PTO Meeting - Thursday 5/29, 9-10am

Please join us on Thursday, May 29th at 9am in the staff lounge for our last PTO Meeting of the school year. You can also access the meeting via Zoom HERE if you're unable to attend in person (Meeting ID: 833 9431 6349, Passcode: 347206).

Thank You, Elm Families!

Thank you to all the families that donated to our diaper and baby wipes drive! We were able to collect 1,295 diapers and 68 packages of baby wipes. HCS Family Services is elated to receive such a generous donation of desperately needed items. Amazing, Elm School!

Principal's Corner

Registration for the 2025-25 School Year

Technology Information for the 2025-26 School Year

Exiting 5th Graders: Bring your 5th-grade iPad to the back-to-school day to exchange for your new 6th-grade Chromebook. Tech will evaluate the iPad's condition, and fees may apply for broken equipment. You must return your iPad, iPad case, charging cable, and charging brick. Do not return equipment at the conclusion of the school year or summer school. Students are to keep their devices until the back-to-school day.

Incoming 3rd Graders: You will exchange your 2nd-grade iPad for a new iPad after the school year begins. Teachers will collect chargers and cables. Tech will assess the returned iPads, and fees may be applied for any damage. Do not return equipment at the conclusion of the school year or summer school. Students are to keep their devices until they return to school.

Incoming Kindergarten Students: You will receive your new iPad after the school year starts.

5th Grade Celebration of Learning and Graduation

We are pleased to invite fifth grade families to the Fifth Grade Celebration of Learning and Graduation on Friday, May 30th, starting at 10:30 AM in the Elm School Gym. Doors will open at 10:15 AM to provide time for seating prior to the arrival of our fifth grade students.

At the conclusion of the celebration, we kindly ask that all guests remain seated while our fifth graders exit and return to their classrooms. Following this, we request that parents gather outside on the blacktop near the playground for student dismissal. Our fifth grade students will walk through the school hallways, receiving a warm “Clap Out” from our first through fourth grade students as they exit the building.

We eagerly anticipate celebrating a successful school year with our students and families on this special day! If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

End of Year Reminder

As the school year draws to a close, we encourage you to engage in conversations with your children regarding expectations for their behavior, both inside and outside the classroom. With a variety of exciting special events and activities on the horizon, it is essential that we create an enjoyable environment for everyone during these final days of the school year.

While it’s perfectly normal for students to feel a surge of excitement as the year wraps up, we want to remind everyone that our behavioral expectations remain in place. Upholding these standards will help ensure that all students can participate in and enjoy the planned events safely and happily.

Let’s work together to make the end of this school year a memorable and positive experience for all!

Diaper and Baby Wipes Drive - Monday 5/19 - Friday 5/23

Elm School is hosting an end of year drive for HCS Family Services from May 19-23. They are in desperate need of baby wipes and diapers in sizes 5 and 6. Please consider donating to this important effort. Please contact Mrs. Santini at esantini@d181.org with questions.

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser - Monday 5/19, 4-7pm

Join us on Monday, May 19th for one final Chick-fil-A fundraiser night! Come celebrate a successful school year and congratulate our fifth grade graduates as they move on to middle school. Invite friends and family to make it extra special and don’t forget to bring cash to spin the wheel - $1 per spin for amazing prizes! 

Here’s the best part: arrive between 4:00pm and 5:30pm and see our special guests for the evening, including Principal Olson, Ms. Moen, Ms. Morris, Ms. Recktenwall, and Ms. Guzaldo! We are so lucky to have them. Show up to let them know how much we appreciate them!

Help support our Diaper and Baby Wipes Drive by spreading the word and bringing diapers (size 5 and 6) and baby wipes to our Chick-fil-A fundraiser night!

Volunteer Thank You Coffee - Wednesday 5/21 8:30am

Have you volunteered at Elm School this year? Perhaps you helped at the ice cream social, book fair or spring fundraiser. Maybe you helped in the library or will help at field day or the pool party. This event is open to anyone who has volunteered at Elm this year. We want to say thank you with coffee, sweet treats, and a fun game with prizes on Wednesday, May 21st after drop-off. Thank you!

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!