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Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org ERICKSON EXPRESS MARCH 24, 2016 Character Counts Quote Of the Week: “IMAGINE your dream, CREATE your happiness, LIVE your life.”
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Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org
ERICKSON EXPRESS
MARCH 24, 2016
Character
Counts Quote Of the Week:
“IMAGINE your dream, CREATE your happiness, LIVE your life.”
Dear Parents,
Upcoming Dates & Information
Thursday, March 24, 2016: Last Day to order Wednesday Hot Lunch for April/May
Friday, March 25th - Sunday, April 3rd: SPRING BREAK
Monday, April 4, 2016: School resumes
Spring Break: Spring Break begins on Friday, March 25, 2016. School will resume on Monday, April 4,
2016. Hopefully warm weather will accompany your spring break plans.
Digital Citizenship Presentations: This week Ms. Eirinberg, Technology Coach, delivered a student
presentation entitled: Being a Good Digital Citizen to all students in grades 1-5. Topics included:
What does digital citizenship look like?
Using my learning device (Chromebook) properly
Social Media/Games Etiquette
The presentation can be found on the Erickson Website or by Clicking here. We encourage parents to review this presentation with your child(ren).
PARCC Assessment: State mandated achievement tests will be given April 11th – 22nd for 3rd, 4th, & 5th
grade students. The assessments are a part of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College
and Careers (PARCC) program. Testing dates & times are located in the Erickson Express.
PTO Hot Lunch: The PTO will be using an online process for ordering hot lunch for April & May. This will
be the final Hot Lunch order for the school year. Click here to access the hot lunch order form. The due
date for orders is TODAY!
Character Counts!: Erickson is celebrating the Pillar of CARING during the month of February/March.
The quote on morning announcements: “IMAGINE your dream, CREATE your happiness, LIVE your life.”
Pictures of the week
Eagles of the Week
AR Winner (Tests) AR Winner (Points)
IMPORTANT
Hot Lunch Online Form
PTO will be using an online process for ordering hot lunch during the
month of APRIL and MAY. This will be the final order form.
Below is the link for the April and May online Hot Lunch form!
https://form.jotform.com/60435717263152 Some things to know:
You must complete one form per student You need to click on the "Pay with PayPal" button to move
to the payment section; however you DO NOT need a PayPal Account to pay, you can use a credit card
At the bottom of the form you will see a "Print Form" button. You may print this form for your own records. An email confirmation will also be sent to you. KEEP THIS AS IT IS YOUR RECORD OF HOT LUNCH.
You do NOT need to send in a form. PTO will take care of all the paperwork.
The due date for orders is Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:59pm.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Erickson Elementary
Welcomes Author Carolyn Crimi Award-winning children’s author Carolyn Crimi will visit Erickson Elementary on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Carolyn Crimi’s books appeal to kids of all ages.
Ms. Crimi will autograph books for Erickson children. Students may purchase her books in advance. Fill out this book
order form and return it to the school office by April 8th. Please fill out a separate form for each child.
Carolyn Crimi Book Order Form – Due APRIL 8, 2016
Student name______________________________________
Teacher’s Name________________________________________________
NAME OF BOOKS QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL $
Don’t Need Friends (Paperback) $8.00
Where’s My Mummy? (Hardcover) $14.00
Boris and Bella (Paperback) $7.00
Pugs in a Bug (Hardcover) $15.00
Dear Tabby (Hardcover) $15.00
Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies (Paperback) $7.00
Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates (Paperback) $7.00
TOTAL ----------
$8.00 Paperback
(pap
$14.00 Hardcover $7.00 Paperback
$15.00 Hardcover $15.00 Hardcover $7.00 Paperback $7.00 Paperback
ERICKSON YEARBOOK
It is time to order the Erickson yearbook for 2015-2016. The fifth grade staff have been working since fall and have chosen the theme, cover, and now are creating the individual pages for the yearbook. The yearbook includes classroom pages, event pages, and club pictures. It even has a page for autographs. This year the ordering process will be done online at TreeRing.com (https://www.treering.com/101440183475517) There will be NO extra yearbooks ordered so copies must be ordered at the treering website. The book will cost $16.62 and can be purchased with a credit card. Last day to order online is March 28th. If you have questions please contact Dr. Niemiec ([email protected]) or Mrs. Stankoskey ([email protected]) or by phone 630-529-2223.
PARCC 2016 Testing Dates & Times
Week of April 11th
Monday 11th
Tuesday 12th
Wednesday 13th
Thursday 14th
Friday 15th
3rd AM Reading 1 10:00 11:45
Reading 2 10:00 11:45
Reading 3 10:00 11:45
Math 2 10:00 11:45
Math 4 10:00 11:45
PM Math 1 1:20 3:00
Math 3 1:20 3:00
4th AM Math 1 10:30 11:45
Math 2 10:30 11:45
Math 3 10:30 11:45
Math 4 10:30 11:45
PM Reading 1 12:45 3:00
Reading 2 12:45 3:00
Reading 3 12:45 3:00
5th AM Math 1 9:00 11:45
Math 2 9:00 11:45
Math 3 9:00 11:45
Reading 3 9:00 11:45
Math 4 9:00 11:45
PM Reading 1 12:45 3:00
Reading 2 12:45 3:00
State required achievement tests will be administered April 11th - 15th for students in third, fourth, and fifth grade. The tests are a part of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) program. Make-up tests will take place during the week of April 18th.
HELP your child do his or her best on these tests by:
1. Ensuring that your child attends school on the days of testing; 2. Ensuring that your child gets a good night‛s sleep on the nights before testing; 3. Providing a healthy breakfast, snack, and lunch on the days of testing; 4. Reminding your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she does not understand the test directions; 5. Letting your child know that you have confidence in his/her ability to do his/her best; 6. Advising your child not to worry about the test – just do the best he/she can do.
If you have any further questions about PARCC testing, please contact the classroom teacher or Mr. Haugens at 630-529-2223.
STUDENT PLACEMENT INFORMATION
2016-2017
This form has been developed for parents to use as needed. The principal will consider the completed
information prior to student placement in May. Student placement is a major responsibility for the
school staff each year. Your input is appreciated and will be used along with a variety of other
placement criteria. There is no requirement to complete this form. Complete this form only if you
believe the information will assist with student placement.
Student:_______________________________________________ Current grade_____________
List specific academic concerns.___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
List student to student concerns.__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Explain what type of personality works best with your child.____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
What is your academic goal for your child? ._________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
What else would you like to share about your child? .__________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature:__________________________________________Date:________________________
Please return this form to Mr. Haugens by Friday April, 8. This form will be treated confidentially.
ATTENTION: 5TH GRADE PARENTS
The video scrapbook for the fifth grade is coming together. If you have any group shots from any school events that you would like included (from kindergarten to present) please send to [email protected]
Thank you!
Bloomingdale Education Foundation
Mission The Bloomingdale School District 13 Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1998, to provide special opportunities and experiences for the children and staff of our district. Long term, the community cannot rely solely on traditional funding to ensure quality public education; private, supplemental support is required. The Foundation will raise and channel donations for creative and innovative projects that will benefit District 13.
Beer and Wine Tasting Event
*Come out and join us and support a good cause. Proceeds will support teacher grants and funds go directly to impact the students in the classroom!
Date: Friday, April 29th, 2016 Time: 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Place: Scottish Rite, 383 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL Donation: $50 per ticket, Includes tasting, hors d’oeuvres and desserts ($60 at the door)
Sponsorship Options:
PLATINUM $500: Includes 6 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table GOLD $300: Includes 4 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table SILVER $150: Includes 2 ticket, name on signage & recognition at each table
*RSVP by calling 630-671-5035 or emailing [email protected] before Friday, April 22nd.
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2016 Erickson Elementary
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 5 School Store
Creative Writing Contest Begins
Hot Lunch
Report Cards go home
Teacher Institute Day
6 7
8 9 10 11 12 Casimir Pulaski Day Hot Lunch
Wacky Wednesday
Crazy Hair Day
Skating Party
6:30pm
PTO Meeting 5:30pm
No EC Classes
Spirit Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 School Store
Hot Lunch
Creative writing contest ends
Dinner and Movie Doors open at 5:30pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Jolly Phonics
6:30pm-7:30pm
6:30-7:30
Hot lunch
Spring Break Begins
27 28 29 30 31
Last day to order year book
no
tes Please refer to the Weekly Erickson Express for up-to-date list of activities and events.
Follow Erickson Elementary School on Twitter @D13Eagles
Chess Club Mondays from 3:30-4:30
2016 Erickson Elementary
SUN MON TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT.
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
School Resumes
PTO Scholarships Due
School Store
Hot Lunch
Spirit Day
Student Placement
Form Due
PTO Entrée Kitchen Fundraiser
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PARCC testing
3rd, 4th, 5th begins
) Hot Lunch
Wacky Wednesday Culture Day
PTO Mtg 6:00pm
NO EC Classes
7:00pm Musical The Lion King
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PARCC testing
School Store
Cadet Band Performance
Hot lunch Early Dismissal 1:40pm
PARCC testing 3rd, 4th, 5th ends
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
MAP Testing Begins
2016-2017 Incoming Kindergarten
Visitation
Hot Lunch
5th grade Robert Crown Field Trip
1st grade service project
4:30pm-5:30pm
no
tes
Please refer to the Weekly Erickson Express for up-to-date list of activities and events.
Follow Erickson Elementary School on Twitter @D13Eagles
Let’s Build It Thursdays 3:30-4:30 for 2nd and 3rd grades
Chess Club Mondays
President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Marie Marciniak Liz Buck Michelle Caravello Kristy Malone
HOT LUNCH ONLINE FORMBelow is the link for our online hot lunch order form for April and May. Information about hot lunch is included in the Express. Orders are due by the end of the day TODAY.
https://form.jotform.com/60435717263152
PTO OPEN POSITIONS: The PTO Board positions: President and Secretary will be open for the 2016-2017 school year. If you are interested or have questions, please email us at [email protected] for more information. Votes will take place at the PTO Meeting on April 14.
ENTREE KITCHEN FUNDRAISER: Do you find yourself always thinking, "What am I going to make for dinner tonight?" Save time and hassle by having dinner ready to go in your freezer! Join other Erickson families for a night of preparing meals on April 8th from 4-9 at Entrée Kitchen. See flyer for details. Not able to join us on April 8th? No worries, Entrée Kitchen will offer a donation to Erickson the entire month of April! Just mention that you are from Erickson School when signing up. Questions? Call Entrée Kitchen 630.668.4450 or email PTO representative Michelle Caravello [email protected]
REMIND TEXTS: To sign up for PTO Remind Texts please click on this link: remind.com/join/ptoer
SCHOOL DIRECTORY: Have you updated your information in our online directory? Your information is not automatically in the directory - you need to log in and supply your contact information. If you'd like the login link sent to you again, please email Liz Buck at [email protected]
March 24, 2016
PTO EVENTS
March 24April/May hot lunch forms due
April 8Entree Kitchen Fundraiser4:00-8:00pm
April 14PTO Meeting6:00-7:00pm
If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: ericksonpto13@gmail. com
PTO Notes March 10http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ
26W276 Geneva Rd., Unit A, Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-668-4450 • EntreeKitchen.com
Program Details:
Event hours are 4:00 – 9:00 with two sessions: 4:00‐6:30 or 6:30‐9:00, register for whichever time fits your schedule and come whenever you wish during your scheduled time frame.
Have the kids help you plan your menu selections and bring ‘em along to help make your entrees too!
Families can order 3, 6, 8, or 12 entrees (all entrées have 6‐servings & may be “split” into two sets of 3‐servings for free)
Enjoy some hot and sweet snacks with lemonade, water, coffee and tea while you’re making your meals.
Earn $$$ for Erickson Elementary PTO! For each entree package ordered, we'll make a donation to your school.
3 Entree Package (Price is $4.78/serving, total $86) 6 Entree Package (Price is $4.69/serving, total $169) 8 Entree Package (Price is $4.56/serving, total $219) 12 Entree Package (Price is $4.15/serving, total $299)
Add Perfect Pairs (sides) & Sweet Endings (desserts) to your order & SAVE 10%! Please see additional details below.
Reserve your spot today with easy online ordering! Please visit www.entreekitchen.com and first register yourself as a customer (if you aren't already in our system). After the customer registration process is completed and you are successfully logged in, please click on the "Session Signup" tab and select our Private Session on Friday, April 8th 4:00 or 6:30. Our website will then prompt you for a password for our party, which is Delicious (case sensitive). Add sides and desserts and your 10% credit for these “extras” will be given back to the families in person when you check out after your session.
Questions??? Please call us at 630‐668‐4450. Our Hours are: 10:00 – 7:00 (M‐Th.), 10:00 – 5:00 (Fri.) 10:00 – 2:00 (Sat.)
Spaceislimited‐registertoday!
Grab the kids and have them help you prepare your dinners for the month!
Join us on Friday, April 8th and raise money for Erickson PTO!
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8 classes on Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm.Spring Session:
April 7 - May 26, 2016.
Erickson Elementary School Spring 2016
Erickson Elementary School
and Afterschool Enrichment Solutions present
“Let’s Build It!” Engineeringwith Professional Instruction
To sign up for Let’s Build It, please visit http://payment.learningmeansfun.com/signup.
You will need to enter the class code EES4.7.16 in order to register. Please register
by March 24, 2016 for the early bird price of $110.
If you have difficulty registering, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at
847-482-9999 or [email protected].
For further information, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or at
Let’s Build It – Exciting Electronics! is an exhilarating, cutting-edge area of engineering. In this unit,
students will design, build, and test various circuits and electronic projects. Instructors will guide students
through core concepts of electrical engineering, introducing them to circuits and electrical components.
Students will use hands-on projects and experiments to explore how electricity is part of our daily lives.
No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and build. Each student will receive
an award on the last day of the session, as well as the opportunity to earn engineering belts to demonstrate
their learned skills!
This exciting program takes a hands-on approach to engineering, allowing students to directly
engage with basic engineering concepts through a variety of fun and educational activities.
Students will improve their problem solving, math, and physics skills – all while engaging inexciting building projects. Open to grades 2-3.
8 classes on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm.Spring Session:
April 4 - May 23, 2016.
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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!
E a c h c h i l d w i l l r e c e i v e a p a r t i c i p a t i o n m e d a l a n d a c h e s s k e y c h a i n .
Erickson Elementary School Spring 2016
Both new and returning participants are welcometeaching period and guided practice time.
https://www.facebook.com/ChessScholars !
Erickson Elementary School
and Chess Scholars present
an Afterschool Chess Clubwith Professional Instruction
For further information, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or visit our website
To sign up for the chess club, please visit http://payment.chessscholars.com/signup . You
will need to enter the class code EES4.4.16 in order to register. Please register by
March 21, 2016 for the early bird price of $94.
If you have difficulty registering, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999
or [email protected] .
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.
