Elmwood News (2/18/19)
Week of 2/18-2/22
Message from Principal Polomsky
Elmwood Parents & Community~
It was wonderful to see you in the building over the last two days, conferencing with your child's teacher. We value our partnership with you, and spending time celebrating your child's progress and discussing opportunities for future growth. Thank you for taking the time to be here.
Enjoy the long weekend!
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 18
- NO SCHOOL President's Day
Wednesday, February 20
- Ultimate Ninja Night Fundraiser
Thursday, February 21
- School Store
- Open House (6:00-7:30 PM)
Friday, February 22
- Spirit Wear Day! If you need to purchase spirit wear... click HERE
Hot Off The Press
Family Learning Night
Save the date for Thursday, February 28th 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.
Mathematics & Reading Resources for Parents
To find additional resources to help your student at home please see the links below.
Home & School Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Home and School’s February Volunteer of the Month, Scott McGonagle. Scott is a regular in the halls of Elmwood, lending a hand whenever he’s needed. He has probably helped your kids climb the rock wall - he’s there with Coach Howard all day, every day during the rock climbing unit. He also helps with the heart course and roller skating in PE, plus Run Club, class parties, and more. Thank you, Scott, for all you do!
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.
The Merry Tutor Writing Contest
This year, The Merry Tutor is hosting a creative writing contest for students in Grades 1-8. This will be a great opportunity for elementary and junior high kids to express their passion through writing. What better way to spend a cold winter day than curling up inside with a cup of hot cocoa and writing adventures? For more information about the creative writing contest, visit https://www.themerrytutor.org/creative-writing-contest.
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
Elmwood’s Trivia Night adult fundraiser is back!
Elmwood's adult trivia night fundraiser is back! Join us Friday, March 8th at Cress Creek Country Club. Whether you are a trivia buff or just want a fun night out, we hope to see you there! Doors open at 7 pm and trivia will start at 8 p.m. Tickets include trivia entertainment, dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. All proceeds benefit Elmwood. Alcoholic beverages will be available through a cash bar.
To sign up please click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNGDDDH. Tickets are $50. To pay, click on this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elmwood-trivia-night-2019-tickets-55972880392or you can send a check made out to Elmwood Home and School.
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
Elmwood Ninja Night is rescheduled for 2/20/19!
If you had already signed up for 2/21, please email jesse@ultimateninjas.com to confirm that your registration has transferred to the new date or if you would like a refund instead. $25 per person includes drinks, snacks and 1.5 hours of open play during our private party at Ultimate Ninjas Naperville! Elmwood will receive 30% of the proceeds. Space is limited! Sign up and complete the waiver in advance to reserve your spot! https://lilypadpos6.com/unn/onlinesales/tickets1.php?ptid=21
Adults are welcome to play too, or just watch the fun. Open to kids age 5+
Health Office News & Information
Fast FAQ: How do I clean my house if head lice is found?
Head lice are organisms built for survival and will not easily fall off or leave a host. Head lice last less than a few days once separated from body heat and a food source. The eggs (nits) will not usually hatch below body temperature (98.5 F). Wash bedding and clothing recently worn, including hats, in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. Pillows can be placed in a plastic bag for several days. Herculean cleaning of couches, automobile seats, carpets, and stuffed animals is typically a panic response and is optional for individual comfort. Head lice are rarely found in these locations and cannot survive on these surfaces for long. More information can be found at the CDC link: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
Preguntas frecuentes inmediatas: ¿Cómo limpio mi casa si se encuentran piojos?
Los piojos son organismos creados para la supervivencia y no se caerán ni abandonarán fácilmente a un huésped. Los piojos duran menos de unos pocos días una vez separados del calor corporal y una fuente de alimento. Los huevos (liendres) no suelen eclosionar por debajo de la temperatura corporal (98.5 F). Lave la ropa de cama y la ropa recientemente usada, incluidos los sombreros, en agua caliente y seque en una secadora caliente. Las almohadas se pueden colocar en una bolsa de plástico durante varios días. La limpieza de sillones, asientos de automóviles, alfombras y animales de peluche por lo general es una respuesta de pánico y es opcional para la comodidad individual. Los piojos de la cabeza rara vez se encuentran en estos lugares y no pueden sobrevivir en estas superficies por mucho tiempo. Puede encontrar más información en el enlace de los CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
LIFE Group at Lincoln Junior High (Message from LJHS)
The LIFE Group at Lincoln Junior High would like to invite Elmwood families to join us in a special effort to benefit Hesed House in Aurora. Every night, their Overnight Emergency Center shelters, feeds, and clothes 150 to 200 people. One of their most currently needed supplies is twin-size bed sheets, and we are working to fill their request with a four-school-wide collection. Through Monday, February 18, clean, new or gently used twin-size sheets can be turned into the donation box at Elmwood as students enter the building, or you may bring them in during Parent-Teacher Conferences. We will take it from there and get them where they will serve a great purpose for many people. We look forward to this meaningful collaboration between Lincoln and our feeder schools!
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