Online Tickets can be found at https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699
We can't wait to see you at Footloose: The Musical!
**Tickets can still be purchased at the door the night of or in the high school office**
Thank you to the Ellsworth Lions Club for providing free vision screening to EES students this week. We are so lucky to have many dedicated Lions Club volunteers in our community.
https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ellsworth_wi/
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
Good news!
School pictures taken at ELLSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL on 10/10/2023 & ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL on 10/11/2023 are now available for parents to view and order online.
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE148923
ELLSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Event Code: FE97023
Lots of fun things happening at EES!!! Students of the month, Candy Sale Winners and PE Awards!! Congrats students!!!
📚 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.
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.
Ms. Kissinger's outdoor adventure class hit off our survival unit by gathering resources to make their survival shelters, constructed them, and finally tested them out!
EMS Students of the Month
Respect is the character trait for September
Not pictured: Benny T
5th graders went on Into the Great Outdoors field trips on Tuesday and Wednesday this week with the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center. Students attended either Outdoor Cookery, Outdoor Photography, Canoeing, Fishing, or Fishing/Sailing as their trip.
Kids can sign up for future programs with the Red Wing ELC at http://redwingelc.com/
The link to the football game in SCC tonight starting at 7:30pm.
Also, the SCC tailgate has been cancelled due to the weather.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nPUWX8Wi8U
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
As we enter into October we begin to increase the chances of school delays or cancellations due to weather. The following outlines the process we will follow for inclement weather days this school year.
First Two (2) Inclement Weather Days:
The first 2 inclement weather days will follow our traditional systems of making up the school days in order to provide for as much in-classroom instruction as possible.
Although virtual days are an option for us, they cannot replace the instructional value of our regular school days. We traditionally have two days built into our school calendars. These days are as follows for the 2023-2024 school year:
-First Snow Make-up Day: Monday, April 1, 2023 (Monday following Easter)
-Second Snow Make-up Day: Friday, May 31st (Added at the end of the school year)
Additional Inclement Weather Days:
Additional inclement weather days will be virtual learning days for our students. Students and parents will soon be receiving additional information about the systems that each building will use in order to best prepare for these virtual days. Announcements will be made in these cases to remind all families that we will be following the virtual day systems we have in place.
As always, we will continue to monitor the overall days that are used during the school year to make further changes to the calendar if necessary that may include the addition of days onto the end of the school year if we have a large number of inclement weather days.