Ellsworth Middle 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! 🏈🎉

🚨 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.

Exciting News for Ellsworth Middle School! We are thrilled to announce that Ellsworth Middle School has partnered with the Minnesota Timberwolves for their “Get Fit” Program! This fantastic initiative encourages our youth to stay active and play every day outside of school. Here’s how it works: students earn points for every 15 minutes of movement. This can include a variety of everyday activities, such as playing at the playground, shoveling snow, or even walking your dog! If you accumulate 25 points or more, you will receive a complimentary ticket to a Timberwolves game this season! If you're interested in participating in the GET FIT program, please pick up an information sheet from the office. Forms are limited, so act fast! Return completed form to Hutch or the office. For more details, check out the Timberwolves’ official page: https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/getfit Let’s get moving, Ellsworth! 🏀💪

🚗🎉 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 💜🖤

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

🎉💻 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! 💕