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Fall Fest

We invite all of our families to our annual Fall Fest Event on October 2nd from 4:30-6:00pm. This event will be held in our ELC parking lot. We will have many different stations to visit with various activities and games for families to do together. Our PTA will also host a book fair. We hope to see you all there!

Picture Day

Picture day will be on Monday, September 29th or Tuesday, September 30th. Look for information from your classroom teacher.

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT73TP9S. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! We will be sending home flyers very soon. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day (flyers coming soon). Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

Visitor Aware System

Any visitor that enters the main office or school building will be required to check in using the tablet in the front vestibule. We ask that you bring along your ID or driver’s license to properly check into the system. Any questions, please contact our main office.

D54 Transportation

Student bus passes will be sent home by our D54 Transportation Office. Please watch your mail for this information. If you have any questions about your child’s transportation you are welcome to call the main office at school or our Transportation Department at 847-357-5104.

Upcoming Dates:

September:

9/28 District 54 Run to Read Event

9/29 & 9/30 Picture Days (see schedule above)

October:

10/2 ELC Fall Fest Event 4:30-6:00pm @ ELC

10/13 No School for All D54 Schools

November:

11/5 No School for ELC Students

11/24 Parent /Teacher Conferences No School

11/25 Parent/Teacher Conferences No School

11/26 – 11/28 Thanksgiving Break No School

Arrival & Dismissal Information
Arrival and dismissal times are busy here at school. We work as an entire staff to ensure the safety of each child every day. You can support our staff by closely following the procedures below.

Parent Drop Off & Pick Up

• Off Schaumburg Road, please make the first available left into the parking lot. 
• Proceed and park in the parent parking lot. If there is not a spot available, please continue to loop around until there is one available or use the overflow parking lot.
• Students will line up by door #5. Staff will be there to support and bring your child into the building.
• Parents are not allowed to enter the school building with their children. 
• Parents are only allowed to exit the lot by making a RIGHT turn. Turning left out of the parking lot is prohibited.
• At dismissal follow the same procedures by parking in the parent parking lot or overflow lot and walking up to the pick-up/drop off area outside Door #5. A staff member will bring your child outside to you. All people picking up must show an ID and be listed in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If anyone needs to be added, please call the main office (847)230-1700 prior to dismissal.  

During these busy times, please avoid standing under the awning and avoid blocking the doors.

Office Visits or Late Arrivals

• Late arrivals are considered students arriving after 7:45 AM or 11:30 AM (11:15 on Wednesdays). 
• Off Schaumburg Road, please pass the first parking lot on the left and the bus lane and turn left into the next available parking lot. 
• Proceed and park in the parent parking for office spots. 
• Walk your child(ren) to Door #1 and press the button to be buzzed into the office.
• If your child is arriving late to school or if you are picking your child up early, you must come into the office area to sign your child in or out.

Please do not enter the bus lane under any circumstances.

PTA NEWS

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Spirit Wear

Spirit wear orders will be available at the Fall Fest on October 2nd! Please stop by our table near the book fair to retrieve your order. Orders will be sent home via your Sprouts backpack for all families unable to attend.

Dine to Donate

Please join us for our first Dine to Donate after the Fall Fest at the Culver’s located at 1800 Wise Rd in Schaumburg! Culver’s has graciously offered a 15% donation to the ELC PTA on sales between 4pm and 8 pm when you use the attached flyer!

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for a few wonderful volunteers to assist with the Book Fair and Lollipop Pull Station at the ELC Fall Fest on October 2nd from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM. Full shifts are not required, as any help is appreciated! Sign up today by clicking here!

Unable to volunteer but would still like to contribute? Donate to Birthday Books today! Birthday Books are a part of the PTA Culture at the District 54 Early Learning Center to promote literacy for every sprout. You can make a contribution today by clicking here!

We thank you for your contributed support, and look forward to seeing you soon!

dISTRICT NEWS

Run to Read

Join the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 21st annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. All proceeds will support financially struggling District 54 families. Click here to register today!

U.S. McKinney-Vento Assistance Act

U.S. McKinney-Vento Assistance Act defines homeless children as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime abode. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, parks, bus or train stations, abandoned buildings and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services.  Please visit our website for more information.