- On Saturday, 12/10 we are excited to offer complimentary gift wrapping at the Elm School Book Fair from 9-3pm! In return, we’ll be collecting donations to benefit our Elm School PTO at the event. Our team will also be raffling off a Charleston Wrap Gift Basket.
- We are also happy to help gift wrap items that you bring in from home. If you would like to do so, you must bring your own roll of wrapping paper supplied with the gifts. Items should be stored in a large bag & labeled. We’ll have you label the items with a post it so they stay organized for you*
- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser: December 2 is the last day to shop the Charleston Wrap Catalog HERE.
- 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- Thank you!
This past week marked our return to in-person parent teacher conferences. We were very pleased to welcome everyone back to the building and to discuss your children and their learning. Thank you for partnering with us by attending conferences and sharing your insight. Together we can ensure your child has a wonderful school year!
Additionally, thank you to our generous PTO for providing meals for staff during our conference night and day. It was such a special treat and everyone appreciated the wonderful food.
Winter Weather Update
Now that winter weather has officially arrived, please know that we will go outside for recess everyday if the temperature with the windchill is above zero. It is critical that students are dressed appropriately for them to stay safe in these low temperatures. Additionally, all K-5 students wanting to play in the snow must wear snow pants, boots, hats and gloves. Any child without proper winter attire will be limited to a designated snow-plowed area.
Elm School Spelling Bee
This year, The Elm School Scripps Spelling Bee will be in person and third through fifth grade students will have the opportunity to participate. On Friday, January 6, written spelling bees will be conducted in each third, fourth and fifth grade classroom.
The top two students from each classroom will have the opportunity to participate in the Elm School spelling bee held in person on Wednesday, January 11 after school. More information regarding the Elm School spelling bee will be shared with the classroom bee winners after the in class spelling bee.
The two overall students with the highest scores from the Elm School spelling bee will move on to compete at the District 181 spelling bee. More information will be provided to the school bee winners after the school bee is complete. Please use the study lists below to practice for the bees.
Class Bee Study List
School Bee Study List
Notification of Advance Absence
The school calendar is established in advance. While we realize the value of family time, the planning of vacations while school is in session is strongly discouraged. In the event that students will be absent from school due to vacation, parents must complete the absence notification form and return it to school before the absence. Assignments, including completion dates, will be given after the absence, as determined by the teacher. Thank you for your cooperation.
Inclement Weather Plan
At the past board meeting, the inclement weather plan was adopted and approved by the Board of Education. Our goal is always to keep schools open; however, there may be days when the weather is so severe that we cannot ensure the safety of our students and staff. This year instead of a traditional “snow day” where school is canceled, inclement weather days may lead to remote learning days for all students. This would allow students to continue learning and eliminate the need to make up missed days at the end of the year.
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The day will consist of live virtual instruction and asynchronous/independent work
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The focus of live instruction will be in literacy and math
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Staff will host office hours to answer questions
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Art, stem, music and PE lessons will be asynchronous/independent work
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Pull-out services, reading specialist services and differentiated instruction services may be held during the asynchronous work portion of the day
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Asynchronous independent work will be completed using either SeeSaw or Google Classroom depending on the grade level
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Information and links will be shared with families from the classroom teacher
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.
- 11/30: Panera Event: Join us on Wednesday, 11/30 between 4-8 pm at Panera in Willowbrook and help the Elm PTO earn 20% back in sales! Make sure to enter the CODE: FUND4U at online checkout!
Save the Dates!
- 12/9: Flying High Event: Want a night to get some shopping done, or go out to a nice quiet dinner? Come support Elm School by dropping your kids (ages 5 & up) at Flying High for 3 hours of supervised fun on Friday, December 9th from 7-10 pm. Get some friends together for your kids to make it an even more fun experience! The event includes a 60 ft. inflatable obstacle course, trampolines, foam pits, open gym, games, pizza, and lemonade! Elm School gets to keep approximately 30% of the fundraiser revenue! ($6/child)
- Pre-registration discount is $18/child; pre-registration discount ends at 11:59pm December 8. Register after the discount period for $22 online or at the door. Online registration ends one hour before the start time of the event. After registering, to save you time, there will be a waiver that needs to be filled out in advance as well. Pre registration link HERE!
- 3/11/23: Our Spring Fundraiser will be held on March 11, 2023 at The Elm in LaGrange! This will be a night to remember with Howl 2 Go dueling pianos as our musical entertainment. Tickets will go on sale after winter break in January.
Elm School and District News
The Elm School Book Fair will be on Saturday, December 10th from 9am to 3pm in the Elm School Gym.
*40% of our sales go directly to the purchase of new books
for the Elm Library!
*All students must be accompanied by an adult at the sale.
*PTO will offer gift wrapping for your book fair purchases!
If you are unable to attend, or prefer to order online:
* Go to www.abcfairs.com.
* Place books in your cart that you would like to purchase.
* Include SCHOOL NAME (ELM) and CITY (BURR RIDGE)
so we get credit for your purchase.
* Choose to have the books shipped directly to you
or to Elm School for pickup.
ELM SCHOOL CHOIR: If you are interested in signing up your 4th or 5th grader to be in the Choir, you can CLICK HERE to get a form emailed to you OR screen shot the form below on your phone and print.
CHESS: Winter Session starts Tuesday, December 6th. See Flyer below for more information and sign up HERE.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS for the Elm School Book Fair!
Interested in being a volunteer at the sale? We are looking for help with set up, registers, and tear down. Click here to sign up!
The PTO needs volunteers to wrap, sell concessions and spiritwear at the Book Fair. Please sign up here if you’re able to help out!
Sign-Ups for School Activities
None at this time.
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