- 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.
- Fantastic Flyers Fun Station kits will be sent home with students on Monday, March 21, and the Zoom link to the show will be sent to the email provided in the sign-up as well. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!"
- 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)
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.
There are five subtests in total: two 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
4/18: 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 week, 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.
Safety Reminders
We’ve seen warmer temperatures this week. Please be advised of the following safety reminders. Students do require adult supervision and assistance to problem-solve on the playground after school.
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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.
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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.
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 21 - Science Night kits sent home with students
Tuesday, March 22 - Family Science Night (Virtual)
Friday, March 25 - Read-a-Thon Pledge Sheets/Donations/Reading logs due
Save the Dates!
Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1: Spring Break, NO Student Attendance
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.
Elm School and Area News
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.
Sign-Ups for School Activities
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