Ellsworth Elementary School

🗓️ 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

🎉💻 Happy National IT Professional Day! 💻🎉 Today, we want to give a BIG shoutout to Geoff and Laurie, our incredible IT team! 🙌 These two work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the entire district up and running smoothly. From troubleshooting tech issues to making sure our systems are secure and efficient, they do it all! 👏👏 Thank you, Geoff and Laurie, for your dedication and hard work. We appreciate everything you do to support our staff, students, and schools! 🖥️💡

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜HS Special Education Teaching Assistant 💜Bus Garage Assistant Mechanic 💜HS Food Service Staff 💜MS FCS Teacher- .33 FTE 💜ES School Counselor- .50 FTE long term sub + Several coaching positions available. 💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.

🌸 EHS Student Council Fall Mum Sale 🌸 Join us at our annual Fall Mum Sale at the Front Doors of Ellsworth High School! These beautiful potted mums will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early and grab your favorite colors! Proceeds will go to the EHS Student Council to help fund school activities throughout the year. 📅 Sale Dates & Times: Monday, 9/16: 3:45 - 5:30 PM Tuesday, 9/17: 3:45 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, 9/18: 3:45 - 5:00 PM Thursday, 9/19: 3:45 - 5:30 PM Friday, 9/20: 3:45 - 6:00 PM 💐 Prices: Tri-Colored: $24.00 Single Color: $20.00 💰 Payment Method: Cash or Check Only (No electronic payments) Mums supplied by Reuvers' Nursery, Hager City, WI 🌿 Don’t miss out! Once they’re gone, they're gone! 🌸

I am excited to provide you with an update on our referendum projects! We have entered our final phase of design for both the middle and high school projects. At the high school, we are creating a Career and Technical Education (CTE) addition, which will establish collaborative learning spaces among our tech ed, agriculture, FACS, and business programs; a fitness center addition; and upgrades to some of our building systems in need of repair. At the middle school, we are creating collaborative learning spaces, enhancing safety and security in each grade wing, and upgrading systems and finishes that have not been updated since the school was built in the mid-90s. The project was initially planned to start construction in June 2025, but we have found advantages in shifting the design and bidding a couple of months early. Bidding will now take place in November 2024, and we anticipate construction to begin in January/February 2025. With this shift, we are now expecting the completion of both the middle and high school projects to be in Fall 2025, nearly a year ahead of the original timeline. As we wrap up our final page turns and user group feedback, I look forward to sharing more updates with you on these exciting projects. I can’t wait to see the community’s vision of this referendum come to life! One theme that I mentioned at the Salute to Educators event that has resonated with me in my short time in Ellsworth Community Schools is “partnership.” This project epitomizes that theme and really lays the foundation to continue growing the partnerships that not only exist but have yet to be imagined. Our vision of student-led production has guided the decision-making process throughout and continues to be one of the pillars of this project. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please reach out at 715-273-3900 or nadeaub@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. Brian Nadeau Superintendent ECSD

✨ Join Us for PAC (Parents & Children)! ✨ 📅 Starting Sept. 25, 2024 🕓 4:15-5:30 PM 📍 Ellsworth Elementary School For families of 3 and 4-year-olds 🧸 who are not in school yet, this is an amazing opportunity! 🌟 Children will engage in fun activities 🎨 that nurture their sensory, gross motor, fine motor, social emotional, and creative development 🧠💡. Caregivers will explore important topics like parent-child relationships, early childhood development, and community connections 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. 👀 This group will meet approximately every other Wednesday, so come join the fun and learning! ✂️🖍️ 📲 Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6SGLPSZ Questions? Contact Becky Lane at ✉️ laneb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or 📞 715-273-3904. Let’s make memories and connections together! 💕

💜🏈 Get Ready for Homecoming! 🏈💜 Now is the time to place your orders for Homecoming gear! Show your school spirit with some awesome apparel. Orders will be delivered to your child's school the week of Homecoming! 💜🎉 🗓️ Deadline: Orders will be accepted until September 22nd, so make sure you get your order in! 📅 If you don’t have a student in the district, no worries – you can pick up your order at the high school office! 🏫 📦 Your order will be delivered to your student’s school and classroom. 🚌✨ 💜 Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12WDXDg0xDqprvs-RlHBT_zGisup4W9WJcIyqSVVu_NY/viewform?edit_requested=true Let’s show our Panther Pride! 🐾💜

🎉🎶 A HUGE thank you to Quinn Motors of Ellsworth for their incredible contribution to the Ellsworth High School Music Program at their Quinn Motors 105th Anniversary Community Concert this summer! 🎵🎤 We are so grateful to Charlie & Meghan for presenting not one, but TWO checks: $2750 in community-raised funds & $4000 from Quinn Motors themselves!!! That's a total of $6750 to support our amazing EHS Music Department❗️🎷🎺 💜💜Thank you for your continued support of our students and their love for music! 💜💜

👶🏠 Early Head Start Program 🏠👶 Did you know our Home-Based Early Head Start Program serves pregnant women, infants, toddlers, Head Start children, and their families? 🌟 This program offers a variety of opportunities designed to support your child’s development in a familiar environment—your home! Here’s what Early Head Start offers: ✔️ Weekly home visits that include parent-child activities, parent time, and planning for future visits. ✔️ Two socializations/play groups per month where families can connect, and staff can support child development. These socializations provide special moments for families to engage in learning and fun together! 🤗🎨 For more information or to enroll, visit: https://headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/o/headstart/page/early-head-start Let’s make learning fun and supportive for the whole family! https://headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/o/headstart/page/early-head-start

📚💭 Is Your Kiddo Feeling Anxious About Returning to School? 💭📚 If your child is experiencing anxiety about heading back to school, you're not alone. 💙 Check out this helpful article and podcast series from Rogers Behavioral Health for tips on how to identify and navigate school-related anxiety: 🔗https://rogersbh.org/about-us/newsroom/blog/school-anxiety-signs-and-strategies Let’s work together to make the transition smoother for our students!

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 Mel or Savannah casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us waynes@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

🎉📚 Kicking Off the School Year at EES! 🎉📚 Ellsworth Elementary School started the school year with a high-energy school-wide pep fest and it was an absolute blast! 🙌💥 We had some very special guests join us: 💜🖤Panther Pat brought all the Panther Pride, and The EHS Dance Team wowed us with their amazing moves! 💜🖤 What a perfect way to set the tone for an incredible year ahead! Go Panthers!

🎒✨ Thank You! ✨🎒 We couldn't have made the 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 possible without the incredible support from individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community! 🙌💙 A huge thank you to: 👟 Tradehome Shoes 🍎 Courtney Langer & EES 4th Grade Class 🏡 Ellsworth Care Center 💼 Valerie Purmort - Modern Woodmen of America ⛪ Donna Constant - Our Saviors Lutheran Church 💳 WESTconsin Credit Union And to the many amazing individuals throughout the area who donated supplies! 🎁✏️📚 This project is a capstone project for our High School Student Leaders: ⭐ Ariana Starbuck ⭐ Carolyn Trannel ⭐ Maggie Pechacek ⭐ Mya Petersen A special shout-out to Mrs. Pechacek & Mrs. Zimmerman for your help in making this event a success! 🙏💜 Together, we provided 120 backpacks to Ellsworth School District students on pick-up day! 🎒💫

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜MS FCS Teacher- .33 FTE 💜ES School Counselor- .50 FTE long term sub 💜Bus Garage Assistant Mechanic 💜High School Girls C Team Assistant Volleyball Coach + Several coaching positions available. 💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.

🍽️ Check out the delicious lunch menu we have planned for our first full month of school! 🗓️ Welcome back, everyone! 🎉 Let's make it a fantastic year! #ECSDPantherPride

🚸 Back-to-School Reminder: School Bus Safety First! 🛑 As our kids head back to school, let's all do our part to keep them safe. Remember these important tips: 🚍 STOP for school buses when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended—it's the law! 🚸 Slow Down in school zones and near bus stops. 👀 Stay Alert for children crossing the street or waiting at bus stops. ⏰ Be Patient and allow extra time for your commute during school hours. Let's work together to ensure a safe and happy school year for everyone!

🚀 Welcome Our Newest Custodial Team Members! 🚀 We’re excited to introduce Yanin, Jason, and Areli as the newest additions to our custodial team at ECSD! 🧹✨ Yanin – EES 🏫 Jason – EHS 🏫 Areli – EHS & EMS 🏫 Our custodial team is the backbone of our schools, working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. We couldn’t do it without their hard work and dedication! 💪👏 If you see them in the hallways, make sure to say hi and thank them for all they do to keep our schools beautiful and clean. 🌟🙌