Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org

ERICKSON EXPRESS

APRIL 9, 2015

Character

Counts Quote Of the Week:

Citizenship means you do your share,

play by the rules, and follow all laws..

Dear Parents & Students,

Report Cards for the third grading period will be sent home with students in first – fifth grade

on Tuesday, April 14th. Please spend time discussing the report card with your child and set

goals for the final grading period to ensure a successful end to the school year. As always, feel

free to contact the classroom teacher at any time to discuss the progress of your student. A

positive relationship between home and school will strengthen the educational experience for

the student. By working together, we will achieve more and ensure learning takes place for all

students. MAP Testing will take place for all students during the month of April.

Thanks for your continued support of Erickson Elementary School.

Sincerely,

Patrick Haugens

Important Dates

Tuesday, April 14th Wednesday, April 15th

Report Cards sent home Early Release Day

1st – 5th Grade 1:40 pm Dismissal

Eagles of the Week

March 22nd

5Essential Survey

Principal & AP for a Day Winners

WACKY WEDNESDAY

DISCO DAY

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.

What would you have done if you were the man working on the cement?

When is it a good time to have patience?

SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, May 5 Poetry, Pastries & Parents 7:45-8:20am in the Erickson Gym Parents can enjoy time with their children while indulging in delicious pastries and writing poetry! Look for a sign-up in the next Erickson Express To the parents of all current fourth grade students: On Wednesday, May 6, the District 13 band director, Sue Metzger, will be at Erickson School from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm to meet individually with all fourth graders who are interested in joining band. Students will be given the opportunity to try up to three different instruments that they think they might like to play for the coming school year. No experience is necessary, and coming to the instrument fitting does not automatically commit your child to being in band. Furthermore, there will be an informational meeting for all fourth grade parents district-wide on May 13th at DuJardin School to learn more about the band program. Please direct any questions you may have to Sue Metzger at smetzger@sd13.org. WESTFIELD BASKETBALL/SOCCER SUMMER CAMPS I will be running a week long basketball camp for students going into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades the week of June 8-12, as well as a soccer camp for students going into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade the week of June 15-19. The camps will take place at Westfield Middle School. Your child will learn basic dribbling, shooting, and passing skills as well as fun games! A flyer will be sent home with your child with all the information about the camps. Please return the form and money to your child's school or Westfield main office. Any further questions please contact me at kgiffin@sd13.org or 630-529-6211 ext. 5373. Thanks Ms. Giffin, Westfield Wellness Teacher/Coach LAKE PARK SUMMER CAMPS Lake Park is offering summer sports camps for badminton, baseball, boys and girls basketball, cheer, Lancettes, boys and girls volleyball, boys and girls tennis, football, cross country, boys and girls soccer, and wrestling. For a quick overview of camps being offered, please click here. Registration for camps can be completed online. Please access the summer camp registration site by clicking here. If you have registered for summer camps in previous years, please use your log in and password that you previously set up. If this is your first time, please establish an account by following the prompts on the registration site. Please call 630-295-5326 with any questions or email vhowe@lphs.org.

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

http://www.sd13.org/drupal

2015 Erickson Elementary

SUN MON TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT.

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11   School Resumes 

MAP tes ng begins

School Store

Hot Lunch

Wacky Wednesday Disco Day

PTO Mee ng 6:00pm

NO EC Classes

Spirit Day

Student Placement Form Due

Parent Night Out

Candlelight Bowl

RSVP by April 6th see Express for further

informa on

12 13 14 15 16 17 18   Gr 1-5 Report Cards

Go Home (date change) Hot Lunch

Early Dismissal 1:40pm 

 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25     2015-2016 Incoming

Kindergarten Visita on

School Store

Hot lunch

Coffee with

Mr. Haugens 9:00am 

Bloomingdale Educa on

Founda on Event**

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End of year PARCC tes ng 3rd 4th 5th

begins

CC! 3rd, 4th 5th grade Feed My Starving

Children 6:00-7:30pm

Hot Lunch

5th grade Robert Crown Field Trip

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tes

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

** Bloomingdale Educa on Founda on 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 - April 24, 7:00pm -10:00pm, Sco sh Rite 383 Lake Street, Bloomingdale IL

$50.00 per cket Includes tas ng hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

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 24th, 2015 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

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 $100: Includes 2 ticket, name on signage & recognition at each table

*RSVP by calling 630-671-5035 or emailing foundation@sd13foundation.org before Friday, April 10th.

STUDENT PLACEMENT INFORMATION 

2015‐2016 

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.___________________________________________________________ 

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List student to student concerns.__________________________________________________________ 

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Explain what type of personality works best with your child.____________________________________ 

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What is your academic goal for your child? ._________________________________________________ 

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What else would you like to share about your child? .__________________________________________ 

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Parent Signature:__________________________________________Date:________________________ 

 

Please return this form to Mr. Haugens by April, 10.  This form will be treated confidentially. 

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

CONGRATULATIONS: To the PTOs newest board members: Marie Marciniak will fill the Vice President slot next year and Michelle Caravello will take over as Treasurer. Thank you both and congratulations!

BOX TOPS: The Box Top contest continues until May 22! We will have one more classroom winner. Please keep turning in your box tops. We have collected over $1,600 so far this year!!

CHAIRPERSON POSITIONS AVAILABLE: There are a few vacant chairperson positions for the 2015/2016 school year. Please see attached descriptions. If you are interested, please contact us.

5K RUN/WALK: Our Run/Walk has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 17. See attached flyer and sign up! Open to all.

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

April 9, 2015

Calendar

APRIL 11Erickson Parents NightCandlelight BowlWheaton Bowl

MAY 13PTO Meeting6:00-7:00pm

MAY 175K Run/WalkErickson School

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

OPEN CHAIRPERSON POSITIONS 2015­2016 

  

For each of these committees, volunteers sign up on Information Day and their contact information is distributed to each Committee Chairperson. 

   FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Chairperson is responsible for planning Family Pumpkin Night (October) and Dinner and a Movie (February/March). Responsibilities include planning event, organizing volunteers for event and purchasing items if necessary (reimbursed).  PICTURE DAY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Works with school on times and coordinates volunteers for Picture Day (October).   If you are interested in any of the above committees, please contact us at ericksonpto13@gmail.com  

Erickson Elementary

5K| Fun Run Walk

Rain or Shine on Sunday, May 17! Registration opens @ 8AM | Race @ 9AM

$25 entry until May 11 $35 after May 11 or at event

Race Day Registration:

Registration desks open 8AM

Erickson’s main entrance Race Map/Instructions:

Start: Erickson main parking lot

Run behind school

To Central Du Page Regional Trail

Run 2.5 laps

Run toward Erickson Gym lot

Finish: Erickson main parking lot Post-Race: 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Water & snacks

Race Finisher SWAG o Erickson 5K Fun Run t-shirt o 5K Fun Run medal

Send questions to ericksonpto13@gmail.com

Please print name & indicate if adult or minor (under 18)

Name:_________________________________________ Adult/Minor: _______________

Name:_________________________________________ Adult/Minor: _______________

Name:_________________________________________ Adult/Minor: _______________

Name:_________________________________________ Adult/Minor: _______________

Phone Number:_____________________ E-mail:__________________________________ Total Amount:___________________ Please make checks payable to Erickson PTO.

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