Erickson Express

Dear Erickson Families,

Tomorrow, Friday, January 13th, is Eagle's Nest. Students should wear their PILLAR SHIRTS or PILLAR COLOR to school tomorrow. Students will discuss goals for the new year in their small groups.

Reminder: Noon (12:00) dismissal is tomorrow January 13th. Monday, January 16th, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and there is NO SCHOOL.

• January 13, 2023, Noon (12:00) Dismissal for ALL students who attend full day.
• Morning Kindergarten and Preschool will dismiss at their normal time.
• Afternoon Kindergarten will meet at their normal time (12:40-3:30).
• Afternoon Preschool will NOT be in session.

Students who participate in the Accelerated Reader program and have earned 50 points by January 22 are invited to Accelerated Reader (AR) Night Out on Friday, January 27th from 6:00-8:00pm at Erickson. Keep reading! The deadline to earn 50 points is January 22. AR Night Out is only for students who earn 50 AR points. If you earn 50 points, Mrs. Grover and Miss Bley will send home a permission slip with the student.

SAVE THE DATES for Future Events- Mark your Calendars

PTO BINGO NIGHT: Thursday, February 16th from 6:00-7:00 at Erickson

PTO PAINT NIGHT: Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-6:15 (session 1) or 6:30-7:15 (session 2)

SPRING OPEN HOUSE (previously called Portfolio Night): Thursday, May 25 from 5:30-7:00

LAST DAY of SCHOOL: June 8th (as long as we don't use snow days or cold weather days). If we use a cold day/snow day the last day is extended a day. So this date will be finalized after we get through the winter.

Continue to save your Pop Tabs to support Ronald McDonald House Charities and our whole school fundraiser (flyer below). There is a competition between the different pillars for who can donate the most pop tabs. Currently the CARING Pillar is in the lead!

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.

Stacy Johnston

Principal

JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 31, 2023 POP TAB COLLECTION

January 13, 2023 - Half Day Noon Dismissal - Wear Pillar shirts or Pillar color to school

• Noon (12:00) Dismissal for ALL students who attend full day.
• Morning Kindergarten and Preschool will dismiss at their normal time.
• Afternoon Kindergarten will meet at their normal time (12:40-3:30).
• Afternoon Preschool will NOT be in session.

January 16, 2023 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

January 17, 2023 - Erickson School Spelling Bee

January 20, 2023 - Hot Lunch, No Preschool

January 23, 2023 - Hot Lunch

January 26, 2023 - District Spelling Bee

January 27, 2023 - Hot Lunch, Accelerated Read night(by invitation only)

January 30, 2023 - Hot Lunch

AIMSWEB Winter Benchmark Assessment: This next week, all students in first - fifth grade will participate in AIMSWeb Benchmark reading and math assessments. These assessments are very short and help the school evaluate the growth of our students. This is the first year the Bloomingdale School District has used the AIMSWeb assessment for all students. If you have questions about these assessments please reach out to the classroom teacher.

PTO EVENTS

PTO Meeting: Our next PTO meeting is February 8 , 2023 from 5:30-6:30. Come and join us for our monthly meeting. We love to see new faces and new ideas!

PTO FUNDRAISERS

PTO EVENTS

Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser: Join us on February 7th to support Erickson Elementary School by ordering through the CFA One App during the event and a portion of sales will be donated accordingly.

Coming Soon

PTO Valentine's Day Party on February 14th!

(Students can bring in Valentines to pass out to all students in their classroom)

PTO Valentine Grams: Look for information to come home next week about Valentine Grams!

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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