News from the Nest
Issue #56 Week of November 20th
WOW! Words of the Week
Here are this week's words:
Congruent: identical in form; coinciding exactly when superimposed.
Capitalization: the action of writing or printing in capital letters or with an initial capital.
Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Ellis Families,
The Fremont PTA and the Ellis School Library are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ellis! December 12-16th, your students will have the opportunity to shop during their library class.
Book Fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ellisschool
Purchases can be made with cash, checks or ewallet.
Checks must be made out to Fremont School District
Set up ewallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=5188118
If you want to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084fafa62ba5fb6-winter
We look forward to seeing your student at the book fair!
~ Fremont PTA & Ms. Somers, Librarian
Ellis School Winter Concert Information
Dear Parents and Guardians of Ellis Eagles in Grades 1-4, Grades 3-4 Chorus members, Grades 5-8 Chorus Members and Grades 5-8 Band members (1st and 2nd-4th years),
Our annual Winter Concert will be upon us before we know it, it seems like October just started and here we are at the end. Below is the information you will need for the night of the concert.
Date: December 7, 2022
Location: Sanborn Regional High School
Time: Learners arrive to meet teachers in Café by 5:45pm
Concert will begin at 6:00pm
Attire: Something nice!
Pick-up: In the Café with learners Homeroom teacher.
Attendance for Grades 1-4 learners at this evening performance is not mandatory but highly encouraged as the learners have been working very hard in their music classes and classrooms to prepare this performance for you. Attendance for chorus and band students is mandatory as it is part of their class.
If you have any further questions please reach out by contacting me at jbolduc@sau83.org or Ms. Connelly at bconnelly@sau83.org
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jamie Bolduc
Ellis School Music Teacher
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
Unfortunately, the USDA program providing free school meals to all students ended on June 30, 2022. Meals will no longer be free to all students in the 2022-2023 school year.
- Breakfast: $1.50 Full Price, $0.00 Reduced
- Lunch: $3.25 Full Price, $1.50 Reduced
If your child will be purchasing breakfast or lunch, please add funds to his/her account here:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
Breakfast will be available for students to purchase each morning in the gym after they arrive at school.
Free and Reduced Applications can be found HERE
Please read the Fresh Picks Welcome Letter!
Fremont School District Food Service Director: Carole Humes 603-895-2511 x427 Fremont@freshpickscafe.com
Upcoming Events
November 23rd-25th: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, December 3rd: PTA Vendor Holiday Fair
Wednesday, December 7th: Winter Concert at Sanborn High School
Saturday, December 10th: Winter Clothing Swap
December 12th-15th: Scholastic Book Drive
December 14th: Early Release
Ellis School
Email: bconnelly@sau83.org
Website: https://sau83.org/
Location: 432 Main Street, Fremont, NH, USA
Phone: (603)895-2511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ellis-School-264392310336866
Fremont PTA Holiday Vendor Fair
Many local vendors will be there, selling their wares, including many handmade items, crafts and treats!
Don’t forget about our raffle table, with more than 30 items to win! We look forward to seeing you there! And as always, the Fremont PTA thanks you for your support
Fremont Parks & Rec Santa Party & Tree Lighting
At 6:00
Outdoors at the Ellis School
Fremont Parks & Rec will be hosting the Annual Santa Party and Tree Lighting Friday, December 2nd at 6:00. This year the Santa Party will be held outdoors at the Ellis School. Come take a picture with Santa. We will be lighting the town tree at the safety complex at 7:00. Don’t forget your letters to Santa. Everyone who gives Santa a letter will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a holiday book. Please write your name and phone number on the back of your Santa Letter.