Elmwood Express
April 14, 2023
From the Principal's Desk...
Registration is open for ALL returning students! See below for more information. We will be having dismissal dates in the gym next week so take a look below. It is imperative that all returning students complete registration before June 15th.
Finally - We will be sharing end of year information in each newsletters so please be on the look out!
Need anything, always reach out: lernerm@epcusd401.org or 708-583-6254
Registration Update
All Returning students must be registered by June 15 for next school year to ensure your spot at Elmwood Elementary. A flyer went home with information on how to register. Didn't get it or need help visit: https://www.epcusd401.org/enrollment-and-registration/returning-students
Starting next week we will be having registration events starting at 2:45pm in the gym. Each day we will have a different group of student dismiss from the gym. We will have paperwork available and answer any questions you may have.
Wednesday - April 19th - Kindergarten and 1st grade will get picked up from the gym
Thursday - April 20th - 2nd grade will be picked up from the gym
Friday April 21st - 3rd and 4th grade will be picked up from the gym
For our 5th Grade Families...
Morning Arrival and Afternoon Dismissal
Parents, please help us promote student safety. Although we love that students are ready to learn, please make sure that your child does not arrive to school prior to 8:20. Our staff are all in meetings until that time and are unable to supervise students. Additionally, unless students are being supervised by an adult, they are not permitted to remain on our school grounds afterschool. Students who are walking home should immediately begin walking home once dismissed. As always, students who are being supervised by their parents are welcome to stay and play.
Construction Update
For all of the updates, pictures, and videos will be posted periodically to our website, found here.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Upcoming Events
🌼 Monday, April 17th- Early Release- students dismissed at 2pm & SEPAC Meeting @EPHS @7:00 PM
🌼 Tuesday, April 18th- Fifth Grade Field Trip to the Adler Planetarium
🌼 Wednesday, April 19th- Board of Education Meeting @ EPHS 7:00 PM
🌼Thursday, April 20th- Future Cougar Orientation for 5th grade families @ Elm 6:00 PM
🌼Thursday, April 20th- National Volunteer Recognition Day
🌼Friday, April 21st- First Grade Field Trip to Triton College
🌼 Monday, April 24th- Early Release- students dismissed at 2pm
🌼 Tuesday, April 25th- Kindergarten Music Show @ EPHS 5:30 PM
Dress Code Reminder
Parents, as the weather gets warmer, please take time to review our dress code which can be found in our student handbook:
Students are expected to wear clothing in a neat, clean, and well fitting manner while on school property and/or in attendance at school sponsored activities. Students are to use discretion in their dress and are not permitted to wear apparel that causes a substantial disruption in the school environment.
Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or picture alcoholic beverages, illegal or legalized drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate images.
Student dress (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar, obscene, or offensive language or symbols, including gang symbols.
Hats, sunglasses may not be worn in the building during the school day unless there is a spirit day or medical need which has been communicated to building administration.
Dress, and accessories that pose a safety hazard are not permitted.
Clothing showing skin and/or undergarments may not be worn at school.
The length of shirts, shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment.
Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Please do not wear shoes or boots with heels. Please consider putting a spare pair of gym shoes in your child’s locker for gym days or if their shoes become uncomfortable.
If there is any doubt about dress and appearance, the building principal will make the final decision.
Students whose dress or hair causes a substantial disruption of the orderly process of school functions or endangers the health or safety of the student, other students, staff or others may be subject to discipline.
Apple Watches/ Smart Watches that have cellular services or phone connectivity are not permitted to be worn during the school day.
Multicultural Night
Are you interested in participating in this year's multicultural night? This year's event will take place on May 11th and Elmwood Park High School- please click the image below if you are interested in participating.
Second Grade Change Makers
Congratulations to our second graders who read all about change makers, and decided to make a positive impact on their community. Together with Village President, Skip Saviano, and the Elmwood Park Public Works Department they helped to clean up trash in our neighborhood! Great job second grade!
Safe2Help
Dear Elmwood Park District 401 families,
Last school year the nation witnessed two national tragedies in Ulvade, Texas and Oxford, Michigan. Student safety remains our priority at D401. We want to continue to provide a safe learning environment and resources to help our parents, teachers, students, and staff be successful.
This school year our school district will begin participating in a new statewide school safety program called Safe2Help Illinois. This program will offer students a safe and confidential way to share information that may help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence, and other threats to student safety. The program also includes an educational curriculum aimed at fostering a culture of kindness and resources for educators and parents to reinforce the program concepts with their students.
Safe2Help Illinois features a 24/7 helpline (1-844-4-SAFEIL), free mobile app, and dedicated website (www.Safe2Helpil.com). In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use Safe2Help Illinois to share concerns about themselves or others in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the information will be immediately shared with local school officials, 911 call centers/Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) depending on the nature of the tip. It is important to note that this program is not intended to punish, suspend or expel students. Rather, the intent is to encourage students to “seek help before harm,” with the goal of intervening and helping students before they harm themselves or others.
The most common reports received by Safe2Help Illinois in the 2021-2022 school year have been bullying and threats of suicide. This sobering information underscores the importance of making sure our students have the resources they need in a time of need. We also believe Safe2Help Illinois has the potential to be effective in preventing acts of school violence. Over the last 15 years, in almost every case of a mass school shooting in the U.S. committed by a student, after action reports indicate at least one other student knew something might happen but did not come forward for a variety of reasons.
Long-term goals of Safe2Help Illinois are to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues, promote a culture of kindness, and instill important lessons such as the difference between telling and tattling, internet safety, and suicide prevention.
You can find more information on our website under “School Safety.” epcusd401.org/school-safety
Sincerely,