Important Dates

Monday 1/12, 4-7pm - Chick-fil-A Night (Willowbrook)

Thursday 1/15 - Special Lunch (Culver's)

Monday 1/19 - NO SCHOOL (MLK Jr. Day)

Wednesday 1/21 12pm - deadline to order Special Lunch for 1/29

Friday 1/23, 6-8pm - Elm Sons' Night Out: Bowling Night

Thursday 1/29 - Special Lunch (Potbelly)

Friday 2/6, 9-10am - PTO Meeting

Wednesday 2/11, 5-7pm - Science Fair

Friday 2/13 2:15pm - Third Grade Concert

Friday 2/13, 6-8pm - Elm Daughters' Night Out: Galentine's Day Party

Monday 2/16 - NO SCHOOL (Presidents' Day)

Friday 2/27 - NO SCHOOL (Institute Day)

Principal's Corner

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

Please make sure your child knows their dismissal plan each day. Students must have permission to walk home or to go home with another family or friend. If there is a change to your child’s dismissal plan during the school day, please notify the main office. Classroom teachers may not be able to check email consistently throughout the day.

For safety reasons, children should never be dropped off in the street. We have recently observed vehicles double-parking along 60th Street and allowing children to exit the car without adult supervision. In addition, parking in front of the fire hydrant near the school is illegal. To keep all students safe, please use the designated car line each day. Any time saved by unsafe drop-off practices is not worth the risk to our children.

 

Notification from Burr Ridge Police

 

Diaper Wipes Drive - Thank you for your generous support!

Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Thanks to your support, our school community donated a total of 139 packs of wipes — YAY! We are excited to share that these donations have been delivered to HCS this week, where they will be put to great use and make a meaningful difference. Your kindness and willingness to help truly reflect the caring spirit of our school. We are so proud of our families and grateful for your continued support.

 

District 181 Foundation - Young Writers 2026

 

Chick-fil-A Night - Monday 1/12, 4-7pm

Join us on Monday 1/12, 4-7pm at Chick-fil-A (Willowbrook) for a fundraising event to support our school. Come say hi to Mrs. Guzaldo, Mrs. Smrha, and Mrs. Madden! Invite friends and family to make it extra fun and don’t forget to bring cash to spin the wheel - $1 per spin for amazing prizes! **MUST MENTION ELM SCHOOL AT COUNTER OR DRIVE THROUGH**

Science Fair - Wednesday 2/11, 5-7pm

Join us for a night of curiosity, critical thinking and creativity! Students are invited to explore a topic they love and share their findings. And as a special treat, Museum of Science & Industry (MSI) will be joining us for live demonstrations and special giveaways!

 

EVENT DETAILS

  • When: Wednesday, Feb 11 (5:00–7:00 PM)
  • Where: Elm Gym
  • Deadline: Register by Saturday, Jan 17 (one form for each student). Sign-up here.

PARTICIPANT INFO Participants will receive a trifold board and a project guidance packet. Projects must be completed at home and an adult must accompany the student during the event.

 

LEARN MORE

Sign up for Origami Club

Origami club begins next week! This club is for students in 1st-3rd grade who are interested in making paper crafts using the ancient art of origami. The club will meet during lunch recess in the music room on Tuesdays from January 13th to February 24th. Please note there is a $5 fee to cover materials for this club. Sign up HERE. Please reach out to Ms. Miner (hminer@d181.org) with any questions.

Elm Sons' Night Out - Friday 1/23, 6-8pm - Tickets on Sale!

The Family Fun Committee is thrilled to invite you to our annual Sons' Night Out - a fun-filled evening of bowling, food, and quality time together!
Date & Time: Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Suburbanite Bowl, 201 W. Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL
Tickets: $20 per son + father (or favorite bowling buddy), $10 for each additional child or adult
What’s Included: Two hours of bowling, Shoe rental, Pizza and refreshments

Purchase tickets HERE. Prepayment is strongly encouraged and is the only way to guarantee a spot. Day-of pricing will be $30 per pair, pending availability. We can’t wait to see you there for a night of strikes, spares, and great memories! 🎳

 

Are you interested in a PTO Role in 2026/27?

Are you interested in getting more involved with the Elm PTO for the next school year? If so, please fill out this Google Form. We have quite a few vacancies coming up and would love to involve more families. If you have any questions about these roles, feel free to reach out to President@elmschoolpto.org.

Homework Helpers at Hinsdale Public Library

HPL’s Homework Helpers program will pick back up this Thursday, January 15. Due to the popularity of the program, we are expanding to Mondays! Students in grades K-8 can drop in during our Homework Helpers sessions on Mondays and Thursdays 4-6 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room to receive help from trained high school volunteers! Getting homework help from a high school student is fun and students will earn rewards for their work. Parents need to sign in their students. Hosted by the HPL Junior Advisory Board. 

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