Hello Emerson Families!
Happy October! It is hard to believe we are in the fall season since the weather has been so beautiful! Next week, we will be kicking off our first PBIS/SEL (Positive Behavior Intervention/Social Emotional Learning) theme for the year about respect. As Aretha famously sang, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T - find out what it means to me...” our students will be sharing what respect looks and sounds like. Throughout the month, we will have short lessons about how to respect one’s self, others, and the world around us. This will culminate in a spirit week the last week of October and celebration. More information to follow each week!
NWEA MAP reports will be available shortly; you will receive a notification from the district so that you can log into PowerSchool to see your child’s results. I will also include parent information in next week’s newsletter to help explain what the test results mean.
Important Dates
● Upcoming Week’s Lunch Menu - click here
● 10/8: Teacher Institute Day; No School
● 10/11: Columbus Day; No School
● 10/18: PTA Meeting
● 10/20: Late Arrival
● 10/29: Fall Fest!
Parking Lot Safety
Please be sure that you and your child are using the designated crosswalks to cross in the parking lot. We have staff and Rec Station pulling into the parking lot and our safety patrols are there to help everyone cross safely in the crosswalks. Also, please listen to our safety patrol students and our staff if they are asking you to stop or slow down if you are driving. This demonstrates respect to everyone in our Eagle Community.
Inside Out Club
It’s never too early to start equipping your kids with the character skills they need to problem solve, express empathy, cope with challenges in a positive way, think of new ideas, appreciate life’s gifts and so much more. Inside Out Club’s unique educational and volunteer opportunities combine social and emotional learning (SEL) with service learning to empower kids to care for others, themselves, animals and the planet. For the first time, Emerson will be hosting an Inside Out Club (IOC) after school program. We will meet from 3-4 pm on the following Wednesdays: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 and 11/17. To learn more about the program and to register your child, visit their site here: https://www.insideoutclub.org/. Space is limited so register today! Click here for flyer!
4th Grade Book Club
Mrs. Kissel is hosting a book club for fourth graders! The first 15 students with permission slips may join; dates are Thursdays/Fridays during lunch/recess 12:40-1:10.
October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
January 6, 7, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28
February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24
Click here for the Permission Slip!
Band/Orchestra Lessons
Band and Orchestra lessons started this week for 4th and 5th grade students who have registered for the instrumental music program. If your student registered but did not receive an assigned lesson day and time, contact one of your area directors. More information can be found HERE.
Kindergarten Registration for 2022-2023 School Year is Coming!
Please help us by sharing this information with families who have pre-school age children and do not yet have students enrolled in District 205 schools.
Children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2022 are eligible to register for Kindergarten in Elmhurst District 205! Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year for Half-Day, All-Day and Dual Language will take place from October 11, 2021 to October 22, 2021. Registration will take place online, with residency verification taking place in-person at your home school.
To learn more about the Kindergarten programs offered in Elmhurst, attend our parent information session! The presentation will be recorded and posted to the website the next day. See below for details:
When: October 7, 2021
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: Zoom - Click this link to join
Fidgets
If you feel your child needs a fidget during class in order to help them concentrate, please let their classroom teacher know. We are requesting that fidgets not be sent from home as they are becoming toys that are being traded and distracting from learning. Once you contact your child’s teacher, we will be sure to provide him/her with a fidget from school that remains in the classroom.
Save the Date
District 205 is excited to announce our Open Houses at Emerson and Edison Elementary Schools to view the renovation work completed in the last year. We are proud of the work done and invite the community to share in our excitement! Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks.
● Emerson Open House: October 16 from 10 a.m.-noon
● Edison Open House: October 23 from 10 a.m.-noon
Have a fantastic weekend!
Ms. Sheleen DeLockery, Principal
District 205 Announcements
NAMI DuPage County Octoberfest
NAMI DuPage is joining forces with the DuPage County Fair Association to put on some fun in 2021!
WHEN: October 1-3, 2021
WHAT: Octoberfest
WHERE: DuPage County Fairgrounds
WHY: Get out of the house and raise money for a good cause
INCLUDES:
● Carnival rides and kids’ activities
● Car show
● Pancake breakfast
● Wine and beer tasting
● Live music
● And much more!
Proceeds go to NAMI DuPage to continue to offer free and low-cost services, including:
● Mental Health education to Jr. High and High School students
● Teen support groups
● Support groups and Peer counseling
● Educational and support programs
● Career education
● Social and recreation programs
Reminder about keeping our school community healthy
We want to ensure that our school community remains healthy. As a reminder, if your student is experiencing any of the following symptoms, they should remain at home.
● Fever (100.4°F or higher),
● New onset of moderate to severe headache,
● Shortness of breath,
● New cough,
● Sore throat,
● Vomiting,
● Diarrhea,
● New loss of sense of taste or smell,
● Fatigue from an unknown cause,
● Muscle or body aches from an unknown cause.
Additionally, students should remain home if any of the following apply:
● The student has been asked to quarantine by the local health department.
● The student has tested positive for, or is awaiting the results of, a COVID test.
● The student is unvaccinated and a member of the household has symptoms of COVID or has tested positive for COVID-19.
Thank you for your role in helping keep our school community safe.
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Forward Together Plan
Throughout this pandemic, the health and safety of Elmhurst District 205 students and staff remain our highest priority. Elmhurst School District 205 has developed a comprehensive plan aligned to local, state and federal guidance. The Forward Together Plan for 2021-22 offers some frequently asked questions about the reopening of our schools, the District’s health and safety protocols; sanitation and ventilation mitigations and a Dashboard that presents COVID-19 metrics. As health information and related procedures change, we will continue to review and update the plan, as well as continue to monitor local health and safety metrics. If you have additional questions, please email Forwardtogether@elmhurst205.org.
- Emerson