Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
April 25, 2024
Dear Erickson Families,
Important end of the 2023-2024 school year calendar dates:
- May 10 - NO Preschool - Parent Outreach
- 1:40 Dismissal
May 17 - 12:00 Dismissal for all full day students (PM Kindergarten will meet at the normal time). There will be NO preschool on this day.
****PLEASE NOTE ****If you ordered HOT LUNCH for your child(ren) on May 17th, this order will be for Thursday, May 16th instead.
June 4 - Last day of Preschool and Kindergarten
June 5 - Last day of school for grades 1-5. Students will be dismissed at 1:40.
Please review the 2024-2025 School Calendar.
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. The LAST DAY to provide feedback is tomorrow.
Erickson will be celebrating it's 30th birthday the week of May 6th -10th. Students will be writing about what they love about Erickson and where they see themselves in 30 years. Each class will contribute to a time capsule that will be buried on school grounds.
- On May 7th at 1:00 we will take an all school photo outside to commemorate this special year.(Morning preschool & kindergarten are welcome to attend with an adult). Click here or see below to purchase the all school photo - Use code 10020115 .
- On May 10th between 7am-7:30am the WGN News Helicopter will be stopping by Erickson (see info below) to take some footage of us celebrating this event. All families are welcome to attend!
- Later in the day, we will celebrate with an all school assembly and an Erickson Bingo Game. Past retirees and teachers have been invited to attend the school day's events.
- To wrap up the week, PTO has planned a 30th birthday bash in the evening from 5:30-7:30, don't forget to sign-up to attend! If you are able to volunteer at the PTO evening event, click here.
Staff Appreciation Week is also May 6th-10th. Thank you PTO for celebrating teachers through a prize raffle, candy bar and a Jimmy John's luncheon during the week. Looking for gift ideas for teachers/support staff? Here is the PTO Teacher Favorites list.
ABC School Countdown starts on April 29th. Please see the calendar to see how the students will be celebrating during the day.
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
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
Earth Week Activities
4th-5th Grade Student Council Members Volunteered at Feed My Starving Children
Lake Park Band Visited Erickson- Mr. Lehman, Erickson Parent, is the Director
3rd Grade - Immigration Day Activities
Important Dates
- April 26, 2024: Hot lunch
- April 29, 2024: ABC Countdown begins, A- Animal day, Hot Lunch, Kindergarten Visitation 9:30 and 1:15 by appointment,
- April 30, 2024: Letter B - Book/Blooket day, School Store
- May 1, 2024: Letter C - Chalk Day
- May 2, 2024: Letter D - Dance Day
- May 3, 2024: Letter E - Erickson Spirit Day Wear, wear blue and gold, Hot Lunch
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 6, 2024: Letter F - Favorite Color Day, Hot lunch, Spring Map testing begins
- May 7, 2024: Letter G - Game Day, All school photo for Erickson's 30th Birthday @ 1:00 (morning students are welcome to attend)
- May 8, 2024: Letter H - Hat Day
- May 9, 2024: Letter I - Inside out day
- May 10, 2024: Letter J - Joke Day
- Wear Erickson Spirit wear to celebrate Erickson's Birthday
- Hot Lunch
- 1:40 Early dismissal,
- 7:00am WGN Fly Helicopter Fly Over
- 5:30pm-7:30pm Erickson PTO 30th Birthday Bash
May 16: Spring Open House/Portfolio Night @ 5:30-7:00
May 22: Lunch With A Loved One 12:00-12:40 (families invited to picnic outside on the lawn with their student(s)
May 31: Field Day
END OF YEAR - SAVE THE DATES
- May 10 - NO Preschool - Parent Outreach
- 1:40 Dismissal
May 17 - 12:00 Dismissal for all full day students (PM Kindergarten will meet at the normal time). There will be NO preschool on this day.
****PLEASE NOTE ****If you ordered HOT LUNCH for your child(ren) on May 17th, this order will be for Thursday, May 16th instead.
June 4 - Last day of Preschool and Kindergarten
June 5 - Last day of school for grades 1-5. Students will be dismissed at 1:40. 5th Grade Clap Out at 1:25 for 5th Grade Families
*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.
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.
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
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