I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and creating wonderful family memories together! This is the SUMMER issue of the Erickson Express. The next Express will be on Thursday, August 11 and will continue to be published every Thursday throughout the school year.

Important Beginning of the Year Dates:

• August 9 & 10: NEW STUDENT TESTING (grades 1-5) by appointment ONLY - call school office to schedule 630-529-2223
• August 17 - 3:00-6:00 pm: INFORMATION DAY: Families can come to Erickson to find out classroom teacher, bus routes, PTO information, after school events, etc. Families can walk the building. Teachers are not present on this day.
• August 24th - 2:30-3:30: MEET THE TEACHER/SCHOOL SUPPLY DROP OFF (ALL GRADES: Preschool-5th Grade). Bring your school supplies to drop off and meet your new teacher!
• August 25th: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL -1st-5th Grade (8:40-3:30)
• August 25-26: Kindergarten Assessment - Kindergarten Families should call the office 630-529-2223 to schedule a time for Aug. 25-26.
• August 26: Back to School Bash in the evening (PTO event more info to come)
• August 29th: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL -Preschool (AM-8:50-11:20 or PM-12:50-3:20) & Kindergarten (AM-8:40-11:30) or (PM-12:40-3:30)

SCHOOL CALENDAR for 2022-2023 (click to see calendar)

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Please reach out if you have any question or concerns. The best way to reach me would be via email or phone: sjohnston@sd13.org or 630-529-2223.

Have a wonderful day!

Stacy Johnston

Principal

Mrs. Ikens and Mrs. Holm (Current 3rd Grade Teachers)...will be job sharing a 3rd grade classroom. Two amazing teachers...one classroom.

New Teacher, Mrs. Weber will be a 3rd Grade Teacher.

New Teacher, Mr. Litavecz will be the Gym Teacher.
New Teacher, Victoria Zbizek will be a K-1 Structured Teacher.

New Teacher, Natalie Moore will be a Preschool Teacher.

New Teacher, Grace Brandon will be the Preschool Speech Pathologist.

Summer Learning Opportunity available June 21-August 12

District 13 is excited to provide students completing grades 1 through 7 access to IXL, an adaptive online educational program for both Reading and Math skills. Students completing grades 4 through 7 will also have access to Paper.co, our online tutoring subscription, if they need additional support with the materials.

There are diagnostic tests, weekly plan recommendations for students and the option to go to a skill and start a lesson. Please see this tutorial for information: Summer Learning with IXL and Paper.co

Fun Fair/Back to School Event: Two volunteers work together to coordinate a back to school event in August on a Friday evening. The event includes the sale of food/drinks, and entertainment provided, such as inflatables, face painting, games, photo booth, magic show and a DJ. The entertainment may change from one year to the next.

Holiday Gift Corner: One volunteer coordinates the opportunity for students to purchase inexpensive gifts for their families for the holiday season. The volunteer works with approximately 20 volunteers to help inventory, set up display tables, price items, help students make their selections, and act as cashier.

Holiday Cookie Decorating: One volunteer coordinates with an outside vendor (Entrée Kitchen or local bakery like D’s Treats) to have a holiday cookie decorating event on an evening in December at Erickson Elementary. Children decorate cookies to take home. Santa makes a visit and provides a small treat to the students.

Talent Show: One volunteer coordinates the Talent Show for 4th & 5th Grade students. The volunteer works with an Erickson staff member to oversee auditions, rehearsals, an evening performance for families and a day time performance for the student body. The process usually start after Winter Break with a performance in February or March.

Spring Family Fun Night: Two volunteers work together to coordinate a family fun night in the Spring. Family activities may include: Movie Night, Bingo Night and Paint Night. The list of activities may change from one year to the next.

Field Day: One additional volunteer to help Co-Chair & coordinate approximately 30 volunteers to assist on Field Day. Field Day is a fun day of outdoor games and other activities at the end of the school year. The day includes snacks, lunch, and afternoon treat, all provided by the PTO. As well as game set-up, and coordinating volunteers to assist with the games. Field Day is coordinated with the Physical Education Department. One position filled - Thank You Dee Patel! We still need 1 more volunteer!

Please reach out to Erickson PTO if you are interested in filling any of these volunteer positions at ericksonpto13@gmail.com. We need YOU to help continue these events & activities for the 2022/23 school year.