Erickson Express
Family Newsletter
October 14, 2021
First day of Hot Lunch is Friday, Oct. 29th. Last day to order is TOMORROW. See PTO information below to order hot lunch.
Parent Teacher conferences are approaching! This a great opportunity to meet with your child's teacher in person or on Google Meet (your choice) to learn about your child's academic, social and emotional progress in school. See below for details.
On October 20th, Officer Jaffe, our new police liaison, will be at Erickson to talk with the students about fall safety topics such as safe trick or treating, stranger danger, and bike safety.
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.
Please enjoy the rest of your week!
Stacy Johnston
Principal
Important Dates
Friday, Oct. 15: SPIRIT DAY- Wear Blue and Gold
Tuesday, Oct 19: PTO Dine Out Portillo's
Wednesday, Oct 20: Fall Safety Presentations with Officer Jaffe
Thursday, Oct. 21: PTO Outdoor Family Pumpkin Night 5:30-7:30pm (See Flyer below)
Friday, Oct. 22: 1:40 Dismissal for grades 1-5 (PM kindergarten and PM Preschool meet at normal times). Eagles Nest: Wear your PILLAR shirts!
Week of Oct. 25-29: Red Ribbon Week (See below for information)
Friday, October 29: Halloween Parade and PTO Parties
Erickson Family Calendar
Parent Teacher Conferences
School Board Meeting: October 18, 2021
Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 25-29
Halloween Parade and PTO Classroom Parties
Students will participate in an outdoor Halloween parade and PTO classroom parties on Friday, October 29th. Students should bring their Halloween costume to school to put on before the parade. Students will not be able to go home during the lunch hour and change into their costume. Sending in goodie bags for the party is discouraged. Parents are welcome to attend the outdoor parade during the times below:
10:20-10:40 AM Preschool-Kindergarten parade outside
10:40-11:20 AM Preschool-Kindergarten party in the classroom
2:00-2:20 Grades Preschool-5th Parade
2:20-3:00 Grades Preschool-5th Party
PTO Information
PTO Contact Information: Stay in touch with the PTO by connecting with them on Remind and Twitter.
PTO Dues: Please make sure to pay your PTO family dues. Last call...Dues are Due Oct. 29. Please view the flyer below for details
PTO Student Directory: Families who have paid their dues by Oct. 29 will receive a copy of the Student Directory in early November.
PTO Meeting: Our next PTO Meeting will be Wednesday, November 10th at 5:30PM in the school library.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser: Thank you to all the families that participated in the Charleston Wrap Fundraiser to help raise funds for the PTO. Top Seller: Soltys Family, 2nd Top Seller: Scimo Family, 3rd Top Seller: Durov Family
Hot Lunch: We are excited to announce that the hot lunch order form is open! Orders may be placed from 10/29-12/10. All orders must be placed by October 15! https://form.jotform.com/212734068362051
Pumpkin Night: Save the date: Thursday, October 21st from 5:30-7:30PM will be Family Pumpkin Night in the parking lot of the school. Join us for fun for the whole family! Please see the flyer for more information. (Flyers went home last week with students) Attending families should bring a blanket to sit on for the pumpkin decorating/writing activity.
Dine out: Our next Dine Out Event will be on October 19th from 5:00-8:00PM at Portillos!
Covid Update
Siblings do not need to quarantine if a family member has symptoms: Siblings are now allowed to stay in school if family members have symptoms related to Covid, as long as the symptomatic individual is tested within 24 hours of onset of symptoms.
Covid Dashboard: Erickson will stop sending home the notification of COVID-19 positive cases as they arise. In many cases, this creates unnecessary anxiety for others. A dashboard has been placed on the Return to Learn website to document cases throughout the year and will be updated regularly to provide the most accurate information for the greater community. Click here to access the Covid Dashboard.
Character Counts Pillar Shirts
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.
If you have questions, please email Mrs. Johnston: sjohnston@sd13.org
Volunteers to the Building
Those who are volunteering on a regular basis or directly working with students will need to show the building principal their vaccination card or a negative covid test, within three - five days prior to volunteering, per the Governor's Executive Order.
This only applies to individuals who volunteer on a regular basis. Parents or other adults who visit for an IEP or parent-teacher conference do not need to show a vaccination card or negative covid test. Please see the building principal if you have further questions or need clarification. Click here to view language from Executive Order 87 (Vaccination/Testing).
2021-2022 Erickson Return to Learn Practices & Procedures
2021-2022 District 13's Return to Learn Plan
Virtual Backpack
Erickson Elementary School
Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223