Important Dates Monday, August 22, 2016: Early Childhood & Kindergarten First Day of School Thursday, September 8, 2016: Curriculum Night 6:30 pm Friday, September 9, 2016* Change in date*:fun Fair/Erickson Carnival First Day of School: It was a wonderful first day of the school year. We were happy to see so many smiling faces from parents, students, and family members. We are looking forward to a successful school year where all students SOAR LIKE EAGLES! Family Handbook Talks: Mrs. Johnston & Mr. Haugens delivered Family Handbook talks to students in first - fifth grade today. We ask that parents review the family handbook with their child(ren) and sign the responsibility pledge that will be coming home with students. The Family Handbook can be found on the Erickson Website under the Family Handbook tab or by clicking here. Communication: Erickson feels it is important that parents are informed about school activities and events throughout the school year. Each week, we will send home the Erickson Express to provide information about the coming week/month. Erickson will also send home a monthly calendar in student backpacks. Parents can also follow Erickson on twitter @D13Eagles for more frequent information. Chromebooks: Students in 1st-5th grade will have a chromebook this year to take home on a regular basis. If you have questions about the chromebooks, please contact the classroom teacher. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about chromebooks. Bus Routes: Erickson Elementary School is working with First Student to ensure routes are accurate. Please be patient as we make adjustments to routes. If you have a question about a bus route, please contact Erickson Elementary School. Staff members from Erickson were on bus routes during the PM to ensure students arrived home safely.
To the parents of 5 th grade Erickson students Beginner Band is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 12 th. If you would like to sign your student up for band there is still time to do so. You may pick up a registration packet in the main office or contact Mrs. Metzger for more information. Registration forms should be turned in to the main office by Friday, September 2 Eagle Book Awards Read any good books lately? Consider nominating a good book that you have read for the Erickson Eagle Book Awards! From now until September 16th you can suggest books for the EAGLE nominations for this year. So, nominate your favorite book! Or a book that YOU think other students should read. Use the link and fill out a form! If you have questions please see Mrs. Grover or Dr. Niemiec.
New to ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? First child entering Kindergarten? Moved from another school? Nervous? Confused? Lost? Join us for a New Parent "Pop In" to get the answers to your burning questions! We are here to help you and your child(ren) Soar Like Eagles!! WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - "Pop In" anytime between 4-7pm in the Library SPONSORED BY PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
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August 18, 2016 WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR! The Erickson PTO hopes everyone has enjoyed their summer break. We have lots of exciting events to start the school year. SAVE THE DATE: The Erickson Carnival will be on Friday, September 9 (date change!) from 6-8 pm at school. It s a great way to kick off the school year with Erickson friends. There will be games, food, a DJ, and more! This date is different from the District Calendar. PARENT POP IN: New & returning Erickson parents can pop in to ask questions and get answers from the PTO. Join us on Wednesday, August 31 any time from 4-7 pm. See the attached flyer. SIGN UP FOR 2016/2017: Here is the link for committee sign up for the 2016-17 school year: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsefhw2p_rlbcvs7e86r MZEla-0L6TB904Reclmj6BeDpC7ahQ/viewform Here is the link for Room Parent sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlscpurkma8pz6tf0rml3 kndbuo6mibvax9qmpk9eleogs352ya/viewform SPIRITWEAR: New spiritwear is available! See the attached flyer. You can order online or send the form to school with payment. http://www.selectspiritwear.com/shop4/pc/viewcategories.asp?idcategory=351 REMIND TEXTS: To sign up for PTO Remind Texts please click on this link: remind.com/join/ptoer. PTO EVENTS August 31 Parent Pop In Social 4:00-7:00 pm in the Library September 2 Spiritwear Sale Ends September 9 Erickson Carnival 6:00-8:00 pm September 14 PTO Meeting 5:45pm If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: ericksonpto13@gmail. com PTO Meeting Notes http://bit.ly/1tytrhq President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer Secretary Julie Coronato Marie Marciniak Liz Buck Michelle Caravello Kathy Boebel
Erickson Elementary School General Information
District Beliefs Ensuring Every Child will Learn Treating Others with Honor and Respect Working Together to Achieve More It takes one person to make a difference!
Today I will learn and help others learn, I will honor and respect everyone, At Erickson, we work together to achieve more SCHOOL PLEDGE
Office Staff Patrick Haugens, Principal Stacy Johnston, Assistant Principal Jill Mastrodomenico, Secretary Jan Konchar, Secretary Michelle LaFontaine, Nurse Erickson Elementary School 277 Springfield Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Phone: 630-529-2223 Fax: 630-893-9849 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm New picture
Morning and Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures
Morning Line Up Students can be dropped off anytime after 8:25 am 4th and 5th grade students line-up in the front of the building 4th & 5th Grade line-up 1st-3rd grade students line-up on the side of the building Kindergarten students line-up inside the building Location of Erickson Staff 1st - 3rd Grade line-up
Morning Line-Up RAIN/COLD WEATHER Rain & Cold Weather Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures Students have indoor line-up on days when it is raining outside or the temperature is below 10 degrees First-Fifth grade students will enter the building through the front doors First Third grade students will line-up outside their classrooms Fourth & Fifth grade students will line up in the lobby 4th & 5th Grade line-up 1st - 3rd Grade line-up
AM/PM Pick Up & Drop off Front Parking lot is for Buses Only Drop off & pick up by parents after 8:45 am & 4:00 pm One-Way Do not enter during AM or after 3:30 pm Cars should enter through the park district parking lot and proceed to the pick-up/drop off circle or park in designated parking spots
Parking Lot Procedures No parking in AM Refrain from making a right turn into the first parking row. (Parents are exiting from the circle drive) Do not park in the first row (next to the grass) during AM pick-up to reduce the chance of crossing traffic Be Respectful, Responsible & Safe Pull to the very end of the circle drive to speed up the pick-up & drop-off procedures If there are no parking spots left in the parking lot at dismissal, parents are asked to return to the pick-up line After 3:30 pm, parents should stay in the pick-up line and not enter the parking lot
Parking Lot Procedures The front parking lot is reserved for bus drop off & pick up Parents can Drop off & Pick-Up students in the front parking lot between 8:45 am - 3:15 pm and after 4:00 pm Students being picked up or dropped off during AM & PM dismissal should do so in the circle drive or visitor parking lot While visiting the school, parents are required to park in designated parking spaces in the visitor/staff parking lot Students are not allowed to walk in the parking lot without an adult Cars should enter through the park district parking lot and proceed to the pick-up/drop off circle or park in designated parking spots
TWITTER @D13Eagles: Erickson Elementary has a twitter account to keep parents informed of upcoming events & post pictures throughout the week. Parents can follow Erickson and receive information on their smart phones like texts.
Calendar Utilize the calendar on the Erickson Website for upcoming events (example below) Click the calendar below to view the full Bloomingdale District Calendar
Family Handbook The Principal and Assistant Principal provided Family Handbook talks to all grade levels addressing the expectations at Erickson Elementary School. A link to the Presentation Material used during the talk, as well as, the Family Handbook can be found at the bottom of this page. The expectations outlined in the presentation and found in the Family Handbook are established and reviewed annually to establish a vibrant learning community for both students and staff. Please review the presentation & handbook with your child(ren). There is a Responsibility Pledge that we will ask all students and parents to sign and return. Presentation Link: http://bit.ly/1fgn25o Handbook Link: http://www.sd13.org/familyhandbook.aspx (located on the Erickson Webpage under Family Handbook)
Handbook Points of Emphasis CHARACTER COUNTS! : In District 13 we encourage our students to practice and model the six pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS! each day whether it s walking to school, riding on the bus, working in the classroom, walking in the hallway, playing on the playground or eating in the lunchroom.
Character Counts! At Erickson Elementary Character Counts! Weekly Character Counts! Activities Monthly Service Projects Monthly All-School Fundraisers House Pillars Eagle Tickets
Handbook Points of Emphasis BULLY FREE BEHAVIOR: Erickson School strives to be a bully-free school. Physical Bullying, which involves harm to another s body or property. Emotional Bullying, which involves harm to another s body, property, or feelings. Social Bullying, which involves harm to another s group acceptance. These behaviors can include actions and/or words. Encourage your son/daughter to report all suspected bullying to their teacher, Assistant Principal, or Principal as soon as possible.
Handbook Points of Emphasis ABSENCES: Please call the school office answering machine before 8:30 a.m. to report an absence. Call each day a child is absent. If you do not call, you will receive a call from the school office after 9:00 a.m. inquiring about your child s absence. There are excused (ie.- illness, family emergency, etc.) and unexcused (ie- vacation) absences. Please read the Attendance Policy in the Family Handbook for more details. TARDIES: Students are considered tardy if they are not in their classrooms when morning announcements are read at 8:45. There are excused tardies and unexcused tardies. The school principal will make these judgments in accordance with the policy on attendance/absences. DISMISSAL: Parents are requested to inform the school of any changes in the pick-up procedure for a child. A note should be sent to your child s teacher indicating the change. Please refrain from making changes to the pick-up procedures after 2:00 pm.
Handbook Points of Emphasis BIRTHDAYS: During morning announcements the names of all those celebrating a birthday will be read. Anyone whose birthday is on the weekend will have his/her name read on Friday. Those students with summer birthdays will be assigned a date during the school year when their birthday will be announced. As a result of food allergies, and other food related issues, birthday treats are NOT to be sent to school. Students will not be allowed to pass out any items. The school will give each student a birthday token. Birthday Invitations are of a personal nature and are NOT to be sent to school to be passed out. This practice has caused hurt feelings for those students not invited. Please send invitations by mail only. The school office is unable to provide addresses or phone numbers to parents. Those joining the PTO will be given a student address booklet.
Bus Expectations If your child rides a bus to school, there are several rules that will ensure a safe, enjoyable trip to school. Students must ride their assigned bus and get on/off at their assigned stop. Students can not ride another bus to or from school without prior permission from the office. Students are to be at their bus stop on time. Maintaining time schedules is very important. Student Bus Safety Drills will be conducting by the bus company in September. The Principal and Assistant principal will also discuss bus expectations with students at the beginning of the school year. For a full list of bus expectations please refer to the Family Handbook as well as a the Bus Expectation presentatioin: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xzplobctgyeo1ps8cih2hlunpmijst47cqtfm6omc2s/edit?pli=1#slide=id.p Reviewing these rules prior to the start of school can help make a smooth transition to bus riding.
Health Office Information Exclusions (24-Hour Rule) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fever of 100.0 or higher Vomiting Diarrhea Rash Conjunctivitis
PTO Officers President: Julie Coronato President-Gina Gattuso Vice- President: Marie Marciniak VP Marie Marciniak Fundraising: -Liz Fundraising LizBuck Buck Treasurer: -Michelle Caravello Secretary Kristy Malone Secretary: Kathy Boebel Treasurer - Michelle Caravello PTO Meeting Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm Contact the PTO: ericksonpto13@gmail.com
Remind WHAT IS REMIND AND WHY IS IT SAFE? Remind is a free, safe, and simple messaging tool that helps the PTO share important updates and reminders with students & parents. Subscribe by text, email or using the Remind app. All personal information is kept Private. The PTO will never see your phone number.