It’s no secret that vaping is on the rise, especially among teenagers. Tobacco companies specifically targeted their advertisements toward youth, and despite not knowing what the long term effects might be, many young people in our community have been impacted. As a school district, we want to do all that we can to support students in making healthy lifestyle decisions.
We have two staff members, Jill Hutcheson and Nancy Huntley, who have been trained in vaping education courses through the American Lung Association. Over the course of this school year, Jill and Nancy will be offering small group opportunities during the school day for interested students. Please see the program descriptions below, and contact either Nancy or Jill with questions.
If you are concerned about your child’s use or potential vulnerability to using tobacco or other drug products, there are links below with additional information about the program and a sign-up to participate in one of the small group opportunities. We will also be sending this information out to all middle and high school students to gauge their interest.
https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/not-on-tobacco
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uY7WBTtetKbKpKI8dYmv-lOYbFMXLyN0V2CrqHvd1D8/prefill
Jill Hutcheson
Tobacco Prevention Specialist
hutchesonj@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
Nancy Huntley
Mental Health Coordinator
huntleyn@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
715-273-3911 ext 2128

After learning about "Life Long Ago" the First Graders spent a day pretending they lived in the 1800s. They used chalkboards and chalk to complete their work, played games like marbles, jacks, and hopscotch, sang songs like Farmer in the Dell, brought their lunch to school in a bucket, and some even dressed the part! What a fun way to experience a bit of what life was like in the past!










Congrats to our NHS officers this year.
President - Abigail Michels
Vice President - Kayla Kressin
Secretary - Elizabeth Foster
Treasurer - Adalyn Snyder


Homecoming 2023 is right around the corner. Here are the dress up days so you can get planning!!!



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 the leaves start to change and the air gets crisp, we're excited to bring you the October Lunch Menu for ECSD! 🎃🍽️
Our food service team has whipped up some delicious and nutritious meals to keep our students fueled and ready to learn.
Please note that this menu is subject to change, but we promise it will always be delicious!

📅 Save the Date: Sunday, October 1st 4-6pm 🏡
Mark your calendar and come over to EHS on Sunday, October 1st to discover more about our upcoming community survey. 📋
Here's what you can expect:
🎤 A brief presentation to give you insight into our goals and objectives.
🚶♂️ Guided tours of our locations, so you can see firsthand what our community's needs are.
This is your chance to get involved, make your voice heard, and help shape the future of our district. 🤝
See you there!
More details can be found on our website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-survey-copy

Join us to celebrate the work we've done in our community for Rock the Block. The event is free to everyone in the community and will feature Ellsworth High School alumni Christina Kowalchyk.

Third Graders have been working on writing a pirate paragraph. Students developed pirate names, played a Pirate Would You Rather Game, and some dressed as pirates.
They did a great job!



IT'S ALMOST HERE!
ROCK THE BLOCK: ELEVATE ELLSWORTH
Friday, September 29-Sunday, October 1
In collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, the Village of Ellsworth, and Ellsworth High School, we invite you to take part in Rock the Block: Elevate Ellsworth. A neighborhood revitalization event where volunteers will tackle exterior projects on several Ellsworth homes.
This initiative is only possible with lots of volunteer help! A BIG thank you to those who have signed up to volunteer already! After reviewing each project, here's the latest on our volunteer needs from Habitat for Humanity:
Friday, September 29: 20 more volunteers needed!
Saturday, September 30: 30 more volunteers needed!
Sunday, October 1: 15 more volunteers needed!
No special skills are needed. There will be a crew leader for each project site and Habitat for Humanity supplies all equipment and materials – but people are welcome to bring along rakes, etc. if it pertains to their project. Early next week, volunteers will receive an email with details about the project they’re working on.
Everyone who volunteers will receive a long-sleeved volunteer t-shirt, refreshments, and will be celebrated at the Rock the Block: Elevate Ellsworth Picnic (see below).
Registering to volunteering is easy using the link below! Take part as an individual, with coworkers, or as a family!
https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=1wj7cgbI33BfN1PFPnATbXhN09Kd8aAwVogcyNPlcWr0JsUCwuYIXSA5me9lF5DNCIuDMOk_PVLh296bDAWgwHC79HiXvoO9r3GMhpMcKUXxEW3wODBG9pszG22uuKND-qQeb69EfDRzX8cZJQ1UjqUyV17eHonNtSfm2WcNZ1wuy3EHXh1o1X9z3ErgEFROdHxf4pEl6b3LFdZ0yw8QzWgdmm83LqeONDKxYI-aLTKPrAT44tCmnU-tIGTsnJ180

We will have a menu change on Wednesday, Sept 27th.
Middle and Elementary
Popcorn Chicken
Bag of Chips
Baked Beans
Steamed Veggies
Choice of Fruit
High School is having a Picnic in the Park
Hot Beef Sandwich
Mac & Cheese
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Treat

Ms. Kissinger's class went kayaking last week on the Kinnikinic River as a part of their outdoor adventure class. A few of them got soaked but all of them had fun.






6th-grade kiddos were working hard analyzing Langston Hughes' Thank You, Ma'am, in language arts.



Day of Service
The EHS Day of Service is coming up on September 27th! This is a fun day that has all 9th, 10th, and 12th graders going to a service work site for the morning from 8:30-11:30. This is a way to pitch in and help our community! Juniors take the practice ACT and then the entire school has a picnic lunch together to celebrate the work they have done. Please see the attached Passive Consent and note that any student who has an appointment and will need to leave during the morning or lunch period needs to have this prearranged. Students cannot be pulled from this event the day of unless it is an emergency, so please let the school know ahead of time if there is an appointment.
Things to note:
💜Students are encouraged to wear purple T-shirts and old clothes. Please wear things you are OK getting dirty. Students will be painting and doing yard work at many sites.
💜Don’t wear new white shoes!
💜Work gloves and sunscreen may also be advisable if you have them.
💜Bring a water bottle.

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜 Full-Time Custodian (2:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. during the school year, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. during the summer)
💜 Full-Time Elementary School Health Aide
💜Occupational Therapist Assistant long-term sub
+ Several coaching & substitute positions available.
💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619
You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.

OT tips to go from Katelyn!
Want to help boost writing skills at home without making it feel like homework? Pull out some Play-Doh (or pipe cleaners, or slime, or line up some beads) and ask your student to describe the highlight of their day in one word… but they have to write it with Play-Doh!
Not only does this support letter formation and spelling, but it builds fine motor skills and hand strength. Plus it’s a fun sensory activity that will help calm your student’s body and explore the world around them.

Buttons are now for sale in the High School office during school hours if you missed ordering them with the Panthers Den gear. Buttons will also be for sale in the Panthers Den during home events.
They are $2.00 each. Each button is numbered, at half-time of the Homecoming game on October 6th we will draw for cash prizes.
Proceeds go to help keep Homecoming activities running in our district, as this is not a budgeted activity.
Thank you for supporting our mission to keep Homecoming events going in our schools and community. Also a BIG THANK YOU to Kayleen Jakes from Brush Strokes for making all the buttons for us :)

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.

💜🌟 Exciting News Alert! Another Episode of EES News is here! 🌟💜
We are thrilled to announce the release of another fantastic episode of EES News! 📺 Our amazing 5th graders, alongside the incredible Mr. Fahrendorff, have poured their hearts and souls into this episode, and it's truly a labor of love. 🤩
They've been working tirelessly to bring you all the latest updates and fun insights from our school community. 📰🎉
But here's the best part: You can now be the first to watch it! 🚀 All you need to do is subscribe to their YouTube Channel, and you'll get each new episode delivered right to your inbox as soon as it's released. 📬
Don't miss out on the hard work and dedication of our amazing students and their mentor, Mr. Fahrendorff. Click the subscribe button, hit that notification bell, and get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained by EES News! 🎥👏
Subscribe now:https://youtu.be/cSP8U_GoO_g?si=IlrdwPA4qQzfiYbY
Let's show our support for these young journalists and their incredible teacher!
EMS Parents Club Apparel Fundraiser - Our very own Melanie Seeger designed the logo on the apparel.
https://www.brushstrokesartsupply.com/shop/ems-parent-club-apparel-fundraiser/20?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

