Stankoskey...will be retiring after 35 years in District 13. See below.
Miss Naples...will join the Indian Grove Owls next year as their AWESOME Assistant Principal. We are so proud of her and glad she is spreading her wings into a new district. We will miss her so much but are so excited for her new journey.
Mrs. Schwerin, Mrs. Koziol and Miss Ott...will be taking the 2024-2025 school year off to spend time with their families. We will miss them greatly and wish them the best making memories with their little ones!
Mrs. Ikens...will be resuming a full time teaching position and moving from the 3rd grade team to the 4th grade team. The 4th grade team is excited for Mrs. Ikens to rejoin the team (Mrs. Ikens began her career at Erickson in 4th grade).
Mrs. Holm...will be resuming a full time teaching position and continuing her role in 3rd grade.
Mrs. Crossley...will be returning and teaching Kindergarten. She started her career at Erickson teaching Kindergarten.
Mrs. Makropoulos...special education teacher will join the Itasca School District in the Fall. We sure will miss her! Mrs. Makropoulos did a wonderful job in this role while Mrs. Gnatyuk was on leave with her family for the school year. Mrs. Gnatyuk will rejoin the staff in her special education role for the 24-25 school year.
Mrs. Cimino...Speech Pathologist will be moving on to new adventures! We wish her the best of luck.
Miss Neylon...is the new Speech Pathologist during the 24-25 school year.
2024-2025 Important Dates
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14: Information Day 3:00-6:00 @ Erickson. Find out classroom teachers, bus routes, tour the building, sign up to support the PTO, etc. This is an open house style event.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21: Preschool, Kindergarten,1st-5th grade Meet the Teacher/Drop off school supplies 2:30-3:30 at Erickson.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22: 1st-5th grade 2024-2025 First Day of School & Kindergarten Assessment. (If you are a family of a Kindergartener, schedule an assessment time if you have not scheduled a time.)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23: Kindergarten Assessment. (If you are a family of a Kindergartener, schedule an assessment time if you have not scheduled a time.)
- Kindergarten Assessment Sign-Up: SIgn up for an hour slot of time on August 22 or 23 for your child to be assessed on early literacy/math skills. A parent(s) should also plan on attending this session to meet with a kindergarten staff member to go over kindergarten related information.
MONDAY, AUGUST 26: Kindergarten & Preschool 2022-2023 First Day of School
Have a wonderful summer!
Stacy Johnston
Principal
Students can participate in the two challenges below. Besides the challenges below, IXL has many other opportunities within the program for student math and reading practice over the summer.
Congratulations on your retirement, Mrs. Stankoskey! We will miss you!
Preschool Graduation
Field Day - Tug-of-War
1st Grade Publishing Party
KIDS FAIR at ERICKSON - Hope to see you there!
Please check your email for an email from Alma to register your student. If you can't locate the email, please call the office.
As the District moves to a new registration portal (Alma) for the 2024-2025 school year, ALL families (New and Returning) will be required to prove residency. Previous documents submitted are not able to be transferred to Alma.
Please reference the attached proof of residency documentation to start compiling the necessary documents.
2024-2025 School Fees will be posted to your student(s) after July 1, 2024 Once the fee is
posted, you will receive an email from My School Bucks. Fees are due September 1, 2024.
School Supplies for the 24-25 School Year
2023-2024 Yearbook
You still can order a yearbook, you will need to pay for shipping, and it will be delivered to your home.
CARES Mental Health Grant
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