Ellsworth Elementary School

🎉📚 October 6-12 is Wisconsin School Board Week! 🙌🎓 School board service comes with great responsibility, and we are incredibly fortunate to have a fantastic group of dedicated leaders in our district. 💼💜 Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our community and to the success of our children! Your leadership makes a difference every day! 💜💜💜

🎉 Homecoming Week officially kicks off tomorrow! 🎉 We’re excited for a fun-filled week and hope you can join us for some awesome activities! 🥳 There’s something for everyone, so be sure to check out the events and show your Panther Pride all week long! 💜🐾 Also, we're still looking for volunteers to donate chili for the Chili Feed before the big game on Friday night! 🌶️🍲 If you're able to help, please let us know—your contribution will make a big difference! 🙌 Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🏈🎉

🌟 A Day of Service in full action! 🌟 Our 5th-grade teachers teamed up with high school helpers to give back to the community last week! 💪🌍 The 5th grade classes spent their morning cleaning up trash around Summit Park, East End, the Fairgrounds, and the school grounds. 🧹🚮 Each class was joined by two high school students, making this a great opportunity for mentorship and teamwork. 🙌👫 We are so proud of our students and grateful for the high schoolers who stepped up to help!

🚨 Important Correction 🚨 We want to clarify that there was an error in our Annual Newsletter sent out in August/September. The Athletic Ticket Prices for students are $5 at the door, not $4 as previously stated. You can also purchase tickets online through Go Fan here: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699. 🎟️ We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for supporting our teams and Panther Pride! 💜

🎉✨ Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day ✨🎉 Today, we celebrate our amazing custodial crew for the hard work they do every day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🧹🛠️ Your dedication behind the scenes makes a HUGE difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do! Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our fantastic team for always going above and beyond.

EES Grandparent’s Day is Coming Up! 👴👵🎉 We are so excited to welcome grandparents to Ellsworth Elementary School for Grandparent’s Day on Friday, October 18, 2024! 💜 📅 Morning 4K & EC: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (Doors open at 9:00 a.m.) 📅 Afternoon 4K, EC & K-5th: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Grandparents are welcome to visit during these times in an open house format! There will be no formal program, so feel free to enjoy the visit at your own pace. 🥰 Please note: The event will end by 3:00 p.m. to allow time for visitors to leave prior to dismissal. We can't wait to celebrate this special day! 💜🖤

📚🎉 Congrats to these amazing students who met the EES Summer Reading Challenge and won some awesome prizes! 🏆🎁 All students who turned in their reading challenge sheets earned Panther Tickets 🎟️ and stickers 🏅, plus they got to choose a brand-new book from a fantastic selection! Some of the favorites included Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and I Survived. 📖✨ Way to go, students! 👏 We encourage ALL Ellsworth students to find time to read every day! 📚❤️

🍎🍏 Mrs. Foley’s kindergarten class had a blast with real apples last week! 🤩 We balanced them on our heads, built apple towers, and even designed creative baskets to hold our apples! 🧺✨ Learning and having fun at the same time? Absolutely! 🙌 These little Panthers are full of creativity and excitement! 🎨🍎

🚒🔥 A BIG thank you to the Ellsworth Fire Department for coming to Ellsworth Elementary School to teach our students about fire safety! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 The kids had an amazing time learning about staying safe, riding on the fire truck, sliding down the slide, and sporting their cool fire hats! 🎩🚨 We are so grateful for your dedication to keeping our community safe!

🚗🎉 We need your help! We're looking for 2 more convertibles for the Homecoming Parade next Friday, October 11th! 🚗💨 If you have a convertible and would like to help make this year's parade extra special, please reach out! You can email matzeka@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or call the high school office at 715-273-3904. 📞✉️ Thank you for supporting Panther Pride! 💜🖤

Fall 2024 FREE Community Clothing Exchange! Looking for a way to give back or refresh your wardrobe? Join us at the Fall 2024 Clothing Exchange happening at the Zion Covenant Church Community Center (lower entrance), 210 N Beulah Street, Ellsworth, WI! 📅 Drop-off Dates: Wednesday, October 30th: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31st: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📅 Shopping Dates: Saturday, November 2nd: Ticket holder shopping: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Free for all: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Drop off your gently used clothing (newborn to adult sizes) and receive a ticket to shop first on Saturday morning! 🎟️ No furniture, toys, or household items, please! Shoes, jackets, and books are welcome! For questions, contact Dawn at 📧 dawnnajuliet@hotmail.com. Let’s come together and support our community! 🙌

🎉🏈 Homecoming is just around the corner, Panthers! 🏈🎉 To give you plenty of time to plan your outfits 👗👕, we’re excited to share the Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days! 💜💜 Show your Panther Pride and get creative with your looks! 💜 Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🎊🙌

🎉 Girl Scout FUN is back! 🎉 👧👧🏽👧🏿 Calling all K-12th grade girls! Join us for an evening of fun-filled activities 🌟 and learn all about the amazing opportunities Girl Scouts has to offer! Whether you're new or returning, this is your chance to find your friends and make new memories! 🫶💚 📅 Date: September 26, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Ellsworth Elementary Cafeteria Bring your parents or guardians to get all the info they need while you enjoy the fun! 🎈✨ We can't wait to meet you! 😄 For questions, reach out to Mary Birrittella at 📞 715-225-2462. 💻 Learn more: gsrv.gs/join

Join us for the ECSD Homecoming Parade 2024! 🎉🎉 🚗🚌 Calling all businesses and organizations! Want a fun and FREE way to promote your group? Enter a float in the Ellsworth School District Homecoming Parade! 🙌 🗓️ Friday, October 11th @ 5:00 p.m. 📍 Floats meet at the bus garage no later than 4:45 p.m. 🌟 This is a community event open to everyone, and there’s NO charge to enter your float! If you don’t have a float, come join the fun as part of the crowd! 🎊 🚗🚓 Parade route: Starts in front of the high school, heads past EES, and ends at the Middle School front parking lot. For more info, contact Alyssa Matzek at the High School 📞 715-273-3904. 🖤💜 Panther Pride 💜🖤

Our 1st graders took a trip back in time all the way to the 1800s! 🕰️ After learning how life and families have changed over time, we spent the day pretending we lived long ago! 😍✨ From walking to and from school 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️, writing with chalk ✏️ on slate boards, bringing lunch in pails , to learning songs and games from the past 🎶🎲, it was an unforgettable experience! Our young historians had so much fun stepping into the shoes of children from long ago! 📚

September 25th MENU CHANGE Elementary and Middle School Menu Mozzarella Dippers w/ Marinara Sauce Bag of Chips Fresh Veggies Choice of Fruit Treat High School Menu Ham, Turkey & Cheese wraps or Tuna Wrap Bag of Chips Pasta Salad Sliced Apples Cookie

🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! 🍎📚 We encourage all parents and guardians to stop by and chat with your student's teacher 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫. It’s a great opportunity to hear how things are going during the first few months of school and get valuable insights on their progress 📊✨. Let’s work together to make this year the best one yet! 💪

🎉 Exciting News for ECSD! 🎉 Over the past year, a dedicated committee of 12 community members and staff, along with our student coordinator, has worked hard to design an ECSD Hall of Fame program! 🏆 This program will honor distinguished Ellsworth alumni, retired or deceased ECSD staff, and community members who have shown incredible support for our district. 💜📚 The Ellsworth School Board has given its blessing, and we’re thrilled to announce that the inaugural class will be inducted in early 2025! 🎓✨ Starting now, the committee will open an annual call for nominations, with the first group being honored in March 2025 during a special event. 📅 The inductees will also be featured in both print and digital materials displayed at ECSD locations! 🖼️ We are now accepting nominations for inductees! 🎉 If you know someone deserving of this honor, we invite you to submit a nomination. 💌 All the details can be found on the school website here: 👇 https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/hall-of-fame Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with community members, parents, and anyone who has moved away but might know of a great nominee! 🗣️ Let's make sure this reaches as many people as possible. 🏫 Nominations will also be available at school events, sports programs, and more. The nomination period closes on Dec. 31st, 2024. 🗓️

📚✨ September is Library Card Sign-up Month! ✨📚 We're coming to you to make it even easier for you and your children to get a library card! 🎉 Keep an eye out for Caroline from the public library and Ms. Nelson from the ECSD library as they visit events near you this Fall! 🍂📖 The first event will be at the EHS Volleyball game 🏐 on September 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Come by and sign up for your library card! 🎫📕 See you there! 👋😄

Our first Community Ed classes are NEXT WEEK! Please share this information and sign up if you're able to join us! 𝕊𝕠𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕊𝕖𝕔𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕪: 𝕌𝕟𝕝𝕠𝕔𝕜 𝕀𝕥'𝕤 ℙ𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕒𝕝 When should you begin taking Social Security? What if you continue to work? What about taxes? Social Security is likely very important to you – and we want to help you see the big picture as you prepare for it. Join us to learn the options and implications and how to maximize them. This event is co-hosted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Hillary Stubbe and both Clint Jones and Michael Lynch of Hartford Funds. Date: Monday, September 23rd Time: 6:00pm Location: Ellsworth High School Library Cost: FREE! To register: call (715)273-3904 ext. 2165 or register at the link below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕥 ℙ𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕠 𝕗𝕠𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕝𝕪 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕪 ℙ𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ Date: Monday, September 23rd Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Online (link emailed once registered) Cost: $60 (make checks payable to ECSD) To register: call (715)273-3904 ext. 2165 or register at the link below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝔾𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕣 𝕗𝕠𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕝𝕪 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕪 ℙ𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Date: Wednesday, September 25th Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Online (link emailed once registered) Cost: $60 (make checks payable to ECSD) To register: call (715)273-3904 ext. 2165 or register at the link below. ＲＥＧＩＳＴＥＲ ＨＥＲＥ：➡️ https://forms.gle/Pdt4yjgWeUHEoC2T6