Elmhurst Elementary School

10/23/2026

Happy Hallo-Read 2026!! 🎃🎃🎃

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

Elmhurst Updates and Reminders-Week of 10/19/26:

In the efforts of continuous improvement, we are collecting parent responses for our annual climate survey. Our goal is for 20% of families to complete the survey, and we would really appreciate you taking the time to complete it!
English: https://forms.gle/YguY6H4xGU66Rgiq6
Spanish: https://forms.gle/1CvNpEYa7GT44NAx8
The Book Fair at Elmhurst will be October 19-23 and will be open the night of HalloRead for parents. Also, the library is hosting the annual book character pumpkin decorating contest. All pumpkins should be fake and turned in by Monday, October 19th to be displayed during the book fair. If possible, students should bring a copy or picture of the book they based their character on.

The month of October is National Bullying Awareness Month. We will have several events throughout the month to bring awareness to bullying and ways that students can advocate for themselves and each other. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 21st, which is Unity Day. We will wear orange to unite against bullying.

Makeup Picture day will be Wednesday, October 21st, for anyone who missed picture day.

PTA will host our annual Halloread event on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30-7:30. You will not want to miss it. A signup genius has been shared by the PTA with a sign up for donations. We are thankful for any donations. Due to many food allergies and sensitivities, if you are able, please consider sending dye free or nut free candies, or even trinkets that are not candy.

We will also have a spirit week the week of Monday, October 26-Friday, October 30 during red ribbon week.

Monday-Super Hero Day
Tuesday-PJ Day
Wednesday-Twin Day
Thursday-Red Out Day
Friday-Wear Costumes (no scary, bloody, or gory costumes, and no masks that cover the face)

For twin day, I will be wearing blue jeans and a black sweater, if anyone needs a twin and wants to twin with me!

Have a great week, Bears!

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10/17/2026

The Elmhurst and Wahl Coates combined choir did an amazing job today at the Youth Arts Festival! Way to go, students!! And THANK YOU, Mrs. Nowlin, for your dedication to the arts💙💛

10/16/2026

Congratulations to this weeks blue and gold referral recipients!!

10/16/2026

We love all of our fabulous readers marking their spot as Library Legends! ❤️📚

10/16/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone at Hallo-Read next Thursday from 5:30–7:30 PM!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🎃 The Rock Food Truck: Grab dinner with delicious food items available for purchase.

🎃 Haunted Hallway: Be sure to visit your Encore teachers in the mobile unit for some spooky fun! Donations are not required but are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support our Encore programs. Donations can be made by cash, check, or through School Cash Online using the link sent by email.

🎃 Book Fair: Stop by the media center to shop the book fair!

🎃 VIP Pick-Up Raffle: The PTA will be selling raffle tickets for VIP pick-up for the second half of the school year!

We can’t wait for a fun evening with our Elmhurst families!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Connecting Cultures, One Conversation at a Time! 🇨🇴❤️🌏💻

Our students had a wonderful virtual exchange with students from La Arboleda School from Cali, Colombia! 🇨🇴 Together, they shared and learned about the traditional foods, tourist attractions, and special places that make each of their cities unique.

We love creating these meaningful connections that allow our students to explore new cultures, learn from one another, and see the world beyond their classroom. What a wonderful way to celebrate cultural diversity and build global connections!

10/13/2026

The book fair is coming!