Cougar Courier
ELM MIDDLE SCHOOL’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
March 25, 2022
Principal's Message
Greetings Elm Families,
Happy Spring Break!! Can you believe it? It's here! We hope everyone enjoys the much deserved break and is able to rest, relax and reset before we return to close out the 2021-2022 school year!
Over break we hope you're able to enjoy all of the things you love and spend time together! Whether you're traveling to a far away destination or staying close, we will see you when we return on Monday, April 4th.
Please take a few minutes and read through this week’s Courier! As always, should you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. Stay safe! #TeamElmStrong
Ms. Ashley Groeneveld
Congratulations Elm Scholastic Bowl
The Chopping Block at Elm Middle School
Change to Make a Change!
Box Tops For Education
COLOR EXTRAVAGANZA!
PAT and Elm Middle School are excited to announce the return of the COLOR EXTRAVAGANZA! Come celebrate the end of a great school year by having fun and getting messy. This event will take place on Thursday, May 12 from 3:30 to 4:45, outside in the Elm Field. Students in grades 5-8 will get to participate in multiple activity stations while getting doused in color powder, led by our Principal, Ms. Groeneveld!
A light snack will be provided after the event. Kits are available for purchase at $20.00 each and include a t-shirt, sunglasses, 5 packs of Color, an inspirational bracelet, a sticker, and temporary tattoo. Orders need to be in no later than April 12, and kits will be distributed on the day of the event. Please wear old clothes and shoes!
We need lots of volunteers so please consider helping out! Order form can be found here.
Illinois State Testing Reminders
The ISA will only be taken by 8th graders on March 22nd. More information can be found here.
IAR tests will be given to all students at Elm the week of April 11th. More information can be found here.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Mark Your Calendars!
Ideas include dance and cooking demonstrations, a community potluck, and multicultural readings!
SAVE THE DATE--Change in date!
May 23rd, 2022
Elmwood Park High School
Yearbook Sale Reminder!
Kindergarten Registration
Attendance Reminders
If a student is going to be absent from class, a parent or guardian should call our Attendance Clerk at (708) 583-6600 or email elmattendance@epcusd401.org.
When calling, please spell your child’s last name and give their student ID number.
Upcoming Events
March 28th- Spring Break Begins!
April 4th- School Resumes
April 11th-April 14th- Illinois Assessment of Readiness Testing Week
April 15th-No School
April 20th- Regular Board of Education Meeting
April 29th-Early Release
May 19th- 8th Grade Dinner Dance
May 20th- 8th Grade Breakfast
May 22nd - 8th Grade Graduation
May 23rd- Multicultural Night
Need Help? Contact Us!
Ms. Ashley Groeneveld, Principal: 708-583-6227, groenevelda@epcusd401.org
Ms. Stephanie Spiewak, Assistant Principal: 708-583-6228, spiewaks@epcusd401.org
Mr. Michael Goodman, Dean of Students:
708-583-6238, goodmanm@epcusd401.orgMain Office: 708-452-3550, elminfo@epcusd401.org
Website: https://www.epcusd401.org/elm
Location: 7607 W Cortland St, Elmwood Park, IL 60707, USA
Phone: 708-452-3550