**Tuesday, 4/11: Fuller House give back night- 10% of ALL sales from 4PM until closing go to the Elm School PTO. Bring friends and have a blast!
**Tuesday 4/25: Meredith Jaye Shop Night from 7-9PM. 15% of sales from our event go back to Elm School PTO. Minimum of 15 people must attend to hold the event- RSVP HERE.
**Wellness House Walk For Wellness
The Elm PTO would love for you to join us on May 7th at the Walk for Wellness House and to share our team link with others that might be interested in joining us as well. The entire family is welcome to sign up. There are 3k walk and 5k Walk/Run options. Each D181 school will have their own team and we would like to have the most participants including students, staff and families!
The Elm team will be walking in support of those in our community affected by cancer. For those that aren’t familiar with the Wellness House, they are in Hinsdale and provide support services to those living with cancer and their families/friends/caregivers free of charge.
Join our team HERE.
The Principal's Page
Current Student registration: Mar. 13 - Apr. 29.
Current student registration must be completed online. Registration link for all students: https://www.d181.org/parents/registration
Families should register within the timeframes listed above. For more information concerning registration please contact Angela Rangel at arangel@d181.org or (630) 861-4900.
Parent Input on 2023-2024 Class Placement
The planning process for the 2023 - 2024 school year has begun! This is a lengthy process, and one we take very seriously. There are many factors we consider as we develop our schedule and class lists. We work with your child’s current teachers as well as specialists (reading specialist, differentiation specialists, resource teachers, and art, music, and PE staff) to create class lists conducive to learning. We take into account your child’s academic, social, and emotional needs. Our goal is also to create equitable classes in terms of size, instructional support, gender, etc.
As our partners, we welcome you to share your perspective on your child’s placement for the coming school year. Providing this information about your child is optional. If you choose to share your input, please utilize this form, as it is our official way to collect this important information from you.
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 3-April 21, 2023. 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 five subtests in total: two reading and three math. Results of the assessment are shared the following year with families.
Assessment Schedule:
4/10: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Math
4/11: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math
4/13: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math
4/17: 3rd Grade ELA
4/18: 3rd Grade ELA
NWEA Schedule
We want to communicate our plans for administering the Spring MAP assessment to students enrolled in grades 1-5. The MAP window is scheduled for April 24th, 2023-May 5th, 2023.
Why administer MAP?
Our District uses the data from this assessment in a variety of ways. In the classroom, it provides teachers with a means for monitoring student growth in reading and mathematics over time. At the District and building levels, MAP data help us set goals and evaluate initiatives. Finally, MAP will continue to be one of several indicators used to identify the impact of the pandemic on our students’ achievement and learning.
Assessment Schedule:
4/24: 1st ELA
4/25: 2nd ELA
4/26: 3rd ELA
4/27: 1st Math
4/28: 2nd Math
5/2: 5th ELA, 4th Math
5/3: 3rd Math
5/4: 5th Math, 4th ELA
Course Placement for 2023-24
Specific recommendations for math placement at grades 3-8 as well as middle school language arts and social studies placement for 2023-24 were approved at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022. MAP scores are included, in conjunction with other data, in the requirements for students to move into advanced courses in all three subject areas. Course placement requirements can be found on our website at: https://www.d181.org/departments/learning/placement.
Preparing for MAP
A student who is well-rested, well-fed, and has a positive attitude about assessment 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 test days.
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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 this assessment is 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.
Communication of Student Scores
We will continue the use of Skyward to communicate your child’s scores on MAP. This will allow families to receive their student’s results more quickly. An email will be sent alerting families when scores are visible. Directions for viewing results will be included in this follow-up email. Should a paper copy of the report be preferential, please contact your child’s principal.
DARE- 5th Grade Only
DARE is back! The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program through Burr Ridge Police Department begins Monday, April 10, 2023 through student's PE time and will run for 8 weeks. It has been a special program for 5th graders.
The D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program is more than a “Just say No” program. DARE has evolved into a program about teaching students how to make wise decisions and providing them with tools to resist and refuse peer pressure. The objective of the program is to give students skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the DARE program, please feel free to reach out to your child’s 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.
Save the Dates!
- 4/11: Fuller House Give Back Fundraiser Night, 4PM-Close
- 4/14: Stuff the Squad Donation Drop-offs @ Elm School
- 4/25: Meredith Jaye Shop Night, 7-9PM
- 6/1: End of year Pool Party at Hinsdale Pool, 4-7PM (Details TBD)
Elm School and District News
Do you have a 5th grader going to HMS next fall? If so, attend the HMS spring fundraiser!
This is an adult only event with a limited 120 tickets available due to capacity issues. The ticket price ($75) includes: heavy appetizers, open bar including beer, wine and margaritas and dessert. You can purchase tickets or donate HERE. There are still some exciting sponsorships available including happy hour and DJ. There is also a family sponsorship opportunity that allows HMS families to be featured on the plaque in the new garden. For $500, you'll receive two tickets to the event, inclusion on the garden plaque, and your name featured on our event website and newspaper publication. If interested, email: vpfunding@hmspto.org
JUNIOR RED DEVIL CAMP (GIRLS & BOYS- incoming 5th-8th graders)
DATES: JUNE 26 - JUNE 29
TIME: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
LOCATION: DICKINSON FIELD
PRICE: $80.00
STAFF: MADONIA, WIGGINS & Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer Players
ENROLL HERE.
Young Writers Night is Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at HMS. An evening to celebrate our student artists and writers and to learn more about writing. Open to all students who participated in the book and their families.
The D181 Foundation in partnership with the CHMS and HMS PTO's invite you to attend an evening with Chris Singleton on Tuesday, April 18th at 7PM at the HMS cafeteria, as he presents, Love Your Neighbor. Chirs will share his story in hopes of uniting millions of people with his belief that, "Love is Stronger Than Hate". Registration is required for this event.
Nothing at this time.
Running Club Starts April 24th!
Students in grades K-5th are invited to participate in the Running Club! This morning club will be held from 8:00AM to 8:30AM twice a week starting on April 24th. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of distance running and the benefits of exercise.They will also earn “Toe Tokens” for participating while keeping track of the amount of miles they run/walk throughout the club. Please access the sign up genius link for all of the important details.
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