Erickson Express

Dear Erickson Families,

Thank you to all the families who donated Halloween candy to the troops via Operation Gratitude! WOW...there had to be close to 100 pounds of candy donated!

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and we will be honoring those who have served in the United States military during a Veterans Day Assembly that will be student led. Each grade level will be performing during the assembly. We have 17 Veterans attending tomorrow who are related to Erickson students (parents or grandparents). Remember to wear red, white and blue! Thank you to ALL Veterans and to those attending tomorrow's assembly listed below:

We THANK YOU for your service.

Michael Ryan, Army

Michael Manning, Air Force

Andrew Valentine, Army

Michael Caputo, Army

Bob Zerwer, Army

Augustino Palumbo, Army

Rodney Menna, Air Force

Les Durov, Navy

Joe Lovelady, Army

Christos Kostakis, Army

Travis Taff, Marine Corps

Emil Leitner, Army

Raul Flores, Navy

Dolores Flores, Marine Corps

Keith Christenson, Marines

Tom Czyka, VFW

Brandt Leischner, VFW

Ed Aubin, VFW

A reminder that the weather is continually changing. Please make sure to send warm clothes (coats, hats, gloves) on colder days. All students go outside for recess each day.

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

November 11: Spirit Day - Wear Red, White & Blue, Veterans Day Assembly 2:00, PTO Wounded Warrior Fun Run 3:30-4:15, Pick up your Cherrydale Orders between 2:00-7:00 at Erickson in the lobby

November 14: Hot Lunch Pizza

November 14 - December 2: Parent Teacher Conferences

November 18: 1st Trimester Ends, Hot Lunch - hot dog/buttered pasta, Early Dismissal 1:40, Eagles Nest, Wear your Pillar shirt.

November 21 thru November 25: NO SCHOOL

November 28: Hot Lunch Pizza

November 30: Westfield Holiday Band Assembly at Erickson

PTO EVENTS

Wounded Warrior Fun Run: November 11th after school from 3:30-4:15 for those that signed up. Students will check-in with staff in the Music Room after school. The Fun Run will officially begin at 3:45/50 in the parent parking lot. Parents who are attending, please meet up with your child in the parent parking lot at 3:40 (if you come earlier the lot will be filled with parents picking up their children).

PTO FUNDRAISERS

Cherrydale Fundraiser Pick Up: Families can come to Erickson to pick up fundraiser items on Friday, November 11th from 2:00-7:00 in the Erickson Lobby.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Doughnuts for a great cause!! Erickson Elementary PTO is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until November 28, 2022, 50% of your order will be donated back to Erickson Elementary PTO when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store (Elk Grove) & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here: grouprai.se/krispykreme4575ma

Dine Out Night: Our next dine out is at Panera on 11/29/22 from 4pm-8pm. See Attached flyer.

PTO UPDATES

Winter Party: Our next party is the Winter Party on December 16 from 11-12 pm. Head room parents for each classroom need to submit the list of parent volunteers for visitor badges to be prepared in advance. Room parents should submit the party plan 1 week in advance for teacher approval. The plan for the party should also include any food items with the ingredient list.

On the District Website parents can review district MAP Assessment Data from the 2021-2022 school year. By visiting the Illinois School Report Card Website parents can review school and district 3rd-5th grade data in regards to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), state assessment. After reviewing the data, you will find that Erickson Elementary students consistently perform better than the national/state average.

Dear Parents,

It will soon be fall and this is a great opportunity to remind you that cold and flu season is upon us. It is vital that we work together to keep everyone in District 13 healthy. The nurses have noticed an increase in the number of students displaying fevers, coughs, and other cold-like symptoms. There have also been absences due to a diagnosis of Influenza. District 13 tracks all influenza activity along with other illnesses and reports data to the DuPage County Health Department on a daily basis to determine if additional measures are warranted. At this time, no additional measures are needed. Prevention continues to be the most effective means in reducing the spread of influenza and other illnesses.

Students who report to the Health Office with a fever and/or a report of feeling poorly are sent home. To minimize the spread of illnesses in school, it is recommended that your child stay home from school and other extracurricular activities if flu or cold symptoms are present. The following guidelines may help you decide to keep your child home or send them to school:

CONSIDER KEEPING YOUR CHILD AT HOME FOR REST AND OBSERVATION IF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS ARE PRESENT:

Very stuffy or runny nose

Cough

Mild sore throat (free of fever/not exposed to Strep of Covid)

Headache

Mild stomach ache

KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Fever 100 degrees or greater.

Vomiting (even once)

Diarrhea

Chills

General malaise or feelings of fatigue

Frequent congested (wet) or croup cough

Large amount of nasal congestion with frequent nose blowing

TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF FLU AND OTHER ILLNESSES

Wash hands frequently

Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth

Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, wash hands afterward

Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Viral infections are the most contagious during the first 48 hours, usually before symptoms fully manifest. Anyone who has a fever is to remain home until they are fever-free for a full 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. Anyone who is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea is to remain home until they are clear of vomiting and/or diarrhea for a full 24 hours. Anyone who has a persistent sore throat or a cough may return to school after being seen by a physician for evaluation and has begun any necessary treatment. A child who has started antibiotics needs to be on medication for at least 24 hours before he/she is considered non-contagious and able to return to school. Keeping your ill child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom and allow your child to fully recover.

Thank you for doing your part in helping make this season as healthy as possible.

Health Services

Bloomingdale School District #13

• 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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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.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures: Click here to learn about arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2022-2023 school year. Families should utilize the side parking lot for pick-up and drop-off. The front parking lot is designated for buses only. Morning arrival is between 8:25am-8:40am. Staff begin to supervise students at 8:25 am. Grades K and 4-5 will enter through the front doors. Grades 1-3 will enter through the side of the building. Students will begin to enter the school at 8:35 and go directly to their classrooms. School beings at 8:40.

If you are interested in ordering another Pillar Shirt, please fill out this PILLAR SHIRT ORDER FORM and send $10 in a marked envelope "PILLAR SHIRT" with your child. A new Pillar Shirt will be delivered to your child once the money is received. Please fill out one form per child.

Educating and Inspiring the Future

Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223