Ellsworth Elementary School

🌟🏆 Exciting News at EES! 🏆🌟 👏 Big shoutout to our outstanding EES students who have been awarded Student of the Month for Perseverance! 🌈 Your dedication and hard work truly shine bright! 🌟 🏅 Let's also celebrate our PE Award winners - your athleticism and sportsmanship are truly commendable! 🎽🏆 Way to go! 🚍 A special shoutout to our amazing bus & van drivers for recognizing our #1 Rule Followers! 🚌💜 💜🌈Let's continue to support and uplift each other at EES! 🌈💜

The OST grant provided students with a new opportunity at the blue shed. Students worked out at Country Fit and painted a wooden sign at Brush Strokes. It was a great night of fun!

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Kate Acker taught the 1st-grade students about brushing and flossing for Dental Health Month. Knutson Dental donated a bag for each student containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a timer. Thank you Kate & Knutson Dental!! https://www.facebook.com/knutsonfamilydental

EES hosted Career Day for the 4th and 5th graders. 13 businesses or careers were represented. They came to talk with our students about what a day looks like within their career field. We wanted to show our students what our community has to offer. Each grade had 6 sessions they could choose from. Students chose 3 sessions and rotated to each of them after a 30-minute presentation. Students in 5th grade had a booklet which they had to answer questions and then had specific questions for their speakers. 5th grade took a personality test to see what careers could be fitting for them. Then they worked with a partner who had the same career interest to research and make a poster for their career. A big shout out to Brandon Gray from the State Patrol, Kyle Kosin from Pierce County DNR, Steve Thoner from Kruger-Thoner Builders, Chris Boyle from Black Dog Vet, Welder Stacey Peterson, Sarah Lardahl from our EES Health Office, Brian Piper and Genna Peterson from Rockworks, Aiden Thorp from Emerald Valley Law, Jason Lacy with heating and HVAC, Farmer Konnie Roland, Chad Johnson from the Pierce County Highway Dept, Kayleen Jakes from Brushstrokes, and Village of Ellsworth officers Sergeant Eric Van Nocker and Police Officer Cedric Kosnopfal. These people took the time to explain what their careers looked like with hands-on materials that kept the students engaged and learning.

Mrs. Traynor's amazing high school students are spreading the love of reading to the little ones at EES for National Read Aloud Day! 📖✨ Let's inspire a passion for reading and create lasting memories together! 📚❤️ Kudos to Mrs. Traynor and her dedicated students for making a positive impact on our EES students.

2nd grade and Kindergarten have been learning about bridges. We took a field trip to the Pierce County Highway Shop. This is our 3rd year of STEM and the HIghway Shop has worked together for both grades to get a more hands-on approach with bridges. Chad Johnson and his crew do a fantastic job keeping the students engaged with hands-on learning. They set up stations for our 2nd graders to see the different parts that go into making a bridge, from the safety part to pouring cement. Our Kindergarteners talked about a part of the bridge and then showed a short video on what it looks like to build that part of the bridge. After the presentation, both grades could walk around and ask questions about the big equipment and trucks. A big Thank You to Chad Johnson, Elliott Check, Travis Hartung, Brad Taplin, Mark Wolf, Adam Johnson, Shaun Hartung, Jake Halls. We can not wait to see what they come up with for next year!

Please join the Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin, The Webster Family, and the Ellsworth FFA & FFA Alumni for an afternoon of lunch and sharing about mental health within agriculture. More details can be found on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/6dlsg7CRb

This week is National School Counseling Week 2024!!!! Let's celebrate the incredible efforts and unique contributions of our phenomenal school counselors! 🌟 👥 School counselors help students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; work in partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development; and work with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in school counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program. 🌈 Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the amazing counselors we have here at ECSD! 🤗 Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering support. Your influence goes beyond the classroom, and we're truly fortunate to have such inspiring professionals shaping the future of our students. 🌟 💜💜Spread the love, share your stories, and let's make this National School Counseling Week a memorable one! 💜💜 Thank you to Ms. Wiskow & Mr. Smith at the high school, Mrs. Kyllo & Mrs. Fiala at the middle school, and Mrs. Groh, Mrs. Zimmer, & Mrs. Bennett-Deiss at EES.

The Ellsworth Community School District will hold a child development screening (ages 3, 4 & 5 years old) day on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Ellsworth Elementary School. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about your child’s development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor and play skills. During the screening your child will participate in a playgroup where social, communication, motor and early learning skills will be observed. In addition, your child’s vision and hearing will be screened. Appointments are required. For an appointment or if you have questions please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.

🌞Embracing the Winter Heatwave in Wisconsin! 🌲 The weather hit nearly 50 degrees yesterday, so we seized the moment! The communication room tackled the ninja course in the school forest, soaking in the unexpected warmth and having a blast! 💜 🌞

Positive Parenting Stepping Stones: Virtual Seminars for Parents with Children (0-12) with Disabilities. Contact instructor with any questions: Hannah White-McGinn, hannah.whitemcginn@wisc.edu or 715-629-0476 SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVA4OQtkcIpuDxNtQJFKpVo5iPMBISmYiP6EHzQiSlPiQwpA/viewform

The registration deadline for these community education classes is fast approaching. To register for these classes please fill out the form on our community education website. https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education

💜ECSD IS SEEKING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS💜 The need for substitute teachers is at an all-time high!

GrandParent Guardians Support Group Join us as we navigate the journey of grandparent guardianship together—finding strength, understanding, and a sense of belonging in the company of those who truly comprehend the joys and challenges unique to the grandparent guardian role. For more information or to sign up please email Melinda, Savannah, or Olivia casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us waynes@ellsworth.k12.wi.us carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Residents of the Ellsworth Community School District recently received a mailing from the district with introductory information about our upcoming April 2, 2024 Facilities Referendum. Over the course of the coming weeks there will be many more communications that provide residents much more information about the middle school and high school projects being addressed. Upcoming planned communications included videos, mailings, social media posts, and attendance at many school and community events to answer any questions residents may have. In addition, we have a referendum information page up and running on our school district website at www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us. We encourage residents to visit this page to see the latest information. Over the coming weeks I will also be writing a number of short articles that individually address the various projects along with financial impacts and visioning for the district. I hope that these articles are beneficial for all residents to best understand the rationale related to these projects and our long term vision. As always, our staff is always available to address any questions residents may have. I strongly encourage residents to connect with me by phone (715) 273-3900 or by email at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. Lastly, we are also available for tours of our facilities so that residents can see the planned projects firsthand regardless of the size of the group. Just let us know and we can make it work for you! Thanks and look for much more information to come! Barry Cain Superintendent

The February Lunch Menu is now available! Time is flying, and we can't believe how fast this school year is going.

❄️Explore, Learn, and Grow with Ellsworth Community Education this Winter! ❄️ Looking for enriching activities to fill your winter days? Look no further! Ellsworth Community Education is excited to announce a diverse range of classes tailored just for you! 🎨📖 Whether you're interested in unleashing your creativity, expanding your knowledge, or simply trying something new, we've got you covered. 🗓️ When: Classes are scheduled throughout the winter season, offering flexibility to fit into your busy schedule. Ready to embark on a journey of discovery and personal development? 🚀 Explore the full list of classes and find the perfect fit for you on our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this winter a season of growth and fun! 🌟 Enroll today and join us in building a vibrant and engaged community. Let's make this winter a time of learning, laughter, and new connections! ❄️📚

We invite your family to come join us for some detective work (and loads of fun!) as we use our sleuthing skills to decode some break-out boxes.

💜 It's always wonderful to see older students sharing their love of reading with younger ones. Mrs. Traynor’s high school class visited EES students to share their love of reading! Thank you to the high schoolers and Mrs. Traynor for visiting.💜