Elmwood News (2/25/19)
Week of 2/25-3/1
Message from Principal Polomsky
Elmwood Parents & Community~
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our Open House! It was great to see students, grandparents, and family members visiting with staff members and checking out the projects and activities on display.
We are continuing to work every day on showing SOAR around Elmwood. Please spend some time asking your children how they show SOAR during the day, and what letter they are working on the most.
S- Safety
O-Ownership
A- Acceptance
R- Respect
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, February 25
- Dual Language Kindergarten Informational Night, NCHS Cafeteria, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 26
- Students will follow the FRIDAY Specials Schedule
Wednesday, February 27
- Box Tops DUE
Thursday, February 28
- Parent INPUT Forms DUE
- SUCCESS Night, Eagles Lair from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
- Family Learning Night 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Friday, March 1
- No School - County Institute Day
- Sign Up for Elmwood Trivia Night DUE
Reminder:
Friday, March 8
- No School for current Kindergarten students - Kindergarten Preview for incoming Kindergarten students 2019-2020
Hot Off The Press
Science Olympiad News
Good luck to all 25 Science Olympiad students competing in the 2019 Elementary Science Olympiad tournament. They will compete in events like circuits, crime scene investigation, designing experiments, fossils, junk cars, weather, catapults, animals, the human body, bridges and towers, and a written communication challenge. The students have worked very hard since September to become experts in their events. Your coaches are very proud of all of your accomplishments this season. Good luck Eagle Scientists! Dare to SOAR!
The Elmwood teams consist of the following students:
· 3rd Grade: Alexander Collazo, Benjamin Goldstein, Thomas Marrero, Jia Matharu, Keely McBride, Noah Mehl, Bennett Scherer, and Claire Ziliak
· 4th Grade: Emily Antonioli, Henry Cook, Melva Gallego-Sugar, Nicolas Olvera, Owen Prodoehl, Lola Schwerha, and Jake Stern
· 5th Grade: Gemma Casa, Ashlynn Goldstein, Arthur Hoffman, Jack Holzhauer, Rohan Jain, Trisha Joshi, Daniel Kozlowski, Monica Marrero, Dayton Parker, and Austin Ziliak
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
Your student will be coming home with important yearbook information in their backpacks today - flyers for the cover contest and dedications. Both need to be returned by EOD Monday, March 11th. Please reach out to elmwoodyearbook18.19@gmail.com with any questions.
Elmwood Trivia Night
Elmwood’s Trivia Night adult fundraiser is March 8 at Cress Creek Country Club.
Doors open at 7, trivia begins at 8. Tickets include trivia entertainment, dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. All proceeds benefit Elmwood. Alcoholic beverages will be available through a cash bar.
- Click here to sign up https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNGDDDH
- Click here to buy tickets online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elmwood-trivia-night-2019-tickets-55972880392
To sign up as a full team find 8-10 friends, pick a team name and team captain. If you don't have a full team, you can request a couple of friends or sign up as an individual and we can help complete your team.
Our numbers are limited so please sign up ASAP to guarantee your spot! FAQs:
- What do I wear? Dress is casual. Team attire is optional.
- What is dinner? Dinner will be a Mexican buffet, including chicken, beef, shrimp tacos, cheese enchiladas, fajita veggies and with lots of your favorite Mexican sides.
- If I don't sign up on a full team, will I be notified of the people on my team prior to the event? Yes we will notify ASAP.
- Are there prizes? Yes there will be prizes for the winners.
- Can incoming Kindergarten parents join my team? Yes they are welcome so spread the word.
- When do I need to sign up by? Please sign up by March 1st.
Questions? Please contact Kathy at highhousek@gmail.com
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)
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
Family Learning Night
Please join us on Thursday, February 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for Family Learning Night! Bring your child’s device and join us for a fun evening of learning! The event will begin at 5:30, and you will have the opportunity to visit three 20-minute sessions. Kids are invited, too! Child care will be available for younger siblings. Cotton candy will also be sold for $3.00 to support Boys Only Book Club.
The following six sessions will be offered:
- Literacy at Home
- Spanish Literacy/Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Understanding the New Math
- SEL: Communicating Emotions and Problem Solving
- Meaningful Ways to (and not to) Use Chromebooks at Home (Grades 2-5)
- Digital Literacy & Math at Home
We hope to see you there!
Noche de aprendizaje familiar
¡Reserve la fecha para el jueves, 28 de febrero para la Noche de Aprendizaje Familiar! ¡Traiga el dispositivo de su hijo y únase a nosotros para una noche divertida de aprendizaje! El evento comenzará a las 5:30 y tendrá la oportunidad de visitar tres sesiones de 20 minutos. ¡Los niños también están invitados! El cuidado de niños estará disponible para los hermanos menores. El algodón de azúcar también se venderá por $ 3.00 para apoyar a Boys Only Book Club.
- Se ofrecerán las siguientes seis sesiones:
- Alfabetización en casa
- Alfabetización en español / aprendizaje socioemocional (SEL)
- Entendiendo la nueva matemática
- SEL: Comunicando emociones y resolviendo problemas
- Formas significativas de (y no) usar Chromebooks en casa (Grados 2-5)
- Alfabetización digital y matemáticas en casa
¡Esperamos verte ahí!
Safety and Parking Reminder
The safety of our students is our number one priority at Elmwood! With the cooperative environment created by students, staff and parents we are able to achieve our goal ensuring that all students arrive and depart school in a safe and timely fashion. We thank you for your continued support. Please review the safety rules and expectations for travel around Elmwood. Student Safety Info - Elmwood Student Drop Off Map
When parking around Elmwood Elementary, on the neighborhood streets, please be aware of any parking restrictions. Please don’t block driveways or park on neighborhood streets which will inhibit neighborhood families a safe exit from their homes. Elmwood Parking Map
Elmwood Science Fair - Tuesday, March 5
Take an adventure with science. How tall and fast can a rollercoaster go and still be safe to ride? What does it take to conquer carnival games? Which burns more calories, screaming on rides or laughing in a fun house? Do virtual rides produce the same emotions as physical rides? Explore the Science Adventureland to discover new and exciting things in 2019!
Individual and Team Registration forms are due by Tuesday, February 19th.
Science Fair Information & Registration Form (Spanish)
Want to volunteer? Judges are needed! Volunteers can be anyone Junior High age and up. Please contact elmwoodsciencefair@gmail.com.
Flyers and Other Information for the Week
Reminders
Parent Input
Each school year I write to invite you to provide input on your student’s class assignment for the following year. While we stay focused on the current school year, we must also begin making plans for next school year. This includes ordering materials, prioritizing summer improvements to our facility, hiring staff as needed and much, much more. Believe it or not, our teachers will soon begin the process of class groupings for the 2019-2020 school year. A number of aspects are considered as each child is placed in a classroom grouping. Taken into account are factors such as learning styles, academic strengths and challenges, independent learning skills, social relationships and behavioral patterns. Every effort is made to ensure that your child is placed in an environment where we believe he/she will achieve academic, social and personal success.
As mentioned above, parent input is considered when determining classroom placements each school year. Each year, we receive approximately twenty letters per grade level. The letters are read carefully and taken into consideration as class assignments are determined. Requests for a specific teacher will not be honored. If you are interested in providing input for your student’s classroom placement next school year, please do so in writing by following these steps:
- Print and complete the form linked here or see your child's backpack.
- Describe your perspective on your child’s learning style (how they learn best).
- Include any other information that you want considered in the decision about classroom placement.
- Include your signature as parent/guardian
- Return by February 28th.
*Forms received after this date will not be considered as groupings for 2019-2020 will have already begun. Information received/shared from previous school years will not carry over to the next school year. If you shared something with us last year and you want this same information noted, please share again by completing a new form.
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.
Box Tops for Education
It’s time to turn in your Box Tops again! Please turn in any Box Tops you have saved at home by 2/27/19. There is also a box in the office to drop off during Parent/Teacher conferences – let’s see how full we can get it! This year, the Spring Box Tops Contest will be an all school effort focusing on online Bonus Points at: BoxTops4Education.com or using the Box Tops App on your smartphone. Stay tuned for info on goals and prizes. You can even get a head start today by checking out the app or entering an online contest with no purchase necessary.
Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and add up quickly to real cash for Elmwood. Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products including: Papermate, Nestle water, Ziploc, Kleenex, Annie’s, Hefty, Green Giant, Larabar, Lysol, Yoplait and many more – complete list found here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/download/participating-products-list.
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