Elm Middle School

December Lunch Menu Available

The December Lunch Menu is now available.  Please click the "Lunch Menus" link on the left side of this page.

Elm Upcoming Events

January 19-Martin Luther King Jr. Day--NO SCHOOL
January 20--Teachers' Institute Day--NO SCHOOL
 

New Student Registration

The following forms must be completed for all new transfer students to a District 401 school.  After completing the forms, parents can make an appointment to be registered by calling (708) 583-6262. New students are registered by appointment only during the summer.

 

About Elm Middle School

Elm Middle building 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."

Administration 
Principal:     Ms. Kathleen Patton (email)
Assistant Principal:    Mr. Daniel Schuth  (email)

Contact Info:
7607 West Cortland
Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707 
Phone: (708) 452-3550
Fax: (708) 452-0662
Email: elminfo@epcusd401.org

School Documents:

Bus Routes

Elm Middle School Bus Routes 2008 - 2009
 
The bus routes for the 2008 - 2009 school year are listed below. The 2007 - 2008 bus routes have been altered for Bus #1 and Bus #2 to avoid overcrowding. Bus service I 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.
 
Bus #1                                         M-Tu-Th-Fr              Wed                                     
George & 76th                               7:23                       8:32
George & 77th                               7:27                       8:37
Wellington & 79th Avenue               7:29                       8:39
Barry & 79th Avenue                      7:30                       8:40
Barry & 78th Avenue                      7:32                       8:42
Barry & 77th Avenue                      7:34                       8:44
Barry & 76th Avenue                      7:35                       8:45
 
Bus #2                                                                                                                                  
George & 75th Avenue                   7:29                       8:39
George & 74th Avenue                   7:31                       8:41
George & 73rd Avenue                   7:33                       8:43
 
Bus #3                                                                                                                                  
Schubert & 73rd Avenue                 7:30                       8:40
Schubert & 74th Avenue                 7:31                       8:41
Schubert & 75th Avenue                 7:33                       8:43
Schubert & 76th Avenue                 7:35                       8:45
                                                                  
Bus #4                                                                                                                                   
Altgeld & 73rd Court                       7:26                       8:36
Altgeld & 72nd Court                      7:28                       8:38
Wrightwood & 73rd Avenue             7:30                       8:40
Wrightwood & 74th Avenue             7:32                       8:42
Wrightwood & 75th Avenue             7:34                       8:44   
Wrightwood & 76th Avenue             7:37                       8:47
 
Bus #5                                                                                                                      
Schubert & Sunset                        7:25                       8:35
Schubert & 78th Avenue                7:27                       8:37
Birchdale & Diversey                     7:29                       8:39
Birchdale & 80th Avenue                7:31                       8:41
Sunset & 80th Avenue                   7:33                       8:43
George/Elmgrove & 78th Avenue    7:35                       8:45

Calendar

 

 

 

Library

Below you will find the Elm Middle School Library Schedule, listed by week.  Please click on the appropriate week to view the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Mrs. P. Fadz, fadzp@epcusd401.org.

Newsletters

Elm Newsletters are published periodically by Ms. Patton and Mr. Schuth.  Editions are listed below by date.

 
 

School Supply List

Team Supply Lists:
7th and 8th Grade White Team
7th Grade Red Team
8th Grade Red Team
 
7th Grade Red Team
 
 
For Advisory
1.............roll of paper towels
2.............boxes of facial tissue
1............bottle of hand sanitizer
For Language Arts
1................ 3-ring binder
1.............3 hole punch ruler
1.............package of index cards and post-it notes
1.............USB Flash Drive Memory Stick
For Science
1................ 3-ring binder
For Math
1................ 1-inch 3-ring binder
For Social Studies
1................ 3-ring binder & one 60 or 80 sheet spiral notebook
For Health
1................ 1 single subject spiral notebook and 1 pocket folder
 
For Electives
1................ 1-inch 3-ring binder
 
For ALL subjects
5 sets............. 5 page dividers for 3-ring binders
2 packs.......... 500 sheet notebook paper - wide ruled
1 package...... ink pens - blue or black only (12) (preferably erasable)      
1 package...... red ink pens for correcting papers (12)
2 packages.... #2 lead mechanical pencils with extra number 2 lead
1.................... pencil case
2.................... highlighters
1.................... calculator,  TI-108 Texas Instrument or comparable
Please note:


8th Grade Red Team
 
Items are for all classes unless noted.
 
1          Folder with pockets (Social Studies)
 
1          Single subject notebook (Social Studies)
 
1          3 section notebook (Language Arts)
 
2          1.5 inch 3-ring binders and package of 5 subject dividers (Math & Language Arts)
 
1          1 inch 3-ring binder with pockets (Science)
 

 
1          Package or notebook of 1/4 inch graph paper (Math)
 
2          500 sheet pack notebook paper - Wide Ruled
 
2          Pencil cases for 3-ring binder.  One for calculator, one for pens & pencils.
 

 
1          Package of red ink pens for correcting papers
 
2          Packages of mechanical pencils (Math)
 
3          Highlighters - different colors
 
1          Package of colored pencils
 
3          Packets of post-it notes
 
1          Package of loose index cards (3.5" x 5")
 
1          Ruler - 12 inch (inches and centimeters)
 

 

 
1          USB Flash drive or thumb drive - minimum storage capacity: 128 MB (on sale frequently)
 
1          Calculator. A scientific (graphing) calculator like Texas Instruments TI 83 or 84 is recommended (look for sales and on the Internet, or ask around if someone you know has one they don't use).
 
PLEASE NOTE:

 
White Team (7th & 8th Grade)
 
For Language Arts
1........................ 5-section spiral with pockets
5 packs              Post-It Notes (3-inch square)
1 pack         Notecards (any size; at least 50 cards)
 
For Science
1.................... 1-inch 3-ring binder with dividers
 
For Math
1.................... 1-inch 3-ring binder with dividers
1.............1 subject notebook
1.............pocket folder
2                              packs of graph paper
1.............calculator - TI-83 or 84 Graphing Calculator recommended (this is the model needed in High School as well); TI-30 may be used instead
For Social Studies
1.................... 1-inch 3-ring binder with dividers
For Health
1........ single subject spiral notebook and 1 pocket folder
 
For Band Students
1.............1 folder with 2 inside pockets
 
For all other electives
1.................... 1-inch 3-ring binder with dividers
 
For ALL subjects
3 packs............................... 500 sheet notebook paper - wide ruled
3 packages ink pens - blue or black only (12) (preferably not erasable)
1 package.. red ink pens for correcting papers (12)
1 package......colored pencils (minimum 12 count)
3 packages #2 pencils (24) (preferably mechanical)
1............................................................... pencil case
1............................................................... portable pencil sharpener (unless buying mechanical pencils)
2............................................................... highlighters
1............................................................... USB memory stick (for transporting computer files between school and home)
3............................................................... boxes of facial tissue
2............................................................... rolls of paper towels
1............................................................... package anti-bacterial wipes
Please note:

 
 

Student Registration


New Student Registration
The following forms must be completed for all new transfer students to a District 401 school.  After completing the forms, parents can make an appointment to be registered by calling (708) 583-6262. New student appointments are registered by appointment only during the summer.
Proof of Residency Form
Student Transfer Form
New Student Data Form
Medical Form
Eye Exam Form
Dental Form
 
 
Returning Student Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year
Current District 401 students must be registered for the new school year either by mail or in person. Parents can complete the information from the packet received in the mail and send it back to the district so it is received no later than August 3rd. Parents may also choose to register their children by coming to open registration at Elmwood Park High School on Wednesday, August 6 or Thursday, August 7, from 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. The back-to-school discount pricing for registration ends on August 7.

Teachers and Departments

All of our teachers can be reached by email with the following format:
[last name][first initial]@epcusd401.org.
 
Core Subjects
Patricia Fadz, Language Arts 7th
Maureen Magner Hong, Language Arts 8th
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
Janet Derber,    Math 7th
Michelle Lite,    Math 8th
Clare Thomas,    Math 7th
Paula Swiatek,    Math 8th
Sam Cannici,    Social Studies 7th
Susan Hawes,    Social Studies 7th/8th
Christian Hartwig,  Social Studies 8th  (Mario Fiorito FMLA)
Geralynne Rode,    Science 8th
Gregory Richter,    Science 7th
Steve Mrkvicka,    Science 7th/8th
Karen Korteling,    Art
Darlene Triska,    Keyboarding/Computers
 
Special Education
Tim Koselke
Kristen Kazuk
Eileen Flanagan
Lindsay Crane
Gina DeSio  
 
Specials and Support Services
Jeane Fillipitch,    Media Specialist
Christina Barbaric,    Gifted Teacher
Noreen Wasz,    Library Clerk
Michele Sohl,    Speech & Language
Daniella Wolff, Social Worker   (Kathryn Randle FMLA sub)
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

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