Principal's Corner

Fall Party and Costume Parade Information

The children will celebrate Fall with a party and a costume parade on Thursday, October 31st. The outdoor all-school parade will begin at approximately 9:00 am directly after arrival and attendance. Parents are invited to join us this morning for the parade of costumes outside. The parade route is shown on the map below. 

Students should wear their costumes to school and please apply makeup at home. I would like to remind families that costumes with excessive gore or blood are not to be worn at school. Weapons or anything that looks like weapons are absolutely not allowed. Physical education and recess will take place as usual. Please bring a change of clothes if necessary so students may participate fully in the day.

Classroom parties will take place during the school day, and our generous PTO is providing SkinnyPop Brand Popcorn (ingredient information listed below) for our students to enjoy. 

*Afternoon kindergarten students and families are invited to participate in the costume parade. Please arrive between 8:30-8:40 on the morning of the 31st to do so. Parents will need to take their child home directly after the parade, and then return for their afternoon class. The afternoon students will have their classroom party as well. 

Picture Retake Day: Monday, November 11th

If your child was absent on picture day, their name is already on the retake list. If you are unhappy with your original photo, please email Mary Lynn Miscimarra at mmiscimarra@d181.org or call Elm's office at 630-861-4001 to add your child's name to the retake list. If a picture package was purchased, please return the package to the photographer. Be aware that the retake photo replaces the original photo. 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1st, you will have access to schedule parent-teacher conference(s) for your child through Skyward Family Access. Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25th, and 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th. Elementary conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes in length.  Parent-teacher conference sign-up will close on November 15th at 3:00 p.m. 

Once you log into Skyward, you will have the option to sign up for a conference with your child’s elementary classroom teacher. We look forward to seeing you in our schools on November 25-26, 2024. Please use this document for detailed directions on how to sign up using Skyward Family Access. If you are having any issues with Skyward selecting your child's conference, please email nskrip@d181.org.

Library News

Fall Spirit Week

Join your fellow Bulldogs for an exciting Spirit Week!

Monthly PTO Meeting - Wednesday 10/30, 9-10AM

Please join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 9am in the staff lounge for our monthly PTO Meeting. Please note we are meeting on Wednesday instead of Friday. RSVP HERE. If you can’t make it in person, join us on Zoom. 

Order by Wednesday 10/30 12PM for Special Lunch on Thursday 11/7

The next Special Lunch (Panda Express) is on Thursday, November 7th. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Wednesday, October 30th. See ordering instructions HERE. 

Last Chance to get 10% Discount on Yearbook Order!

Purchase your yearbook now and save 10%! T​reeRing​ is a web-based yearbook builder that allows our school community to add, share, comment, and create the yearbook. The 2024-2025 school year will be our 11th year using this platform. All orders include 2 free pages that you can customize.

Visit the TreeRing website HERE and enter passcode 1014149644632589.

Hurry! The offer to save 10% ends October 31st!

Game Club

Mrs. Guzaldo and Mrs. Soofi are excited to host Game Club at Elm School. We will meet every Tuesday during recess from November 12th through March 25th. We will teach the children board games and card games to foster friendships, practice communication, and develop empathy. Depending on the weather, we may play outdoor games, too. Grades 1-5 are invited to come on Tuesdays during recess. We look forward to fun times! Please sign up HERE by November 8th - space is limited!

Future Red Devils Cheer Camp - Register Now!