PAW PRINTS
May 31, 2024
Save the Dates:
K5 Bootcamp August 14
K5 Bus Orientation August 22 5:15pm
Picture Day August 22 9am-12pm
Picture Day August 26 4pm-7pm
Meet your Teacher Night August 29 5pm-6:30pm
First day of school September 3
WHAT'S HAPPENING
❗ We have placed the summer signups at the bottom of the newsletter ❗
(after Home and School Section).
Final Days to Order - 2024-25 Elmwood School Supply List
Hard to believe we are talking about school supply lists for next year, but we are! The full list can be found here.
As a convenience to families, we have partnered with EPI School Supplies to purchase the majority of your child(ren)’s grade-level school supplies all at one time.
Keep in mind
· The box will be delivered to Elmwood Elementary (pickup dates found on flyer)
· There are some items on the school supply list that are not available through the kit. They are identified as (**) on the full list.
· Sale available through June 2nd
· www.educationalproducts.com/shoppack enter School code ELM019 (3letters 3numbers)
Overdue Library Books:
Books not returned by Monday June 3rd will have a fee placed in Infinite Campus. Please check with your student(s) to see if they haven't returned their library book. Overdue notices were given out this week.
Lost and Found Cart
Our Lost and Found Cart is getting full !! With all the events happening in the building before the last day, please stop and look at the cart in the main hallway to claim any of the sweaters/hoodies/misc. items of your family. All items will be donated after the last day of school.
New Berlin 4th of July Information
Click on this link for four informational flyers from the City of New Berlin regarding this year's 4th of July festivities (Schedule, Cornhole Tourney, Trivia Contest, Flashlight Candy Hunt, Mini Parade, Kickball Tournament and Pie Bake-Off).
5th and 6th grade orchestra--2024-25
Last week fourth graders visited Ms. Thering in the orchestra room to learn about joining orchestra next year as a fifth grader. Students may begin studying the VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, or BASS--please check out this letter or presentation to learn more! Interest sheets should be turned in to the envelope outside the orchestra room by Friday, May 31--or sign-up online here.
Current fifth graders are also welcome to begin orchestra brand new in the fall as a sixth grader! Sign up online here. Please contact Ms. Thering at jacki.thering@nbexcellence.org with any questions.
Ms. Jacki Thering
Futura - Where SPANISH comes alive!
Friendly reminder that our early bird registration is going on until 6/5. If you have any communications going out to families before the deadline, please share our info one last time. Thank you!
SPANISH registration for 2024-2025 is underway! Futura is where Spanish comes alive. . ..have your student join us this fall!
Enroll today: https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/
Kindergarten registration OPEN for 2024-25
If you have a future Lion Cub at home, and they will be starting K5 in the 2024-2025 school year, registration has now opened. Student must have turned 5 years old before September 1, 2024. See District website for more information
For your incoming kindergartener to attend summer school this year, YOU MUST enroll them at Elmwood for 24-25 school year FIRST. Once you have enrolled them, your child will appear in Infinite Campus profile to register for summer school.
HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS
WELCOME NEW HOME & SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS!
Congratulations to our 2 new incoming board members, Jessica Cross who will be taking over as Secretary and Lauren Hinrichs who will be Co-President! Thank you to Debby Berenz and Christine Taber who are finishing out their 2 year terms as Secretary and Co-President. Lauren Keith will continue as Treasurer next year as will Danielle Sciano as Co-President.
HIGH INTEREST DAY - Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and donated supplies for another successful High Interest Day! We couldn’t do it without you!
GET INVOLVED!
Our Home and School runs strictly on the support and volunteers from Elmwood families. As old families move out and new families move in, we are always looking for more people for volunteering opportunities. The Home and School supports and sponsors so many of the events and extracurriculars at Elmwood however, we can't sponsor these events without your help. The opportunities of involvement are endless, from physically being at the events, to planning, to behind the scenes work, there literally is a spot for everyone! We are asking parents if they can please fill out this survey https://forms.gle/QykPhonWCyT3QBMXA and let us know what kind of volunteer you are? What events and opportunities would/could you like to help with?
Want to be in the know about all the happenings at Elmwood? Please sign up for our mobile texting line! With these texts, you will be reminded of upcoming meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. You will receive NO MORE than 3 text messages a month. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/HomeAndSchoolTextLine
Receiving texts for important notifications
Elmwood and the School District of New Berlin needs your help to be able to reach you via text.
All SDNB families who wish to receive text messages from the district must “opt-in” to our SchoolMessenger text messaging service. This can be done by simply texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587, after you make sure your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus! If you are not sure you have done this already, text "Y" to 67587 anyway.
The ability to text our families is important to us. We can notify families quickly in the event of a school closing, late bus or other safety alerts. These are the only reasons our school/district will be texting you.
Allergy Reminder
There are several students that have severe food allergies to peanuts and all tree nuts (cashews, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, etc). We are distributing this information to parents to help you understand this situation and to help foster a safe environment for these students and their parents.
These allergies can be life-threatening. We need your help in maintaining a nut-free environment in the classroom and ask that any classroom snacks or treats that you send be nut-free. The allergy can be triggered not only by directly eating or coming into contact with the above but also by exposure to foods that contain any peanut/nut traces, oils, flours, or food that is processed in a plant with peanuts and nuts. For this reason, most pre-made cookies, prepared cookie dough, and cookie mixes are off limits. Also, many bakeries use nut products, flavorings, or oils in their facilities or products. If you are sending in any type of classroom treats, please notify the teacher in advance so that arrangements can be made to ensure the allergic student has a safe snack or treat.
We want you and your child to understand that the allergies can be triggered by ingesting or exposure to very small amounts of the above allergens. All students will be asked to wash their hands before and after snack time and lunch time.
The school realizes that helping us to maintain a nut-free classroom takes a certain amount of effort and diligence on your part, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, healthy environment for all of our students.
We appreciate your support!
How do I add money to my child(ren)’s lunch account?
The directions can be found on the SDNB Nutrition website found here. Link on the right side of the page
SUMMER SIGNUPS
GIRLS IKE BASKETBALL CAMP!
Eisenhower juniors basketball camp, is in two weeks so please register asap if you can!
June 10-13
3rd, 4th,5th 10-11:30
6th, 7th 11:30-1
8th, 9th 1-2:30
Please click the link for any extra info and registration.
https://gofan.co/event/1530125?schoolId=WI13614
Here is a link for any new players or 2nd graders that may be interested next season
Milwaukee Basketball Summer Camp
See flyer below
Nicole Cooke - School Administrative Assistant
Email: Nicole.Cooke@nbexcellence.org
Website: https://www.nbexcellence.org/schools/elm/
Location: 5900 South Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI, USA
Phone: 262-789-6581
Carrie Hansen - Office Assistant
Email: Carrie.Hansen@nbexcellence.org
Phone: 262-789-6581
Jaime Veal - Principal
Email: Jaime.Veal@nbexcellence.org
Phone: 262-789-6580
Ryan Samz - Associate Principal
Email: Ryan.Samz@nbexcellence.org
Phone: (262) 789-6584