Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
November 11, 2021
Thank you to the Veterans in our Bloomingdale Community! Erickson classrooms adopted 35 Veterans that we showered with cards, poems and artwork to show our appreciation. We truly appreciate you and thank you for your service to our country.
SPIRIT DAY is tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 12. Wear blue and gold!
The PTO FUN RUN for Wounded Warriors is tomorrow, Friday, November 12th, rain or shine, from 3:30-4:15. Students will go to the gym afterschool to check-in and then head outside. Parents should meet students outside in the parent parking lot. There will be a check-in table outside.
The end of the First Trimester is November 19. Report cards will go home on December 10th. Make sure to sign up for a parent teacher conference.
Pizza Hot Lunch is currently on Fridays. The PTO is looking to ADD a day of hot lunch on Wednesdays starting in January BUT will need volunteers to help! If you are available to volunteer to help at hot lunch on Wednesdays from 11:30-1:00, please reach out to ericksonpto13@gmail.com. Adding a day only works if we have volunteers (6-8 volunteers). The next Hot Lunch Sign-Up will be posted in the Express from Dec. 2-17.
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.
Please enjoy the rest of your week!
Stacy Johnston
Principal
Important Dates
Friday, November 12: Hot Lunch, Spirit Day: Wear Blue and Gold, PTO Fun Run 3:30-4:15
Monday, Nov. 15- Friday, Nov. 19: Erickson's Week of Gratitude, Marklund Day School Collection
Tuesday, November 16: PTO Dine out Chipotle
Friday, November 19: Early Dismissal 1:40, Eagle's Nest (Wear your Pillar Shirt), End of 1st Trimester
Monday-Friday, November 22-26: No School
Week of Gratitude: November 15-19
During the Week of Gratitude, November 15-19, Erickson students will engage in a variety of activities in art, music, library and the classroom, that will remind us all to be grateful and appreciate others. This week will replace the traditional Erickson Thanksgiving Feast. Some of the activities during this week include:
Grateful Gallery Art Walk showcasing Erickson artwork
Singing songs of Gratitude & Thanksgiving in music class
Creating a "Showcase of Gratitude" in library class
Third grade will host a variety of community members throughout the week (police, fire department, retired Erickson teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.) before school and serve donuts, coffee and thanks! Student Council members will provide school tours.
During Eagle’s Nest on Friday, Nov. 19th, students will complete a Gratitude "Nest" project with their small groups.
Families can complete an optional 21 Day Family Gratitude Challenge. A copy of this challenge will be sent home FRIDAY with students. The challenge will be due December 1. Special Eagle Tickets will be rewarded to those students who complete the family challenge!
Students can participate in a KINDNESS CHALLENGE that was created by our very own student, Lily Puchalski. Students will watch a video created by Lily in class next week to learn about the challenge. Lily's goal is to make people happy and the world a better place...one act of kindness at a time!
The PTO is sponsoring a collection for the Marklund Day School in Bloomingdale throughout the week of Nov. 15-19. See the flyer below to see what you can donate. Items can be brought in during the week of Nov. 15-19. Collection boxes will be in the lobby.
Parent Teacher Conferences: November 16-December 6th
PTO Information
PTO Contact Information: Stay in touch with the PTO by connecting with them on Remind and Twitter.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser: Families can pick up their Charleston Wrap Fundraiser items on Monday, November 22 either during your parent/teacher conference or in the school lobby from 4:00-6:00.
Dine Out Event: November 16th from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm will be our Dine Out Event at Chipotle located at 170 E. Lake Street in Bloomingdale.
Supporting Marklund Day School: The PTO will be collecting wishlist items for Marklund Day School during the Week of Gratitude: November 15-19. See flyer above.
Pizza Hot Lunch is currently on Fridays. The PTO is looking to ADD a day of hot lunch on Wednesdays starting in January BUT will need volunteers to help! If you are available to volunteer to help at hot lunch on Wednesdays from 11:30-1:00, please reach out to ericksonpto13@gmail.com. Adding a day only works if we have volunteers (6-8 volunteers). The next Hot Lunch Sign-Up will be posted in the Express from Dec. 2-17.
Rana-Reagan Pharmacy PFIZER VACCINATION CLINIC FOR AGES 5-11 YEARS OLD
The Bloomingdale Park District, in partnership with the Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, is hosting a Pfizer vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 years old from 4-7 p.m. on November 19th, ( Friday). The second dose will be administered on December 10th, (Friday) same time same place as the first one. No appointment needs to be made for the second dose. Please have children wear short sleeves and bring photo ID of parent/guardian and prescription insurance card if available.
Please fill out the Consent Form and bring it with you on the day of the event.
Bloomingdale Park District
Johnston Recreation Center Gymnasium
172 S. Circle Avenue
Bloomingdale
Pfizer vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 years old:
First dose November 19th, (Friday)
Second dose December 10th, (Friday same time as first. No appointment needs to be made for the second dose)
Registration link below
https://calendly.com/ranareaganpharmacy/pfizer-vaccination-clinic-for-ages-5-11-years-old-1
Covid Update
Siblings do not need to quarantine if a family member has symptoms: Siblings are now allowed to stay in school if family members have symptoms related to Covid, as long as the symptomatic individual is tested within 24 hours of onset of symptoms.
Covid Dashboard: Erickson will stop sending home the notification of COVID-19 positive cases as they arise. In many cases, this creates unnecessary anxiety for others. A dashboard has been placed on the Return to Learn website to document cases throughout the year and will be updated regularly to provide the most accurate information for the greater community. Click here to access the Covid Dashboard.
Character Counts Pillar Shirts
Erickson Family Calendar
2021-2022 Erickson Return to Learn Practices & Procedures
2021-2022 District 13's Return to Learn Plan
Virtual Backpack
Erickson Elementary School
Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223