The Weekly
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School
A Message from your Principal, Katie Johnson
Dear Families,
As you know, the safety of our students is our top priority. We practice various safety drills throughout the year as an essential part of keeping our students safe in the event of an emergency. We conduct several different safety drills in our schools. Each drill is intended to help our staff and students know how to respond to a specific type of emergency. We encourage families to talk to their children about safety drills at home so that they can reinforce what they learn in school. It is important for our students to understand that these drills are necessary for us to keep them safe. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to keep our students safe by talking to your children about safety drills. Over the course of the next few weeks, I will highlight the various types of drills we practice at school.
Today, I would like to highlight our Evacuation/Fire Drill, as we practiced our first one this week. This drill teaches our staff and students how to evacuate the school safely in the event of a fire or other hazard requiring us to relocate. I am very proud of how well your children did during our first fire drill. We evacuated our building quickly, quietly, and safely in about 2:30 minutes. Our next fire drill will be September 19th. The local fire department will be here during this drill to observe and provide feedback.
As always, thank you for your unwavering support!
Respectfully,
Katie Johnson
A Message from Kate Ho, our School Nurse
Kindergarten Families: Please turn in your child's health forms (ie. physical, eye & dental) to the health office as soon as possible . The October 15th exclusion deadline is quickly approaching. All kindergarteners are required by the state to have an updated school physical (8/16/22 or after) with a complete immunization record and health history section.
All Families: If the health office reaches out to you to pick up your child due to illness please do so as promptly as possible. We can not send any sick children home on the bus.
Thank you.
Upcoming CCSD66 School Board Meeting
September 13th is our next School Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at 6:30pm at Prairieview Elementary School, 699 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove.
Time and location are subject to change (view the BOE Meeting Calendar here). Please call (630) 783-5000 for confirmation.
PTO Message
IDE’s Movie Night is on 9/15
Get your MOVIE TICKETS! MOVIE Night tickets are NOW available to purchase. Movie Night Tickets will not be sold at the event. Last Day to order tickets is 9/13. https://ide-movie-night-dc-league-of-superpets-copy-14306.cheddarup.com
Ice Cream Social is on 9/21
Get your ICE CREAM TICKETS NOW! Ice Cream tickets are now available to purchase. You will pick up your Ice Cream at IDE’s Bookfair on 9/21- @6:30-8pm. Ice Cream Tickets will not be sold at the event. Last Day to order ice cream is 9/18. https://ide-book-fair-ice-cream-social-copy-61946.cheddarup.com
Classroom Volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering for your child’s Classroom? We are looking for Classroom Volunteers to support your child’s Teacher this year!
Are you interested in being a Room Parent?
Class Helper at the Halloween, Winter & Valentines Day Parties?
Helping at the Holiday Shop, Tie Dye & Field Day?
Last Day to sign up is TODAY 9/8. Sign up here: https://volunteer-sign-up-48978.cheddarup.com
SPIRIT WEAR SALE
Last Day to Order Spirit Wear is TODAY- September 8th! Click on this link to view all District 66 Spirit Wear Items! https://district-66-spirit-wear-2023.cheddarup.com
District 66 Spirit Wear! You can view all our offerings for all 3 schools in one location for your shopping convenience. 😊
IDE's Bookfair and Ice Cream Social
T.E.A.M. 66 Education Foundation would like to welcome you to your one-stop shop for all
IDE’s Bookfair & Ice Cream Social is on 9/21. We are looking for volunteers to help us with the Bookfair. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up with this link: https://ide-bookfair-9-21-volunteers.cheddarup.com
T.E.A.M. 66 Fundraiser at HomeRun Inn- Darien
Pre-Order Dinner NOW with this special link. You can order from now until 9/13. Pickup between 9/18 -9/20. https://hrifundraising.raisely.com/team-66-educational-foundation-9-23
Picture Proofs and Make Up Day
You will receive an email from Interstate Studios early next week with your child's proofs. This provides you with the opportunity to preview your child's picture before you purchase.