Important Dates

Monday 5/25 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

Tuesday 5/26 - Wacky Sock Day - wear wacky socks to school & bring new socks to donate

Wednesday 5/27 - 5th Grade Graduation Celebration (students only)

Thursday 5/28 - Field Day

Thursday 5/28, 9-10am - PTO meeting

Thursday 5/28, 4-7pm - End-of-year Pool Party

Friday 5/29 10:30am - 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony (parents welcome to attend)

Friday 5/29 - last day of school (11:40am dismissal)

Principal's Corner

Countdown to Summer

One-Day Sock Collection, May 26th

This month at Elm School, our Social Emotional Learning theme focuses on helping our community. Through our BESTIES lessons, students will be learning about empathy, kindness, and the importance of supporting others — especially those who may be less fortunate.

Did you know that socks are one of the most requested items at homeless shelters? To put our learning into action, Elm School will be hosting a one-day sock collection on Wacky Sock Day, May 26.

We invite students and families to wear their wackiest socks to school and consider donating new socks to help individuals in need within our community.

Your generosity helps our students see how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference. Thank you for partnering with us to teach compassion, service, and care for others.

5th Grade Graduation Ceremony

Field Day Food Notification

As we look forward to Field Day on Thursday, May 28, we would like to share an important update regarding student refreshments for the event.

Thanks to the generosity of the Elm School PTO, each student will receive:

• One Lemon Outshine Popsicle

• One bottle of water

These items have been reviewed and approved in accordance with our Food Allergy Management Plan. Ingredient labels are included below for your reference. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s classroom teacher. Thank you, and we look forward to a fun and exciting Field Day!

Last Day Dismissal Details

Student dismissal will take place at 11:40 a.m. on Friday, May 29. Prior to dismissal, our annual indoor “Clap Out” celebration will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. During this tradition, our fifth grade students will walk through the main school hallway as students and staff cheer them on before exiting through the doors nearest the music classroom.

All other students will be dismissed from their regular dismissal doors at approximately 11:40 a.m.

If your child normally rides the bus but will not be taking the bus home that day, please notify the front office in advance. Additionally, if your child will be going home with another student, we will need that information as well. Thank you!

End of Year Pool Party Tickets on Sale Now!

School's out (almost)! Come celebrate with the Elm Elementary community at our end-of-year pool party.
May 28 | 4–7 PM
Hinsdale Community Pool
All families welcome. Come make a splash!
Grab your tickets early! $5/person through May 26 at 5pm, or $10/person at the door. Get tickets HERE!

5th Grade Pictures for Culmination

This year 5th grade culmination will feature a "through the years" slide presentation. For this presentation Ms. Miner is asking for one picture of your student from kindergarten (or before) and one picture taken recently. If you would like your student to be included in this presentation please submit 2 pictures HERE. Feel free to email Ms. Miner (hminer@d181.org) with any questions.

Save The Date: Bowser Bash Fall Festival & Fundraiser - Friday 9/25

Be sure to save the date for our 2nd Annual Bowser Bash on Friday, September 25th! Details to follow in late summer! Interested in some low-key volunteering over the summer? Email waysandmeans@elmschoolpto.org for more info. We would love to have you as part of the team!

The Write Stuff - Order Supply Kits for Next School Year

Go to www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/elm to order your student supply kit and get it shipped right to Elm School if you order before June 5, 2026. There is no cost to have your kits shipped to school during the sale dates. If you order after June 5, a flat $10 rate will apply to have the kits shipped to your home. The storefront will remain open until August 3. 

5th Grade Parents - Order Supplies for HMS

Order here: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
Use School ID: HIN022
Order Deadline: May 31st. Prices go up and extra $10 June 1st.

HMS Back to School Day - Tuesday 8/11