Winter Wonderland Spirit Week

Join us Monday 12/16 - Friday 12/20 for our Winter Wonderland Spirit Week!

Thank You for Attending Son's Night Out!

Thank you to everyone who supported our first ever Elm Son's Night Out at Sky Zone! The evening was a blast for our sons and MVPs who played each other in friendly dodgeball games. Details for the daughter's event coming soon. If you would like to join the planning committee, please reach out to us at familyfun@elmschoolpto.org.

Principal's Corner

Winter Weather Update

Now that winter weather has officially arrived, please know that we will go outside for recess everyday if the temperature with the windchill is above zero. It is critical that students are dressed appropriately for them to stay safe in these low temperatures. Additionally, all K-5 students wanting to play in the snow must wear snow pants, boots, hats and gloves. Any child without proper winter attire will be limited to a designated snow-plowed area. 

 

NWEA MAP Testing Building Schedule

12/9: 4th ELA, 5th ELA

12/10: 2nd ELA, 4th Math

12/11: 1st ELA, 3rd ELA

12/12: 1st Math, 3rd Math

12/13: 2nd Math, 5th Math

 

Preparing for MAP

A student who is well-rested, well-fed, and has a positive attitude about assessment is best prepared for testing. You can help your child do his or her best by considering these tips:

  • Make sure that your child is in school and on time on test days.
  • Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
  • Remind your child that this assessment is only one measure. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
  • Remind your child to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing.

Communication of Student Scores

Your child’s score report will be available in Skyward after D181 administration is complete.

 

Parent Placement Night Follow-Up Communication

On Tuesday, December 3, the D181 Department of Learning hosted a Parent Placement Night to provide parents with information about the 3rd-8th grade math and 6th-8th grade ELA and social studies course placement process. This presentation outlined various course trajectories and the criteria required for course placements in advanced and accelerated math, along with A-ELA and ACE in our middle schools. 

 

General Information Links

Please visit the Placement, Advancement, and Acceleration page of the D181 website for more information.

LAST CHANCE - Tickets for Son's Night Out - Friday 12/13, 6-8PM

Please join us THIS FRIDAY, December 13th, 6-8pm, for our first ever Elm School Son's Night Out at Sky Zone in Westmont. Tickets on sale now via SchoolPay. Don't delay as door sales will not be guaranteed! Everyone attending will need a ticket to enter. Click HERE for more details on the event and pricing. Please reach out to familyfun@elmschoolpto.org with any questions. Donations are also appreciated and can be made within the same link to help fund this event! *This is NOT a drop-off event!*

Sign Up to Volunteer for Your Class Winter Party!

Class parties will be held on the Friday before Winter Break - 12/20. Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer at your class party.

Chipotle Fundraiser - Tuesday 12/10, 4-8PM

Dine out to support the Elm School PTO! Chipotle (Willowbrook) is donating 25% of sales on Tuesday, December 10th, 4-8pm. Show the flyer at check out or use code TDJ2ZGA for online orders. 

Order by Wednesday 12/11 12pm for Special Lunch on Thursday 12/19

The next Special Lunch (Culver's) is on Thursday, December 19th. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Wednesday, December 11th. See ordering instructions HERE. 

Principal's Corner

Elm School Spelling Bee

This year, The Elm School Scripps Spelling Bee will be offered to our third through fifth grade students. During the week of December 2nd, written spelling bees will be conducted in each third, fourth and fifth grade classroom. To prepare, students should start with the classroom bee study list below that includes words from level 3, 4 and 5, all of which may be included in the school bee. Every child in these grades will be given a study list, however, this is an optional activity. This "test" will not count as a grade.

Classroom Bee Study Lists

If children are interested in participating further, they can begin studying the school bee study list, linked below. 

Scripps School spelling bee list

The top two students from each classroom are invited to participate in the Elm School spelling bee held in person on December 18, 2024 after school. More information regarding the Elm School spelling bee will be shared with the classroom bee winners after the classroom bees are held. 

The two overall students with the highest scores from the Elm School spelling bee will move on to compete at the District 181 spelling bee on January 22, 2025. More information will be provided to the school bee winners after the school bee is complete. 

One more family resource for the Scripps Spelling Bee is Word Club App. Click here for more details. 

 

In the News

Recently, Elm School has been featured consistently ranking among the top educational institutions! This remarkable achievement underscores the school's dedication to fostering an exceptional learning environment for its students and celebrates the academic successes of its learners.

For those interested in exploring more, Chicago Parent magazine has recently published an online article that features an overview of the top schools in the Chicagoland area. This article also highlights the leading schools in DuPage County. Furthermore, Elm School has earned recognition in the U.S. News rankings, identifying it as one of the top schools in Illinois. A big shout out to the Bulldogs for their hard work and dedication!

 

NWEA MAP Testing Building Schedule

12/9: 4th ELA, 5th ELA

12/10: 2nd ELA, 4th Math

12/11: 1st ELA, 3rd ELA

12/12: 1st Math, 3rd Math

12/13: 2nd Math, 5th Math

 

Preparing for MAP

A student who is well-rested, well-fed, and has a positive attitude about assessment is best prepared for testing. You can help your child do his or her best by considering these tips:

  • Make sure that your child is in school and on time on test days.

  • Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.

  • Remind your child that this assessment is only one measure. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.

  • Remind your child to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing.

Communication of Student Scores

Your child’s score report will be available in Skyward after D181 administration is complete.

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