Dear Parents (Spanish Version):

Welcome to Elmwood Elementary School and the 2016 -2017 school year!  I hope this letter finds you enjoying your summer vacation.  The Elmwood staff and I are looking forward to seeing all of you in August for another outstanding school year.  

If you are new to Elmwood, I encourage you to attend the new family tours.  The tours will be held on Monday, August 15^th at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Please meet in the Multipurpose Room.  During this time, families new to Elmwood will have the opportunity to receive a tour of the building, meet other Elmwood families and have questions answered as we assist you in your transition to your new school.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE:

Kindergarten Sneak Peek Session Times on Wednesday, August 17^th

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.                A-G

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.            H-N

12:30 – 1:15 p.m.              O-Z

First Day for Regular Kindergarten Attendance:

Thursday, August 18, 2016 (Full Day)

GRADES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 SCHEDULE: 

The first official day of school for 1^st   thru 5^th grade students will be Wednesday, August 17^th.

Daily Attendance Hours

8:00       Supervision outside begins & Students enter the building

8:15       Instruction Begins

11:15     Lunch/Recess for Kindergarten

11:20     Recess/Lunch for 1^st Grade

11:20     Recess/Lunch for 2^nd Grade

11:20     Lunch/Recess for 3^rd Grade

12:05     Lunch/Recess for 4^th Grade

12:05     Lunch/Recess for 5^th Grade

2:30       Dismissal

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 

If you ordered school supplies for your child through Home & School, please pick up your order at the Meet & Greet Monday, August 15^th 2:30-3:30 Sycamore playground area.  School supply packets will not be available for purchase once school begins.  However, hard to find items will be available for your convenience on the first day of school.  These hard to find items will be available on Wednesday, August 17^th from 8:20 - 9:20 a.m.  You may also find a complete school supply list on the Elmwood website. 
 

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

• Because there is no adult supervision outside before 8:00 a.m., we request that no students be dropped off before that time. If you drop your child off after 8:15 a.m., you must sign them in at the Main Office. Students will not be allowed to go to class if they arrive after 8:15 a.m. without an adult signing them in.
• All (K-5) driving parents are encouraged to use our two car drop off lanes in the morning. Your child can be dropped off on Elmwood Drive (by the new gym) or on Sycamore Drive (by the garden) in the morning.  Students can be picked up in the afternoon on Sycamore Drive ONLY.  If you plan to drive to school, we ask that you please take the time to watch this video to ensure that you understand our drop off procedures for the safety of everyone.  Click Here for Safety Video

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS AND BUS SCHEDULES

• Classroom and teacher assignments for Kindergarten through 5^th grade will be posted on Infinite Campus.   If you have not already signed up for an Infinite Campus account, you can complete this now. Visit the District 203 web site (Infinite Campus Link). Follow the prompts to create your parent account. If you experience difficulty creating your account, please feel free to contact the Infinite Campus Portal Help desk by e-mail at campusportal@naperville203.org. 

• Bus information will be sent to you directly from the transportation office.  If you have any questions, please call (630)420-6464 to speak directly with transportation. 

ABSENCE REPORTING

• If your child must be absent from school, please call the Absence Line at (630)420-6343.  Please do not leave this pertinent information on the main office voicemail.  

IMPORTANT DATES

• Meet Your Teacher on Monday, August 15 for all students from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 26 for all students & families from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• Parent Orientation on Wednesday, August 31 for all parents of K, 1^st and 2^nd students from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• PI Parent Orientation on Thursday, September 1^st for parents of PI students from 6:00-6:30 p.m.
• Parent Orientation on Thursday, September 1^st for parents of 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th students from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to turn in your “SOAR into Reading” information on the first day of school!

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Elmwood School.  If you have any questions or comments about Elmwood School, please call me at (630)420-6341, drop me a note or e-mail me at lpolomsky@naperville203.org.

Sincerely,

Lisa Polomsky, Principal

1. Design and implement effective practices that promote learning experiences for all.
2. Foster a high-performance culture focused on student learning.
3. Steward resources effectively to promote student learning.
4. Effective communication and community relations.