- Mod Pizza eat out day is Wednesday, November 16 all day! This fundraiser is super exciting because the three most successful fundraisers with Mod can win an additional $1,000, in addition to the 20% give back! So please come out to eat, share with friends, neighbors and family, and mention the fundraiser or order on line with code MODF8978. See flyer above.
- Link to the Fundraiser is here too!
- Elm School PTO wants to help you out this holiday season and wrap your gifts in December at the Elm Book Fair! We are currently looking for new rolls of winter/holiday wrapping paper, bows and scotch tape donations, so that we can gather supplies needed to wrap! A box will be placed inside the double doors at school starting 11/1 for 2 weeks to collect these items. Please reach out to waysandmeans@elmschoolpto.org with any questions or if you would like to volunteer in December to wrap!
- Charleston Wrap: You can still purchase items until December 2nd!
- CLICK HERE To SHOP the online catalog
- To Register your child for the fundraiser to share shopping links and more, Click here for www.registercw.com
Our Organization ID is: 17172
- Need holiday cards? Check out MINTED where you get 20% off and Elm School PTO gets 15% back on purchases all year long. Enjoy this discount for the holidays and use code FUNDRAISEELMPTO
- Check out cards designed for Minted by one of our own parents! Search “Lena Barakat” to see her designs!
The Principal's Page
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are a very important opportunity for communication between home and school. We look forward to having the time to share information about the progress of your child(ren).
The District has set aside two days for conferences during Thanksgiving week. We appreciate your making yourself available during these times to meet with your child’s teacher. Parents are encouraged to join us in person at the school, but we are also offering virtual options for those that prefer this method of communication. You will select your preferred option at the time of sign up. The conference dates are Monday, November 21st (2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, November 22nd (8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.)
The specials teachers are also available for conferences by request. If you would like to request a conference, please use the emails below to contact the specific individual.
Jessica Houston, Art: jhouston@d181.org
Dan Kolar, PE: dkolar@d181.org
Bridget Babel, PE: mjensen@d181.org
Jamie Sciaccotta, Music: jsciaccotta@d181.org
Kristin Robinson, Music: krobinson@d181.org
Erin Kozakis, Music: Ekozakis@d181.org
Susan Petersen, Library and I-Lab: spetersen@d181.org
Sara Havel, Differentiation Specialist: shavel@d181.org
Mary Jo Guzaldo, Reading Specialist: mguzaldo@d181.org
CogAT Information: 5th and 2nd Grade Families
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will be administered to all second and fifth grade students between November 14 - 18, 2022. The Elm School schedule is as follows:
Second Grade
Monday, November 14- Verbal
Tuesday, November 15- Quantitative
Wednesday, November 16- Nonverbal (McNeela and DeBolt)
Thursday, November 17- Nonverbal (Smith)
Fifth Grade
Monday, November 14- Verbal
Tuesday, November 15- Quantitative
Wednesday, November 16- Nonverbal
This assessment indicates the level and pattern of a student’s cognitive development in comparison to other students enrolled in the same grade-level and/or who are of the same age.
The CogAT is comprised of three sections, each taking approximately 30 minutes with breaks in between:
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Verbal: measures a child’s ability to remember and transform sequences of words, to understand them and to make inferences and judgements about them.
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Quantitative: measures a child’s understanding of relational mathematical concepts and ability to discover patterns, to figure out a rule or principle, and to transfer this information.
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Non-Verbal: measures a child’s ability to reason using pictures and shapes. In addition, this section appraises a child’s ability to use his/her cognitive resources in new situations.
The results of the CogAT will be utilized in D181 for varied purposes. First and foremost, the scores are used to drive classroom and instructional practices to guide our efforts in adapting teaching methods to meet the varied needs of our students. Second, the scores will also be used as one component in an assessment portfolio to determine areas of strength and identification for program placement. This is just one piece of the data that school staff will review as a component of multiple criteria used in planning for your child’s course trajectory.
How your child can prepare for assessment—and what you can do to help
A student who is well-rested and well-fed and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your child do his or her best by considering these tips:
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Make sure that your child is in school and on time on her or his assigned test day.
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Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
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Remind your child that these tests are only one measure. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
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Remind your child to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing.
Your child’s score report will be sent home after administration is complete and all reports are printed. We appreciate your ongoing support.
Health Corner News
RSV and Influenza A are on the rise. Please inform the school nurse if your child has tested positive for any of the following:
COVID
-Influenza
-RSV
COVID Symptoms:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Influenza Symptoms:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/index.html
RSV Symptoms:
https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/about/symptoms.html
Please Note: This is not meant to be a comprehensive list - just the key highlights from the school and district for events over the next 7 days.
- 11/14 - Student Photo Retake Day
- 11/16 - MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Save the Dates!
- 11/21-11/22: Parent/Teacher Conferences, NO Student Attendance
- 11/23 - 11/25 - Thanksgiving Break, NO Student Attendance
Elm School and District News
- Monday, November 14 - Picture Retake Day: If your child was absent on photo day, their name is already on the retake list. If you are unhappy with your original photo, please call Elm's office at 630-861-4001 to add your child's name to the retake list. If a picture package was purchased, please return the package to the photographer. Be aware that the retake photo replaces the original photo.
The D181 Foundation is looking for creative, thoughtful and ambitious kids to apply for our KIDS Grant program!
Kids Initiating a Difference in Society (Kids Grants)
This grant encourages D181 students to do something good for their community, the environment or the world.
No idea is too big or too small.
What could you do with $150.00?
Learn more about our Kids Grant Program and Apply Today!
Volunteer Opportunities
None at this time.
Sign-Ups for School Activities
None at this time.
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