Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org
ERICKSON EXPRESS
APRIL 28, 2016
Character
Counts Quote Of the Week:
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
Dr. Seuss
Dear Parents,
Upcoming Dates & Information
Thursday, April 28, 2016: 1st Grade Character Counts! BINGO Event
Monday, May 2nd – Thursday, May 6th: Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 4, 2016: 4th Grade Beginning Band Tryouts & Hot Lunch
Thursday, May 5, 2016: MAP Testing Ends
Friday, May 6, 2016: No School
Last Day of the School Year: The last day for students will be Friday, May 27, 2016. The Bloomingdale
Board of Education amended the school calendar at the April 25th School Board Meeting.
MAP Assessment: Students in all grade levels have been participating in MAP testing from April 25, 2016
– May 5, 2016. The MAP Assessment is a computerized test administered to students three times a year
(Fall, Winter, & Spring). Results from the MAP Assessment will be sent home along with Report Cards at
the end of the school year.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Teachers are real life superheroes. They educate, innovate, encourage and
support. Every day they touch the lives of millions of children and their work and impact extends far
beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Take the time to celebrate these real life superheroes during
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2016. - http://www.pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3270
Portfolio Night: Parents and students are invited to attend Erickson Elementary School on Thursday,
May 12, 2016, for Portfolio Night from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students
to present their portfolio of work from the 2015-2016 school year.
Character Counts!: Erickson is celebrating the Pillar of CITIZENSHIP during the month of April/May.
The quote on morning announcements: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is
going to get better. It's not.” – Dr. Seuss
Pictures of the week
Eagles of the Week
AR Winner (Tests) AR Winner (Points)
POETRY, PASTRIES, AND PARENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
7:45A.M-8:20AM
IN CELEBRATION OF WRITING……. Erickson Elementary students and parents are invited to
enjoy a light breakfast while writing poetry! Students must attend with an adult. Donuts,
muffins, juice, coffee, and poetry activities will be provided from 7:45 am – 8:20 am in the
Erickson gym.
For ordering purposes indicate how many donuts/muffins (1 per person) and return to office.
RSVP BY MAY 5, 2016 _________# of Donuts
__________# of Muffins
Family name & number attending: ____________________________ #______________
PORTFOLIO NIGHT Thursday, May 12, 2016
6:30pm ‐ 8:00pm
Erickson Elementary School
Each student will have a portfolio of work to
share with their parents
The Erickson PTO will sponsor
a book sale (buy one, get one free)
in the gym along with a bake sale.
CausePaws for a
Each classroom will “adopt” a pet from April 19th-29th from the Animal Humane Society.
Students, staff, and families will raise money for their adopted pet by putting money in their class’ “doghouse”.
The classroom who collects the most money by the end of the month wins a class pizza party!
4th Grade Students BEGINNER BAND
On Wednesday, May 4, District 13 Band Director, Sue Metzger, will be at Erickson Elementary during the school day to meet with interested fourth graders and try out band instruments. Parents & students should determine three instruments that they would be interested in trying out prior to attending the event. Band instrument choices include: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, & Percussion. On Wednesday, May 11, there will be an informational meeting for parents of interested beginning band students at 5:30 pm at Erickson Elementary. An overview of the band program will be provided and representatives from the Music and Arts Center will be available to answer any questions regarding renting an instrument.
Donations for the Hughes Family
The Miracle of B eing Kendall
Kendall Hughes is a 5th grade student at Erickson Elementary
School. Due to a recent medical diagnosis, Kendall has been
unable to attend school for the past couple months.
We ask that you keep the Hughes Family in your thoughts and
prayers.
The Hughes Family has created a GoFundMe page and donations
can be made through the site. Please click on the GoFundMe tab
to make a donation.
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Come for the knowledge. Stay for the fun.
Keynote Speaker: Olympia LePoint
“Reprogramming Your Brain to Master STEM”
Speaker: Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
“The Physics of NASCAR”
This event is funded pursuant to a grant from the Illinois Community College Board and funded partially through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006.
Highlights:• Live STEMinars• Fermilab’s Mr. Freeze demonstrates
cryogenics• Physics of flight with a real airplane• Weather balloon launch• Interactive displays• Dozens of hands-on exhibits
and demonstrations
College of DuPage staff and industry experts will be on hand to provide an inside view into STEM education, as well as some of the most in-demand and cutting-edge careers of today and the future.
Get Your Geek On!Saturday, April 30, 2016, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free
MCS-16-21256 (3/16)1M Photo of Diandra Leslie-Pelecky by Sarah Pfeiffer
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.
2016
SUN MON TUE. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 School Store 4th grade beginning
band tryouts (during school)
MAP tes ng ends
Coffee with Mr. Haugens
9:00am-9:45am
8 9 10 11 12 13 14WRITERS’ FAIR WEEK
5th to 6th Grade Transi on Night @ Wes ield 7:00pm
Poetry, Pastries & Parents
7:45am-8:20am
RSVP required
Author Visit Assembly
Wacky Wednesday
WordCrazeDay
Google Expedi on Day (2nd-5th grade)
5:30pm 4th grade Beginner Band Parent Info Night @ Erickson
PTO Mee ng 6:00pm
Writers Fair
Por olio Night
6:30-8:00
Crea ve Wri ng Assembly
Spirit Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Safety Presenta on
Field Trip (100 points needed to a end )
Early Dismissal 1:40pm
Safety Presenta on
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Field Day (Rain Date) Eagle Book Award
Assembly 2:30pm
5th grade picnic Awards Assembly
29 30 31 June 1 2 3 4
No School
no
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
Let’s Build It Thursdays 3:30-4:30 for 2nd and 3rd grades
Chess Club Mondays 3:30-4:30
President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Marie Marciniak Liz Buck Michelle Caravello Kristy Malone
NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Congratulations to Julie Coronato, the new President and Kathy Boebel the new Secretary of the Erickson PTO! Welcome aboard ladies!
ENTREE KITCHEN: Through the month of April, if you buy dinner at Entree Kitchen and help support the PTO. Mention Erickson and a portion of the proceeds goes to the PTO. Check out their menu at http://entreekitchen.com/
LADIES NIGHT OUT: Every lady needs a night out once in awhile! Please join us for a night full of laughs and much needed girl time on May 6th! Erickson PTO will be hosting their first ever Ladies Night at Anyway’s Chicago Restaurant, 304 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale.
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5TH GRADE VIDEO SCRAPBOOK: 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].
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]
April 28, 2016
PTO EVENTS
April 29Bloomingdale Foundation Beer and Wine Tasting Event7:00-10:00pmScottish Rite, Bloomingdale
May 6Ladies Night OutAnyway’s
May 11PTO 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 April 14http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ
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