Bloomingdale SD13

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ERICKSON EXPRESS

OCTOBER 23,2014

Character

Counts Quote Of the Week:

Respect means to respect others’

dignity, privacy, and freedom and to be

courteous and polite. Remember to be

tolerant and accepting of differences.

Dear Parents,

Erickson Elementary School is pleased to announce that Anthony Mannella is the 2014 Youth

Character Award Winner for Erickson Elementary School. He was recognized this past Tuesday

at the Character Counts! Celebration Night.

2014 Erickson Elementary Youth Character Award Winner

Thanks for your continued support of Erickson Elementary School.

Sincerely,

Patrick Haugens

Principal

Anthony is a fantastic role model and always

follows the 6 pillars of Character Counts!!

Anthony is a trustworthy, responsible, and

fair student. He enthusiastically participates

in class and is a critical thinker. He takes his

school work very seriously, values learning,

and enjoys gaining new knowledge. He

pushes himself to exceed his goals! His

respectful nature extends to both teachers

and his peers. Anthony is also very caring and

reaches out to help students and teachers.

His honesty, kindness, positive attitude, and

overall character has been applauded by the

teachers at Erickson Elementary School.

Help Erickson Elementary celebrate

Red Ribbon WeekOctober 27th - 31st

Monday - Wear Red to show you are ready to take a stand against drugs

(wear red)

Tuesday - “Sock It” to Drugs(wear crazy socks)

Wednesday - “Turn Your Back” on Drugs (wear shirt backwards)

Thursday - “We’re too Bright” for Drugs (wear neon colors and sunglasses)

Friday - “Scare Drugs Away” (Wear your Halloween Costume)

(After 12:50 Only)

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Each week students watch a short video on Monday and hold a one to two minute discussion related to Character Counts! Click on the link above to view this week’s Character Video.

Questions to discuss with your child(ren)

How can making the right choices make you a better person (build your character)? Give an example of a positive peer pressure situation and a negative.

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/115-peer-pressure

Parent Reminders Parents, please note the following: If your child’s dismissal plans change, please send a note to the classroom teacher in the morning. Please contact the office before 2:00 pm if there is a last minute change in dismissal. If your child needs to be picked up during the school day, he or she will not be called to the office until a parent or guardian arrives. Please note, the drop off time for students in the morning should not be before 8:25 am. Adult supervision begins at 8:25 am. If dropping a lunch off for your child, please have the bag or box clearly labeled with your child’s name.

April 7, 2015 Consolidated General Election - Four terms on our seven-member Board of Education will expire in April 2015 – those of Mr. Terry McKeown, Ms. Tamara Peterson, Mrs. Susan Lancaster, and Mrs. Linda Wojcicki.

With the passage of HB 2418, the Board secretary is no longer responsible for School Board elections. Therefore, nominating petitions must be filed with the Election Authority (DuPage County Election Commission). Filing materials may be accessed via their website: www.dupageco.org/election/.

The first day that prospective candidates may circulate nominating petitions for signatures is September 23, 2014.

Click on link to view District 13 virtual backpack which contains additional information:

http://www.sd13.org/drupal

HALLOWEEN LUNCH DISMISSAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014

I WILL PICK UP MY CHILD/CHILDREN ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

Dismissal at 11:35 a.m. (LAST NAME STARTS WITH A-L)

Return to school by: 12:45

Dismissal at 11:45 a.m. (LAST NAME STARTS WITH M-Z) Return to school by 12:45

KEEP THIS PART FOR YOUR INFORMATION ———————————————————————————————————————————— RETURN THIS PORTION TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th. STUDENT ROOM# TEACHER 1._____________________________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________________________________ 4._____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) Date

PARENT/TEACHER

CONFERENCES

November 24th & 25th

Visit the Erickson Elementary School Website

http://www.sd13.org/er/index.htm to access the PTC Wizard

website in order to schedule conferences with your child(ren)’s

teachers. The PTC Wizard will be available on Thursday, September

11, 2014, at 9:00 pm. Parents have until November 16th to sign-up

online. If you have questions regarding parent/teacher conferences,

please contact the building principal at phaugens@sd13.org or by

phone 630-529-2223.

Parent/Teacher

Conferences

Erickson Elementary

Parents will have

the opportunity to

conference with

the classroom

teacher.

20 minute time

slots

November 24th

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

November 25th

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ERICKSON

ELEMENTARY

277 Springfield Dr. Bloomingdale, Il 60108

http://www.sd13.org/er/index.htm

630-529-2223

Principal – Patrick Haugens

AP – Stacy Johnston

http://www.sd13.org/er/index.htmmailto:phaugens@sd13.orghttp://www.sd13.org/er/index.htm

      

October 2014 Erickson Elementary

   

    

Sun.  Mon.  Tue.  Wed.  Thu.  Fri.  Sat. 

      1  2  3  4           No EC Classes 

Spirit Day  

 

5  6  7  8  9  10  11     School Store 

during lunch 4th grade Field Trip 

Hot Lunch Wacky Wed Pink Day Book Fair PTO Mee ng 6:00pm 

Book Fair *CC Club Mtg @ lunch 

Teacher Ins tute No School 

 

12  13  14  15  16  17  18  

 No School

Fall Fundraiser Packets Due  

Hot Lunch Kndg Field Trip 

Early Dismissal

1:40pm

Last day for Running Club *CC Club Mtg @ lunch 

   

19  20  21  22  23  24  25   Chess Club Forms 

Due   Family Pumpkin Night  

School Store during lunch *CC Celebra on 7pm 

Hot lunch 5th grade Lorado Ta   Blood Drive @ DJ 

 5th grade Lorado Ta  

First Quarter Ends 5th grade Lorado Ta  

 

26  27  28  29  30  31     Red Ribbon Week 

Wear Red Today Red Ribbon Week Wear Crazy Socks 

Red Ribbon Week Wear your Shirt Backwards Hot lunch 

Red Ribbon Week Wear Neon Colors and Sunglasses 

1:00  Halloween Parade  1:30-2:30 Halloween Par es 

 

 

 

notes 

Please refer to the Weekly Erickson Express for up-to-date list of ac vi es and events.  

Follow Erickson Elementary School on Twi er @D13Eagles 

Running Club 3:30-4:30 Tuesday and Thursday Ends Oct 16. 

Erickson 5K Fun Run Nov 2 –Watch for more informa on  

Remember to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences 

 

*Character Counts    

President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Charlotte Alongi Liz Buck Jill Anders Kristy Malone

FAMILY PUMPKIN NIGHT...was a big success! Thank you to all of you who volunteered your time to set up or work the event! The numerous baked goods for our cake walk were so creative and delicious! It’s your help that makes these events so successful!

HALLOWEEN PARTIES: If you are attending the party on the 31st, please be sure your license is scanned in the office BEFORE the day of the party in order to keep sign in moving smoothly that day.

FUN RUN: The Erickson 5K Fun Run has been postponed until Spring 2015. Please see attached announcement.

THANKSGIVING FEAST: Plans are underway for the Thanksgiving Feast being held Monday, November 17. Any questions, contact tamipags79@gmail.com.

Keep sending those Box Tops! The class with the most by October 31st will receive a treat from the PTO in November!

PTO Meeting Minutes-October 8http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ

October 23, 2014

CalendarOCTOBER 31Halloween Parade1:00pmHalloween Parties1:30-2:30pm

NOVEMBER 2POSTPONED UNTIL SPRINGFun Run/Turkey Trot

NOVEMBER 11PTO Meeting6:00-7:00pm

NOVEMBER 17Thanksgiving Feast

NOVEMBER 20Skating PartyCoachlite6:30-8:30pm

If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: ericksonpto13@gmail.com

http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQhttp://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ

 

 

Erickson’s 5K & Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk  

 Moves to Spring 2015 

  

Postponed to Spring 2015 due to low attendance.

EventBrite registrations will be reimbursed.

We look forward to seeing all of you in Spring 2015!

 

 

HALLOWEENPARADE & ROOM PARTY  

The Halloween Parade and Room Parties are scheduled for Friday, October 31st. Any student attending Erickson Elementary School is able to participate in this event. All family members are welcome to attend the parade at approximately 1:00 pm (the parade route will travel outside the building). Due to safety & security, the number of parents able to attend the classroom party will be limited to six (6) individuals. If you are interested in volunteering for the Halloween Room Party, please contact the head room parent for your child’s classroom (see list below). If you do not have the contact info for the room parent, please contact Charlotte Alongi: charalongi@yahoo.com. Thank you for understanding that the safety and security of the students at Erickson Elementary is our number one priority. 

  Halloween Parade & Room Party 

 

Parents may pick‐up their children to dress for the 

parade  

 

11:35 am: Dismissal for students whose 

last name begins A‐L 

 

11:45 am: Dismissal for students whose 

last name begins M‐Z 

 

Parade:  1:00 pm – 1:30 pm 

Room Party:  1:30 pm – 2:30 pm 

ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

277 Springfield Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Phone: 630‐529‐2223 

 Principal: Patrick Haugens 

AP: Stacy Johnston 

 

ROOM PARENT INFO  Conway AM      Dena Sizopoulos Conway PM      Gina Gattuso Binder          Jacquelyn Whiting Borsellino        Samantha Messamore Tokarz          Rebecca Wyatt Rosenzweig      Michele Persico Gunther        Srilatha Kolanupaka Atchison        Alaina Gismondo Bucci          Julie Coronato Cockerham      Samantha Pickard Sliwa          Jennifer Evers Stankoskey      Tracy Kennedy Plecki          Dawn Zakic Patla          Debbie Smith Gajewski        Charlotte Alongi Winiarczyk       Michelle Kerfman Kotwas         Tami Kolvitz‐Pagliuco Miller          Kristy Malone Knapstein        Fran Pahapos Paoletti        Donna Turman Lepore         Alaina Gismondo 

THANKSGIVING FEAST BOOK DRIVE 2014

Erickson students will once again collect ‘’new and gently used” books for their fellow students at Indian Reservation schools. The book drive will

begin on Monday November 3rd and run through November 17th, Thanksgiving Feast Day!!!!! We will be collecting reading material for pre-K

through 8th grade. Please make sure that donated books are in good condition and child appropriate. In past years, our students have collected

and distributed thousands of books to Indian Reservation schools throughout the country.

We thank you for your participation and enthusiastic response to this project!!

Feast Committee

ERICKSON PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

Thanksgiving Feast November 17th

Dear Parents, The Erickson PTO Thanksgiving Feast is scheduled for November 17th. The involvement of school children, teachers, administration, local businesses, and parents all play an important role in making this event a success. We are asking for your support to keep our Thanksgiving Feast a success. Please let us know if you would be willing to make a donation for this festivity to help cover the cost of food for your child by filling out the form below and returning it to school. If you are aware of any local businesses that may be interested in making a donation, please note on the form below. We are looking for volunteers to join our Feast Committee for next school year. If you are interested please contact Tami Kolvitz- Pagliuco. On behalf of the Erickson Elementary students, thank you for all your help. Thanksgiving Feast Committee _____ Enclosed is my check or cash in support of the Thanksgiving Feast. (payable to Erickson PTO) _____ Enclosed is my Business Donation _____ I know a business you may contact for a donation __________________________. _____ I would like my name listed as a donor on the 2014 Thank You letter. Parent Name:____________________________Child(ren)Name________________________ Business Name:________________________ Telephone#_________________ Room#___________

Please return by November 14th