Cougar Courier
ELM MIDDLE SCHOOL’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
May 25, 2023
Principal's Message
We hope everyone had a great week. We are winding down to the end of the year and have only a few short days left with our 8th grade students. Take a few minutes and review the 8th grade information regarding all of our events next week. We will have the our 8th grade Breakfast and Graduation Practice on Friday, followed by Dinner Dance on Friday evening. We will end our week sending off our 8th graders at Graduation at Elmwood Park High School with our ceremony starting promptly at 10am.
A big congratulations to our Elm Choir on working so hard these past few weeks getting prepared for their final Spring Concert. We will all be cheering you on tonight through your amazing performance! We're so proud of you!
As a reminder there is no school tomorrow, Friday May 26th as there is a district-wide institute day. Additionally, there is also no school on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
Registration information for the 2023-2024 school year can be found below! Make sure to register for the 2023-2024 school year before June 15th!
Please take a few minutes to read through this week’s Cougar Courier. As always, should you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. Have a nice weekend. #TeamElmStrong
Most Sincerely,
Ms. Ashley Groeneveld
Assistant Principal's Corner - Ms. Blair's Social Studies Class
Curriculum Focus: Ms. Blair's Social Studies Course
6th Graders are wrapping up the Greece Ancient Civilization with a Greek Philosophers' Escape Room. They are using the great reasoning skills to decode the clues. The students in Ms. Blair's class are consistently learning by doing; they are able to problem solve and explore their skill-based learning through project-based assessments.
David Parolin
Assistant Principal
2023-2024 Registration
As a reminder you must register for the 2023-2024 school year! Register before June 15th! Here is the link to everything you need for registration in Elmwood Park 401 schools for the 2023-2024 school year!
2023-2024 Supply List
Boy's Softball Tryouts
Spirit Calendar
Class of 2023 Information
All graduates will have their photos taken at the ceremony and then they will be shared with families. Addtionally, graduation is at 10am on Sunday June 4th at Elmwood Park High School. All students will recieve four tickets!
A more detailed itinerary for all events can be found here!
Severe Weather Procedures
Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities
Box Tops for Education
Join Elm in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth 10 cents each, and they add up fast. Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies, or experiences the kids love.
Use this referral code K7Y8751D when you sign up, and you will get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2023, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=K7Y8751D
Attendance Reminders & Community Resources
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.
For instruction on how to use PowerSchool for attendance please see the video here!
Please review the District Virtual Backpack, this is a resource for community involvement opportunities and more. These opportunities include karate, floor hockey, baseball and parents night out!
Take a few minutes and read through this list of Community Resources provided by West 40.
Upcoming Events
May 26th: Institute Day
May 29th: No School (Memorial Day)
June 2nd: 8th Grade Breakfast
June 2nd: 8th Grade Dance
June 4th: Graduation
June 9th: Last Day of School
Need Help? Contact Us!
Ms. Ashley Groeneveld, Principal: 708-583-6227, groenevelda@epcusd401.org
Mr. Dave Parolin, Assistant Principal: 708-583-6228, parolind@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
Twitter: @elm401_cougars