Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
Dear Erickson Families,
TOMORROW, September 30 from 4:30-6:00 is the MAC Walk Cal's Angels Fundraiser. This is going to be a BIG event for the Bloomingdale Community in honor of Michael Carr. Food (hotdogs grilled by Mr. Haugens, chips, popcorn, water), Raffle Tickets for AMAZING prizes, Music (DJ) with proceeds to help support pediatric cancer research. Please consider attending! If you haven't RSVP'd you can still register at the event. We are collecting a $10.00 donation per walker to support the work of Cal’s Angels. Looking forward to seeing our Erickson Family and the Bloomingdale Community coming together to remember Michael and support Cal's Angels.
HOT LUNCH...ORDER NOW...link closes TOMORROW, Friday, September 30.
Erickson PTO is fundraising using Cherrydale & Otis Spunkmeyer. Students can earn prizes for selling items. Please make sure to check out the fundraising folder students brought home. Profits go back into classrooms and toward students. This is how we were able to purchase the Gaga Pit for the school. See below for information and contests. Last day to sell is September 30th, tomorrow.
Character Counts Celebration on October 4 from 6:00-7:00...all Bloomingdale students are invited to the Character Counts Celebration at Old Town Park: 111 3rd St, Bloomingdale. Erickson's Student Council will be performing along with all the other Bloomingdale Schools. This is a night, sponsored by the Bloomingdale Character Coalition, to celebrate all the pillars of character.
Anderson Book Fair will be at Erickson on Oct. 5-6. Students are able to shop for books on Oct. 5-6. We also have an evening family book fair event on Oct. 5 from 4:00-6:30pm. Families can come to the Erickson library and shop at the book fair.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or feedback. The best way to reach me would be via email or phone: sjohnston@sd13.org or 630-529-2223.
Have a great rest of your week!
Stacy Johnston
Principal
PTO FALL FUNDRAISER SEPTEMBER 16- SEPTEMBER 30
Important Dates
September 30: 4:30-6:00- MAC Walk after school- Fundraiser for Cal's Angels- see info below.
October 4: Character Counts Night Old Town - 6:00-7:00 (Student Council will be performing), October 5: Wacky Wednesday - THEME: Twins Day, Students can wear the same clothes or accessories as another friend or teacher.October 5: Anderson Book Fair - students can shop during the school day & Family Night 4:00-6:30 in the library- Come shop for books!
October 6: Anderson Book Fair - students can shop during the school day
October 7: Teacher Institute Day - No School
October 10: No School - Indigenous Peoples Day
SAVE THE DATES - Future Events
Socktober Spirit Day Event for the Socks for Souls Charity: Friday, Oct. 14 - Donate a pair of new socks, wear crazy socks and dress in Erickson Spirit Wear all to support a good cause. There will be a classroom competition of who can earn the most spirit points for donating socks and showing school spirit. Start watching for sock sales ;-)
Family Pumpkin Night: October 20 from 5:00-7:00 at Erickson
Halloween Parade on October 31: The parade outside will be 1:30-2:00 for preschool-5th grade. The AM kindergarten/preschool parade will be at 10:00.
Veteran's Day Fun Run for Wounded Warriors: Nov. 11 from 3:30-4:15
Veteran's Day School Assembly...start thinking about veterans you may know to invite to our Veteran's Day assembly on Nov. 11 in the afternoon. Hot Lunch - ORDER NOW - Last day is September 30
Job Posting
If you or someone you know is qualified and interested in the following position, please apply using the link below:
Registered Nurse - Full-Time
Job Description
Apply Here
NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER.... BLOOMINGDALE SD13 GOING GOLD FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER
Please join D13 on September 30, 2022 at Erickson: 4:30-6:00- to raise awareness for Pediatric Cancer in honor of Michael Carr. Raffle Tickets, Hotdogs, Chips, Water, and Popcorn will be available for cash purchase. The donations will go to Cal's Angels in honor of Michael. There will also be a DJ, so please come to walk, dance and eat!
Bloomingdale Public Library Programs
Here is the
link to our new upcoming programming at BPL. There is something for everyone! A Bloomingdale library card is not necessary for most of our programs, so if you have questions, please contact Bloomingdale Public Library.
FirstView® - Customer Support
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o Use the in-app “✉” button (right corner) to provide feedback
PARENT UNIVERSITY - Review flyer below
October 13, 2022, 7:00pm
Lake Park East, 600 Medinah Rd., Roselle, IL 60172
This event will last approximately 1 hour.
RSVP required (Space is limited)
FAMILY HANDBOOK & STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Please take the time to review the Erickson Family Handbook. Each class will meet with Mrs. Frattinger and myself to discuss school rules and procedures. Ask your student how to SOAR in the hallways, in the classroom, on the bus and during recess.
School Hours / Lunch Hours
The first full day of school is Thursday August 25th, for students in first - fifth grade. Kindergarten & Preschool students start school on Monday, August 29th. Students may arrive between 8:25-8:40. Classes begin at 8:40.
School Hours:
Grades 1st-5th: 8:40-3:30
Kindergarten AM: 8:40-11:30
Kindergarten PM: 12:40-3:30
Preschool AM: 8:50-11:20
Preschool PM: 12:50-3:20
Lunch Hours:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Lunch: 12:00-12:25
4th-5th Grade Lunch: 12:25-12:50
Dropping off lunches from restaurants (ie- McDonald's, Wendy's, Panera, etc.) as well as using food delivery services to drop off food (ie -GrubHub, Door Dash) is not allowed. Students should bring their lunch in the morning to school each day. Safety is our number one priority and we would like to limit visitors.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures: Click here to learn about arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2022-2023 school year. Families should utilize the side parking lot for pick-up and drop-off.
The front parking lot is designated for buses only. Morning arrival is between 8:25am-8:40am. Staff begin to supervise students at 8:25 am. Grades K and 4-5 will enter through the front doors. Grades 1-3 will enter through the side of the building. Students will begin to enter the school at 8:35 and go directly to their classrooms. School beings at 8:40.
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PTO INFORMATION
Erickson Committee PTO Volunteer Sign-Up: Click here to sign-up to volunteer at PTO events throughout the school year.
Erickson Room Parent Sign-Up: Click here to sign-up to help support your child's classroom.
PTO Directory: The PTO Directory will be published for all PAID PTO members. If you do NOT want your phone number, address, email address in the PTO Directory, please email Mrs. Johnston.
CHARACTER COUNTS PILLAR SHIRTS
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f you are interested in ordering another Pillar Shirt, please fill out this PILLAR SHIRT ORDER FORM and send $10 in a marked envelope "PILLAR SHIRT" with your child. A new Pillar Shirt will be delivered to your child once the money is received.
Please fill out one form per child. Erickson Elementary School
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