Elmwood Express

Friday, April 11th, 2025

From the Principal's Desk...

Elmwood Families,

Spring has arrived, IAR testing is complete, and our students are continuing to work hard and finish the year strong. Please remember that daily attendance is important, as is being on time each day. Learning starts at 8:40, so please be sure you are dropping your child off with enough time to get to class.

We want to send a special thank you to our teachers and families who helped our students during state testing! We are proud to share the remarkable dedication our students have demonstrated during the recent IAR testing. The IAR serves as ONE tool to gauge our students' progress in meeting Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts and mathematics. While these assessments provide insights into academic development, it's important to remember that they are just one of many measures of our students' abilities and growth. Our students also demonstrate their learning and growth in many other ways, and we are happy to be a part of ALL of their learning and successes!

Finally, there are so many events coming up- please take your time and check out all of them- and as always, please reach out if you have any questions!

Thank You,

Mr. Lerner & Mrs. Hagins

Upcoming Events

April

⚾Monday, April 14th- Early Release Day- Students dismissed at 2pm

⚾Tuesday, April 15th- Book Fair starts!

⚾Thursday, April 17th- BPAC Meeting & Movie Night! See below for more information

⚾Friday, April 18th- No School for Students- Teacher Institute Day

⚾Monday, April 21st- Early Release- Students dismissed at 2pm

⚾Tuesday, April 22nd- PATT meeting 6pm

⚾Wednesday, April 23rd- Board of Education Meeting- 7pm @EPHS

⚾Monday, April 28th- Early Release- Students dismissed at 2pm

⚾Tuesday, April 29th- Kindergarten show @ 5:30- Elmwood Park High School Auditorium

May

🌈Thursday, May 1st- Middle School Night @ Elm Middle School for our current 5th graders 5:30 PM

🌈Saturday, May 3rd- Final Day for early bird registration!

🌈Monday, May 5th- Teacher Appreciation Week begins. Early Dismissal- Students released at 2pm

🌈Wednesday, May 7th- Elmwood/John Mills Joint Choir Concert! At EPHS

🌈Friday, May 9th- 5th Grade Dare Graduation Ceremony- 2pm

🌈Monday, May 12th-Early Dismissal- Students released at 2pm

🌈Wednesday, May 14th- Cultural Heritage Night at Elmwood Park High School- All D401 students and families invited- 5:30pm

🌈Thursday, May 15th-Current 5th graders invited to the Elm Color Run @ 4pm at Elm Middle School

🌈Monday May 19th- Early Dismissal- Students dismissed at 2 pm

🌈Wednesday, May 21st- Elmwood's Spring Open House 5 pm- 6:30 pm

🌈Friday, May 23rd- Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting- 1pm at Elmwood Park High School

🌈Monday, May 26th- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day

🌈Tuesday, May 27th- Ice Cream Social

🌈Wednesday, May 28th- School Board Meeting at Elmwood Park High School-7pm

🌈Friday, May 30th- Field Day

June

🔆Monday, June 2nd- Early Release- Students dismissed at 2 pm

🔆Tuesday, June 3rd- Last day of school

🩴Our last day of school is Tuesday, June 3rd! Our Kindergarten celebration is tentatively scheduled for 8:45 AM and our 5th grade celebration is scheduled for 12 pm. More details to follow! 🩴

Family Movie Night

Join us Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 PM for

Family Movie Night.

Enter through our cafeteria door starting at 6:15 PM.

Bring your own blankets, chairs or something to sit on.

Bring your own snacks and enjoy the movie. This event is free.

All children must be accompanied by an adult the entire duration of the movie.

Book Fair

Dear Families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts academic success, plus children who read more frequently also report improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: Monday, April 14th - Thursday, April 17th

Location: Media Center

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/elmwoodelemschool

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair.

Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

Happy reading,

Matt Lerner

Principal

Elmwood Elementary

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

PSS: Volunteer here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4CAEA728A5FD0-56202606-ewspring

Student Council's Spring Food Drive

Student Council: Earth Day Spirit Week

Earth Week Spirit Week

Monday April 21st - Tye Dye Monday

It’s GROOVY to Save the Earth! Wear Tye Dye or Bright Colors!

Earth Challenge:

Protect our animals - pick up trash outside, so animals don’t get hurt!

Tuesday April 22nd - EARTH DAY

Wear Blue and Green to celebrate the Earth!

Earth Challenge:

Donate old clothes or toys to others - this is a form of recycling!

Wednesday April 23rd-Animal Print

Animals call the EARTH home! Take care of it for them!

Wear animal print or any clothing with your favorite animal on it. !

Earth Challenge:

Turn off lights when you leave the room - shut off water when you brush your teeth!

Thursday April 24th - Flower Power!

Show your spirit for Mother Nature's beautiful flowers!

Wear flowers or your favorite color!

Earth Challenge:

Water plants at home, plant a flower or take a picture of a flower you love!

Friday, April 25th - Elmwood Cares!

At Elmwood School, we care about the Earth! Show you care by wearing Elmwood Spirit Wear or Black & Gold!

Earth Challenge:

Save Water - Take a 5 minute bath or shower!

School Supplies

If you wish to order school supplies rather than purchase them at the store, we have once again partnered with First Day Supplies to offer pre- packaged supply kits for each grade level. If you would like to purchase a kit, visit the site by clicking here.