Erickson Express

Each month we will post a video to watch as a family, discussion questions to discuss together, and a quick form to fill out to be entered into an eagle ticket raffle. Please consider completing the Character Counts Family Connection together!

Halloween at Erickson will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31st. Families are invited to the outdoor Halloween parade at 1:30 for PM Preschool-5th grade students. Students will walk along the sidewalk in the front of the school. The AM Preschool-AM Kindergarten outdoor parade will be at 10:00.

REMINDER: Students are not able to go home and change into their costumes. Students should bring their costume to school to change into right before the parade. No weapons (swords, knives, guns, etc.) are allowed. Masks can be worn during the parade and party. PTO will be providing two snacks during the party. Due to allergies, parents do not need to send in any additional treats / halloween bags for classmates.

To make the end of the day run smoothly, with safety and accountability in mind, party volunteers are discouraged from taking home students at 3:00. All students will dismiss at 3:30. Thank you!

Dear Erickson Families,

Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 25th is Early Dismissal 1:40. All full day students will dismiss at 1:40. Kindergarten PM will dismiss at 3:30, as usual. On Friday, students should wear their Pillar Shirts or colors for Eagle's Nest and Red Ribbon Week. There is also NO PRESCHOOL on Friday, October 25th.

Bus evacuation drills took place earlier this week. Classes met with bus drivers and learned about bus safety. They boarded buses and practiced bus safety while on the bus. The bus company praised Erickson students for being great listeners and well behaved during the class presentations. Thank you Eagles for being on your best behavior!

Thank you to the PTO and Puchalski Family for organizing Pumpkin Night! The weather was perfect and the moon was full. Great turnout and it was so nice to see so many families at Erickson!

Parent-Teacher Conference SIGN UP is now open! Please schedule a parent-teacher conference with your child's homeroom teacher. Some grade levels are requesting that students attend the conference. Specialists (speech, special education, fine arts, etc.) also have parent teacher conference openings. Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up Link (or see below). Please reach out to the classroom teacher if you have any parent-teacher conference questions.

SAVE THE DATE - Veteran's Day: Erickson's Veteran's Day Assembly will be on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11th at 2:00. If you have a member of your family, neighbor, or friend that has served our country, PLEASE extend an invite to our Veteran's Day Assembly. We would love to honor as many guests as possible! Please see the RSVP below.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Stacy Johnston

Principal

sjohnston@sd13.org

We encourage you to visit the Bloomingdale School District's website to learn more about the upcoming Referendum on the November ballot. The site provides detailed information about the purpose and impact of the Referendum, including how it aims to support student learning, improve school facilities, and maintain high-quality programs across the district. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions, financial breakdowns, and key dates related to the voting process. Staying informed is essential, and the website serves as a valuable resource to help you understand how the Referendum will shape the future of our schools.

The website also includes updated Video tours: https://www.sd13.org/apps/pages/videotours

Parent-Teacher Conference SIGN UP is now open! Please schedule a parent-teacher conference with your child's homeroom teacher. Some grade levels are requesting that students attend the conference. Specialists (speech, special education, fine arts, etc.) also have parent teacher conference openings. Please reach out to the classroom teacher if you have any parent-teacher conference questions.

• October 25: Hot Lunch, Strong Choices, Strong Character(Wear your Pillar Shirt) Eagle's Nest- Wear Pillar Shirts or a colored shirt / School Improvement day 1:40 early dismissal - see note below
• October 28: Hot Lunch, PTO Meeting 5:30-6:30 at Erickson in the library
• October 31: Halloween Classroom Parties
• • 10:00: Kinder/Preschool Halloween Parade (outside)
  • 10:20-11:20: Kinder/Preschool Halloween Party
  • 1:30-2:00: Preschool-5th Grade Halloween Parade (outside)
  • 2:00-3:00: Preschool-5th Grade Halloween Party

  
  

• November 1: Hot lunch, Spirit Day wear blue and gold

• November 5: NO SCHOOL, election day

• November 7: Picture retake day

• **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. AM & PM Preschool students do not attend school on early dismissal days.

Students in grades 1-5 completed a Math Fact Fluency Assessment. Individual results were shared with families. Please encourage students to meet their grade level goals by practicing math facts daily. Practice links are provided below.

This section will feature students who excel!

Please send in pictures to sjohnston@sd13.org if you would like your child featured in a future Express.

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.

Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223

Fax: 630-893-9849