Ellsworth Middle School

📚 Attention, fellow parents of literary prodigies! 📚 Guess what's rolling into EMS like the Hogwarts Express this week? That's right, it's the Scholastic Book Fair, and let me tell you, it's not your average bookworm soirée—it's a full-blown literary extravaganza! But hold your bookmarks, there's more! For the tech-savvy parents who want to keep their wallets safe from the clutches of eager little hands, Scholastic is offering the eWallet, a cash-free miracle worker! 💳 Just imagine your child confidently striding up to the register, armed with their digital treasure chest of book-buying power. No fumbling for change, no lost dollars—just smooth, secure transactions, making you the hero. But wait, there's no time to waste! To ensure your child becomes the ultimate literary mastermind, click faster than a librarian shushing at midnight: eWallet Magic Let's turn EMS into a haven of wisdom and whimsy! 🌈📚 See you at the book bonanza, where reading dreams come true! 🚀 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5408782

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.

Please join us for our Annual Veterans Day Program on November 10th at 9am at Ellsworth Middle School.

Check out these Community Ed Hobby Classes coming up! For a registration form, or for more classes and information go to: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education 💜Wood Burning 101 – Come and learn about the tips and tricks to get you started on creating your own wood burning masterpiece. Class is Wed. Nov. 8 th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (sign up by Nov. 1) $40 includes all supplies and wood burner to take home! Class will take place at the Brush Strokes Art Studio located at 273 Morse St., East Ellsworth WI (across from the Ellsworth Creamery). ---------------------------- 💜Wine Box and optional Wooden Ornaments – Join in on this fun Fab Lab on Nov. 1 st making wooden wine boxes (and make wooden ornaments too if you want!). No better way to give a bottle of wine as a gift in this beautiful box you made yourself! Fee for the box (all supplies) is $28 and optional wooden ornaments are $7 each. The Fab Lab is located right in the high school and this lab is open from 5:00-8:00 (arrive anytime but no later than 7:00) Open Lab – Nov. 1 st , 5:00-8:00 (arrive between 5:00-7:00) Sign up by Oct. 23 $28 for box and ($7 each ornament if you choose to make any) ------------------------------- 💜Gnome for the Holidays – Join in making either a Holiday Sock Gnome or a Faux Evergreen tabletop gnome. Several options for accessories will be available to customize your gnomes! Choose which gnome you want to make. More info and registration forms at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education Class is Saturday Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the High School (sign up by Nov. 9) $28 for each gnome. Class is for child or adult, however child must be accompanied by adult. Registration forms and more info at: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜 Special Education Teacher - starting January 2023 💜 Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, or Special Education Teaching Assistant - Temporary November 1, 2023 - February 5, 2024 💜Speech Therapist Long-Term Sub February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 + Several coaching & substitute 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.

SAVE THE DATE: Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd - 27th! Hey Ellsworth Schools community! We're gearing up for Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide initiative to stand against the havoc wreaked by drugs in our great nation. At Ellsworth, we're all in when it comes to supporting our youth in making smart, healthy choices. 💜 Theme for 2023: Be Kind to Your Mind! This year, let's unite as a community to raise awareness about the drug crisis, advocate for positive change, and provide valuable resources for our youth. It's crucial that we empower our young minds to make informed and healthy decisions. 💜Together, we can make a difference! Stay tuned for more details on how we'll be spreading the message of kindness to our minds during Red Ribbon Week. Let's make Ellsworth a place where support, understanding, and strength prevail!

SAVE THE DATE: Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd - 27th! Hey Ellsworth Schools community! We're gearing up for Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide initiative to stand against the havoc wreaked by drugs in our great nation. At Ellsworth, we're all in when it comes to supporting our youth in making smart, healthy choices. 💜 Theme for 2023: Be Kind to Your Mind! This year, let's unite as a community to raise awareness about the drug crisis, advocate for positive change, and provide valuable resources for our youth. It's crucial that we empower our young minds to make informed and healthy decisions. 💜Together, we can make a difference! Stay tuned for more details on how we'll be spreading the message of kindness to our minds during Red Ribbon Week. Let's make Ellsworth a place where support, understanding, and strength prevail!

SAVE THE DATE: Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd - 27th! Hey Ellsworth Schools community! We're gearing up for Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide initiative to stand against the havoc wreaked by drugs in our great nation. At Ellsworth, we're all in when it comes to supporting our youth in making smart, healthy choices. 💜 Theme for 2023: Be Kind to Your Mind! This year, let's unite as a community to raise awareness about the drug crisis, advocate for positive change, and provide valuable resources for our youth. It's crucial that we empower our young minds to make informed and healthy decisions. 💜Together, we can make a difference! Stay tuned for more details on how we'll be spreading the message of kindness to our minds during Red Ribbon Week. Let's make Ellsworth a place where support, understanding, and strength prevail!

The Ellsworth Gift Box Program will serve families living within the geographic area of the Ellsworth School District. This program is a result of many community volunteers who have committed their time and energy to help families during the holidays. The Ellsworth School Foundation and Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services will aid the program. Sponsors Needed Individuals or groups who would like to sponsor a family are encouraged to fill out the form (which can be found to the right) or at the Ellsworth Public Library and return it to the program coordinators by fax, mail, or email (EllsworthGiftBoxProgram@gmail.com). Any monetary donations should be made to the Ellsworth School Foundation/Gift Box Program. We already have 30-plus families who have applied for 2023, and we usually serve 70-80 families. Applications for Assistance are Available Families/Individuals who would like to be sponsored should fill out an application (which can be found to the right) or be available at any district building. Applications should be returned no later than November 9th to the program to allow time to be matched with a sponsor. These can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the Gift Box Office, and will be followed up by a phone call. https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/gift-box-program

We hope you've received our community survey packet in your mailbox! Your input is invaluable, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on shaping the future of ECSD. 💜 Didn't Get a Survey? If, by any chance, you haven't received your survey packet, don't worry! Reach out to our District Office at 715-273-3900, and we'll ensure you get the information you need. 💜 Need an Additional Code? Each adult in your household is encouraged to participate. If you require an extra access code for another adult, please contact us, and we'll promptly provide the necessary details. 💜 Survey Deadline: October 23rd Time is of the essence! Your feedback is crucial, and we kindly ask that you complete the survey by October 23rd. For detailed insights into each project and additional resources, visit our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-survey-copy

📚 Attention, fellow parents of literary prodigies! 📚 Guess what's rolling into EMS like the Hogwarts Express next week? That's right, it's the Scholastic Book Fair, and let me tell you, it's not your average bookworm soirée—it's a full-blown literary extravaganza! But hold your bookmarks, there's more! For the tech-savvy parents who want to keep their wallets safe from the clutches of eager little hands, Scholastic is offering the eWallet, a cash-free miracle worker! 💳 Just imagine your child confidently striding up to the register, armed with their digital treasure chest of book-buying power. No fumbling for change, no lost dollars—just smooth, secure transactions, making you the hero. But wait, there's no time to waste! To ensure your child becomes the ultimate literary mastermind, click faster than a librarian shushing at midnight: eWallet Magic Let's turn EMS into a haven of wisdom and whimsy! 🌈📚 See you at the book bonanza, where reading dreams come true! 🚀 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5408782

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. We have a few tips from our transportation director Michael. Red Lights Mean STOP See attached image... Bus Safety Reminders! - Look both ways before crossing the street. - Always obey the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal before crossing. - Always cross at least 10 feet in front of the school bus. - Keep your feet on the floor and never extend your hands, arms, or head outside of the bus window. - Remain seated while the bus is moving. School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between a neighborhood and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop. Getting Ready for School • Have your children put everything they carry in a backpack or school bag so that they won’t drop things along the way. • Encourage them to wear bright, contrasting colors so they will be more easily seen by drivers. • Make sure children leave home on time so they can arrive at the bus stop before it is due, ideally at least five minutes early. Running after or in front of a bus is dangerous. Walking to the Bus Stop • Walk young children to the bus stop or encourage children to walk in groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see. • Practice good pedestrian behavior: walk on the sidewalk, and if there is no sidewalk stay out of the street. If you must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic and stay as close to the edge of the road as you can. • Stop and look left, right and then left again if you must cross the street. Do the same thing at drive -ways and alleys. Exaggerate your head turns and narrate your actions so your child knows you are looking left, right and left. At the Bus Stop • Have children wait in a location where the driver can see them while driving down the street. Try to avoid waiting in a house or car. • Do not let children play in the street. Playing with balls or other toys that could roll into the street is also dangerous. Getting On and Off the Bus • Warn children that if they drop something getting on and off the bus, they should never pick it up. Instead, they should tell the driver and follow the driver’s instructions. • Remind children to look to the right before they step off the bus. • If you meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street. Children can be so excited to see you after school that they dash across the street and forget the safety rules. Mobile Devices Cell phones and other electronic devices are often permitted on the school bus as long as: • They are in backpacks or other holders, keeping hands free to use handrails while boarding and departing the bus. • Sound is muted or headphones, ear buds or similar devices are used. • Content does not violate the law or school district policy and procedures. • Use does not create a distraction for the driver.

Not-On-Tobacco~ A Proven Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program For more information please see our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/o/ellsworthcsd/page/vaping

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.

EMS Students of the Month Respect is the character trait for September Not pictured: Benny T

OT activity of the week: crayon rubbings! This is an excellent way to build hand strength and explore different textures. All you need is some paper, some crayons without their wrappers, and a bunch of different surfaces inside an outside. Print or draw the outlines of a bunch of leaves. Fill them in with different crayon rubbings, cut them out, and tape them to a string to make a lovely fall garland!

Not-On-Tobacco~ A Proven Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program For more information please see our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/o/ellsworthcsd/page/vaping

🦷✨ October is Dental Hygiene Month! ✨🦷 Did you know that a healthy smile starts with good dental habits? 🌟 This October, let's celebrate Dental Hygiene Month by taking care of our pearly whites! 😁👏 🏫 Did you know that you can receive top-notch dental care right here at school? Our dedicated team is ready to help you maintain that winning smile! 😷✨ https://bridgingbrightersmiles.org/

FYI...No school tomorrow Friday, October 13th for a Teacher In-Service Day. Enjoy the long weekend!!!

To register or if you have questions please contact one of our PAC Night Leaders. Melinda Casper casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3911 Nancy Huntley huntleyn@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3911 Olivia Carlson carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3912