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Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org
ERICKSON EXPRESS
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Character
Counts Quote Of the Week:
Remember: good words are worth
much and cost little.
Dear Parents,
The kindergarten students held their annual Jolly Phonics Night on Wednesday, February
25th. The students also performed for the entire school on Tuesday, February 24th. It has
been wonderful to see the growth made by the kindergarten students since the beginning of
the school year to now. Thanks to all parents for your support of the Jolly Phonics Program!
Click on the link to view more Kindergarten Jolly Phonics Pictures: http://bit.ly/1FYT7Wm
Important Dates
Friday, February 27th Monday, March 2nd
Teacher Institute Casimir Pulaski Day
No School No School
State mandated achievement tests will be given March 9th – 20th for 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students.
The assessments are a part of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers (PARCC) program. Please be aware of testing days and times to ensure students do
not miss assessments. Any student coming to school after testing begins will not be able
to enter their classroom until the testing ends. If possible, make any necessary
appointments after testing dates and times.
Date 8:50 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monday, March 9th 5th Grade Students 3rd Sliwa/Stankoskey 3rd Plecki/Patla Tuesday, March 10th 5th Grade Students 3rd Sliwa/Stankoskey 3rd Plecki/Patla Wednesday, March 11th 5th Grade Students 3rd Sliwa/Stankoskey 3rd Plecki/Patla Thursday, March 12th 5th Grade Students 3rd Sliwa/Stankoskey 3rd Plecki/Patla Friday, March 13th 5th Grade Students 3rd Sliwa/Stankoskey 3rd Plecki/Patla Monday, March 16th 4th Miller/Kotwas 4th Gajewski/Winiarczyk Make-up Testing Tuesday, March 17th 4th Miller/Kotwas 4th Gajewski/Winiarczyk Make-up Testing Wednesday, March 18th 4th Miller/Kotwas 4th Gajewski/Winiarczyk Make-up Testing Thursday, March 19th 4th Miller/Kotwas 4th Gajewski/Winiarczyk Make-up Testing Friday, March 20th 4th Miller/Kotwas 4th Gajewski/Winiarczyk Make-up Testing
Parents are encouraged to complete the 5Essential Survey. This survey is a diagnostic tool
developed by researchers at the University of Chicago, which includes the five leading
indicators for school improvement: Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved
Families, Supportive Environment, and Ambitious Instruction. Research shows that schools
strong on the five essentials are ten times more likely to improve student learning
(https://illinois.5-essentials.org/2014_public/). Click on the link below to access the 5Essentials
Survey:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois-pilot/
Thanks for your continued support of Erickson Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Patrick Haugens
Principal
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Each week students watch a short video on Monday and hold a one to two minute discussion related to Character Counts! Click on the link above to view this week’s Character Video.
Questions to discuss with your child(ren)
In the heat of the game and the game on the line,
what character pillar did the athlete show? Even though his decision affected his team and possibly the
championship game, how was it the right decision or choice?
. OZZIE READING CLUB Erickson School will participate in the Ozzie Reading Club. The Club is a reading incentive program that awards students with a free ticket to a Kane County Cougar game as well as food vouchers for “hitting a home run by reading.” In order to qualify students in grades three through five must read, take accelerated reader tests, and earn at total of 20 accelerated reader points during the eight week program. Students in second grade must pass a total of 16 accelerated reader tests to qualify for the free ticket. The Ozzie Reading Club will start the week of January 19th. Each classroom has an Ozzie Reading Chart and classroom teachers will be posting the Ozzie Reading Club points once a week. The Club will run until March 20th. All students who earn the required number of points or tests passed will be given a voucher to mail in for the free ticket and food coupons. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Niemiec at 529-2223.
Click on link to view District 13 virtual backpack which contains additional information:
http://www.sd13.org/drupal
2015 Erickson Elementary
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Casimir Pulaski Day
Hot Lunch
5pm-8 pm at Stra ord
Square Loca on
NO EC Classes
Spirit Day
Dinner and a Movie
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Movie Starts at 6:30pm
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Tes ng 3/9 thru 3/13
School Store Hot Lunch
Wacky Wednesday
Superhero Day
PTO Mee ng 6:00pm
Ska ng Party
6 :30pm
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Tes ng 3/16 thru 3/20
Hot Lunch
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Makeup Tes ng 3/23 -3/27
School Store Hot lunch
3rd Quarter Ends
29 30 31
Spring break begins
notes Please refer to the Weekly Erickson Express for up-to-date list of ac vi es and events.
Follow Erickson Elementary School on Twi er @D13Eagles
Chess Club Mondays from 3:30-4:30
District 13 Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Champion, Nandan Anoop, and Runner-up, Aidan
Willkomm at our District-wide Spelling Bee! Nandan will go on to compete at the
DuPage County Spelling Bee on February 25th. Good Luck!
Nandan Anoop Aidan Willkomm
Champion Runner-Up
President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Charlotte Alongi Liz Buck Jill Anders Kristy Malone
McTEACHER NIGHT: Will be held on Wednesday, March 4, from 5:00-8:00pm. Please come to the McDonald’s on Stratford Drive, to watch your teachers and principals making fries, working the drive-thru and cleaning tables! A portion of the proceeds will be distributed to all three District 13 Schools.
MOVIE NIGHT: Dinner and a Movie at Erickson is on the calendar for Friday, March 6. We will be showing Big Hero 6, rated PG. Please see attached flyer and send in your RSVP.
PTO POSITIONS AVAILABLE: There are two vacant board positions for the 2015/2016 school year: VP and Treasurer. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
5K RUN/WALK: Plans are being made to reschedule our Run/Walk for Spring.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is held on Records Day in May (day off for the students). We are in need of a few volunteers to help out. If you are interested, please contact [email protected]
PTO Meeting Minutes-February 11http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ
February 25, 2015
CalendarMARCH 4McTeacher NightStratford Square McDonald’s5:00-8:00pm
MARCH 6Dinner and a Movie @ Erickson6:00pm
MARCH 12Roller Skating PartyCoachlite6:30-8:30pm
APRIL 11Erickson Parents NightCandlelight Bowl
If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: [email protected]
Dinner and a Movieat Erickson
www.iBig Hero 6 (2014) - IMDb Rated PG
Friday, March 6Erickson Gym
Doors Open at 6:00pmMovie Starts at 6:30pm
Tickets are freeDinner will be available for purchase
Pizza * Popcorn * Candy * Drinks
Bring your comfy blanket and join us!*Chairs will be provided for adults
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Family Name ___________________________________
# of people attending ______________
Please return to your teacher by Wednesday, March 4Any questions, please contact [email protected]
In partnership with the Bloomingdale Park District
ERICKSON’S 1ST ANNUAL- PARENT NIGHT OUT - CANDLELIGHT BOWLING
WHEN: SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2015 8:00 PM
WHERE: WHEATON BOWL, 2131 N. GARY AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187
COST: $50.00 per couple, this includes dinner, bowling and shoe rental A pizza buffet will be served at 8:00 PM. 2 games of scotch doubles and 1 game of crazy bowl to follow dinner. If you have any questions please contact Kristy Malone at [email protected]
TURN IN BOTTOM PORTION TO THE OFFICE WITH YOUR PAYMENT
PLEASE R.S.V.P BY APRIL 6, 2015 _______ NUMBER OF ADULTS ATTENDING _______ TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (check made out to Erickson PTO) ________________________________ NAMES OF PLAYERS