Reminder:
Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23^rd, every Wednesday is designated for staff development.  Students are dismissed 30 minutes early at 2:30pm.

Pizza Fridays
Every Friday pizza is served at Einstein for $2.00 a slice. A permission slip was given on Back-to-School Night as well as sent home. Once the permission form is submitted, that will serve as permission for your child to receive pizza for the 2017-2018 school year. If your child wishes to eat pizza on a Friday and the permission slips have been submitted, please send $2.00 per slice.

Facebook
Did you know Einstein School now has a Facebook page? Since you can’t come to school each day with your children, we want to give you a peek inside the classrooms and share the amazing learning opportunities happening each day. You can like us by visiting  https://www.facebook.com/54Einstein.

Have a great day!

It was fantastic to see so many of our Einstein owls Thursday night! We cannot wait to begin the 2017-2018 school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone on Monday!

First Day of School for 1^st through 6^th grade – Monday, August 21, 2017-New This Year!
Have you ever heard, “it takes a village to raise a child”? There is something special about the first day of school. We would love our parent community to join us in welcoming all of our Einstein Owls back to school. We will be lined up outside of our front door (Door 1) with staff and families to form a celebration tunnel as students walk in the building.

All classroom teachers will be in their classrooms waiting for all of our students. We will also have staff in the hallways to escort your child once they enter the building if they need assistance.

For safety reasons, adults will not be able to accompany students into the building.

Beginning on August 21^st, your child will be let into the building starting at 8:25am.  All children will enter through Door 1(front door) or Door 6 (behind the school).  Students riding the bus will enter through Door 1. Students riding the bus who are in our Instructional Classrooms will enter through Door 14.  For safety reasons, adults will not be able to accompany students into the building.

Arrival & Dismissal
School hours are 8:40am – 3:00pm.  Please note, beginning Wednesday, August 24^th, every Wednesday is designated for staff development.  Students are dismissed 30 minutes early at 2:30pm.

We open our doors to welcome all students in at 8:25, this is when our 1^st bell rings. Our second bell rings at 8:35, as our second warning bell. Class begins at 8:40.

The parking lot remains closed from 8:20-8:45 and 2:55-3:10 for student safety. On Wednesdays, due to early dismissal, the parking lot will be closed from 2:25-2:40.

Students in Grades 1-6 who are walkers will exit Door 14. Kinder walkers will exit Door 13. All bussers exit Door 1.

When dropping off students, there will be a crossing guard at the intersection of Laurie Lane and Kensington. We are very fortunate to have a crossing guard to safely guide our children during arrival and dismissal.

Please familiarize yourself with the parking/safety signs along Laurie Lane and Kensington. Please note, the cul-de-sac behind the school does not allow for parked vehicles.

Lunch and Recess  Periods
Lunch times and recess times are alternated to maximize space and student safety.

Einstein’s lunch and recess periods are listed below:

11:15-12:00 4^th and 5^th grades
11:45-12:30 Kindergarten and 1^st grades
12:15-1:00  2^nd, 3^rd, and 6^th grades

Please note: On Half-Day Inservice days there are no lunch periods since students are dismissed at 11:40am.

Welcome to Einstein Kindergarteners!
We cannot wait to welcome our Kindergarteners to Einstein School! What great experiences lie ahead in making new friends, learning new things, and developing a love for school!  The first day of school for Kinder is Monday, August 28^th.  Please join us for a Boo Hoo Breakfast.

Our kinder teachers will be sending a “Kinder Screening” packet home in the near future. They will be inviting you and your incoming Kinder on August 22^nd, 23^rd or 24^th. Please be expecting this information. If you cannot attend the scheduled screening date assigned to you, please contact the office at 630-736-2500.

Kindergarten school hours align with students in grades 1-6^th. After the first day of Kinder, students may arrive through Doors 1 and 6.

**If your child is picked-up from school, they will exit by Door 13 on the west side of the building.  This door is strictly designated for Kinders to exit the building on a daily basis. If you have other children attending Einstein, they will be exiting through door 14. Please discuss a specific meeting place with your children. We want to provide the safest environment possible.

Kinder bussers will be escorted daily onto their busses by our Einstein Patrols.

Support the Foundation at Septemberfest

The District 54 Education Foundation is raising funds for District 54 students over Labor Day weekend at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest. You can support the Foundation by parking your car for $5 at Collins School, 407 S. Summit Drive, Schaumburg, on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3. Summit is located between Roselle and Plum Grove roads. The Foundation is also participating in Not-for-Profit Day on Monday, Sept. 4, at Septemberfest. Purchase slices of pizza from our partner, Jet’s Pizza, and the profits will support District 54 students.

The Foundation is committed to ensuring that all District 54 students have the same opportunities by funding

• Breakfast programs for students from financially struggling families to ensure that they begin their day ready to learn,
• Grants to students from financially struggling families so that they may participate in extracurricular activities, and
• STEM enrichment programs so that all students have the opportunity to become innovators, practice collaboration and be prepared for exciting opportunities in their futures.

For more about the Foundation, visit www.d54foundation.org.

Apoye a la Fundación durante el festival de septiembre ‘Septemberfest’

La Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 está recaudando fondos para los estudiantes del Distrito 54 durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo en el Festival de Septiembre “Septemberfest”  de Schaumburg. Usted puede apoyar a la Fundación estacionando su auto los sábados y domingos, 2 y 3 de septiembre por solo $ 5 en la escuela Collins, ubicada en el 407 S. Summit Drive, Schaumburg. La calle Summit está ubicada entre Roselle y Plum Grove.  La Fundación también está participando en un Día “sin fines de lucro” el lunes, 4 de septiembre, durante el “Septemberfest”. Si usted compra ese día rebanadas de pizza de nuestro socio, Jet’s Pizza, las ganancias apoyarán a los estudiantes del Distrito 54.

La Fundación se compromete a asegurar que todos los estudiantes del Distrito 54 tengan las mismas oportunidades financiando

• Programas de desayunos para estudiantes de familias con dificultades financieras para asegurarse de que comienzan su día listos para aprender,
• Becas a estudiantes de familias con dificultades financieras para que puedan participar en actividades extracurriculares, y
• Programas de enriquecimiento STEM para que todos los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de convertirse en innovadores, practicar la colaboración y estar preparados para oportunidades emocionantes en su futuro.

Para más información sobre la Fundación, visite la página web www.d54foundation.org.

Our Back-to-School and Curriculum Night will be held Thursday, August 17^th from 5:15-7:15. This is an opportunity to meet the staff, drop-off supplies, sign up for conferences and hear teacher presentations regarding curriculum and expectations.

We will also have red plastic take-home folders for purchase for $2.00 for grades K-2.  Teachers utilize planners with students in grades 3-6. Planners can be purchased for $4.00. They will be available for purchase in the main lobby.  School supply lists were sent home with report cards in June and are on our website.

Our PTA will also be here to share information about membership, hot lunch, spirit wear, and much more. They are also including a free Back-to-School treat! For specific times and more information, please review the link below.

NEW THIS YEAR for Back-to-School Night
Pizza will be available for purchase for $2.00 a slice and a water bottle for .50. We look forward to spending dinner with you!  Invite

There was an error in the date on the specific information for the1st day of school. Below you will find the revised and accurate date.

First Day of School for 1^st through 6^th grade – Monday, August 21, 2017-New This Year!

Have you ever heard, “it takes a village to raise a child”? There is something special about the first day of school. We would love our parent community to join us in welcoming all of our Einstein Owls back to school. We will be lined up outside of our front door (Door 1) with staff and families to form a celebration tunnel as students walk in the building.

All classroom teachers will be in their classrooms waiting for all of our students. We will also have staff in the hallways to escort your child once they enter the building if they need assistance.

For safety reasons, adults will not be able to accompany students into the building.

Beginning on August 22, your child will be let into the building starting at 8:25am.  All children will enter through Door 1(front door) or Door 6 (behind the school).  Students riding the bus will enter through Door 1. Students riding the bus who are in our Instructional Classrooms will enter through Door 14.  For safety reasons, adults will not be able to accompany students into the building.

We look forward to beginning the 2017-2018 school year! We hope that you have had a wonderful summer and have enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We are excited to welcome our Einstein owls in just a few short weeks!

We are looking forward to continuing our work with the staff, students, and parent community to ensure a successful school year and enjoy many celebrations to come. Below, you will find helpful information to plan for the year ahead.

Back-to-School and Curriculum Night
Our Back-to-School and Curriculum Night will be held Thursday, August 17^th from 5:15-7:15. This is an opportunity to meet the staff, drop-off supplies, sign up for conferences and hear teacher presentations regarding curriculum and expectations.

We will also have red plastic take-home folders for purchase for $2.00 for grades K-2.  Teachers utilize planners with students in grades 3-6. Planners can be purchased for $4.00. They will be available for purchase in the main lobby.  School supply lists were sent home with report cards in June and are on our website.

Our PTA will also be here to share information about membership, hot lunch, spirit wear, and much more. They are also including a free Back-to-School treat! For specific times and more information, please review the link below.

NEW THIS YEAR for Back-to-School Night
Pizza will be available for purchase for $2.00 a slice and a water bottle for .50. We look forward to spending dinner with you!  Invite

Class Placements
Enrollment forms and updated leases need to be returned to the school office with all current information.  *If your Student Enrollment Forms/Proof of Residency are not returned, your child is not enrolled for the upcoming school year. Therefore, he/she will not be assigned to a class.  Call the Einstein office if you have any questions at 630-736-2500.

First Day of School for 1^st through 6^th grade – August 21, 2016-New This Year!
Have you ever heard, “it takes a village to raise a child”? There is something special about the first day of school. We would love our parent community to join us in welcoming all of our Einstein Owls back to school. We will be lined up outside of our front door (Door 1) with staff and families to form a celebration tunnel as students walk in the building.

All classroom teachers will be in their classrooms waiting for all of our students. We will also have staff in the hallways to escort your child once they enter the building if they need assistance.

For safety reasons, adults will not be able to accompany students into the building.

Beginning on August 21^st, your child will be let into the building starting at 8:25am.  All children will enter through Door 1(front door) or Door 6 (behind the school).  Students riding the bus will enter through Door 1. Students riding the bus who are in our Instructional Classrooms will enter through Door 14.  For safety reasons, adults will not be able to accompany students into the building.

Teacher Assignments
You will receive a letter in the mail with information regarding your child’s teacher for the upcoming school year, they will be mailed home on August 11^th.  Please note, the staff has worked diligently to place every child in an environment which best suits his/her learning needs.  Therefore, requests for placement changes will not be honored unless there is an extreme circumstance.

Incoming Kindergarteners will receive information regarding their teachers after their screening which takes place the week of August 21^st. We want to ensure the best placement for each of our students.

If you do not receive your child’s placement letter by August 15^th, please contact Einstein’s main office to ensure all paperwork and registration is current and complete.

Solar Eclipse
District 54 is aware that the first day of school for most of our students, Monday – August 21, is the day of the solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse the moon lines up with the sun, blocking the sun from view. Our community is not on the path of totality (the closest area is Carbondale, Illinois), which means those in the District 54 community would only see a partial eclipse (the moon will not fully cover the sun). The partial eclipse will be viewable in our area from 11:53 a.m. to 2:41 p.m.

Looking directly at the sun is never safe and it would be impossible for staff to ensure that children are not watching the changes in the sky that occur with even a partial eclipse. Therefore, we will be keeping students inside for recess and lunch on August 21. Students will have the opportunity to view the eclipse through NASA’s website at https://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive. Some parents have expressed a desire to keep their students home and travel to see the eclipse. Parents have the right to make this decision for their children and we will be happy to welcome their students on August 22.

Arrival & Dismissal
School hours are 8:40am – 3:00pm.  Please note, beginning Wednesday, August 24^th, every Wednesday is designated for staff development.  Students are dismissed 30 minutes early at 2:30pm.
We open our doors to welcome all students in at 8:25, this is when our 1^st bell rings. Our second bell rings at 8:35, as our second warning bell. Class begins at 8:40.

The parking lot remains closed from 8:20-8:45 and 2:55-3:10 for student safety. On Wednesdays, due to early dismissal, the parking lot will be closed from 2:25-2:40.

Students in Grades 1-6 who are walkers will exit Door 14. Kinder walkers will exit Door 13. All bussers exit Door 1.

When dropping off students, there will be a crossing guard at the intersection of Laurie Lane and Kensington. We are very fortunate to have a crossing guard to safely guide our children during arrival and dismissal.

Please familiarize yourself with the parking/safety signs along Laurie Lane and Kensington. Please note, the cul-de-sac behind the school does not allow for parked vehicles.

Lunch and Recess  Periods
Lunch times and recess times are alternated to maximize space and student safety.

Einstein’s lunch and recess periods are listed below:

11:15-12:00 4^th and 5^th grades
11:45-12:30 Kindergarten and 1^st grades
12:15-1:00  2^nd, 3^rd, and 6^th grades

Please note: On Half-Day Inservice days there are no lunch periods since students are dismissed at 11:40am.

Welcome to Einstein Kindergarteners!
We cannot wait to welcome our Kindergarteners to Einstein School! What great experiences lie ahead in making new friends, learning new things, and developing a love for school!  The first day of school for Kinder is Monday, August 28^th.

Our kinder teachers will be sending a “Kinder Screening” packet home in the near future. They will be inviting you and your incoming Kinder on August 22^nd, 23^rd or 24^th. Please be expecting this information. If you cannot attend the scheduled screening date assigned to you, please contact the office at 630-736-2500.

Kindergarten school hours align with students in grades 1-6^th. After the first day of Kinder, students may arrive through Doors 1 and 6.

**If your child is picked-up from school, they will exit by Door 13 on the west side of the building.  This door is strictly designated for Kinders to exit the building on a daily basis. If you have other children attending Einstein, they will be exiting through door 14. Please discuss a specific meeting place with your children. We want to provide the safest environment possible.

Kinder bussers will be escorted daily onto their busses by our Einstein Patrols.

A Reminder to Parents of Incoming Sixth Graders
A packet was mailed home in January regarding health requirements for entry into the sixth grade. A current physical examination (dated 8-15-16 or later) is required for entry into the sixth grade. All children entering sixth grade must show proof of receiving 1 dose of Tdap, 3 hepatitis B vaccines, 2 doses of varicella vaccines and 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine.  Please have the Certificate of Child Health Examination (sixth grade physical examination form) completed by the physician and documentation showing proof of required vaccines and return it to the school nurse by the first day of school in August, 2017. Sixth grade students who have not had the above requirements completed will be excluded from school.

Our Einstein staff has been working incredibly hard preparing for the new school year. Below you will find the Einstein Team for the 2017/18 school year:

Kindergarten Team:
Mrs. Shaw-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Edmunds-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Miskowicz-Classroom Teacher

1^st Grade Team:
Mrs. Nolte (formally Ms. Lehman)-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Nicolleti-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Freeman-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Gallegos-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. White-Paraprofessional

2^nd Grade Team
Mrs. Sutton-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Weber-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Daly-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Femrite-Paraprofessional

3^rd Grade Team
Ms. Tringali-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Jones-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Eggert-Classroom Teacher

4^th Grade Team
Mrs. Lee-Classroom Teacher
Mr. Burback-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Conway-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Green-Paraprofessional

5^th Grade Team
Mrs. Myers-Classroom Teacher
Ms. DeFalco-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Tibbs (formally Ms. Helle-Classroom Teacher)

6^th Grade Team
Ms. Daubach-Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Piraino-Classroom Teacher

Instructional Program Team
Ms. Curry- Classroom Teacher
Ms. Kloss – Classroom Teacher
Ms. Bailey- Classroom Teacher
Ms. Ratcliff – Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Hayes-Classroom Teacher
Ms. Vida – Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Ruhl – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Redding – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Bodziak – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Luckett – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Lauderdale – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Tulsiani – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Pitter – Paraprofessional
Ms. Spandiary – Paraprofessional
Ms. Magsamen-Paraprofessional
Ms. Lewinski-Paraprofessional
Ms. Quigley-Paraprofessional
Ms. Cohn-Paraprofessional
Mr. Legatzke – CIA
Mrs. Samara-CIA

Bilingual Team
Ms. Borri – EL Teacher
Ms. Mescher – EL Teacher
Mrs. Khan (formally Ms. Fernandez) – EL Teacher
Mrs. Brooks – EL Teacher

Coaching Team
Mrs. Thas– Coach
Mrs. Peoplis– Coach
Ms. Astrug– Gifted Enrichment Coach
Mrs. Martin-Bowman, PBIS Coach
Mrs. Roth-Behavior Interventionist

Literacy and Math Support Team
Mrs. Meyers
Ms. Lennert-Bryant
Mrs. Wallace

Fine Arts Team/Learning Resource
Ms. Sumner– Music Teacher
Ms. Bella– Music Teacher
Mr. Steffans – PE Teacher
Ms. Dirmeikis– PE Teacher
Mr. Whitney – Art Teacher
Mrs. Forbes– Art Teacher
Mrs. Kern-Learning Resource Teacher
Mrs. Everitt – Learning Resource Assistant
Ms. Ceballos – Band Teacher
Ms. Ross – Orchestra Teacher

Special Education Team
Ms. Ironside – Special Service Teacher
Mrs. McCarron – Special Service Teacher
Mrs. Riddick-Special Services Teacher
Ms. Tanzi – School Psychologist
Mrs. Lome – Social Worker
Ms. Young-Social Worker
Ms. Podvrsan– Speech Pathologist
Mrs. Street– Speech Pathologist
Mrs. Howarth-Physical Therapist
Mrs. Holt-Occupational Therapist
Ms. Beniacs– School Nurse
Ms. Hill-School Nurse

Office Team
Mrs. Tarasiuk – Principal
Mrs. Sosin – Assistant Principal
Mrs. Chevarria – Secretary
Mrs. Angelos – Secretary

Custodial Team
Mr. Hojnacki– Day Custodian
Mr. Grant – Night Custodian
Mr. Khan – Night Custodian

Dates to Add to Your Calendar
August 17^th: Back To School and Curriculum Night 5:15pm-7:15pm
August 21^st: 1^st Day of School, 1^st-6^th grades
August 28^th:  1^st Day of School, Kindergarten; Boo Hoo Breakfast for all Kinder parents

We are looking forward to seeing our students’ smiling faces, welcoming our new families and reconnecting with our current Einstein families!  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out in the days ahead.

We look forward to beginning the 2017-2018 school year! We hope you that you have had a wonderful summer and have enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We are excited to welcome our Einstein owls in just a few short weeks!

School Office

• The Einstein office will be open beginning August 7^th from 8:00-3:00 each day until August 18^th.
• Beginning August 21^st the office will be open from 7:30am-4:00pm.
• As a note, the office will be closed on Thursday, August 17^th from 12:00-4:00 as the staff will be participating in a professional development opportunity to better serve our students.  The office will reopen on Friday, August 18^th at 8:00.

Teacher Assignments/Registration

• Teacher assignments will be mailed home.  These letters will be sent out on August 11^th.
• Please make sure you have registered your children to ensure your child receives a placement letter.
• Registration now requires all students to prove residency which is new for the 2017-18 school year. Students who are not registered will not be sent a classroom placement letter.

Information Day-August 10^th Hours 9:00am-11:00pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm
On Information Day you will be able to complete any registration paperwork, including lease updates, enrollment forms and fees.

Hoot Round-Up
On August 10^th from 4:15-5:15, our Einstein staff will be going door-to-door to invite students to our Back-to-School and Curriculum Night. We look forward to welcoming our families back to school!

A Reminder to Parents of Incoming Sixth Graders
A packet was mailed home in January regarding health requirements for entry into the sixth grade. A current physical examination (dated 8-15-16 or later) is required for entry into the sixth grade. All children entering sixth grade must show proof of receiving 1 dose of Tdap, 3 hepatitis B vaccines, 2 doses of varicella vaccines and 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine.  Please have the Certificate of Child Health Examination (sixth grade physical examination form) completed by the physician and documentation showing proof of required vaccines and return it to the school nurse by the first day of school in August, 2017. Sixth grade students who have not had the above requirements completed will be excluded from school.

Back-to-School Night and Curriculum Night

• Back-to-School/Curriculum night will be on August 17^th from 5:15-7:15.
  • 5:15-School Opens
  • 5:30-5:50: Classroom Presentations, Supply Drop-Off, and Conference Sign-Up
  • 5:50-6:00: Passing Period
  • 6:00-6:15: Welcome Back in the gym with Mrs. Tarasiuk, Mrs. Sosin and the Einstein Staff
  • 6:15-6:25: Passing Period
  • 6:30-6:50: Classroom Presentations, Supply Drop-Off, and Conference Sign-Up
  • 6:50-7:15: Meet the PTA and join in the activities (in back of the school)

First Day of School

• The first day of school for students in 1^st -6^th grade and Kinder Instructional Classrooms will be August 21^st.
• Kindergarten students will begin on August 28^th.
• We are aware of the Solar Eclipse that is happening in the afternoon of August 21^st. At this time we are working with District Office to determine the safest way students can experience this special event.

We are looking forward to a great 2017-18 school year!

How do I participate?

1. Color in a square for every day that you read.
2. Read at least 5 days a week.
3. Return the calendar to your teacher/library by August 25^th.
4. Everyone who turns in their reading sheet will receive a free book and will be entered into a special prize drawing.

What should I read?

• Books, magazines, e-books, and websites.
• Recipes or directions to making crafts.
• Reading/writing letters or emails to family and friends.
• Rules to a game for the family to play.
• Visit the library or museum, there is plenty to read at those places.

For more information and the program form and calendar click the link to the right.  2017-18 Einstein Summer Reading Challenge

It’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s school supplies. Listed below are the kindergarten and 1^st -6^th grade supply lists in both English and Spanish.

Einstein School Kindergarten Supply List 2017-2018 English

Einstein School Kindergarten Supply list 2017-2018 Spanish

Einstein School Supply List 1st -6th 2017-2018 English

Einstein School Supply List 1st-6th 2017-2018 Spanish