
The EES Book Ninja strikes again!!!



The ECSD is currently hiring for the following position.
-Alternative Education Coordinator/School Counselor position at the Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year
More details can be found at our employment website https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3619


LUNCH MENU UPDATE


So proud of the 4th and 5th graders at EES for their amazing performance of The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress! 🎉👏🏼🎭 These young actors and actresses brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the stage, and their hard work really paid off. 🙌🏼📚👧🏼👦🏻 The story was full of adventure, magic, and of course, dragons! 🧙♀️🐉 It was an absolute joy to watch these talented students bring the characters and story to life. 🤩 Congratulations to the entire cast and crew on a job well done!










Congratulations on completing the staff portraits, and kudos to the 5th graders for doing a fantastic job! It's always great to see students engaged and producing high-quality work. It sounds like this was a favorite lesson for many, which is a testament to the effectiveness of your teaching. Keep up the good work!






Great to hear that the 3rd graders had a wonderful time visiting the Ellsworth Public Library and enjoyed the activities there. It's always exciting to see young students engage with learning and exploring new spaces. Kudos to the library for creating such a welcoming and educational environment!







📚👧🏼The third graders were on 🔥 as they presented their wax museum activity! Each student researched and presented a biography about a well-known person, inspiring and educating the second graders and their families. 👏🏼👏🏼 Who knows, maybe one of these students will be the next historical figure in the making! 🌟






Yesterday was our last night of EES puzzle club. We had put together a puzzle for the Kolodzienski family in memory of Peter. He was one of our puzzle club kids, so we decided to celebrate him as he is so special to us. We also enjoyed some crumble cookies!




It's great to see people taking the initiative to prioritize their mental health. Here are some tips for the activities for each day of the week:
Mindful Monday: Practicing mindfulness can be a great way to reduce stress and increase focus. One simple mindfulness exercise to try is to find a quiet place to sit, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. Try to clear your mind and simply observe your breath moving in and out of your body. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring it back to your breath. You can do this exercise for as little as 5 minutes or as long as 30 minutes.
Tech-free Tuesday: It's important to be aware of the impact that social media and other forms of technology can have on our mental health. Consider taking a break from social media and other electronic devices for a few hours or even the whole day. Use this time to connect with loved ones, engage in a hobby, or spend time in nature.
Walk on Wednesday: Exercise is a great way to boost your mood and reduce stress. If you don't have a lot of time, even a 15-minute walk can help. Consider taking a walk during your lunch break or after dinner. You could also try incorporating walking into your daily routine by parking further away from your destination or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
We hope these tips are helpful and that you have a great Mental Health Month!
If you need help or resources please reach out to our district mental health coordinator Nancy.
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/mental-health-resources


🌱🌿🌻 Calling all green thumbs! The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - our EHS FFA greenhouse is officially open for business! Get ready to plant, grow, and harvest to your heart's content. And don't worry, even if you don't have a green thumb, we'll have some delicious food for sale. Come join us for a fun and rewarding experience that'll have you saying, "lettuce never close this greenhouse!" 🌱🌿🌻


Looking for information and resources related to mental health? Look no further than our district's Mental Health Coordinator, Nancy Huntley! As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we want to remind our community that support and resources are available. Nancy has a wealth of knowledge and can provide information and support related to mental health. We will share more information throughout the month, so stay tuned and work together to promote positive mental health and well-being for all.
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/mental-health-resources


The Ellsworth School District has been awarded a grant to support student programs and services before and after school. 🏫📚 This grant will run through September 2024, and we are thrilled to offer the Extended Experience program to our students! 🌟✨
The primary goal of this grant is to provide programming to close the achievement, social, emotional, and mental health gaps caused by the pandemic. We believe that every student deserves access to resources and opportunities that will help them succeed, and this grant will help make that possible.
The grant focuses on literacy, outdoor education, experiences (through Red Wing ELC), and academic tutoring. We are excited to offer a wide range of fun and engaging clubs, including science, photography, puzzle club, zine club, book club, reading, tutoring, cooking, and so much more! 📖🧩🍴
We are grateful for this opportunity to support our students and help them thrive. Thank you to everyone who made this grant possible, and we can't wait to see what our students will achieve through the Extended Experience program! 🤩👏
For questions on this program, please reach out to:
Kimberly Bruesewitz
ECSD Before/After School Program Director
bruesewitzk@ellsworth.k12.wi.us











🧵🪡🎨 The third graders at EES have been hard at work on their geometry lessons, and they recently took on a creative project - designing a quilt! 🎉👏 With the guidance of Mrs. Belz, the students created unique designs that showcase their understanding of shapes, patterns, and symmetry. 🌟✨ We are so impressed with their creativity and problem-solving skills! 🤩 A big thank you to Mrs. Belz for leading the project and sewing the designs together into a beautiful quilt. 👏👍 #geometrylessons #creativekids #artandmath 📐🔍🎓




🎉👏🏆 Congratulations to the participants of the 5th Grade Math Masters Competition at St. Croix Central Middle School last week! 🎓📚 Your hard work and dedication paid off, and we are so proud of you! 🤩🙌 Keep up the great work! 💪👍




Ms. Brenner and Mrs. Peterson's third graders tackled tangrams for a geometry activity 🧩📐 Let's hope they don't get too tangled up in those shapes...although, knowing these kids, they'll probably end up creating a masterpiece that puts Picasso to shame! 🎨👨🎨




EMS Parents Club Spring Apparel Sale!!!
The 2023 logo was created by one of our very own Ellsworth Middle School 6th graders! They had 15+ logo submissions from our students, they are so creative.
All EMSPC proceeds go back to the students and staff events/projects/field trips/needs.
Click the link or scan the QR code to shop!
The sleeveless hoodie and quarter zip are both athletic materials, the t-shirts are cotton (we recommend sizing up with the slim fit option), and the hoodies are oh so cozy.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
https://www.brushstrokesartsupply.com/shop/ems-parent-club-apparel-fundraiser/20?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc&fbclid=IwAR0IrQp1sF1gfSQcmzaaVjoKhefdgqu9gSFxMVMwa-aZxbaEynWcCDrR4Yc


The ECSD is currently hiring for the following positions.
💜𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
The Library Media Specialist will primarily provide services to the students and staff of the Ellsworth Elementary School while also providing oversight of the middle school and high school library staff and operations. The Ellsworth Community School District currently serves approximately 1650 students district-wide. The Ellsworth Elementary School, which opened in 2018, provides a high-quality learning environment and library facility to 715 students from PK to grade 5. The library media specialist will work closely with staff at all levels to provide a wide variety of library media and technology learning experiences for all students while also providing oversight of the library media inventory and Common Schools Funds plan.
💜𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡
The Instructional coach will work closely with K-12 teachers and administrators to support effective instructional practices in the classroom in a collaborative environment focused on Professional Learning Community Practices. The coach will provide specific instructional practice support while also focusing on the onboarding and initial support of new staff and specific initiatives of the district. This person will work with the staff during the regular school year while also being involved in the development of summer training for staff related to various instructional practices, family engagement practices, and the effective use of data to improve instruction.
💜𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
The Mathematics Specialist is a teacher leader with strong preparation and background in mathematics content, instructional strategies, and school leadership. They are responsible for supporting the professional growth of their colleagues and promoting enhanced mathematics instruction and student learning, for strengthening classroom teachers’ understanding of mathematics content and helping teachers develop more effective mathematics teaching practices that allow all students to reach high standards. The Specialists will share research addressing how students learn mathematics. The overarching goal for the Mathematics Specialist is to increase the mathematics achievement of all students.
More information can be found on our employment website: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3619


📚🎭Elementary Read Day! 🎉 Mrs. Traynor's Intro to Theatre class is bringing the magic of books and acting to the Kindergarten and 1st-grade classes yesterday 🌟🎭 Let's inspire these young minds to become avid readers and future performers! 🤩📖 #ElementaryReadDay #TheatreClass #ReadingIsMagic 🌟🎭📖











Check out the latest episode of the EES News!!! It has taken a lot of work the past couple weeks but they are proud to have put together an extended 100th episode of our School News. Great work Mr. Fahrendorf's 5th grade class!!!
https://www.youtube.com/@eesschoolnews1794

EES Character Education Assembly as we celebrate the month of March and the character trait of COOPERATION! 🤝🌟



