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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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.

Introducing PTO's New Community & Culture Committee

New for the 2024-25 school year, a committee has been created within the PTO that is focused on bringing families, staff and students together for community service opportunities and to celebrate the diverse cultures at Elm. For example, at Fall Fest, students were able to decorate paper bags for DuPage Senior Citizens Council’s Meals on Wheels program. Interested in joining? Have ideas for events or volunteer opportunities? Please contact Sumi Pitroda (sumipitroda@gmail.com). We hope to see you at an event soon!

Last Day to Sign Up for Elm Family Volunteer Event - Monday 9/30, 3:30-5PM

The PTO Community & Culture Committee will be partnering with Knitting It Together to kick off its first community service event tomorrow! Families and teachers will gather in the Elm School gymnasium after school on Monday, September 30th to make tie blankets for cancer patients receiving treatment at various hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area. Please sign up HERE and indicate the number of family members participating, the name(s) of Elm student(s), along with their corresponding teacher. Supplies will be donated by the PTO, and families also have an option to sponsor blankets for $5 each. Snacks (That's It fruit bars and Skinny Pop popcorn) have been sponsored by the Community & Culture Committee for students to enjoy during the event. See you there!

Order by Wednesday 10/2 12PM for Special Lunch on Thursday 10/10

The next Special Lunch (Potbelly) is on Thursday, October 10th. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Wednesday, October 2nd. See ordering instructions HERE. 

Monthly PTO Meeting - Friday 10/4, 9-10AM

Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday, October 4th, 9-10AM in the Elm School Teachers' Lounge for our next PTO meeting of the year. Come hear about upcoming events, fundraisers, and initiatives; join in thoughtful discussions; and meet the officers and members of our hard working PTO. RSVP HERE. For those unable to attend in person, we will be hosting a Zoom meeting HERE.