Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org

ERICKSON EXPRESS

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Character

Counts Quote Of the Week:

Our duty to be respectful requires that we treat others with courtesy and

consideration.

Dear Parents,

Upcoming Dates & Information

Friday, October 2, 2015: Spirit Day

Wednesday, October 7, 2015: Wacky Wednesday – Blackhawks Day

Wednesday, October 7, 2015: First Hot Lunch of the year

Wednesday, October 7, 2015: Book Fair (Preview Day)

Thursday, October 8, 2015: Book Fair (Purchase Day)

Thursday, October 8, 2015: PTO Skating Party (see flyer)

Friday, October 9, 2015: No School

Character Counts!: Erickson Elementary School will be hosting a Socktober: A month long

community sock drive http://socksandsouls.com/pages/socktober during the month of October as part of a whole

school Character Counts project. Sock Collection Bins will be located in the lobby for students to donate

socks. The grade level that donates the most socks will enjoy a Sock Hop in the gym during lunch. View

the attached flyer for more information. Students in 4th grade will be invited to participate in a service

project during the month of October. More information regarding the service project will follow in a

future Erickson Express.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Don’t forget to sign-up online for parent-teacher conferences by

visiting the Erickson Elementary School Website or clicking on the following link:

http://bit.ly/1YCiox4. Parents are able to sign-up online until November 6, 2015. Parent-teacher

conferences are scheduled for November 23rd & 24th.

Pictures of the week

Eagles of the Week

AR Winners (Tests) AR Winners (Points)

A PARENT NIGHT FOCUSED ON DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Devorah Heitner, PhD

The Bloomingdale School District would like to invite all parents from DuJardin, Erickson, and Westfield to a PARENT NIGHT event focused on Digital Citizenship. Dr. Devorah Heitner will discuss how to create a positive media ecology in your home that is proactive, fun and smart!

Raising Digital Natives: http://raisingdigitalnatives.com/

Devorah Heitner TedTalk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRQdAOrqvGg

This event will be offered on two separate nights to

accommodate parent schedules.

September 22, 2015 7:00 pm Erickson Elementary

October 1, 2015 7:00 pm DuJardin Elementary

WACKY WEDNESDAY- OCTOBER 7th The theme for the first Wacky Wednesday is CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS DAY on October 7, 2015. This is the day the Blackhawks will raise the Stanley Cup banner. Students can wear any Chicago Blackhawks apparel, such as jerseys, shirts, hats, etc. #becauseitsthecup Amazon.com New this year, Amazon Smile! How many of you shop at Amazon? Amazon has now started a program to benefit non- profit organizations. They donate .5% of every sale to us on a quarterly basis. Now, here is where all of you come in. You need to go to www.amazonsmile.com. Your login is the same as you use on amazon.com. Login and designate our school! Every time you shop at Amazon from now on, make sure to login to amazonsmile.com so we get credit! Happy shopping, and help the Erickson PTO smile too!

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

http://esv726.eschoolview.com/VirtualBackpack.aspx

ERICKSON ELEMENTARY 2015

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

1 2 3 Picture Day No EC Classes

Spirit Day

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Chess Club forms

due to Chess Scholars

School Store during lunch

Hot Lunch

Wacky Wed Blackhawks Day

Book Fair Open until 6:00pm

Book Fair

3rd/4th Gr. Field Trip

PTO Skating Party 6:30

Teacher Institute

No School

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

No School

Fall Fundraiser Packets Due

Celebration 6:30pm

Hot Lunch

5th grade Lorado Taft

Dist. 13 Blood Drive

PTO Meeting 6:00pm

Online Safety Parent Night @ Lake Park East Campus 6:30pm

5th grade Lorado Taft

5th grade Lorado Taft

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 School Store during

lunch

CC School Assembly

Turkey Trot 3:30-4:40

Hot lunch

Early Dismissal 1:40pm

Family Pumpkin Night 6:30-8:00

Kndg Field Trip

25 26 27 28 29 30 Hot lunch 12:30– 1:20 Lunch Time

1:30 Halloween Parade

2:00-3:00 Halloween Parties

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

Follow Erickson Elementary School on Twitter @D13Eagles

Running Club 3:30-4:30 Tuesday and Thursday Ends Oct 8.

Chess Club Mondays from 3:30-4:30 (no class 11/23)

Remember to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences

Socktober

Each grade level will compete against each other by donating new pairs of socks. The grade level with the most pairs of socks will

earn a sock hop in the gym during recess. All donated socks will make a huge difference in the lives of our neighbors who are homeless.

A National Sole Warming Movement

CHARACTER COUNTS!® Oct 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM

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CHARACTER COUNTS!® in BloomingdaleFor more information call Sandy Vangundy at (630) 529-3650.

character60108.org

The whole community is invited to Celebration Night in Old Town Park Oct. 13 for fun and entertainment. Show your support of the Six Pillars of Character! Children will amaze the audience with performances honoring the Six Pillars, and the American Character Awards are presented to school children and youth athletes who exhibit outstanding character. This years theme is

rainbow of character.

Celebration Night

Please join the Bloomingdale Park District, to help cleanup and maintain Springfield Park!

Saturday, October 24, 2015 Springfield Park 269 Springfield Drive

Bloomingdale

Cleanup 9am-11am

Followed by lunch

Please share this invitation with all of your friends and family!

Respond if you can make it to natalie@wmwolffconstruction.com

We hope to see you out there!

PARENT/TEACHER

CONFERENCES

November 23rd & 24th

Visit the Erickson Elementary School Website

http://www.sd13.org/ericksonelementary_home.aspx 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 10, 2015, at 9:00 pm. Parents have until

November 6th 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 23rd

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

November 24th

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ERICKSON

ELEMENTARY

277 Springfield Dr. Bloomingdale, Il 60108

http://www.sd13.org/ericksonelementary_home.aspx

630-529-2223

Principal – Patrick Haugens

AP – Stacy Johnston

Pre-School Screening

Bloomingdale School District 13 164 S. Euclid Ave.

Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-671-5036

Pre-school Screening will be conducted in School District 13 throughout the school year for all children between the ages of 2.9 and 5 years old. The purpose of this screening is to identify pre-school children who may have potential difficulties when they enter the school setting. This screening assesses gross and fine motor skills, speech and language skills, social – emotional skills, and vision and hearing skills.

If you have a child of pre-school age and live within the District 13 boundaries, please call the District 13 Special Education office at 630-671-5036 to learn more about this free screening process.

If you know of a family with a pre-school child who may not receive this information, please share it with them. Our goal is to have all pre-school children participate in this screening. Research shows early intervention is important in helping children progress and achieve their potential. Please take advantage of this important service! Sincerely, Samia Hefferan

Special Education Coordinator

HALLOWEEN LUNCH DISMISSAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015

I WILL PICK UP MY CHILD/CHILDREN ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 30th

Dismissal at 12:05 (LAST NAME STARTS WITH M-Z)

Return to school by: 1:20

Dismissal at 12:10 (LAST NAME STARTS WITH A-L) Return to school by 1:20

KEEP THIS PART FOR YOUR INFORMATION ———————————————————————————————————————————— RETURN THIS PORTION TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd. STUDENT ROOM# TEACHER 1._____________________________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________________________________ 4._____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) Date

 

HALLOWEENPARADE & ROOM PARTY  

The Halloween Parade and Room Parties are scheduled for Friday, 

October 30th. Any student attending Erickson Elementary School is 

able to participate in this event. All family members are welcome to 

attend the parade at approximately 1:30 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  

 

12:05 pm: Dismissal for 

students whose last 

name begins M‐Z 

 

12:10 pm: Dismissal for 

students whose last 

name begins A‐L 

 

Lunch 12:30‐1:20 

Parade:  1:30 – 2:00  

Room Party: 2:00  – 3:00  

 

ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

277 Springfield Drive 

Bloomingdale, IL 60108 

Phone: 630‐529‐2223 

 

Principal: Patrick Haugens 

AP: Stacy Johnston 

 

ROOM PARENT INFO  Conway AM      Kim Grumeretz Conway PM      Julie Coronato Volkman AM      Nicole Pendola Gunther        Catie Sheklarevski Juhas          Donna Turman Rosenzweig      Diane Pavlik Atchison        Michele Persico Bucci          Danielle DeCore Binder          Rebecca Wyatt Cockerham      Cindy Hammitt Sliwa          Jill Anders Stankoskey      Alaina Gismondo Patla          Linda DiMeo Gajewski        Dawn Zakic Winiarczyk       Tracy Kennedy Kotwas         Natalie Wolff Miller          Matthew Sharp Clasey          Katie LaVallie Pastore        Gina Gattuso Paoletti        Charlotte Alongi Lepore         Kristy Malone 

President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Marie Marciniak Liz Buck Michelle Caravello Kristy Malone

ROOM PARENT INFORMATION: A head room parent meeting took place on September 22. Head room parents should be contacting room parents for the upcoming parties. If you have any questions, please contact ggattuso@comcast.net or charalongi@yahoo.com.

FALL FUNDRAISER: The fall fundraiser is in high gear. Don’t forget to turn in your raffle ticket when you make your first sale! Forms are due back October 13.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY: Information regarding the school online directory has been emailed. If you believe you signed up for inclusion in the directory and did not receive an email, please let us know. PTO TEXTS: The PTO will be using a text program called Remind to communicate with families. If you would like to receive text alerts about upcoming PTO events, please text @ptoer to 81010 or click on the following link: remind.com/join/ptoer.

BOX TOPS: Please collect those box tops! The class who brings in the most box tops by October 30, will be rewarded a special treat from the PTO!

PTO Meeting Minutes-September 9http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ

October 1, 2015

PTO EVENTSOctober 7Hot Lunch

October 8Skating PartyCoachlite 6:30-8:30pm

October 13Fall Fundraiser Ends

October 14PTO Meeting6:00-7:00pm

October 20Turkey Trot

October 22Family Pumpkin Night

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

Erickson Elementary 1 Mile Turkey Trot

Fun Run/Walk

Rain or Shine Tuesday, October 20th

Where: Erickson Elementary Time: 3:30PM - 4:30PM Who: All grades, run club, & parents welcome! Course: 1 lap around the pond Cost: $15 per participant

Erickson backpack

Turkey Trot Finisher Medal

Water & Snack @ Finish Line

Send questions to ericksonpto13@gmail.com

Submit registration form by Wednesday, October 14.

Student Name:________________________________________ Grade: ______________

Yes. I give my child permission to participate in Erickson’s 1 mile Turkey Trot.

Parent Printed Name: _______________________________________________________

Parent Signature:___________________________________________________________

My child will be picked up by:_________________________________________________

Phone Number:___________________ E-mail:___________________________________

Total Amount: __________________ Please make checks payable to Erickson PTO.

               

Featuring Elegant Gift Wrap - Delicious Chocolates - and Distinctive Gifts.

 

Look for the “Jeannine Collection” brochure in your child’s backpack on Friday.

 

Remember - our school receives up to 50% profit on items in the gift-wrap brochure! Thank You for Your Support!

 

Catalog Link: http://www.jeannine.biz/

  

 

Fall Fundraiser  

Begins – Sept. 11 Ends – Oct. 13th

 Product Pick up – Nov. 23rd & 24th

During Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Make Checks Payable to:

ERICKSON PTO

Skate Night Hey Kids!!!October 8th is....

Ericksonʼs Fall Rollerskating Party!!When: October 8, 2015..6:30PM to 8:30PMWhere: Coachlite Skate Center 1291 Byrn Mawr, RoselleAdmission: $5.00 Per Student Non-Skaters: FreeSkate Rental: Regular $2.00 Inline $4.00CASH ONLY

If you use your own skates,they must be clean & have no exposed metal.

You may wear your own safety equipment.

Please, for safety reasons, no children are tobe left unattended.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Erickson PTO

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8 classes on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm.Fall Session:October 19 - December 14, 2015. No class on 11/23.

Please like us on Facebook

No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive

and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.There will also be a chess competition with prizes and a pizza party towards the end of the session!Each child will receive a participation medal and a chess keychain.

For further information, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or at info@ChessScholars.com.

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To sign up for the chess club, please fill out the form below and with an $89.00 payment

Pizza and soda will be served on the last day, as well as Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies on some other days.

Erickson Elementary School Fall 2015 Chess Scholars Registration Form. Code: EES10.19.15

Dismissal Options (please circle one) 1: Parent pick-up 2: Kids Place 3. Walk home

Both new and returning participants are welcometeaching period and guided practice time.

M A I L I T

Please make checks payable to: Chess Scholars.

Please list any relevant allergies:____________________________________________________________

Erickson Elementary School

to Chess Scholars, 2223 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn, IL 60015 by Mon, Oct 5, 2015 (postmark date).

Registrations sent after 10/5 will incur a $15 late fee and will be admitted on a space-available basis.

and presentChess Scholarsan Afterschool Chess Clubwith Professional Instruction

No refunds will be made, unless there

is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather. No confirmation

Name___________________________Grade_____Phone______________________________________

Emergency Contact Person_____________________Emergency Phone____________________________

Chess experience___________________________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________ First-time participant? ___Yes ___No

https://www.facebook.com/ChessScholars !

Please visit our website at www.ChessScholars.com !

Address________________________________________________________________________________

will be sent. It's the parents' responsibility to remind the children about the classes.

Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has

shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas,

including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance

motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Open to grades 1-5.