Elmwood News (3/11/19)
Week of 3/11-3/15
Message from Principal Polomsky
Elmwood Parents & Community~
Today we welcomed our incoming kindergartners and their parents for Kindergarten Preview! This is always a great day, which starts getting everyone excited for the next school year. Kindergarten registration is open for next year, so if you have a neighbor with a future Elmwood student, please spread the word.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday! We will start to enjoy extra sunlight into the evening, which is a great sign that warmer weather is upon us.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Yours Truly,
Lisa Polomsky
Peek at the Week
Delayed Start and School Closings Info
Health Office Attendance Phone # 630-420-6343
Upcoming Important Dates...
Monday, March 11
- Pro Kids Show @ 12:30 PM (Students Only)
- Pro Kids Show @ 6:30 PM (Students & Families)
Tuesday, March 12
- Centralized Enrollment Extended Hours PSAC 4:30 to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 13
- Focus 203 Meeting in NCHS cafeteria from 7 to 9 pm
Thursday, March 14
- Focus 203 Meeting at Grace United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 am
- Band & Orchestra Concert at LJHS from 7 to 8:30 pm
Friday, March 15
- Elmwood Spirit Wear Day
- Seed Start Volunteer Meeting begins at 9 am
Saturday, March 16
- Centralized Enrollment Extended Hours PSAC from 8 am to Noon
- Summer Learning in-person Registration at PSAC from 8:30 to 11:30 am
Hot Off The Press
Home & School News
We need your vote! Every year, a new District Home and School Executive Board is elected. This year’s slate is posted on an electronic ballot. Please cast your vote here before midnight on April 1, 2019.
Are you interested in being a chairperson or co-chairperson of a Home and School committee? We have a few openings and would love to match you with a committee that’s a good fit for your interests and schedule. Please email elmwoodeagles@gmail.com. Note that this is only if you want to chair a committee. There will be a future sign up if you would like to be a committee member.
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
Reminder that Yearbook Cover Contest & Yearbook Dedications are due this coming Monday, March 11th - no exceptions. Please reach out to elmwoodyearbook18.19@gmail.com with any questions.
YMCA Safe n Sound Summer Camp Information
Find information about the summer camps, locations and weekly themes. Flyer HERE.
Lego Engineering Club – After School STEM Enrichment program (K through 5th grade)
Bricks 4 Kidz offers hands-on, interactive and engaging curriculum that introduces students to STEM concepts and mechanics using LEGO® bricks, gears, axles and motors. The program provides students the opportunity to build motorized models using proprietary model plans and kits. Bricks 4 Kidz will be offering a spring session on Fridays 2:30–3:30 pm, starting mid- March. Each session is a brand new theme and provides the students an opportunity to progress to challenging models at their own pace during the school year. The attached Bricks 4 Kidz flyer provides further details on the sessions. Limited availability, register soon! Register online at www.bricks4kidz.com/naperville
Coding Academy-Engineering for Kids-Flyer for grades 3-5
Reminders
Home & School News
Would you like to be considered for a position on the Home and School executive board? If so, please complete the nomination form found below.
Pro Kids Show Family Night
Save the Date! Elmwood will be having a free Family Friendly Night Show for all Elmwood students and their families. Fun! Family! Friendly! and Free! What else could be better? How about a night full of laughs! March 11th @ 6:30pm (doors will open at 6:15pm for seating)
More details and flyers to be sent out soon! Check out pkshow.com if interested in more details about the show! (No food/snacks will be provided at show)
4th -5th Band & Orchestra Concert
Thursday, March 14th
All band/orchestra students will perform in a concert on Thursday, March 14th. They will perform at 1:00 p.m. for Elmwood students and 7:00 p.m. for family and friends AT LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH. Concert attire for both performances is white on top and black on bottom with black shoes. Looking forward to a great performance! – Mrs. Oliver and Ms. Rudy
YMCA Safe 'n Sound Program Registration 2019-2020
Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year for the YMCA Safe 'n Sound Program begins for new families on April 6th. Registration is available for both Before and After School. Each day school is in session the Before School program begins at 6:30 am and the After School Program ends at 6:00 pm. You are welcome to contact us at 630-585-2207 or email Diana Antonelli from our Customer Service Team directly at dantonelli@ymcachicago.org We are happy to answer any question you may have regarding the YMCA Safe ‘n Sound program. Here is the link for additional registration information Click here
Summer Learning
Summer learning registration opened Tuesday, January 29th! Please talk to your child’s teacher to determine if Summer Learning is right for your child. Links to summer school information:
- K-4th Grade Summer Learning Info HERE
- 5th Grade Summer Learning Info HERE
- Online registration can be found HERE
Important summer learning dates:
- January 28th- opening of summer registration
- February 9th- 8:30 am-11:30 am- in-person registration event at PSAC
- February 14th & 15th – Elmwood staff will be available to assist families needing assistance with summer learning registration during P/T conferences.
- March 16th- 8:30 am- 11:30 am- in-person registration event at PSAC
- April 13th- 8:30 am-11:30 am- in-person registration event at PSAC
- May 11th- 8:30 am-11:30 am- in-person registration event at PSAC- this is the last date parents can sign up for transportation and be included in the development of summer bus routes
- May 24th- Deadline for registering for 1st semester summer classes that begin on June 4
- June 14th- Deadline for registering for 2nd semester classes that begin on June 24
If you’re interested in the Naperville Park District and Champions after school daycare from 12:00-5:30 pm. Registration for this is separate from summer school through the Park District and Champions. These camps fill up quickly and are usually full by March so act fast if you’re interested. The links to information on these programs can be found at:
- www.napervilleparks.org or by calling: 630-848-5000
- www.discoverchampions.com
Mathematics & Reading Resources for Parents
To find additional resources to help your student at home please see the links below.
Need to Add a Message to the Talk203?
Our weekly parent newsletter is our tool to communicate with YOU! If you have information to share from your committee or about an upcoming Elmwood event, we ask that you please contact your Elmwood Home & School Committee Liaison as they can assist you in getting the word out to the Elmwood community. *If you'd like something shared in our weekly Talk203, all messages need to go through your Committee Liaison and must be submitted by 9:00AM on Thursdays in order to be entered the following day on Friday.
Friendly Reminders
Email: lpolomsky@naperville203.org
Website: https://www.naperville203.org/elmwood
Location: 1024 Magnolia Ln, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: 630-420-6341
Twitter: @Elmwood_Eagles