Elm Middle School
8th Grade Dinner Dance
8th grade Dinner dance will be held at Elmcrest Banquests on Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 6:00pm until 11:00pm. Please fill out attached form and return to your student's advisory teacher with payment.
RAMP (Reading and Math Program) for ISATS
RAMP starts Monday, Jan. 11th in the library after school. See Ms. Flanagan if there are any questions.
RAMP
Daily Announcements
Boys' 7th grade Volleyball tryouts are Tuesday, March 9 after school. Boys' 8th Grade Volleyball tryouts are Wednesday, March 17. You must have a current sports physical in file in order to tryout.
Elm After-School Clubs
Math Club - meets Mondays - Room 210, Mrs. Swiatek
Art Club - meets Tuesdays - Room 202 - Mrs. Korteling
Science Club - meets Wednesdays - Room 103 - Mr. Mrkvicka
Scrapbook Club -meets Monday -Room B6.
About Elm Middle School
Administration
Principal: Ms. Kathleen Porreca (email)
Assistant Principal: Mr. Adam Parisi (email)
Contact Info:
7607 West Cortland
Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707
Phone: (708) 452-3550
Fax: (708) 452-0662
Email: elminfo@epcusd401.org
Homework Hotline 708-583-6635
School Hours:
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 7:55am – 3:05pm
Wed: 9:00am – 3:05pm
Elm Middle School serves over 450 students in grades 7 and 8. "The faculty, staff, students and Community of Elm Middle School are devoted to academic excellence. In addition, we feel it is important for students to develop a sense of self-esteem and confidence in order to ensure success in high school and to enable them to make the correct decisions that will guide them later in life. We believe in individual differences, responsible behavior and an obligation of students to serve their community."
School Documents:
Bus Routes
Elm Middle School Bus Routes 2009-2010
The bus routes for the 2009-2010school year are listed below. overcrowding. Bus service is provided for students that live north of Fullerton Avenue.
Bus numbers are printed on students ID's which are used by the bus drivers to admit students on the bus. Once selected, students may not change bus stops without notifying Elm Middle School's office first.
Pick up times may be adjusted at the beginning of the school year, therefore students should be at their corner 10 to 15 minutes prior to the time that is listed the first few weeks of school.
2009-2010 Elm Bus Schedule
Lunch Menus
Click the month below to view the Lunch Menu.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is governed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The NJHS is open to all seventh and eighth graders who have met five criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. The basic scholarship requirement is a cumulative average of B or better. Academically eligible candidates will be evaluated on the basis of leadership, service, character, and citizenship. They must demonstrate appropriate conduct and they can have no suspensions from school (in-house or out of school suspensions). Selection is made by a majority vote of a Faculty Council consisting of five faculty members. Each year the National Junior Honor Society completes one or more community service projects in which all the members of the society are involved. This project could be oriented toward improving student leadership, educating them as citizens, working with, and learning about senior citizens, providing some learning about other cultures, or performing some school service. In addition, individual members are expected to choose another area of involvement in line with their particular talents and interests. This approach emphasizes the need for cooperative effort in service to the community while providing an opportunity for individuals to discover and develop their own unique contributions.
Membership in the National Junior Honor Society has been earned by the effective demonstration of the qualities held in high esteem by the society.
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The student who exercises leadership: · Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions. · Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities. · Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals. · Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school. · Is able to delegate responsibilities. · Exemplifies positive attitudes. · Inspires positive behavior in others. · Demonstrates academic initiative. · Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business effectively and efficiently, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability. · Is a forerunner in the classroom, at work, and in school or community activities. · Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted. |
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The student who serves: · Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude. · Participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts; Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer services for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged; family duties. · Volunteers dependable and well organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance. · Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities. · Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school. · Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition. · Does committee and staff work without complaint. · Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students. |
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The student of character: · Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously. · Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability). · Uphold principles of morality and ethics. · Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc. · Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability. · Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and out side the classroom. · Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies. · Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others. · Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment. |
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The student who demonstrates citizenship: · Understands the importance of civic involvement. · Has a high regard for freedom, justice, and respect of the American form of government. · Demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organization, and school clubs. |
National Junior Honor Society Selection Process for Membership
Students’ academic records are reviewed to determine those students who are scholastically eligible for membership, i.e., a cumulative average of B or better in the previous semester of school. Students must have been enrolled in Elm Middle School for a full semester before they become eligible for consideration.
Students who are eligible scholastically are notified and informed that for further consideration for selection to the chapter they may complete the Student Activity Information Form (SAIF), outlining their accomplishments in the areas of Service and Leadership. The Form must be completed by the due date. No exceptions.
All faculty members are invited to make comments on candidates in the areas of leadership, service, character, and citizenship. However, actual selections are made by the five member Faculty Council.
The Faculty Council reviews the SAIF and faculty comments for each candidate. Candidates receiving a majority vote will be notified and inducted into the chapter at an evening installation.
For more information, please contact Ms. E. Obrecht at obrechte@epcusd401.org or Ms. M. Hong at hongm@epcusd401.org.
Newsletters
Paw Prints Student News: http://elmnews.barbariconline.com/
Newsletters from the Administration: Elm Newsletters are published periodically by Ms. Porreca and Mr. Parisi. Editions are listed below by date.
Picture / Video Gallery
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Videos
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School Supply List
Team Supply Lists:
7th and 8th Grade White Team
7th Grade Red Team
8th Grade Red Team
Student Registration
New Student Registration
The following forms must be completed for all new transfer students entering EPCUSD401. After completing the forms, parents can make an appointment by calling 708-452-3550.
EPCUSD401 New Student Registration Form
EPCUSD401 New Student Data Form
IL State Board of Education Student Transfer Form
State of IL Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (and instructions)
State of IL Eye Examination Report Form
State of IL Dental Examination Form (grades K, 2, 6)
Fee Schedule
Teachers and Departments
All of our teachers can be reached by email with the following format:
[last name][first initial]@epcusd401.org.
Core Subjects
Laura Dunbar, Language Arts 7th
Molly Hong, Language Arts 8th website
Elena Bartolomei, Language Arts 8th
Tiffany Mesi, Language Arts 7th
Katie Woods, Language Arts 7th
Kathy Fuentes, Language Arts 8th
Laura Mueller, Math 7th
Laura Laux, Math 8th
Meghan Jeter, Math 8th
Michelle Lite, Math 8th website
Clare Thomas, Math 7th
Paula Swiatek, Math 8th
Sam Cannici, Social Studies 7th
Susan Hawes, Social Studies 7th/8th
Christian Hartwitg, Social Studies 8th
Geralynne Rode, Science 8th
Gregory Richter, Science 7th
Steve Mrkvicka, Science 7th/8th
Special Education
Tim Koselke
Kristen Kazuk
Eileen Flanagan
Colleen Byrne
Gina DeSio
Joseph Furst
Specials and Support Services
Jeane Fillipitch, Media Specialist
Christina Barbaric, Gifted Teacher
Noreen Wasz, Library Clerk
Michele Sohl, Speech & Language
Daniella Wolff, Social Worker
Lisa Ritter, ELL Teacher
Mike Popplewell, General Music Teacher
Kyle Rhoades, Band Teacher
Lisa Loffredo, READ 180 Teacher
Emily Obrecht, Foreign Language, Spanish
Dave Kushner, Physical Education Teacher
Meg Walsh, Physical Education Teacher
Gina Lucas, Health Teacher
Karen Korteling, Art website
Darlene Triska, Keyboarding/Computers
Web Links
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HISTORY / GOVERNMENT
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LANGUAGE ARTS ReadWriteThink - CD/DVD Cover Template
Foreign Language Ms Fuentes and Ms Barbaric
Clip Art
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