We Need Field Day Volunteers - Wednesday 5/28, 12:45-3pm

Thank you for volunteering for Elm School’s Field Day! Field Day is always a highlight for our students, filled with fun and excitement. The Elm School PE teachers have planned a variety of engaging, parent-led activity stations that students will rotate through during their scheduled time. Field Day 2025 will take place on Wednesday, May 28th, and will be split into two sign up groupings based on grade levels:

• Parents will need to report to Elm School’s office no later than 12:15PM with their ID. Parents must bring their valid ID to participate. Please allow extra time to check in with our safe visitor system.
• Field Day time will run from 12:45-3:00PM.
• Please follow the links below to confirm your availability. We will be in touch with updates and station assignments. K-PM/1st/2nd/3rd Grade sign up HERE. 4th/5th Grade sign up HERE. For parents with children in both sets of age groups: please only sign up for one child’s group; there will be time to go see other children during this day. Please do NOT sign up for both groups or your sign up will be deleted at our discretion.

We’re looking forward to another fantastic Field Day. We couldn’t do it without your support!

Principal's Corner

Registration for the 2025-25 School Year

Staffing Update: Differentiation Specialist 

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Erin Martorano has accepted a new position at Elm School as the Differentiation Specialist, effective for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Martorano’s experience and vibrant enthusiasm for education will undoubtedly enhance our learning environment and all grade levels in this new role, affording her the opportunity to work with many students. We believe her skills will greatly benefit our students and school alike. Please join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Martorano! 

Staff Appreciation Week: Thank you!

On behalf of the entire staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the amazing surprises and thoughtful treats organized for Staff Appreciation Week. From the delicious snacks and generous gifts to the encouraging notes and festive decorations, every detail made us feel valued and truly appreciated.

Your support means so much and reminds us of the strong, caring community we’re fortunate to be a part of. Thank you for making this week so special—it truly brightened our days and lifted our spirits. We are family!

Library News

The Community House Walk the Walk - Sunday 5/18

Are you ready to Walk the Walk and make a difference?! The Community House’s annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health is on Sunday, May 18th. Join the Elm School Bulldogs Team and help us try to win the Big Blue Shoe Award.

The Community House Mental Health Awareness Webinar - Monday 5/12, 7pm

The Community House is offering a free virtual event on Monday, May 12th at 7pm for parents in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. This one-hour webinar, Recognizing the Signs: How to Spot Emotional Struggles in Youth, will support parents in understanding and recognizing when their child might be experiencing a mental health issue as well highlighting ways to respond, connect to appropriate resources and build stronger lines of communication. 

Principal's Corner

Staff Appreciation Week - May 5-9

Satchel Pulse Screening Information

Elementary students and teachers will once again participate in the Satchel Pulse Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener, a tool to help us monitor and improve the social-emotional skills of all our students. Teachers of students in grades K-5th will complete the screener about their students, and students in grades 3rd-5th will complete the screener about themselves.

SEL skills include developing healthy habits, managing emotions, setting and achieving goals, developing empathy for others, establishing and maintaining supportive relationships, collaborating with others, and making responsible and caring decisions. 

Satchel Pulse is a student-friendly screener with 25 simple questions. Information gained from this screener will provide our school teams with additional insight to best support our students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Student Registration for 2025-26 School Year

Sports Equipment Drive - Monday 5/5 - Friday 5/9

Sports For All is a charity organization started by Hinsdale Central High School students, Sofia Malinas and Mia Barakat (Elm alum). With a mission to donate sports equipment to children in need, they will be collecting new or used sports equipment at Elm School during the week of May 5-9. Please make sure donations are functional and do not include any local club logos. The classroom with the most donated items will win a special snack! Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Order by Wednesday 5/7 12pm for Special Lunch on Thursday 5/15

The last Special Lunch (Steak 'n Shake) is on Thursday, May 15th. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Wednesday, May 7th. See ordering instructions HERE.