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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.

Principal's Corner

Winter Well Wishes

On behalf of myself and the Elm School staff, we wish you and your family a restful, joyful, and safe holiday season. May this time bring moments of connection, celebration, and renewal. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026. Until then, enjoy the break, take good care, and know that we are grateful for your continued partnership and support.

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.

Spelling Bee

The Elm School Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, December 16th. Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students were able to participate. Congratulations to Adamma Oguejiofor for winning the Elm School Spelling Bee! Second place was Jay Mishra. Both will represent Elm School at the District Spelling Bee in January.

Notification from Burr Ridge Police

Order by Wednesday 1/7 12pm for Special Lunch on Thursday 1/15

The next Special Lunch (Culver's) is on Thursday, January 15th. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Wednesday, January 7th. See ordering instructions HERE.

VOLUNTEER AT LUNCH TIME! Join your child during their lunch hour on Special Lunch days! You will be monitoring your child's class while they are enjoying their lunch. This special time is only for PTO members so if you are not a paid member, you will be taken off the schedule. Sign up HERE. Only sign up for ONE date as any additional dates will be deleted.
*As always, be sure to bring your photo ID for entry into the school.

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

This year, the third grade concert will be on Friday, February 13th at 2:15PM in the Elm School gymnasium. Doors open at 2:00PM. The concert will feature songs from around the world. (Third grade students should dress nicely for this event.) All are invited to attend! Please remember to bring your driver's license to check in.

Elm Staff Holiday Collection - Thank You!

Thank you so much for your generous contributions to the Elm School Staff GiftCrowd Holiday Collection. Your thoughtfulness and support truly meant a great deal. The teachers and staff were incredibly appreciative of the recognition and generosity shown by our families during the holiday season. Thank you again for your continued support of Elm School and for helping to show our amazing staff how much they are appreciated.

Special Lunch Ordering for Winter/Spring Now Open

Special Lunch ordering for the remainder of the school year is now open!

Dates and restaurants:

January 15 - Culver's

January 29 - Potbelly

February 12 - Sarpino's Pizza

February 26 - Great American Bagel

March 12 - Buona

March 26 - Jimmy John's

April 16 - Home Run Inn

April 30 - Jersey Mike's

May 14 - Culver's

Save the Dates - Daughters' and Sons' Nights!

Bowling Night on January 23rd: Mark your calendars for a Boys' Night Out at the lanes for Elm School sons and their favorite grown-up. A relaxed night of bowling and bonding. Tickets on sale in January.

Galentine’s Day Party on February 13th: Elm girls and their special +1 are invited to a sweet Girls' Night Out filled with activities and fun. Tickets on sale in January.

WANT TO HELP? We are recruiting volunteers for both events! Please sign up HERE if interested.