Afterschool Enrichment Activities

Elm is excited to offer the following afterschool enrichment activities. Registration closes one week prior to the first session.

Monday: Spanish (9/16-12/16, 3:05-4:05pm)

Tuesday: Chess (9/17-12/17, 3:05-4:05pm)

Wednesday: BAM Theatre (9/25-12/4, 3:05-4:05pm)

Thursday: Golf (9/19-12/19, 3:05-4:15pm)

Friday: Art (9/20-12/13, 3:05-4:15pm) ***second class added!***

Weekdays: Before and After the Bell with The Community House

Join the Elm Running Club

Students in grades K through 5th are invited to participate in Running Club! Sign up HERE. This morning club will be held at 8:00AM to 8:30AM twice a week starting on September 17th. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of distance running and the benefits of exercise. They will also earn “Toe Tokens” for participating while keeping track of the amount of miles they run/walk throughout the club. Below are some highlighted details that are important to follow. This form will automatically close on September 15th at 5:00PM to ensure an attendance roster for the first day. We have a 60 student maximum so it may close before the anticipated date.

Students must have gym shoes/sneakers with either shoelaces or velcro to ensure safety (no crocs, sandals, boots, or flip flops). Students are encouraged to bring water bottles that are filled for hydrating throughout the 30 minutes.

Students will meet in the back blacktop area unless weather forces us to be inside in the gym. If there is rain in the forecast, students will participate in Elm School's gym area, entering through the front doors.

Please drop students off no earlier than 7:55AM.

Due to safety, we will only be accepting the first 60 students that sign up through the Signup Genius. If your child has any medical concerns, please email Mr. Kolar or Mr. Jensen. Mr. Jensen and Mr. Kolar look forward to working with those students interested and signed up for this club. If you have multiple children signing up, please make sure to sign them both up individually to ensure correct numbers.

Save the Date - Fall Fest on Friday 9/27

Mark your calendars for Elm's 3rd Annual Fall Fest and Kickball Game! Elm PTO is excited to invite all students and their families for an afternoon packed with competitive kickball and fun fall festivities for everyone! This year, all interested students will have an opportunity to play! Ticket information will be available in next week's Bowser Notes.

Save the Date - The Wild Robot Movie Event on Sunday 9/29

Join Mrs. Petersen and the Elm PTO for a special private viewing of The Wild Robot at AMC - The Quarry on Sunday 9/29 at 12pm. Further information and tickets sales will be coming in next week’s Bowser Notes.

Principal's Corner

Purchasing Milk

Families will be able to pre-pay via Skyward for milk to be available for your child daily. 

NOTE: We will not collect cash/coins for milk purchases during lunches. This is a one-time fee at the beginning of the year, and families are encouraged to sign up through SchoolPay via Skyward by the deadline of September 2. If you miss this sign-up, you will need to send your child with their own drink.

$88 = x1 milk a day

$176 = x2 milks a day

Login to Skyward Family Access.

Click on the Fees tab.

Click Add a Fee.

Select the Milk option.

Pay for the fee in SchoolPay

Planned Lockdown Drill Notification 

Per the School Safety Drill Act covered under Illinois Statute (105 ILCS 12/20), this notification is being provided to parents and guardians of students attending Elm School. On 9/6/2024, Elm School will conduct a lockdown drill that will include school staff, students, and Burr Ridge law enforcement agency representative(s). During this drill, teachers will utilize the linked Google Slides to instruct students. 

We understand that some parents/guardians may want to opt out of this type of drill for their child. As the parent/guardian of a student attending Elm School, you have the option to exempt your child, for any reason, from the drill. If you choose to exempt your child from the drill, please notify Mrs. Miscimarra at 630-861-4001 or mmiscimarra@d181.org no later than the morning of the drill.

Join Chorus!

Elm School's Choir is open to any student in 4th or 5th grade. This year, choir rehearses before school every Thursday from 7:45-8:30 AM, starting September 5th. To join the choir, please read the Chorus Info Sheet and fill out this form.

Curriculum Night - Thank you!

Thank you so much for attending Curriculum Night on Thursday. It was so nice to have conversations with you about your children's first days of school and our plan for the upcoming year. We are very much looking forward to working with you in the months ahead.

The slides from the Principal and PTO presentation are linked here. 

The slides from our "Specials" teachers are linked here.

Rotary Run

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

Help your school take home the prestigious “Mrs. B” and “Mr. K” trophies!

Click Here to Register

First Special Lunch of the Year - Thursday 9/12 (Order by 9/4)

First Monthly PTO Meeting - Friday 9/6, 9-10AM

Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday, September 6th, 9-10AM in the Elm School Teachers' Lounge for our first monthly PTO meeting of the year. Come hear about upcoming events, fundraisers, and initiatives; join in thoughtful discussions; and meet the new officers and members of the PTO. RSVP HERE. For those unable to attend in person, we will be hosting a Zoom meeting HERE. 

Join the Elm School Community!

If you have not yet had the opportunity, sign up to your student(s)' class WhatsApp groups by scanning the assigned QR code below. By joining, you will receive all school-wide announcements, as well as information specific to your class!