News from the Nest
Issue #68 Week of March 5th

WOW! Words of the Week

Here are this week's words:
mixed number: a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
introduction: a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the main part.
PROGRESS and STUDENT LED CONFERENCES
Progress and Student Led Conferences will be held on Monday, March 13th from 4:00-7:00 and Tuesday, March 14th from 8:30-12:00 We are once again using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible. Conferences will be held in-person at Ellis School. Should you need a virtual conference, please make that request with your child’s teacher directly
To sign up: Please enter the following web address into your browser window: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Ellis_School and sign up according to the directions below:
If you have a child in grades Preschool-4th grade, please sign up for a conference with your child’s classroom teacher.
5th Grade and 6th grade: Please sign up with your child’s homeroom teacher.
7th and 8th grade: Please sign up for a conference with your child’s advisory teacher.
If you do not have internet access, please contact your teacher via phone at 603-895-2511 and he or she will assist in scheduling with you.
Reader’s Theater: After School Fun For K-2
Sign Ups Extended until March 10th

Readers Theatre is a fun and engaging way for students to practice reading skills with their peers. Open to students in kindergarten through second grade, participants will practice reading scripts, creating props and even get ready for a performance to show off some of their skills!
This program will begin after school on Thursday March 16th and run for ten consecutive weeks. Students will need to be picked up at 4:15 at the front door of school.
Please note that there is a limit of ten participants! If you are interested in your student joining, please email Ms. Parenteau at cparenteau@sau83.org no later than March 10th. If more than ten students sign up, participants will be randomly chosen.
Safely Social: A Workshop for Parents Concerned About Kids and Social Media

March 16th at 6:00pm at Ellis School
Childcare will be available
This workshop is for you if:
• You’re a parent who’s wondering if social media is safe for your child.
• You’re unsure when to allow your child to use social media.
• Your child already uses social media and you feel uncertain about how to manage it.
• You want to understand the science behind social media use in young kids.
• You want immediate and effective strategies for keeping your child safe in a digital world.
• You need support on how to authentically create and hold boundaries.
• And more
Presented by Joni Lane
Please sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/d94b79a9fcad/safely-social
18th Annual Spaghetti Dinner


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
March 13th: Parent Conferences 4:00-7:00pm
March 14th: No School, Parent Conferences 8:30am-12:00
March 16th: Safely Social 6:00pm
March 18th: Spaghetti Supper 5:00pm
March 21st: Fremont School Board Meeting 6:00pm
March 22nd: Early Release
March 23rd: 2023-24 Kindergarten Information Night



