Last day to sign up for Bike Rodeo

3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Parents - today is the last day to sign up for the Bike Rodeo (Tuesday 10/8 after school)! Click HERE for more information about the Bike Rodeo. Sign up HERE to participate. Parents, sign up to volunteer HERE.

Sign up to Volunteer for the Fall Classroom Parties!

Elm's Fall Parties will take place on Thursday, 10/31 - each class will have their party at the time slot designated by the teachers and take place in the classroom. Please fill out the form HERE if you are interested in volunteering to help out during your class's party. Please take note of the party time when signing up to ensure you are available. The form will close Thursday 10/10 at 10:00 pm.

Please reach out with any questions!

- Maya Atassi and Tina Shima, VPs of Room Parents

Spiritwear Orders Received & Distributed!

Spiritwear orders have been received and sorted. These should have went home with one of your children! If you had any issues with your order, you should have been contacted directly. If you are interested in any more of our current inventory or want to alert me to items you may want in a future order, please email us at spiritwear@elmschoolpto.org. Please note: the website orders in September is the sole time we place a bulk order. Extra inventory is sometimes ordered to sell at events, but not guaranteed. If you'd like to check for an exchange, please send an email accordingly. Thank you for your support, and we hope you liked the new designs!

The Wild Robot Movie Premiere Thank you

Thank you to Mrs. Petersen and all of the Elm families who joined the PTO for the viewing of The Wild Robot movie. The movie was fantastic, and it was so fun to watch it all together and see the book we read come to life.

That's a Wrap! Blanket-Making Event Success

Over 50 Elm staff, teachers, parents, and students came together for a successful charity blanket-making event on Monday 9/30. In partnership with Knitting It Together, the school was able to create dozens of blankets for cancer patients at local hospitals. Students felt proud of their work and actively engaged in giving back to the community. All blankets will be washed, tagged with personalized cards, and delivered to hospitals in need of blankets during the month of October. Thanks to all who created or sponsored blankets to make this a very special event!

Last day to sign up for Destination Imagination

Today is the last day to sign up for Destination Imagination. Click HERE for more information. Sign up HERE. 

HMS Home Run Inn Fundraiser

Please consider supporting Hinsdale Middle School student musicians by ordering a convenient and yummy meal for your family by Wednesday, 10/9 HERE! The HMS Music Department will be traveling to Orlando in February 2025 to perform. Pickup date/location: Wednesday, 10/16 at HMS from 2-4:30pm (top parking deck). Pickups anytime after 4:30pm can be accommodated, contact parent Denys at staffapp@hmspto.org. Thank you for supporting our HMS students!

Principal's Corner

The Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic is on October 6, 2024. This event supports the Rotary Club in its international and local efforts, including these local non-profit organizations:

• The Community House

• D181 Foundation

• Hinsdale Hospital Foundation

• Rotary Foundation

• Hanson Center-Ray Graham Association

Click Here for More Information

Unable to join? There is an incredible opportunity for you to win amazing prizes while supporting The Hinsdale Rotary Run! By participating in the prize drawing, you are giving yourself a chance to win fantastic prizes and support local organizations. 

Click here for the Rotary Run Charity Classic Prize Drawing

Walk and Roll to School Day

Elm School is participating in National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 9. Parents and students are all invited to walk/bike to school. This movement is aimed at inspiring our school community to come together in promoting health and safer routes for students to walk and bike to school. 

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 9:30am – 11:00am

In Person at The Community House

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Click here to register for the 10/29 PM session

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Elm School Blanket Making Food Information

The District adheres to State guidance with respect to maintaining an environment free from food allergies. As the Elm Elementary School Blanket Making Volunteer Event on Monday, September 30th is not a part of the school curriculum, the food brought to the event has not been subject to the District’s food allergy restrictions. Everyone attending is responsible for enjoying the food while observing their own dietary restrictions.The list of food items available can be found below.