Elmwood Express
Happy Friday, Elmwood Families!
Thank you to all of the families who took the time to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences! Your partnership and involvement play an important role in your child’s success, and we appreciate your commitment to working together to support our students.
Parent-Teacher Conferences provide a valuable opportunity to celebrate student growth and discuss areas of improvement as we go through the year. When families and teachers communicate openly and collaborate, we create a stronger support system that helps every child feel supported.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend, Elmwood families! Thank you for being an important part of the Elmwood family!
Thank you to all of the families that attended our Dine-Out Fundraiser last week at Culver's. Culver's donated $642.90 to our school. We hope all who attended had a great time! We have some excited events coming up that are detailed below including Spike For A Cause, our Glow Lunch, Halloween and much, much more.
One really important thing that helps us to be able to do all these great fun things is the strong, daily attendance of our students. Our school is currently doing excellent, with a daily average attendance rate of 96.13 percent. Keep up the good work Elmwood and keep showing up each and every day! We appreciate you all!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Lerner and Mrs. Hagins
Apple/Smart Watch and Cell Phone Reminder
Just a reminder for all families that students may not wear smart watches or have cell phones during the school day. Please read the following from our handbook for more information:
"Using a cellular telephone, smartphone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), Apple Watch, Smart Watch or similar electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment. Students may bring these devices to school, but they must be turned off and stored in the student’s locker. Apple Watches/ Smart Watches that have cellular services or phone connectivity are not permitted to be worn during the school day. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen devices. Failure to follow these rules will result in disciplinary consequences, and the loss of the privilege to bring these devices to school. If you need to contact your child during the day, please call the main office."
Crossing Guard Update
A big thank you to those of you who know and care for our crossing guard Mr. Mike (Fullerton and 76th Avenue) he has experienced some recent health challenges and is currently out recovering. Thank you to Mr. Hector for stepping into this role.
We will be putting together a care basket for Mr. Mike. If you would like to contribute, we will take cash donations, cards and notes from the kids and families in our front office through October 30th. Thank you!
Happy Prinicpal Appreciation Day, Mr. Lerner!
This week, we celebrated Mr. Lerner and the dedication, leadership, and care he brings to Elmwood School each day. For the past nine years, Mr. Lerner has led our school with a calm, confident approach and a genuine commitment to our students, staff, and families. His leadership helps make Elmwood a welcoming community where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Please join us in thanking Mr. Lerner for all he does to make Elmwood a special place to be. We are grateful for his leadership and the positive impact he makes on our school community every day!
Harlem Irving Plaza Holiday Ornament Decoration
All students are invited to participate in the Harlem Irving Plaza (HIP) Holiday Ornament Decoration! Please review the following guidelines before decorating and returning your ornament.
Ornaments will not be returned to schools. Santa likes to bring the ornaments back to the North Pole to decorate, so exceptions cannot be made.
School drop-off deadline: Tuesday, October 27. Please have students bring their completed ornaments to school by this date so they can be prepared for delivery.
Decorate both sides! Please make sure both sides of the ornament are decorated. For everyone's safety, no sharp objects are permitted. Ornaments containing sharp objects may not be displayed.
Display date: Saturday, November 14. All ornaments will be on display by this date. Maps showing ornament locations by school name will be available at Customer Service.
Participation is optional: If you choose not to participate, please return the nutcracker ornament to the office so we can redistribute to other students.
Thank you for helping make the holiday season special for our students and the community!
El Dia de Los Muertos
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that celebrates and honors the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Families remember those they love by sharing stories, displaying photos, and creating ofrendas, or altars, filled with meaningful items. It is a time to celebrate the love, memories, and connections that continue even after someone has passed.
We invite our Elmwood families to contribute to our school ofrenda by sending in a photo (please do not send an original photo) or a drawing of a loved one or pet they would like to remember and honor. We look forward to creating a special space where our school community can celebrate and remember those who hold a special place in our hearts.
Our display will be up October 26th- November 3rd. Please bring your photos and items for la ofrenda to our office.
Halloween Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a few parents to help us on Halloween (October 30th) morning. We are looking for help setting up and helping students complete an art project in the cafeteria. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please click the link below.
Picture Day Retakes
All fall school photos are now loaded to shop.hrimaging.com. Please visit to view and order your students photos? Need a retake? Please email Mrs. Hagins at haginss@epcusd401.org. If your child was absent on picture day, they will automatically have their picture taken on retake day (November 6th).
Matt Lerner
Principal
Stephanie Hagins
Assistant Principal
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