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Dear Early Learning Center Community, We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunshine today. Below you will find some important safety reminders as well as what to look forward to over the next few weeks. Safety Reminder: We continue to have some concerns regarding food being eaten and shared on bus rides to school. This is a safety and choking hazard for all of our students as well as an allergy risk for some of our Sprouts. Please do not send food on the bus with your child. We thank you in advance for your help with this. District 54 Community Resource Center Calendar and Newsletter: Our February calendars and newsletters are available on our website. You can access them in English and Spanish here. Our Family & Health Fitness Night is this week at the ELC from 4:30-6:00pm. Join us for active and fitness related fun for the whole family! PTA Info: Thank you to everyone who supported the Spring Book Fair during conferences! We truly appreciate our volunteers, our shoppers and even our PTA Board support! We also want to thank our wonderful PTA who generously donates a birthday book for each of our students. Our February books were passed out Friday. If your child has a February birthday, check their backpack for the book that they chose off of our new Birthday Bookmobile! Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30. Our topic for the night is Assessing Students in Early Childhood. Childcare will be provided. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab |
Important Dates – February and March 2020
Wednesday, February 26th – 4:30-6:00pm at the ELC – Family Health & Fitness Night brought to you by our Parent Educators
Tuesday, March 10th – PTA Meeting at 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 17th – No School – Election Day
Monday, March 23rd – Friday, March 27th – No School – Spring Break
Monday, March 30th – School Resumes
Principal’s Message – February 24th
Principal’s Message – February 17th
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Dear Early Learning Center Community, We are so grateful to all of our families who came out for conferences this week despite the cold and snowy weather. We loved sharing the progress of all of our Sprouts and connecting face to face with their families. We appreciate being partners in your child’s education! English Learner (EL) Kindergarten Information Night If your child is entering kindergarten next year and you speak another language at home, we would like to invite you to attend the EL Kindergarten Information Night on Tuesday, February 18th. The program will take place from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Professional Learning Center, 524 E. Schaumburg Road. Childcare is available for ages 3 and up. During the evening, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the programs for English Learner Kindergarten students, Dual Language Programs in District 54 and the language assessment process. Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 17th in recognition of President’s Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family! Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab |
PTA Volunteers Needed!
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
The ELC Spring Book Fair will take place Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14, 2020. We still need some volunteers to help students and families select books for spring and summer reading, or checking things out for on-line orders. The Book Fair opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 7:30 p.m.
The Volunteer Schedule is in 2 hour time blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13.
Fast on the heels of Book Fair are Spring Pictures, Tuesday February 18 and Wednesday February 19, 2020. We need 2 volunteers for each 2 hour time slot from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on both days.
Do you have a couple of hours to Support Our Sprouts? If you would like to help, please contact Barb Quinn, ELC PTA Treasurer, at bquinnpta@nullaol.com
Thank you for all you do for children and families.
ELC PTA
Principal’s Message – February 10th
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Dear Early Learning Center Community, It’s hard to believe that we are already heading into the middle of February. Our teachers are excited to touch base with families this coming week during our Parent Teacher conferences to share the growth that your child has made this school year. Just a reminder that due to conferences, our Sprouts do not have school on Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th. There is also no school on Monday, February 17th in recognition of President’s Day. Safety Reminder: We continue to have some concerns regarding food being eaten and shared on bus rides to school. This is a safety and choking hazard for all of our students as well as an allergy risk for some of our Sprouts. Please do not send food on the bus with your child. We thank you in advance for your help with this. We are nearing the deadline to fill out the 5Essentials Survey. We would truly love your input as it will help us to grow as a building as well as to serve our Sprouts and families better. If you haven’t already, please click the link below to share your perspective with us. The parent survey will be available online through Feb. 14, 2020, at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois. We will also have a few computers out for parents to log on and use during conferences. Please feel free to ask for help while you’re here! For more information, click here to read the letter from Superintendent Andy DuRoss. Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para leer la carta del Superintendente Andy DuRoss. District 54 Community Resource Center Calendar and Newsletter: Our February calendars and newsletters are available on our website. You can access them in English and Spanish here. There are some great events planned for the upcoming month: Family & Health Fitness Night, 0-3 Community Playgroup and so much more. For more info, check out their newsletter! Important Dates: Thursday, February 13th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, February 14th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, February 17th – No School – Presidents Day Have a wonderful weekend, Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab |
Principal’s Message – February 3rd
Dear Early Learning Center Community,
We have had a busy week here at the ELC with lots of laughter, fun and learning! Ask your child about their trip to the D54 garage for our Touch a Truck in house field trip this week or last. They loved interacting with the simple machines and transportation that our O & M staff use daily. This has been a great unit for our Sprouts!
The following 5Essentials Survey will help us to grow as a building as well as to serve our Sprouts and families. The deadline is approaching quickly and we’d love to have your input! Please follow the links below to share your thoughts. We’d greatly appreciate it!
5Essentials Survey
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. The parent survey will be available online through Feb. 14, 2020, at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois. We will also have a few computers out for parents to log on and use during conferences. Please feel free to ask for help while you’re here!
For more information, click here to read the letter from Superintendent Andy DuRoss.
Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para leer la carta del Superintendente Andy DuRoss.
PTA News
Supporting Our Sprouts has become the theme of the ELC PTA. You can help! Here’s how:
1) Be a member! Our goal this year was 200 members. We are currently at 155. If you have not joined, please know that being a member shows your support in making every child’s potential a reality. See the Membership Enrollment form attached.
2) Attend an event sponsored by the PTA. The staff and the PTA have worked to create short informational presentations so we can work together to make every child’s potential a reality. Our next meeting is March 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us.
3) Volunteer to help with an event at school. If you are interested in any of these activities, please let us know what times you might be available. Questions? Contact Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com
Ø The Spring Book Fair is just around the corner, February 13/14. The Book Fair will be open on Thursday (2/13) from 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and Friday (2/14) from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m.
Ø During those hours, we will also be distributing the Super Sprout spiritwear previously ordered.
Ø Spring Pictures follow closely on February 18/19. Volunteers are needed both Tuesday (2/18) and Wednesday (2/19) from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
4) Future Leaders. Every year, the ELC PTA creates a slate of officers who in turn recruit and appoint committee leaders. The officers are elected to serve a 1 year term, with eligibility to serve a second term should the nominating committee slate them for re-election. Want to know more? We will be creating an explanation of the positions for you to review. If there is something that you think aligns to your skill set, please let the leadership know. The nominating committee will begin its work for the 2020-2021 term soon.
We look forward to working with all of you as we Support Our Sprouts
The ELC Officers: Dennis Gilette, President, Matthew John Rodriguez, Vice President, Lori Gilette, Secretary, Barb Quinn, Treasurer
Important Dates:
Wednesday, February 5th – Lou Malnati’s PTA Family Night – click for the flyer with more details
Thursday, February 13th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 14th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, February 17th – No School – Presidents Day
Have a wonderful weekend,
Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab
Community Resource Center Calendar and Newsletter
Our February calendars and newsletters are available on our website. You can access them in English and Spanish here. There are some great events planned for the upcoming month: Family & Health Fitness Night, 0-3 Community Playgroup and so much more. For more info, check out their newsletter!
5Essentials Survey
The following 5Essentials Survey will help us to grow as a building as well as to serve our Sprouts and families. The deadline is approaching quickly and we’d love to have your input! Please follow the links below to share your thoughts. We’d greatly appreciate it!
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. The parent survey will be available online through Feb. 14, 2020, at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois.
For more information, click here to read the letter from Superintendent Andy DuRoss.
Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para leer la carta del Superintendente Andy DuRoss.
Principal’s Message – January 27th
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Dear Early Learning Center Community, Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Family Literacy Night last night. We loved seeing all of the smiles on our Sprouts faces as well as on the adult faces, especially during the “snowball” fight in the gym! We hope you all enjoy your new books. District 54 Cold Weather Response Plan In order to help parents better prepare for the severe cold weather and snow we often get during winters in our community, I wanted to share with you the District 54 Severe Cold Weather Response Plan. Though District 54 makes every effort to keep our schools open and operational, circumstances beyond our control oftentimes dictate school closings. Kindergarten Registration for ELC Students Information regarding kindergarten registration for our kinder bound Sprouts came home this week. Since our kinder bound students are already registered within the district you do not need to attend the Kindergarten Registration events that are happening at our neighborhood schools on February 5th. If you have any questions after receiving your Kindergarten packet, please don’t hesitate to ask. PTA News A new year is upon us, and the ELC PTA is gearing up for a flurry of activities that will take place in February. Some of these events are opportunities for you to meet other families, and some we will need your help with. February 5: Love Pizza? Here’s a chance to enjoy Lou Malnati’s pizza, and support the ELC PTA. You can access the flyer here to help us raise PTA funds. February 13 & 14: The Spring Book Fair will take place during parent teacher conferences in the hallway outside the Gym. Spring T-shirt orders will be delivered at the same time. You can volunteer to help set up, assist “shoppers” and clean up. Want to know more? Contact a member of the PTA Board, or sign up by contacting Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com February 18: Spring School Pictures. If you want to help escort, register or encourage a big smile, please contact Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com The PTA Birthday Books Committee is pleased to announce new titles have been added to enhance your child’s reading pleasure. Funds generated by the Book Fair will be used to support this program for ELC students and families. We are grateful to all of you who support the PTA, and encourage you to attend meetings and participate in the programs designed to enhance and enrich your child’s educational experience. Last, but certainly not least, the ELC PTA is looking for future leaders. Do you see yourself in the role of an office, a committee chair, or a stalwart volunteer? Please drop us a line and let us know your interests. Our goal is to support the goal of making every child’s potential a reality be engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. The ELC PTA Board Important Dates: Wednesday, January 29th – No School – Teacher Inservice Day Wednesday, February 5th – Lou Malnati’s PTA Family Night – click for the flyer with more details Thursday, February 13th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, February 14th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, February 17th – No School – Presidents Day Have a wonderful weekend, Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab |
Principal’s Message – January 20th
Dear Early Learning Center Community,
As our winter weather arrives, please remember to send your child dressed to play outside. We do go outside daily if the temperature and windchill is above 25 degrees. With snow expected this weekend, boots, snowpants and warm mittens are a necessity. Thanks for your help with this so that our Sprouts can enjoy the winter weather and run and play outside!
As a reminder, we do not have school on Monday, January 20th.
Please note the following information below for our school and the district.
District 54 Cold Weather Response Plan
In order to help parents better prepare for the severe cold weather and snow we often get during winters in our community, I wanted to share with you the District 54 Severe Cold Weather Response Plan. Though District 54 makes every effort to keep our schools open and operational, circumstances beyond our control oftentimes dictate school closings.
5 Essentials Survey
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. The parent survey will be available online through Feb. 14, 2020, at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois.
For more information, click here to read the letter from Superintendent Andy DuRoss.
Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para leer la carta del Superintendente Andy DuRoss.
Drop Off/Pick Up Safety
Thank you to all of our families that are putting our students, staff and parent safety first during our arrival and dismissal times. As a reminder, please do not pass the buses as they are departing from the front of the building. We also ask that you park in the designated blue spots only. We’d also like to remind you that turning left onto Schaumburg Road during school hours is illegal. Again, we are striving for safety for all parents, drivers, staff and especially students during our drop off and pick up times. It is critical to remain patient and go slow when entering and leaving the parking lot daily.
For safety reasons, please make sure you let the office and your child’s teacher know well in advance if you will be picking your child up and they will not be going on the bus. It is difficult for all when these requests are made so close to the end of our sessions. Thank you in advance for your help with this. We also ask that no food is brought on the buses due to safety and allergies of some students. Thanks in advance for your help with these safety measures!
Updated Phone Numbers in Case of an Emergency
Please make sure to notify the office of any updated phone numbers as soon as possible. It is essential that we can reach you or someone on your emergency contact list if something happens at school. Thank you in advance for your help with this other important safety reminder!
Have a great long weekend,
Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab