Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
April 18, 2024
Dear Erickson Families,
The 5th grade students and teachers had a wonderful time at Lorado Taft on Monday. The weather was beautiful, classes were fun and the meals were delicious. The Taft Staff stated that Erickson students were the best behaved group they have welcomed this year. Way to go students for SOARing at Lorado Taft! See below for pictures.
This week, please register your Kindergarten-5th grade student. Click HERE to register. If your child is not registered they can not be placed on a class list. We are beginning the class placement process soon. If you know you are moving/transferring schools, please call the office and let Jill or Cheryl know.
Kindergarten Visitation for Incoming Kindergarten Students will be on April 29th at 9:30 or 1:15. Please Register your incoming Kindergarten student. Afterwards, sign up to come visit on April 29th. You must be registered to attend: Kindergarten Visitation Sign Up
Student Placement for 2024-2025 will take place in May. Parents can assist in the process by completing a 2024-2025 Student Placement Form. Parent input about their child’s academic experiences can provide valuable insight to this process. Parents should not use this form to recommend a specific classroom teacher. If you are interested in filling out the form (this is NOT mandatory), please complete by April 26. We begin the placement process in May and no forms will be accepted after that date.
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. If you need to report a change in dismissal for your child and it is after 2:00pm, please call the school.
Stacy Johnston
Principal
Important Dates
- April 19, 2024: Hot Lunch, Fifth grade field trip to see Annie Jr.
- April 22- 26, 2024: Earth Week (see flyer below)
- April 22, 2024: Hot Lunch
- April 24, 2024: 3rd Grade Immigration Day
- April 26, 2024: Hot lunch
- April 29, 2024: Hot Lunch, Kindergarten Visitation 9:30 and 1:15 by appointment
- April 30, 2024: School Store
END OF YEAR - SAVE THE DATES
May 6-17: Spring MAP Assessment
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 10: PTO Erickson's 30th Birthday Bash @ 5:30-7:30
May 16: Spring Open House/Portfolio Night @ 5:30-7:00
May 22: Lunch With A Loved One 12:00-12:50 (families invited to picnic outside on the lawn with their student(s)
May 31: Field Day
Last Day of School: 5th Grade Clap Out at 3:20 (for 5th Grade Families) - Last Day looks like it will be June 5th (Board Approved on April 22)
*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.
Lorado Taft - 5th Grade Outdoor Education Trip
Alden Valley 2nd Grade Service Project: Trip 2
ABC School Countdown - Preschool-5th Grade
The last 26 days, Erickson students will follow the below calendar to celebrate learning and the countdown to summer!
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.
In the meantime, 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) account shortly. Once the fee is
posted, you will receive an email from My School Bucks. Fees are due September 1, 2024.
Note from the Nurse:
- Spring weather brings rain and mud. If you would like to send in extra clothes for kids to keep in their lockers in case they get muddy during recess, please feel free.
Thank you to Mrs. Forsythe (WGN Staff), James Forsythe (Student), and Mrs. Stankoskey (Teacher) for making this happen!
District 13 Buildings and Grounds - Summer Job Openings
If you know of anyone who might be interested in a summer job with the District, please have them complete an application on the District's website. Job Description
CARES Mental Health Grant
2023-2024 YEARBOOK INFORMATION
2024-2025 School Supplies
PTO News
- The next PTO meeting is Monday, April 22nd at 5:30 in the library at Erickson. All Erickson families are welcome.
Erickson’s 30th Birthday celebration is set for May 10th from 5:30-7:30 pm in the front parking lot (indoors if raining). See attached flier to sign up. See you all there!
THE PTO BOARD positions are all open for next year! PTO events run because we have a board to help the events occur and without a board, there is a possibility for these events to not occur. The following board positions are open and need to be filled for the 2024-2026 school years. Please email ericksonpto13@gmail.com with your interest for more information. See attached flier for position responsibilities.
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Co-Treasurer
Co-Treasurer
For PTO updates:
Follow us on Twitter: @PTOerickson
Facebook: Erickson Elementary PTO
Dear Parents and Students:
Summer 2024 Basketball Camps are quickly approaching.
Camp will be held the weeks of:
JUNE 10th-13th and JUNE 24th-27th (Monday-Thursday)
The camps this year are going to be the same format as in years past, and continued to be ran by Mrs. Hilden (Westfield Middle School, PE Teacher) but the payment will be made to the Bloomingdale Park District. See this information page for details. Flyers will also be sent home with your child.
Please register online at www.bloomingdaleparks.org or in person at Bloomingdale Park District. Spots fill up quickly so please try to get registered as soon as possible. Registration begins APRIL 4th. Any questions please email Kelly Hilden at khilden@sd13.org.
Sincerely,
Kelly Hilden
Westfield PE Teacher & Coach
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