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PTO: Stuff to Do This Week!

  • Reminder regarding auction payments: For those who had any auction winnings/donations, please submit your checks/cash to the main office at your earliest convenience, as these were due by Friday 3/18! You should have received an email regarding your final invoice total. Please email waysandmeans@elmschoolpto.org with any questions. 

  • Special Lunch Schedule: A new registration for special lunch can be found by following the steps on the flyer below.
                           April 7th Sarpinos (Order by 3/30)
                           April 21st Corner Bakery (Order by 3/13)
                           May 5th Meatheads (Order by 4/27)
                           May 19th Sarpinos (Order by 5/11) 
 
 

The Principal's Page

IAR Schedule- Grades 3,4,5 Only

During the month of April, your child will participate in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Elm School will administer IAR April 11-April 22, 2022. A schedule with specific dates can be found below. However, please note that make-up assessments will be taken throughout the entirety of the window. 

The IAR is designed to measure students' current performance in relation to the Illinois Learning Standards for mathematics and English language arts. The standards set high expectations focused on critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge. The results from state-wide testing can be a helpful tool in measuring your student’s success in school, but are just one of the many ways readiness for the next grade is tracked. 

This year, there are six subtests in total: three reading and three math. Results of the assessment are shared the following year with families. 

Assessment Schedule:

4/12: ELA 1

4/14: ELA 2

4/15: ELA 3

4/18: Math 1

4/19: Math 2

4/21: Math 3


 

Lunchroom Information: After Spring Break

As Dr. Garcia shared in his superintendent’s message earlier this month, we will be transitioning to a more traditional arrangement for lunch after spring break. Due to our lunch sizes and our lunch schedule, some grade levels will still use the individual lunchroom chairs for the remainder of this school year, however, they will no longer be seated 6 ft apart from one another. If you would like to discuss any special lunch considerations for your student, please let me know. 

We will make these changes on Monday, April 4th. Prior to the transition, we will walk students through the information they need to know and what to expect as a reminder for some and orientation for those who have not experienced a traditional lunch in our school yet. 

Additionally, we expect to have some students fasting for Ramadan when we return on April 4th. We will have tables set outside the MPR for these students during the lunch hour. 


 

Safety Reminders

We’ve seen warmer temperatures this month. Please be advised of the following safety reminders. Students do require adult supervision and assistance to problem-solve on the playground after school. 

  • Dismissal begins at 3:05 for walkers and car riders each day. Parents/Guardians must pick up their child by 3:15. Elm staff adult supervision ends at 3:15 each day. 

  • If your child is remaining on Elm School property past 3:15 they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The guardian must be present and cannot be in their cars. If they are under the supervision of another parent, please notify the classroom teacher in advance. 


 

Stuff the Squad- 3rd Grade Community Service Project

Help us Stuff the Squad! In partnership with the Burr Ridge Police Department, Elm School will be collecting food and supplies for local families in need who access HCS family services at our annual Stuff the Squad drive on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. 

Simply send your student to school with your donation and a local police officer will collect it as they enter the building. Police officers will then deliver the donations to HCS Family Services on our behalf.

Items needed include: 

  • Healthy shelf-stable food (cereals, vegetables, soups, pasta, rice, beans, etc.)

  • Baking Ingredients (flour, oil, etc.)

  • Diapers

  • Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper)

  • Toiletries

Thank you for helping our school support local families in need!


Sara Olson
Elm School Principal 

 

Please Note: This is not meant to be a comprehensive list - just the key highlights from the school and district.

Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1: Spring Break, NO Student Attendance

 
 Save the Dates!

Tuesday, April 5: Community Speaker Series: Jessica Lahey: The Addiction Inoculation

Date:               Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Time:               7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Format:           Zoom Webinar



Jessica Lahey, an educator and the New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure: How Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, helps parents and educators understand the roots of substance abuse and identify who is most at risk for addiction, offering practical steps for prevention. In this program, she provides evidence-based strategies and practical tools adults need to understand, support and educate resilient, addiction resistant children.

The webinar is free and open to all. If you are interested in attending, please register in advance HERE!
For more information, visit d181foundation.org.

Friday, April 8, 2022: Please join us for the next PTO meeting on Friday 4/8 at 12:30 pm.  We will be voting on the purchase of a new piece of playground equipment and all members are welcome to attend and hear more.  
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Volunteer Opportunities and Ways to Help Elm School

Are you looking to get more involved at Elm?  The PTO is getting their starting line up ready for the 2022/2023 school year.  We are looking to fill some leadership roles specifically a President and a VP of Ways and Means.  These roles can be done individually or you can work closely with someone as a partnership to co lead.  If you are interested in getting more involved please reach out to Kristin Sweis at president@elmschoolpto.org or 708-713-9391.

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** Check Out the NEW Session of After School Chess Club**
   Sign Up at  www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com  and use the Coupon Code ELM

 

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