Bloomingdale SD13 www.sd13.org

ERICKSON EXPRESS

MARCH 19, 2015

Character

Counts Quote Of the Week:

Being a good citizen means cooperating

with others and respecting authority.

Dear Parents & Students,

This is for all you that took the PARCC test this week, please remember that strangers

will give you your scores. And that there are many ways of being smart.

These strangers do not know that you can speak two languages. They do not know that

you can play an instrument or sing or dance or paint a picture. They do not know that

you take care of your little brother after school, that your friends can count on you to

be there for them, or that your smile can brighten the dreariest of days.

They do not know that you are trustworthy, that you are kind, and that you are

thoughtful. They do not know that you spent your summer with a 700-page Harry

Potter book.

They do not know YOU. But we who know you-your moms and dads, your grandparents

and TEACHERS, your neighbors and friends are proud of you and all you will be.

Scores will tell you something, but they will not tell you everything.

There are many ways of being smart.

Author Unknown

Thanks for your continued support of Erickson Elementary School.

Sincerely,

Patrick Haugens

Principal

Important Dates

Monday, March 30th- Friday, April 7th Spring Break No School

Rotary Members Read to

1st & 2nd Grade Students

. Parent Reminders Parents, please note the following: If your child’s dismissal plans change, please send a note to the classroom teacher in the morning. Please contact the office before 2:00 pm if there is a last minute change in dismissal. If your child needs to be picked up during the school day, he or she will not be called to the office until a parent or guardian arrives. Please note, the drop off time for students in the morning should not be before 8:25 am. Adult supervision begins at 8:25 am. If dropping a lunch off for your child, please have the bag or box clearly labeled with your child’s name. OZZIE READING CLUB Erickson School will participate in the Ozzie Reading Club. The Club is a reading incentive program that awards students with a free ticket to a Kane County Cougar game as well as food vouchers for “hitting a home run by reading.” In order to qualify students in grades three through five must read, take accelerated reader tests, and earn at total of 20 accelerated reader points during the eight week program. Students in second grade must pass a total of 16 accelerated reader tests to qualify for the free ticket. The Ozzie Reading Club will start the week of January 19th. Each classroom has an Ozzie Reading Chart and classroom teachers will be posting the Ozzie Reading Club points once a week. The Club will run until March 20th. All students who earn the required number of points or tests passed will be given a voucher to mail in for the free ticket and food coupons. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Niemiec at 529-2223.

Click on link to view District 13 virtual backpack which contains additional information:

http://www.sd13.org/drupal

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Each week students watch a short video on Monday and hold a one to two minute discussion related to Character Counts! Click on the link above to view this week’s Character Video.

How could one negative comment from the little girl discourage the boy?

How did one small comment from the lady encourage the boy?

Where would any of us be without people who believe we can do the impossible?

STUDENT PLACEMENT INFORMATION 

2015‐2016 

This form has been developed for parents to use as needed.  The principal will consider the completed 

information prior to student placement in May.  Student placement is a major responsibility for the 

school staff each year.  Your input is appreciated and will be used along with a variety of other 

placement criteria.  There is no requirement to complete this form.  Complete this form only if you 

believe the information will assist with student placement. 

Student:_______________________________________________  Current grade_____________ 

   

List specific academic concerns.___________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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List student to student concerns.__________________________________________________________ 

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Explain what type of personality works best with your child.____________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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What is your academic goal for your child? ._________________________________________________ 

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What else would you like to share about your child? .__________________________________________ 

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Parent Signature:__________________________________________Date:________________________ 

 

Please return this form to Mr. Haugens by April, 10.  This form will be treated confidentially. 

Calling all writers! Erickson is sponsoring a short story writing contest.  The winning stories will be acted out by Erickson 

staff members at a special assembly in May!  So get out your pencil and brainstorm some ideas, and 

then write a great story for the contest.  Stories are due by March 27th.  

 

Things to consider in writing your story 

1. Stories must be original. 

2. Stories may be written individually or in pairs. 

3. Stories should be typed.  

4. Be sure to include beginning, middle and end. 

5. The story line and characters must be appropriate for school.  

6. There can be NO violence in the story. 

7. The story should teach a lesson or have a moral. 

 

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Author’s Name (s):_________________________________________________________________ 

 

    _________________________________________________________________ 

 

Room number: ____________ 

 

Title of Story: _______________________________________________________________________ 

 

  _______________________________________________, do solemnly swear that the story is original. 

    (student (s) name(s)) 

 

   

 

  ___________________________________________________      ________________ 

      (parent signature)            date 

Bloomingdale Education Foundation

Mission The Bloomingdale School District 13 Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1998, to provide special opportunities and experiences for the children and staff of our district. Long term, the community cannot rely solely on traditional funding to ensure quality public education; private, supplemental support is required. The Foundation will raise and channel donations for creative and innovative projects that will benefit District 13.

Beer and Wine Tasting Event

*Come out and join us and support a good cause. Proceeds will support teacher grants and funds go directly to impact the students in the classroom!

Date: Friday, April 24th, 2015 Time: 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Place: Scottish Rite, 383 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL Donation: $50 per ticket, Includes tasting, hors d’oeuvres and desserts

Sponsorship Options:

PLATINUM $500: Includes 6 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table GOLD $300: Includes 4 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table SILVER $100: Includes 2 ticket, name on signage & recognition at each table

*RSVP by calling 630-671-5035 or emailing foundation@sd13foundation.org before Friday, April 10th.

   

  

2015 Erickson Elementary    

 

Sun.  Mon.  Tue.  Wed.  Thu.  Fri.  Sat. 

1  2  3  4  5  6  7   Casimir Pulaski Day

 

  Hot Lunch 

 

 5pm-8 pm at Stra ord 

Square Loca on 

  NO EC Classes   

Spirit Day 

 

Dinner and a Movie  

Doors Open at 6:00pm  

Movie Starts at 6:30pm  

 

8  9  10  11  12  13  14 

Tes ng 3/9 thru 3/13

  School Store  Hot Lunch 

Wacky Wednesday 

Superhero Day 

 

 

PTO Mee ng 6:00pm

 

Ska ng Party 

6 :30pm 

   

15  16  17  18  19  20  21 

Tes ng 3/16 thru 3/20 

Hot Lunch 

   

22  23  24  25  26  27  28 

Makeup Tes ng 3/23 -3/27

  School Store  Hot lunch 

 

 

3rd Quarter Ends   

29  30  31         

  Spring break begins           

 

notes  Please refer to the Weekly Erickson Express for up-to-date list of ac vi es and events.  

Follow Erickson Elementary School on Twi er @D13Eagles 

 

Chess Club Mondays from 3:30-4:30  

 

 

 

March 9 - 27

DON’T MISS OUT!THE WINNING HOUSE WILL

RECEIVE LUNCH WITH

MR HAUGENS*Bring your own lunch*

To Benefit

Pop Tab War Rules:● Collect pop tabs from

the sodas you drink

from school and home.

● Place only the pop tab

into your house bucket

● The house with the

most pop tabs WINS!

Children Helping OthersPlanting a seed and watching it grow is rewarding. Just imagine how heartwarming it is to introduce children to philanthropy and watch them grow to understand how they can make a difference in the lives of others.

More than 140 schools throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area are pulling pop-tabs for the House that Love Built®. Students are learning that even a small action such as collecting the pop tab off their soda can helps make an impact on another person’s life.

Participating schools have collected thousands of pounds of pop tabs generating much needed funds benefiting the children and families of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City!

Pop Tab Program

Why Pop Tabs?It’s amazing how something so small can make a difference. Last year, friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) pulled pop tabs raising thousands of dollars to help children and their families.

Pop tabs are small, easy to collect and store. Why not the entire can? The pop tab is pure aluminum where the can contains paint and other residue.

Pop tabs remind us of an important lesson: even little things make a big difference. Collecting pop tabs helps Ronald McDonald House Charities pay the bills so moms and dads need not worry about where they stay while their children are in the hospital.

Looking for a community service project? Pop tabs are a fun way for individuals, schools and organizations to get involved and help others.

Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a “home away from home”

for families who must travel to Kansas City for their child’s medical care...a place where families can maintain the comforting routines of day-to-day life during a stressful time.

Through Ronald McDonald Houses and the Family Room, our mission is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families.

Annually, our Houses and Family Room provide lodging for nearly 7,000 families as well as open our doors to support over 44,000 visits from family and friends of in-patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Ronald McDonald House on Cherry Street2501 Cherry Street

Kansas City, MO 64108Phone: 816.842.8321

Fax: 816.421.7324

Ronald McDonald House in Longfellow Park2502 Cherry Street

Kansas City, MO 64108Phone: 816.842.8321

Fax: 816.842.7033

Ronald McDonald Family Room inChildren’s Mercy Hospital

2401 Gillham RoadKansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816.234.1533Fax: 816.983.6950

About RMHC

How to Participate

Where to Take Your Pop Tabs

Once your containers are full, please deliver them to:

Cherry Street House2501 Cherry Street

Kansas City, MO 64108816.842.8321

My name is Jacob. When I was 7 years old I had brain surgery. My family and I stayed

at a Ronald McDonald House in New York for about a month.

From my experience at Ronald McDonald House, I knew that I wanted to do

something to help others. When I got back to school, I recruited my classmates at

Sycamore Hills Elementary School to help pull pop tabs for other kids like me.

I tell my friends that “Ronald McDonald House treats you really good and collecting pop tabs helps them.”

We collect “tons” of pop tabs to help earn money for the House and have fun doing so!

It’s easy to start a pop tab program and quickly collect tons of tabs! Ask your friends at school, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, youth groups, neighbors and co-workers to help save tons of tabs. Anyone can get involved.

Pop tabs can be collected in boxes, plastic storage bags, coffee cans, potato chip canisters, etc. Please do not use plastic soda bottles or milk jugs - they are difficult to empty.

Collecting pop tabs is a popular volunteer opportunity that benefits RMHC families and is easy to organize. When you pull for the House that Love Built®, you... ** expand public awareness ** make new friends ** raise money ** protect the environment

Fun FactsPop Tab Measurement Equivalents1 inch = 1 pop tab1 foot = 12 pop tabs1 pound = 1,267 pop tabs

SponsorsA special thank you to our generous sponsors! We are grateful for their support.

Advantage Metals, our local recycler, generously donates its services allowing all the proceeds to stay locally at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.

Local sponsors, such as Valley View Bank, the Bank of Lee’s Summit, M&I Banks, and Hawthorn Bank help support the Tons of Tabs campaign by providing tab collection boxes and by matching school funds raised.

And, to The Greater Kansas City Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority for making the Tons of Tabs campaign happen!

Tons of Tabs CampaignSchools can “pull” for Ronald McDonald House Charities through the Tons of Tabs campaign. The Greater Kansas City Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority leads the school-year collection campaign.

Pop tabs are collected at the end of each school year. It’s exciting to see the tons of tabs that were saved throughout the year by kids of all ages. This shows how a small item truly makes a difference!

Pull for the HouseTo join the Tons of Tabs campaign or for more information, contact Sara Goodburn (Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Tons of Tabs Campaign Chair) at sadigo@sbcglobal.net or 913.722.0723 or Alan Lubert (RMHC Outreach Manager) at alubert@rmhckc.org or 816.842.8321 ext. 118.

President Vice President Fundraising Treasurer SecretaryGina Gattuso Charlotte Alongi Liz Buck Jill Anders Kristy Malone

THANK YOU...to all of you who came out to support Erickson Elementary at our recent fundraising event at McDonalds. The McTeacher Night raised over $600 for District 13 schools.

ATTENTION PARENTS: Erickson PTO will be hosting a Candlelight Bowl at Wheaton Bowl on Saturday, April 11. Tickets are $50 a couple and include bowling, shoes and dinner! Please see attached flyer and RSVP.

BOX TOPS: The Box Top contest continues until May 22! We will have one more classroom winner. Please keep turning in your box tops. We have collected over $1,600 so far this year!!

CHAIRPERSON POSITIONS AVAILABLE: There are a few vacant chairperson positions for the 2015/2016 school year. Please see attached descriptions. If you are interested, please contact us.

5K RUN/WALK: Our Run/Walk has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 17. Mark your calendars!

PTO Meeting Minutes-March 11http://bit.ly/1tyTRHQ

March 19, 2015

Calendar

APRIL 8PTO Meeting6:00-7:000pm

APRIL 11Erickson Parents NightCandlelight Bowl

MAY 175K Run/WalkErickson School

If you would like to get involved with the Erickson PTO or have comments or questions, please email us at: ericksonpto13@gmail.com

OPEN CHAIRPERSON POSITIONS 2015­2016 

  

For each of these committees, volunteers sign up on Information Day and their contact information is distributed to each Committee Chairperson. 

   FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Chairperson is responsible for planning Family Pumpkin Night (October) and Dinner and a Movie (February/March). Responsibilities include planning event, organizing volunteers for event and purchasing items if necessary (reimbursed).  FIELD DAY: Works with co­chair. Plans and organizes Field Day event in May. Coordinates volunteers, purchase items needed (reimbursed).  FALL FUNDRAISER: Works with supplier to organize and distribute catalogs to school. Gathers orders and organizes when orders come in. Event held in September. Advertise the fundraiser at school with flyers and in the Express.    HOT LUNCH VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Coordinator to attend hot lunch days and coordinate volunteers at hot lunch. Will work with co­chair.  PICTURE DAY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Works with school on times and coordinates volunteers for Picture Day (October).   If you are interested in any of the above committees, please contact us at ericksonpto13@gmail.com  

ERICKSON’S 1ST ANNUAL- PARENT NIGHT OUT - CANDLELIGHT BOWLING

WHEN: SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2015 8:00 PM 

WHERE: WHEATON BOWL, 2131 N. GARY AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187 

COST: $50.00 per couple, this includes dinner, bowling and shoe rental  A pizza buffet will be served at 8:00 PM. 2 games of scotch doubles and 1 game of crazy bowl to follow dinner.    If you have any questions please contact Kristy Malone at ericksonpto13@gmail.com

 TURN IN BOTTOM PORTION TO THE OFFICE WITH YOUR PAYMENT

 PLEASE R.S.V.P BY APRIL 6, 2015  _______    NUMBER OF ADULTS ATTENDING  _______   TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (check made out to Erickson PTO)  ________________________________  NAMES OF PLAYERS 

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BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Bloomingdale School District 13 Parent Teacher Organization is please to announce the availability of scholarships.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

If you are a past student of both DuJardin and Erickson, you may apply only to one of those two schools. Please select the school most recently attended. If you attended one of the elementary schools and Westfield, you may apply to the elementary school as well as Westfield. Each school’s scholarship amount is listed below. ❒ DuJardin Elementary School

166 S. Euclid Avenue Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Attn: Mr. Mark Dwyer Principal One PTO sponsored scholarship $750.00

❒ Erickson Elementary School277 Springfield Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Attn: Mr. Patrick Haugens Principal One PTO sponsored scholarship $750.00

❒ Westfield Middle School149 Fairfield Way Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Attn: Mr. Stefan Larsson Principal Two PTO sponsored scholarships $750.00 each

To qualify, the applicant must comply with the following criteria:

1. Must have attended the school whose scholarship you are applying for, for a minimum of one year.

2. Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or “C ” or better. 3. Presently a high school senior. 4. Plans to attend college, university, or trade school for the following year. 5. Exhibits school and community involvement. 6. A completed application packet, which must include:

a. Application – submitted in typewritten format.

b. Autobiography – type a brief autobiography not to exceed one page in length. Include in it, your career goals, special interest and hobbies, any honors or awards you have received. Please include insight into your life, values and aspirations.

c. Two letters of recommendation (please use attached forms). These must be submitted

with the packet as a whole. Any letters of recommendation mailed separately will not be allowed as part of the completed packet. All letters of recommendation should be submitted as part of the packet in their finished form: i.e.; sealed in an envelope with the student’s name on the front. One must be from a high school teacher and the second one from another source.

d. An original High school transcript.

Please sign and date the cover of this application to attest to the accuracy of the statements herein. Send your completed scholarship packet to the school of which you are applying. Use the above addresses to do so. Mark on the outside of your mailing envelope, “Scholarship Application Enclosed-Confidential”. If you are applying for a scholarship from more than one of the schools listed above, be sure to send an entire application packet to each of the schools you are applying for. Each application should be submitted with original signatures.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS APRIL 6th, 2015. Anything received after this date will be disqualified.

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NAME __________________________________________________ PHONE # _________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL _______________________________________________________________________

PARENT (S) NAME (S) _______________________________________________________________________

Please sign below upon completion of application to attest to its accuracy. APPLICANTS SIGNATURE

__________________________________________________

DATE ______________

PARENTS SIGNATURE

__________________________________________________

DATE ______________

On a separate sheet, please submit the answers to the following in typewritten format.

1. Career you plan to prepare for (describe):

2. Please list schools you have applied to. Indicate if you have been accepted.

3. List all scholarships, awards for which you have applied. Indicate decisions if known and amount.

4. List any high school activities and the years of participation (athletics, clubs, publications, etc.), highlighting special contributions or offices held.

5. Community activities during high school (church, scouts, community service, sports, etc.)

6. Work experiences. Include responsibilities and duties, number of hours per week and starting/ending dates.

7. Are there any special circumstances about which the scholarship committee should know in

considering your applications?

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS APRIL 6th, 2015. Anything received after this date will be disqualified.

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Name of Student __________________________________________________________________

(Please print or type) Address _________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

WRITE A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE APPLICANT’S GENEREAL CHARACTER & INTEGRITY

Recommended by ________________________________________________________________ Title/Position _____________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 6th, 2014. PLEASE BE SURE TO RETURN THIS RECOMMENDATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO THE STUDENT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE.