Erickson Elementary

Students can choose to participate in any of the calendar ideas listed below. Just a fun way to enjoy the end of the school year.

-Kindergarten Visitation ~ April 24th at 10:00 or 2:00: 2026-2027 Kindergarten Parents and Students are invited to Erickson (by RSVP only)

-5th Grade Parents (parents only) Visit Westfield Middle School ~ Thursday, May 7th at 6:00pm

-5th Grade Students visit Westfield Middle School via bus ~ Tuesday, May 12th at 9:00am

-Kindergarten Performance ~ May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm: Kindergarten Families are invited to a kindergarten performance in the Erickson Gym to celebrate the students' success and growth.

-School/Family Book Fair at Erickson in the Library ~ May 12, 2026 from 3:30-7:30PM

-Field Day ~ May 14th, 2026 from 9:00-2:30: Families are invited to stop by outside. Events will be moved away from the construction area (Rain Date May 18)

-Preschool Graduation ~ May 20, 2026 at 10:00: Preschool Graduation in the Erickson gym - Preschool parents are invited to attend

-Last Day of Preschool ~ May 20, 2026

-Last Day of Kindergarten ~ May 21, 2026

-5th Grade FAMILY Picnic ~ May 21, 2026 from 11:45-12:45: 5th Grade FAMILY Picnic at Springfield Park during the lunch hour - Parents of 5th grade students are invited to attend the picnic

-Last Day of School ~ May 22, 2026: Last Day of School at 1:40

-5th Grade Clap Out ~ May 22, 2026 at 1:20: 5th Grade parents are invited to school to participate in a clap out for the future Middle School Students

-May 23-September 4th ~ D13 Schools Closed for Construction

End of the Year Open House/Portfolio Night and Lunch with a Loved One: Will not take place this year due to the ongoing construction, facility improvements, parking limitations, and overall safety for very large crowds. We thank you for understanding and we are looking forward to these events continuing in 2026-2027.

2026-2027 School Year

-September 2nd, 2026 ~ Information Day - Instead of an in person Information Day (due to the unknown of construction) ~ Information will be shared electronically / Possibly a tent at Springfield Park (Just in the thinking phase!)

-September 9th, 2026 at 2:30-3:30 ~ Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop Off at Erickson

-September 10, 2026 ~ First day of the 2026-2027 School Year for Grades 1-5

-September 14, 2026 ~ First day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten

Dear Erickson Families,

5th Grade is having a blast on their outdoor education field trip at OWLS in Lake Geneva. There is rock climbing, team building activities, fun with friends, and sunshine! See a few pictures below. More pictures will be shared by the teachers.

Registration is in full swing and has been open.

If you have done the registration, THANK YOU! If you have not, please register as we are planning for the 2026-2027 school year. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Registration needs to be completed by

May 1, 2026. If you are not planning on attending Erickson for the 26-27 school year, please let us know by calling the office. 630-529-2223.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th-8th. This year, we will celebrate and thank all Erickson Staff members. See flyer below in ways to show your appreciation.

Order your yearbook ~ It's not too late to purchase ~ Information is also below

Arrival and Dismissal SAFETY Reminders

• ONLY Preschool families can use the front parking lot during arrival (8:40-8:50) after buses have arrived.
• ONLY Preschool families can use the front parking lot during dismissal (3:15-3:25) before buses have arrived.
• ALL OTHER FAMILIES should use the Park District Parking lot and walk to the front of the building OR use the parent pick-up circle, which moves pretty quickly.

THIS IS FOR STUDENT SAFETY. I do not want students walking in front of buses as they are pulling in or out (this is scary!). I do not want cars pulling out in front of buses. Both of these can cause serious accidents. PLEASE BE SAFE!

If your child will be absent from school, please call the office 630-529-2223 or email the Attendance Email: erattendance@sd13.org by 9:00am. Also, if you are changing your child's dismissal plan, please call the office by 2:00. Phone calls after 2:00 can not always be relayed to the student.

Please reach out if you have any question or concerns. The best way to reach me would be via email or phone: sjohnston@sd13.org or 630-529-2223.

Stacy Johnston

Principal

• ONLY Preschool families can use the front parking lot during arrival (8:40-8:50) after buses have arrived.
• ONLY Preschool families can use the front parking lot during dismissal (3:15-3:25) before buses have arrived.
• ALL OTHER FAMILIES should use the Park District Parking lot and walk to the front of the building OR use the parent pick-up circle, which moves pretty quickly.

THIS IS FOR STUDENT SAFETY. I do not want students walking in front of buses as they are pulling in or out (this is scary!). I do not want cars pulling out in front of buses. Both of these can cause serious accidents. PLEASE BE SAFE!

Nurse Kassy would just like to remind all parents and guardians of our school medication policy as we end this year and prepare for the next:

• All Medications given in school, including non-prescription, shall be prescribed by a licensed prescriber using our Medication Order Form found on the District site.
• This order must include Student’s name, date of birth, the Prescriber’s name, Signature, and date.
• It needs to include the name of medication, dosage, route, frequency, and time of administration
• All medications need to come in original packaging with labels. No loose medications or ointments in a baggy or cup.
• Parent’s/Guardian’s must fill out the Parent Authorization form (also on the site)
• ALL medications must then be brought to school by the parent/guardian and given to the nurse.
• Medications cannot be left in student’s backpacks, lunch boxes, or lockers.

At the end of the school year, medications will need to be picked up by parent/guardian.

If you ever have any questions or would like copies of forms sent, you can reach out to me at KassandraLethert@sd13.org

Thank you!

Nurse Kassy

• Preschool Eligibility Children MUST BE 3 years of age to begin preschool. The preschool program is housed at Erickson. There are AM (8:50-11:20) and PM sessions (12:50-3:20).
• Kindergarten Eligibility Children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten for the upcoming school year.
• If you know you are NOT returning to Erickson for the 2026-2027 school year because you have or will be moving, please send me an email (sjohnston@sd13.org) so we do not assign your child a class for next year.
• If you would like to share some input about your child to help with class placement for the 2026-2027 school year, please fill out the 2026-2027 Parent Input Form. This form will only be accepted if you have completed registration.

• April 23: 5th grade OWLS field trip
• April 24: Kindergarten visitation new families -rsvp required, Hot lunch
• April 27: Hot lunch, PTO meeting 5:30
• April 30: 4th grade field trip to Naper Settlement

Dear 5th Grade Parents & Guardians,

We would like to invite all parents/guardians of current 5th grade students to visit Westfield Middle School on Thursday, May 7th from 6:00pm - 6:45pm. Doors will open at 5:40pm. Please enter through either our Main Entrance (Door 1) or through the Park District Entrance in the back parking lot (Door 20).

Parents & Guardians will begin the evening in our East Gym (Park District Gym) and will be provided with a brief introduction by our staff, an opportunity to tour our 6th grade classrooms, and a chance to meet our 6th grade teachers. May 7th is reserved for Parents/Guardians only.

To assist with your child’s transition to middle school, we will be hosting the 5th grade students for a daytime visit to Westfield on Tuesday, May 12th with their 5th grade teachers. Students will have a chance to visit our current 6th grade classrooms, meet our 6th grade staff, and participate in mini-presentations.

We look forward to meeting your 5th grade students on May 12th and to hosting Parents/Guardians at Westfield on May 7th at 6:00pm!

Sincerely,

Stefan Larsson

Principal

Amanda Vreeland
Assistant Principal

The School Store is open EVERY OTHER Tuesday from 12:00-12:50. When volunteering, please arrive 10 minutes earlier. As a volunteer you help monitor the student council members with the purchase of school supplies to the students.

Every other Tuesday during lunch

Dates: 02/10, 02/24, 03/10, 03/24, 04/07, 04/21, 05/05, 05/21

Please click the above tab to send a shout out to an Erickson Staff Member. Your shout out will be published in the Staff Newsletter. Thank you for thinking of our staff!

School Hours:

Grades 1st-5th: 8:40-3:30

Kindergarten AM: 8:40-11:30

Kindergarten PM: 12:40-3:30

Preschool AM: 8:50-11:20

Preschool PM: 12:50-3:20

Student Arrival:

Kindergarten-5 grade students can begin arriving at 8:25. Students should gather in the front of the building. Doors open at 8:30. Students should arrive by 8:40

Lunch Hours:

1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Lunch: 12:00-12:25

4th-5th Grade Lunch: 12:25-12:50

Dropping off lunches from restaurants (ie- McDonald's, Wendy's, Panera, etc.) as well as using food delivery services to drop off food (ie -GrubHub, Door Dash) is not allowed. Students should bring their lunch in the morning to school each day. Safety is our number one priority and we would like to limit visitors.

Email: sjohnston@sd13.org
Website: sd13.org
Location: 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: 630-529-2223

Fax: 630-893-9849