Spring Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!

We're excited to announce our annual Spring Fundraiser, happening March 22, 2025, at The Elm in La Grange! As valued Elm families, we invite you to support our event, either personally or through your business. This year's theme, "Move, Groove, and Improve," focuses on enhancing student physical wellness through innovative programming. Your support directly impacts our ability to create an engaging environment for active learning and healthy habits. The Spring Fundraiser is our primary fundraising effort. Your donation is tax-deductible - the PTO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Interested? Complete our FORM, and we'll be in touch!

Thank You for a Successful Toy Drive!

During our Elm School Book Fair, the PTO Community & Culture Committee collected over 100 toys, games, and books to benefit patients being treated at Lurie Children's Hospital. Elm students also created over 70 beautiful cards to bring some holiday cheer to Lurie patients. Thank you for helping us make this an incredibly successful toy drive! 

Principal's Corner

Winter Weather Update

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. 

 

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.

 

December Food Information

We have a special lunch on Thursday, December 19th, which will feature Culver's restaurant. Please be aware that Culver's has now listed sesame as an allergen in their burger buns, which is a recent change. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kim Pavich, Elm School nurse. 

Additionally, the PTO will be providing Annie's fruit snacks for our winter parties on December 20th. The ingredient label for these snacks is also included below.

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.

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