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Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org
ERICKSON EXPRESS
OCTOBER 9,2014
Character
Counts Quote Of the Week:
Respect means that we value all
persons and live by the Golden Rule.
Dear Parents,
NO SCHOOL Friday, October 10th Monday, October 13th
On Friday, October 10th, students will not be in attendance due to Teacher Institute Day. Staff
members will be involved in a staff development seminar presented by author, MaryAnn
Brittingham. MaryAnn has authored several books on the topic of student motivation. You can
learn more about MaryAnn’s work by visiting her web site at www.mbrittingham.com.
On Monday, October 13th, students will not be in attendance due to Columbus Day. Many
classrooms at Erickson have incorporated Columbus Day activities into their lessons this past
week. Below are a couple pictures of students working on Columbus Day activities at Erickson.
Thanks for your continued support of Erickson Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Patrick Haugens
Principal
Parent Reminders Parents, please note the following: If your child’s dismissal plans change, please send a note to the classroom teacher in the morning. Please contact the office before 2:00 pm if there is a last minute change in dismissal. If your child needs to be picked up during the school day, he or she will not be called to the office until a parent or guardian arrives. Please note, the drop off time for students in the morning should not be before 8:25 am. Adult supervision begins at 8:25 am. If dropping a lunch off for your child, please have the bag or box clearly labeled with your child’s name. Student Council Congratulations to the 2014-15 Student Council officers: President: Sal Farinella Vice President: Taylor O’Brien Secretary: Anna Persico Treasurer: Lily Renger
April 7, 2015 Consolidated General Election - Four terms on our seven-member Board of Education will expire in April 2015 – those of Mr. Terry McKeown, Ms. Tamara Peterson, Mrs. Susan Lancaster, and Mrs. Linda Wojcicki.
With the passage of HB 2418, the Board secretary is no longer responsible for School Board elections. Therefore, nominating petitions must be filed with the Election Authority (DuPage County Election Commission). Filing materials may be accessed via their website: www.dupageco.org/election/.
The first day that prospective candidates may circulate nominating petitions for signatures is September 23, 2014.
Click on link to view District 13 virtual backpack which contains additional information:
http://www.sd13.org/drupal
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)
At first, why was the boy not wanting to do the job? Why is it worth following through on a commitment?
October 2014
Erickson Elementary
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 No EC Classes
Spirit Day
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 School Store
during lunch
4th grade Field Trip
Hot Lunch
Wacky Wed Pink Day
Book Fair
PTO Mee ng 6:00pm
Book Fair
*CC Club Mtg @ lunch
Teacher Ins tute No School
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
No School
Fall Fundraiser Packets Due
*CC Celebra on 7pm
Hot Lunch
Kndg Field Trip
Early Dismissal 1:40pm
Last day for Running Club
*CC Club Mtg @ lunch
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Chess Club Forms
Due
Family Pumpkin Night
School Store during lunch
Hot lunch
5th grade Lorado Ta
Blood Drive @ DJ
5th grade Lorado Ta First Quarter Ends
5th grade Lorado Ta
26 27 28 29 30 31 Hot lunch 1:00 Halloween
Parade
1:30-2:30 Halloween Par es
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
Running Club 3:30-4:30 Tuesday and Thursday Ends Oct 16.
Erickson 5K Fun Run Nov 2 –Watch for more informa on
Remember to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences
*Character Counts
HALLOWEEN LUNCH DISMISSAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014
I WILL PICK UP MY CHILD/CHILDREN ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST
Dismissal at 11:35 a.m. (LAST NAME STARTS WITH A-L)
Return to school by: 12:45
Dismissal at 11:45 a.m. (LAST NAME STARTS WITH M-Z) Return to school by 12:45
KEEP THIS PART FOR YOUR INFORMATION ———————————————————————————————————————————— RETURN THIS PORTION TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th. STUDENT ROOM# TEACHER 1._____________________________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________________________________ 4._____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) Date
The Character Counts! Celebration Night is here! The event will take place on October 14th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Old Town Park in Bloomingdale.
Our Erickson Character Counts! Club members will be performing a cheer on our trustworthiness pillar. A song will also be performed by all Character Counts! participants. Please encourage students to wear their Character Counts! t-shirts or the color blue for trustworthiness. We look forward to celebrating with you!
At Erickson Elementary...Character Counts!
PARENT/TEACHER
CONFERENCES
November 24th & 25th
Visit the Erickson Elementary School Website
http://www.sd13.org/er/index.htm to access the PTC Wizard
website in order to schedule conferences with your child(ren)’s
teachers. The PTC Wizard will be available on Thursday, September
11, 2014, at 9:00 pm. Parents have until November 16th to sign-up
online. If you have questions regarding parent/teacher conferences,
please contact the building principal at [email protected] or by
phone 630-529-2223.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Erickson Elementary
Parents will have
the opportunity to
conference with
the classroom
teacher.
20 minute time
slots
November 24th
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
November 25th
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ERICKSON
ELEMENTARY
277 Springfield Dr. Bloomingdale, Il 60108
http://www.sd13.org/er/index.htm
630-529-2223
Principal – Patrick Haugens
AP – Stacy Johnston
President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Charlotte Alongi Liz Buck Jill Anders Kristy Malone
FALL FUNDRAISER: Our Fall Fundraiser is underway! Do some holiday shopping early and the school earns money too! The Fall Fundraiser runs until October 14th.
FAMILY PUMPKIN NIGHT: Monday, October 20 join us in the gym for pumpkin decorating and story writing. See attached flyer.
CALLING ALL BAKERS! We will be having a cake walk at our Family Pumpkin Night. If you are interested in baking a cake or other goodies for the event, please contact [email protected].
HALLOWEEN PARTIES: Plans are underway for Halloween parties. If you signed up on Information Day and haven’t heard from your head room parent please contact us.
FUN RUN: The first ever Erickson 5K Fun Run is set for Sunday, November 2. Please mark your calendar and see attached flyer.
Keep sending those Box Tops! The class with the most by October 31st will receive a treat from the PTO in November!
PTO Meeting Minutes-September 10 http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ
October 9, 2014
Calendar
OCTOBER 14Fall Fundraiser Ends
OCTOBER 20DATE CHANGEFamily Pumpkin Night
OCTOBER 31Halloween Parade1:00pmHalloween Parties1:30--2:30pm
NOVEMBER 2Fun Run/Turkey Trot9:00am
NOVEMBER 17Thanksgiving Feast
If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: [email protected]
HALLOWEENPARADE & ROOM PARTY
The Halloween Parade and Room Parties are scheduled for Friday,
October 31st. Any student attending Erickson Elementary School is
able to participate in this event. All family members are welcome to
attend the parade at approximately 1:00 pm (the parade route will
travel outside the building). Due to safety & security, the number of
parents able to attend the classroom party will be limited to six (6)
individuals. If you are interested in volunteering for the Halloween
Room Party, please contact the head room parent for your child’s
classroom (see list below). If you do not have the contact info for the
room parent, please contact Charlotte Alongi: [email protected].
Thank you for understanding that the safety and security of the
students at Erickson Elementary is our number one priority.
Halloween Parade
& Room Party
Parents may pick‐
up their children
to dress for the
parade
11:35 am: Dismissal
for students whose
last name begins A‐L
11:45 am: Dismissal
for students whose
last name begins M‐Z
Parade:
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Room Party:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
277 Springfield Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Phone: 630‐529‐2223
Principal: Patrick Haugens
AP: Stacy Johnston
ROOM PARENT INFO Conway AM Dena Sizopoulos Conway PM Gina Gattuso Binder Jacquelyn Whiting Borsellino Samantha Messamore Tokarz Rebecca Wyatt Rosenzweig Michele Persico Gunther Srilatha Kolanupaka Atchison Alaina Gismondo Bucci Julie Coronato Cockerham Samantha Pickard Sliwa Jennifer Evers Stankoskey Tracy Kennedy Plecki Dawn Zakic Patla Debbie Smith Gajewski Charlotte Alongi Winiarczyk Michelle Kerfman Kotwas Tami Kolvitz‐Pagliuco Miller Kristy Malone Knapstein Fran Pahapos Paoletti Donna Turman Lepore Alaina Gismondo
Announcing our Fall Fundraising Sale Order Turn-in Date: Oct 14th, 2014
Checks Payable To: Erickson PTO Featuring Elegant Gift Wrap - Delicious Chocolates -
and Distinctive Gifts.
All white and yellow copies of orders must be returned to school before the end date along with
payment in full.
Look for the “Jeannine Collection” brochure in your child’s backpack in September.
Remember - our school receives up to 50% profit on
items in the gift-wrap brochure!
Thank You for Your Support!
Erickson ElementaryFamily Pumpkin Night
Erickson ElementaryFamily Pumpkin Night
Monday, October 20th from 6:30-8:00pm
Bring your entire family to the Erickson Gym for pumpkin decorating! You will write a short story and have your picture taken to be made into a poster that will be displayed at school! Posters will be sent home after October 31.
$10.00 includes one pumpkin, decorating, writing and poster materials. Additional pumpkins may be ordered for $10. Snacks will be available for purchase and we will be hosting a cake walk!
Please complete the bottom of the section and send to school with $10.00 (cash or checks made to Erickson PTO) per pumpkin by Wednesday, October 15th. Label the envelope PTO Family Pumpkin Night. Any questions, please contact [email protected].
Family Name ___________________________________
# of people attending ______________
Number of pumpkins __________x $10
Total amount enclosed ______________
Snacks Cake Walk
ERICKSON PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Thanksgiving Feast November 17th
Dear Parents, The Erickson PTO Thanksgiving Feast is scheduled for November 17th. The involvement of school children, teachers, administration, local businesses, and parents all play an important role in making this event a success. We are asking for your support to keep our Thanksgiving Feast a success. Please let us know if you would be willing to make a donation for this festivity to help cover the cost of food for your child by filling out the form below and returning it to school. If you are aware of any local businesses that may be interested in making a donation, please note on the form below. We are looking for volunteers to join our Feast Committee for next school year. If you are interested please contact Tami Kolvitz- Pagliuco. On behalf of the Erickson Elementary students, thank you for all your help. Thanksgiving Feast Committee
_____ Enclosed is my check or cash in support of the Thanksgiving Feast. (payable to Erickson PTO) _____ Enclosed is my Business Donation _____ I know a business you may contact for a donation __________________________. _____ I would like my name listed as a donor on the 2014 Thank You letter. Parent Name:____________________________Child(ren)Name________________________ Business Name:________________________ Telephone#_________________ Room#___________
Please return by November 14th
THANKSGIVING FEAST BOOK DRIVE 2014
Erickson students will once again collect ‘’new and gently used” books for their fellow students at Indian Reservation schools. The book drive will
begin on Monday November 3rd and run through November 17th, Thanksgiving Feast Day!!!!! We will be collecting reading material for pre-K
through 8th grade. Please make sure that donated books are in good condition and child appropriate. In past years, our students have collected
and distributed thousands of books to Indian Reservation schools throughout the country.
We thank you for your participation and enthusiastic response to this project!!
Feast Committee
WHEN: Sunday, November 2, 2014
WHERE: Springfield Park in Bloomingdale
WHO: Everyone is welcome!
TIMES:
Sign-in/Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
5K Fun Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m. (All ages welcome!)
o We will stagger start times for the 5K
Kid’s 1 Mile Turkey Trot: 10:15 a.m. (Ages 4 – 8)
SWAG:
Registered 5K participants receive race t-shirt (Counts for Spirit Wear!)
o Want it sooner? Register by 10/25 & to receive the week of 10/27!
5K Fun Run/Walk finishers receive a medal
Registered Kid’s Turkey Trotter’s receive race backpack
Kid’s Turkey Trot finishers receive a medal
5K FUN RUN/WALK KID’s TURKEY TROT
REGISTRATION:
Scan QR Code w/ smartphone to Register @ Eventbrite
OR – Click HERE to Register online
Registration Options 5K Fun Run/Walk Kid’s Turkey Trot
Online CCRD/Debit $25.00 $15.00
Web Fee @ checkout $2.37 $1.82
At Event: Cash/Check only $30.00 $20.00
Funds used for SWAG, snacks/water, entertainment, tents, etc.
Erickson Elementary School
and Chess Scholars present an Afterschool Chess Club with Professional Instruction
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a
strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including
mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Open to grades 1-5.
Fall session: 6 classes on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm at Erickson.
November 3 – December 15, 2014. No class 11/24.
Please like us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/ChessScholars
No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching
period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced participants are welcome and will
get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a
chess competition with prizes and a pizza party at the end of the session! Each child will receive a
participation award and a chess keychain. For further information, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or [email protected].
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To sign up for chess club, please fill out the form below and mail it with a $66.00 payment to Chess Scholars,
2209B Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015 by Monday, October 20, 2014. Please make checks payable
to: Chess Scholars. Registrations mailed after 10/20 will incur a $15.00 late registration fee and will be
admitted on a space-available basis. No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No
confirmation will be sent. It's the parents' responsibility to remind the children about the classes.
Name____________________Grade______Teacher___________Phone____________
Emergency Contact Person__________________EmergencyPhone___________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
Email ________________________________________________________
Chess experience__________________________________________________ Pizza and soda will be served on the last day, as well as Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies on some other days. Please
list any relevant allergies:____________________________________________________________________________
Dismissal choices (circle one): 1: Parent pick-up 2: Kids Place 3. Walk home
Erickson Elementary Fall 2014 Chess Scholars Registration Form. Program Code: EES11.03.14