Dear Erickson Families,

Tomorrow, October 14th is our SUPER SPIRIT DAY. Students can bring in socks to donate to Socks for Souls via the Bloomingdale Character Counts! Coalition. Students can wear spirit wear, CRAZY SOCKS, and bring in a pair of socks to donate. The classroom from each wing with the most spirit (a point for each of the above) will win a popsicle party. Let's show our school spirit and support Socks for Souls.

Next week, October 20th, from 5:00-7:00 is the PTO Family Pumpkin Night. This is a favorite event for many Erickson families. The sign-up flyer went home this week (also below). Please check it out!

Please remember to sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences using this link.

The weather is dropping, please make sure kids have coats (and gloves/hats if needed). We do go outside each day for recess.

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

October 14: Socktober Spirit Day Event, Hot Lunch Hot dog/Buttered pasta

October 17: Hot Lunch Pizza

October 19: PTO Meeting 5:30 Erickson Library & PTO Portillos Dine Out Night

October 20: Family Pumpkin Night 5:00-7:00

October 21: Hot Lunch Hot dog/Buttered pasta

October 24: Hot Lunch Pizza

October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week

October 28: Early Dismissal 1:40, Eagles Nest, Hot Lunch Hot dog/Buttered pasta

October 31: Halloween parade/parties, Hot Lunch Pizza

• Parent Teacher conference sign-up: Conferences will be held between November 14th and December 2. Virtual and in-person conferences are available. ALL staff will be in the building for conferences November 21. Please sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher.
  

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On behalf of State Representative Seth Lewis, we received information as it relates to the Illinois Secretary of State's "Letters About Literature", a reading and writing competition for grades four through 12. See flyer below for details. Participate if you would like!

Trinity Community Clinic

Trinity Lutheran Church and School is hosting their annual community service event, the Clinic at a NEW earlier date of Saturday, October 15 from 8:30a-2:30p. Registration is required for an hour time-slot to attend.

After 2 years of a drive-thru configuration, we are opening up our building to provide for and serve guests. Services offered are:

• A breakfast meal
• Medical and dental screenings
• Some clothing items (especially kids clothing)
• Winterwear
• A quilt or blanket
• Cereal
• Social services information

To attend the clinic, please use the button below to register for family and choose an hour time-slot to attend. Please note that there are limited spots per time-slot. Please follow all instructions outlined in the form.

Guests will be allowed into the building on Saturday, October 15 based on their registered time-slot.

We look forward to seeing our guests on Saturday, October 15 from 8:30a-2:30p at Trinity Lutheran Church and School located at 405 Rush Street Roselle, IL.

Register Here

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.

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.

October 19: PTO meeting 5:30 in library

October 20: Family Pumpkin Night 5:00-7:00 in the parking lot of the school. Join us for fun for the whole family! More information coming