Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org

ERICKSON EXPRESS

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Character

Counts Quote Of the Week:

Out duty to be respectful requires that we treat others with courtesy and

consideration.

Dear Parents,

Upcoming Dates & Information

Friday, November 6, 2015: 1st Trimester Ends & Spirit Day

Monday, November 9, 2015: 4th Grade Service Project

Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Vision & Hearing Screening

Wednesday, November 11, 2015: Wacky Wednesday, Hot Lunch, Veterans Day, & PTO Meeting

Friday, November 13, 2015: Junior Achievement

1st Trimester Ends November 6, 2015: On-line sign up for parent-teacher conferences will close on

Friday, November 6th at 9:00 am. After November 6th, parents will need to call the office (630-529-2223)

to schedule a conference. Report Cards will be sent home with students on November 20, 2015. Parent-

Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, November 23rd & Tuesday, November 24th from 1:00

pm – 8:00 pm.

4th Grade Service Project: Fourth grade students will be able to volunteer at the PACT Humane Society

on Monday, November 9, 2015, from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Students will have the opportunity to prepare

adoption material, assist with cleaning, organize office space, and fold brochures & advertisement.

These are all vital daily responsibilities to ensure the shelter runs smoothly and is able to properly

provide & care for animals.

Veterans Day: On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, students will be honoring those who have served in

the Armed Services by participating in classroom activities devoted to Veterans Day. There will be a

Veterans Day Assembly at the end of the day where students will sing patriotic songs and share

information learned during classroom activities.

Pictures of the week

Eagles of the Week

AR Winner (Points) AR Winner (Tests)

Junior Achievement Day Once again this year all students will have an opportunity to participate in Junior Achievement Day. Trained business staff will work with each classroom sharing relevant and curricular related information from the business world. This program has been offered to Erickson students for several years and the Erickson staff and students appreciate this special learning opportunity. Teachers remain in the classroom with the assigned business trainer during these half day sessions. Wacky Wednesday – November 11th WackyWednesdayisNovember11th,2015.Sinceitisadaytorememberourveterans,thethemeis“PatrioticDay”.Studentscanwearcolorsofred,white,andbluetocelebratepatriotisminAmerica! THANK YOU

THANK YOU to Julie Coronato, Francesca Gervasio, Fran Pahopos, Stephanie Zarnowski, and Arianna Zatos for volunteering during Erickson's Picture Day and Picture Retake Day! Your help getting students' pictures taken was much appreciated!

HALLOWEEN 2015

HALLOWEEN 2015

HALLOWEEN 2015

HALLOWEEN 2015

HALLOWEEN 2015

   

    

Sun.  Mon.  Tue.  Wed.  Thu.  Fri.  Sat. 

1  2  3  4  5  6  7     Picture Retakes 

 

School Store during lunch 

Hot Lunch 

 

  No EC Classes 

Spirit Day 

1st Trimester ends 

On line for Parent Teacher

Conference closes at 9:00 am 

 

8  9  10  11  12  13  14  

 

Hot Lunch 

 

Wacky Wed  Patrio c Day 

Veteran’s Day 

PTO Mee ng 6:00pm

  Junior Achievement Day 

 

 

15  16  17  18  19  20  21 

 .

Thanksgiving Feast 

(different lunch mes) 

School Store during lunch 

Hot lunch 

Early Dismissal 1:40pm

 

American Educa on Day 

8:45am -9:30 Coffee w/ the Principal 

7:00 Chorus Concert 

GR 1-5 Report cards go home 

 

 

22  23  24  25  26  27  28  

 

 

Parent Teacher Conference 

1:00-8:00 

Parent Teacher Conference 

1:00-8:00 

No School  Thanksgiving 

No School 

No School   

29  30                

 

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 

Remember to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences 

 

Chess Club Mondays from 3:30-4:30 (no class 11/23)  

PARENT/TEACHER

CONFERENCES

November 23rd & 24th

Visit the Erickson Elementary School Website

http://www.sd13.org/ericksonelementary_home.aspx 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 10, 2015, at 9:00 pm. Parents have until

November 6th to sign-up online. If you have questions regarding

parent/teacher conferences, please contact the building principal at

phaugens@sd13.org 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 23rd

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

November 24th

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ERICKSON

ELEMENTARY

277 Springfield Dr. Bloomingdale, Il 60108

http://www.sd13.org/ericksonelementary_home.aspx

630-529-2223

Principal – Patrick Haugens

AP – Stacy Johnston

November 16-20, 2015

In observance of American Education Week, Erickson School invites you to visit

your child’s class during the school day. We have set aside Thursday, November

19th to visit classrooms from 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 1:15-2:00 p.m.

To preserve the learning environment, please refrain from bringing younger siblings or using cell phones. Video recording and picture taking are not allowed.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you are interested in visiting the classroom, please return this form by

Friday, November 13, 2015.

I will be attending school to visit my child’s classroom at the following time:

_____ 9:30-10:15 a.m.

_____ 1:15-2:00 p.m.

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Teachers Name: _____________________________________________________

Grade________ Room #_________

Parent/Guardian signature: ____________________________________________

Remember to sign into the office and receive a visitor’s pass.

If you have not had your driver’s license scanned at the office you will need to bring this with you.

Donations for the Carr Family

Michael Carr is a 1st grade student at Erickson Elementary School. Michael was recently diagnosed with Medulloblastoma.

Michael successfully underwent surgery this past Friday and is in good spirits. He will be out of school for the next couple weeks.

We ask that you keep the Carr Familyin your thoughts and prayers.

Erickson Elementary will be accepting donations in the form of money or gift cards for the Carr Family. Feel free to send any

donations with your child to school in an envelope labeled Carr Family. Checks payable to the Carr Family.

President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Marie Marciniak Liz Buck Michelle Caravello Kristy Malone

SPIRIT WEAR STORE RE-OPEN: SPIRIT WEAR is back on sale! New items for winter!! Store will close on Sunday, November 22, for delivery prior to the holidays. http://www.selectspiritwear.com/shop4/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=351

THANKSGIVING FEAST: The feast is coming up soon! Please see attached flyers regarding donations and book drive.

HALLOWEEN PARTIES: Thank you to all room parents for the wonderful job on the Halloween parties last week!

SCHOOL DIRECTORY: Information regarding the school online directory has been emailed. If you believe you signed up for inclusion in the directory and did not receive an email, please let us know. BOX TOPS: The first contest of the year is over. Ms. Juhas’ first grade class has won and they will receive a prize from the PTO. Next contest deadline in February. Keep collecting! DUJARDIN SHOPPING NIGHT: Come support DuJardin! Tomorrow night, November 6, shop for the holidays at DuJardin with over 20 vendors/crafters. See attached flyer.

PTO Meeting Minutes-October 14http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ

November 5, 2015

PTO EVENTS

November 6DuJardin Holiday Shopping Boutique

November 16Thanksgiving Feast

November 22Spirit Wear Orders Due

November 23/24Pick up Fall Fundraiser Items

December 3Holiday Gift Corner6:00-8:00pm

December 4Holiday Gift CornerSchool Hours

If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: ericksonpto13@gmail. com

Erickson Parent Teacher Organization 

Thanksgiving Feast November 16th 

Dear Parents, 

The Erickson PTO Thanksgiving Feast is scheduled for Monday, November 16th.  The 

involvement of the students, teachers, administrators, 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/children 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 

make a note on the form below. 

On behalf of the Erickson Elementary students, thank you all for 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 2015 Thank You letter. 

Parent Name:______________________________Child(ren) Name:______________________________ 

Business Name:_____________________________Telephone#:_________________________________ 

Room#:____________ 

Please return by November 13th 

THANKSGIVING FEAST 2015

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 2nd and run through November 16th,

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!!

Thanksgiving Feast Committee

YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT

6-8 10-12 14-16 S M L XL XXL XXXL

ADD $3.00 FOR

EACH XXXL

TOTAL $

$10.00

SUBTOTAL

MILLENNIUM BLUE $10.00

ATHLETIC OXFORD

ADD $2.00 FOR

EACH XXL

One Size Qty of Stocking Caps_____

One Size Qty of Stocking Caps_____

ROYAL $12.00

$34.00

Youth Cap Qty_____ Adult Cap Qty_____

$19.00

RAINBOW N/A N/A

4oz 100% ringspun cotton. T65

*JUNIORS POWDER PUFF TEE $19.00

FUCHSIA W/WHITE N/A

ROYAL W/WHITE

ROYAL SPARKLE $28.00N/A4oz 100% cotton flannel. F20

PLAID FLANNEL PANTS N/A $28.00

$18.00

ROYAL W/WHITE

ASH GRAY

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT $18.00

$16.00

ROYAL

SPORT GRAY8oz 50/50 cotton/poly 18000

*CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT ROYAL $16.00

LIGHT PINK100% Poly tricot mesh. Dazzle fabric yoke/sleeves

REPLICA FOOTBALL JERSEY $25.00

$25.00

5.8oz 100% cotton jersey knit T200 $16.00

ROYAL

$16.00

$10.00

GRAY W/ROYAL

100% preshrunk cotton

SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT

ROYAL

$10.00

6 PANEL TWILL CAPUnstructured. Low profile. Adjustable VC300

3" folding cuff. 100% acrylic knit CP90

KNIT STOCKING CAP

APPAREL ORDER FORM

CLOTHING ITEMS COLOR COST TOTAL $

ICE GRAY

3/4 SLV RAGLAN BASEBALL T

100% preshrunk cotton

WHITE W/GOLD

N/A

FLEECE SCARF W/POCKETS MIDNIGHT HEATHER $12.002 9" Deep pockets to hold phone, keys & more

One Size Qty of Scarves_____

*JUNIORS TIE-DYE HOODIE6.4 oz 55/45 cotton/poly. Front muff pocket

Qty. of Items____________

(PLACE QUANTITY IN BOX)

FULL FRONT SCREEN PRINT LEFT LEG SCREENFULL FRONT SCREEN EMBROIDERY

On t-shirts, 3/4 slv, jersey, crew swsh

*Make Checks Payable To: Erickson PTOFor questions, please contact Julie Coronato at jcoronato@sbcglobal.net

Place your order ONLINE at www.SelectSpiritwear.com

or Turn orders & payment in to Teacher by: Sunday, Nov 22nd

Please include payment with the order form.These are custom wearables and cannot be returned or exchanged.

*Youth sweats run small & juniors items are junior fitted sizing - runs small

ORDER FORMS FURNISHED BY SELECT SCREEN PRINTS & EMBROIDERY'S EASY ORDER PROGRAM.

WE CALCULATE & BAG INDIVIDUALLY! YOU JUST COLLECT ORDERS & DISTRIBUTE.

www.selectscreenprints.com • (309) 829-6511 or 1-800-373-6511 • 112 SOUTHGATE DR. • BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704

On plaid flannel pantsOn juniors tee & hoodie On caps

ERICKSON ELEMENTARY

Student's Name: ___________________________________Parent's Name:________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Email:________________________________________________________

Teacher: ______________________ Grade Level: ___________________ Room Code: ______________________

EMBROIDERY

On scarf

LEFT CHEST &SLEEVE SCREENOn long sleeve tees

Please join us in kicking off this

holiday season with local vendor

shopping while benefiting the school

at the same time!

 

Please bring a  

 

Over20Vendors/Crafters..FreevisitswithSanta..Raffles

DuJardin Elementary School 166 East Euclid Avenue Bloomingdale, IL 60108 

 Help us help others this holiday.   

Please bring a non‐perishable food item as your entrance fee to be  donated to the local food bank.