Ellsworth Community School District

IT'S ALMOST HERE! ROCK THE BLOCK: ELEVATE ELLSWORTH Friday, September 29-Sunday, October 1 In collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, the Village of Ellsworth, and Ellsworth High School, we invite you to take part in Rock the Block: Elevate Ellsworth. A neighborhood revitalization event where volunteers will tackle exterior projects on several Ellsworth homes. This initiative is only possible with lots of volunteer help! A BIG thank you to those who have signed up to volunteer already! After reviewing each project, here's the latest on our volunteer needs from Habitat for Humanity: Friday, September 29: 20 more volunteers needed! Saturday, September 30: 30 more volunteers needed! Sunday, October 1: 15 more volunteers needed! No special skills are needed. There will be a crew leader for each project site and Habitat for Humanity supplies all equipment and materials – but people are welcome to bring along rakes, etc. if it pertains to their project. Early next week, volunteers will receive an email with details about the project they’re working on. Everyone who volunteers will receive a long-sleeved volunteer t-shirt, refreshments, and will be celebrated at the Rock the Block: Elevate Ellsworth Picnic (see below). Registering to volunteering is easy using the link below! Take part as an individual, with coworkers, or as a family! https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=1wj7cgbI33BfN1PFPnATbXhN09Kd8aAwVogcyNPlcWr0JsUCwuYIXSA5me9lF5DNCIuDMOk_PVLh296bDAWgwHC79HiXvoO9r3GMhpMcKUXxEW3wODBG9pszG22uuKND-qQeb69EfDRzX8cZJQ1UjqUyV17eHonNtSfm2WcNZ1wuy3EHXh1o1X9z3ErgEFROdHxf4pEl6b3LFdZ0yw8QzWgdmm83LqeONDKxYI-aLTKPrAT44tCmnU-tIGTsnJ180

Ms. Kissinger's class went kayaking last week on the Kinnikinic River as a part of their outdoor adventure class. A few of them got soaked but all of them had fun.

6th-grade kiddos were working hard analyzing Langston Hughes' Thank You, Ma'am, in language arts.

Day of Service The EHS Day of Service is coming up on September 27th! This is a fun day that has all 9th, 10th, and 12th graders going to a service work site for the morning from 8:30-11:30. This is a way to pitch in and help our community! Juniors take the practice ACT and then the entire school has a picnic lunch together to celebrate the work they have done. Please see the attached Passive Consent and note that any student who has an appointment and will need to leave during the morning or lunch period needs to have this prearranged. Students cannot be pulled from this event the day of unless it is an emergency, so please let the school know ahead of time if there is an appointment. Things to note: 💜Students are encouraged to wear purple T-shirts and old clothes. Please wear things you are OK getting dirty. Students will be painting and doing yard work at many sites. 💜Don’t wear new white shoes! 💜Work gloves and sunscreen may also be advisable if you have them. 💜Bring a water bottle.

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜 Full-Time Custodian (2:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. during the school year, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. during the summer) 💜 Full-Time Elementary School Health Aide 💜Occupational Therapist Assistant long-term sub + Several coaching & substitute positions available. 💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619 You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.

OT tips to go from Katelyn! Want to help boost writing skills at home without making it feel like homework? Pull out some Play-Doh (or pipe cleaners, or slime, or line up some beads) and ask your student to describe the highlight of their day in one word… but they have to write it with Play-Doh! Not only does this support letter formation and spelling, but it builds fine motor skills and hand strength. Plus it’s a fun sensory activity that will help calm your student’s body and explore the world around them.

Buttons are now for sale in the High School office during school hours if you missed ordering them with the Panthers Den gear. Buttons will also be for sale in the Panthers Den during home events. They are $2.00 each. Each button is numbered, at half-time of the Homecoming game on October 6th we will draw for cash prizes. Proceeds go to help keep Homecoming activities running in our district, as this is not a budgeted activity. Thank you for supporting our mission to keep Homecoming events going in our schools and community. Also a BIG THANK YOU to Kayleen Jakes from Brush Strokes for making all the buttons for us :)

💜🌟 Exciting News Alert! Another Episode of EES News is here! 🌟💜 We are thrilled to announce the release of another fantastic episode of EES News! 📺 Our amazing 5th graders, alongside the incredible Mr. Fahrendorff, have poured their hearts and souls into this episode, and it's truly a labor of love. 🤩 They've been working tirelessly to bring you all the latest updates and fun insights from our school community. 📰🎉 But here's the best part: You can now be the first to watch it! 🚀 All you need to do is subscribe to their YouTube Channel, and you'll get each new episode delivered right to your inbox as soon as it's released. 📬 Don't miss out on the hard work and dedication of our amazing students and their mentor, Mr. Fahrendorff. Click the subscribe button, hit that notification bell, and get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained by EES News! 🎥👏 Subscribe now:https://youtu.be/cSP8U_GoO_g?si=IlrdwPA4qQzfiYbY Let's show our support for these young journalists and their incredible teacher!

Nancy Huntley, Mental Health Coordinator and former School Counselor, will be hosting an online book club for any Ellsworth School District parents who want to connect with others and learn practical strategies to help children and teens work through their fears and worries. Books will be available for you to borrow if you don't wish to purchase your own.

National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023 Resources & Information brought to you by the Ellsworth FFA & FFA Alumni As we enter harvest season, we hope everyone stays safe and well. Attached is information and resources that the FFA put together. https://5il.co/2520e

If you can't make it to the volleyball game tonight here is a link to watch the games. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school

EMS Parents Club Apparel Fundraiser - Our very own Melanie Seeger designed the logo on the apparel. https://www.brushstrokesartsupply.com/shop/ems-parent-club-apparel-fundraiser/20?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

The Wisconsin State Senate is proud to offer a unique educational experience to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is an elite program designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best students. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts may participate in the week-long program in Madison. More information can also be found at: www.senatescholar.com

Exciting Opportunities at ECSD!! 🍎🏫 Are you passionate about making a positive impact on student's lives? Do you have a strong desire to contribute to the nurturing and development of young minds? Look no further! 💜Special Education Teaching Assistant 💜High School Girls Assistant JV Softball Coach 💜High School Girls Head JV Softball Coach 💜High School Girls C Team Basketball Coach 💜Middle School 7th Grade Girls Head Basketball Coach 💜High School Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach + Several substitute positions available. 💼 How to Apply: To explore the available teaching positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619 You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.

Help protect your children -- and their classmates -- when they're under the weather so that they can return to the classroom healthy and ready to learn. When your child is sick The best thing you can do is to keep your children home when sick. This will help stop the spread of illness to other children and teachers. Keep them home when they show any of these symptoms: fever of 100 degrees F or higher nausea or vomiting severe headache diarrhea red, watery eyes with yellow or green drainage undiagnosed rash Children should stay home until they have been naturally without fever for at least 24 hours. Please do not give children fever-reducing medication and then send them to school.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!! The Ellsworth Community School District will survey residents this October to gain feedback about current projects under study. Please join us on Sunday, October 1st from 4-6 pm for an open house at EHS. More details can be found on our website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-survey-copy

🌟 Today, on National IT Professional Day, we want to take a moment to express our immense gratitude to the incredible Information Technology crew here at ECSD! 🖥️💼 Our IT professionals are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, ensuring that our systems run smoothly, our data stays secure, and our digital world stays connected. 💻🔒 Their dedication and expertise keep us on track, even when the tech world seems like a maze. From troubleshooting technical glitches to implementing innovative solutions, our IT team does it all with a smile on their faces. 😃👏 They are the wizards of our digital realm, making sure that our educational community thrives in this technology-driven age. So, here's to our IT superheroes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️! Thank you for your hard work, your patience, and your unwavering commitment to keeping ECSD at the forefront of educational technology. 🚀💼 Let's show our appreciation by giving a big virtual round of applause to our Information Technology team! 👏👏👏

Details about picture retake days. EMS - Tuesday, October 10th EHS - Wednesday, October 11th EES - Tuesday, October 24th

One of our students lost a very special necklace on Friday before the home football game. If you found it please contact us and we will get you in touch with the family. The most likely area could be: Ellsworth Main Street, roads from Main Street to Ellsworth schools, and playgrounds.

6th graders are practicing the scientific method with various experiments! This one is to determine if more drops of plain or soapy water can fit on a penny.