Important Dates

Friday 5/22 6pm - deadline to contribute to teacher gifts via GiftCrowd

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

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 noon, or $10/person at the door. Get tickets HERE!

GiftCrowd for End of Year Teacher Gifts - Friday 5/22 6pm Deadline

As this school year comes to an end, let's join forces to show Elm School teachers our appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our students! The PTO is utilizing GiftCrowd, an easy, free, and virtual way for families to express their gratitude toward our teachers from the comfort of your home.  Please note, unlike the holiday collection, this is for the HOMEROOM TEACHERS ONLY.

Thank you for supporting our wonderful Elm teachers!

How to Contribute to the Elm Teacher Fund:

GiftCrowd will present you with a list of all Elm homeroom teachers HERE!

  1. Click on “Join” next to the Teacher(s) you wish to gift.
  2. Enter your student or family’s name as you'd like it to be displayed to each recipient. You are welcome to include a personal greeting or message to each teacher.
  3. Enter your contribution amount of choice and click “Add to Cart.”
  4. Repeat this process for all the teachers you wish to gift. Then, enter your payment information and click on “Place your Order” to complete your transaction.
  5. We encourage you to create an account for easy future use.

As always, these group gifts are completely optional and the monetary contribution is up to each family. Should you wish to contribute, please do so by 6pm on Friday, May 22, 2026. Gifts will be sent out electronically immediately so this is a firm deadline. Thank you so much and should you have any questions, please reach out at: roomparents@elmschoolpto.org.

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!

Walk the Walk for Mental Health - Sunday 5/17

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. 

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