Important Dates

Sunday 6/1 - deadline to order HMS school supplies

Monday 6/2 - deadline to order Elm school supply kits

Friday 6/20 - last day to register your student for the 2025-26 school year

Tuesday 8/19 - first day of school! (see district calendar HERE)

Principal's Corner

Register Your Student by June 20

 

School Supply Kits

School supply kits for the 2025-26 school year are now available to purchase online from The Write Stuff at www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/elm. There is no cost to have your kits shipped right to Elm school if you order before June 2. If you order after June 2, standard shipping charges will apply to have the kits shipped to your home. The online storefront will remain open until June 16.

 

Summer Math and Reading

As the school year comes to a close, the Department of Learning is excited to share resources to support your child's continued growth and engagement over the summer. We are so proud of all that our D181 students have accomplished this year to meet state standards, progress in the core content, and develop socially and emotionally.  

We encourage you to create a balanced summer for your child, filled with fun in the sun, quality family time, new experiences, and time with friends, while also reinforcing the valuable skills they've learned this year. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and enriching summer! 

 

Elementary Math Review Packets 

Review packet for students exiting Kindergarten

(Kindergarten standards)

N/A

Review packet for students exiting 1st Grade 

 (1st grade standards) 

Answer Key  

(1st grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 2nd Grade 

(2nd grade standards) 

(If your child qualifies for Bridge A but is not attending the Bridge course, a separate, required packet is forthcoming.)

Answer Key  

(2nd grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 3rd Grade On-Level 

(3rd grade standards) 

Answer Key  

(3rd grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 3rd Grade Advanced 

(4th grade standards) 

Answer Key 

(4th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 3rd Grade Accelerated 

(5th grade standards) 

Answer Key 

(5th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 4th Grade On-Level 

(4th grade standards)

Answer Key 

(4th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 4th Grade Advanced 

(5th grade standards) 

Answer Key 

(5th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 4th Grade Accelerated 

(6th grade standards) 

Answer Key 

(6th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 5th Grade On-Level 

(5th grade standards) 

(If your child qualifies for Bridge 5A but is not attending the Bridge course, a separate, required packet is forthcoming.)

Answer Key 

(5th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 5th Grade Advanced 

(6th grade standards) 

Answer Key 

(6th grade standards)

Review packet for students exiting 5th Grade Accelerated 

(7th grade standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Current D181 6th & 7th Graders’ Math Review  Packets 

Review packet for students exiting 6th Grade On Level 

(6th grade standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Review packet for students exiting 6th Grade Advanced 

(7th grade standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Review packet for students exiting 6th Grade Accelerated 

(8th grade standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Review packet for students exiting 7th Grade On Level 

(7th grade standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Review packet for students exiting 7th Grade Advanced 

(8th grade standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Review packet for students exiting 7th Grade Accelerated

(Algebra 1 standards)

Answer key 

at end of packet

Current D181 8th Graders’ Math Review 

District 86 Math Summer Introduction Letter & Resource Links

· Current D181 8th Graders exiting 8th Grade On-Level may complete this 8th grade standards packet.

· Students returning to D181 in the fall for any course Algebra 1 or higher may access the D86 summer packets.

· Students enrolled in the new D86 combined Algebra/Geometry course will receive a Canvas invitation from D86 with summer practice specific to that course.

 

K-8 English Language Arts Review Packets

Students may complete any packet, however, the packets are intended as a review of the 24-25 school year.

***Please note that the packets are long, so consider printing one at a time.

***Answer keys are at the beginning of each packet.

***Many activities are designed to be completed with a parent or tutor.

Packet 1

Packet 2

Review packet 1 for students exiting Kindergarten

Review packet 2 for students exiting Kindergarten

Review packet 1 for students exiting 1st Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 1st Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 2nd Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 2nd Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 3rd Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 3rd Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 4th Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 4th Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 5th Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 5th Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 6th Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 6th Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 7th Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 7th Grade

Review packet 1 for students exiting 8th Grade

Review packet 2 for students exiting 8th Grade

Kindergarten-8th Grade Reading Lists 

D181 Summer Recommended Reading for Summer

· Summer Reading List for Students Entering Grades K-5

· Summer Reading List for Students Entering 6th Grade

· Summer Reading List for Students Entering 7th Grade

· Summer Reading List for Students Entering 8th Grade

English Language Arts Resources for Rising Freshmen

D86 English Language Arts Summer Resources for Incoming 9th Grade

· Summer Review for 9th Grade Grammar Topics

· Summer Reading List for Incoming 9th Graders

Library News

Lost Library Books

Any lost books not returned or paid for by May 30th will be billed to your account through Skyward.
 
Summer Reading
Are you ready for some summer reading? Check out the links for the Monarch, Bluestem, Battle of the Books and 6th grade reading lists below!
 
 
 
 
Hinsdale Public Library
Check out these fun reading programs at the Hinsdale Public Library! All events and programs are free for Elm students. No registration is required for the summer kickoff party, but registration is required for other events. Registration for summer activities opens June 1st.
 
Hinsdale Public Library Summer Reading Club June 1-July 31st
Hinsdale Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party - Monday, June 2nd 2-4 PM outside the Hinsdale Public Library

Order Student Supply Kits for Next School Year by 6/2

Go to www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/elm to order your student supply kit and get it shipped free right to Elm School if you order before June 2, 2025. If you order after June 2, standard shipping charges will apply to have the kits shipped to your home. The storefront will remain open until June 16. 

5th Grade Parents: Order HMS School Supplies by 6/1

Save the Date - HMS Back to School Day - Tuesday 8/12

Girl Scouts for Next School Year

Do you have a rising 1st or 2nd grade girl who would be interested in Girl Scouts? We are creating a Daisy troop for rising 1st graders (led by Sangeeta Schroeder and Judy Chan) and a Brownie troop for rising 2nd graders (led by Judy Chan, Melissa Connolly, and Meredith Nabavi). Each troop will meet twice a month to do fun activities and earn their Girl Scout badges! If you are interested, please complete this form, and we will send more information soon. 

 

Calling all Future Red Devil Cheerleaders!

The Hinsdale Central Cheerleaders are once again offering their coveted Future Red Devils cheer camp! The first practice is next Saturday, May 31st 9am-10:30am, with 2 additional practices in August. The performance will take place at the Hinsdale Central Red & White football scrimmage on Friday, August 22nd at 5pm. For more details and to register, click HERE. Go Devils!

 

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