News from the Nest
Issue #85 Week of August 27th
Don't Forget!
We need to ask ALL families to RE-REGISTER their children in TeacherEase. To do this on a mobile device, please install the Teacherease app. Otherwise you may complete the registration in a browser on a laptop/desktop computer.
Log into the Parent Portal with your username and password, you will be entered into online registration
Choose the student you want to register
Answer the questions in each of the 4 sections. Scroll to get to the NEXT button to proceed to the next section.
In the Permissions section Yes is the default answer. Change to No if you do not wish to grant permission.
Sign with a digital signature
Click: SAVE, NEXT, SUBMIT
For families that already completed the registration process, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience!
Pick Up Patrol
Please keep an eye on your email for the Pickup Patrol registration link. To ensure your child is set up for the first day of school, please enter his/her default plan as soon as possible.
Our school uses Pickup Patrol for parents to communicate dismissal plan changes and to report absences to the school. Changes can be entered from a smartphone or computer days, weeks, or months in advance, and at any time up until 2:30pm. on the day of the change.
Be on the lookout for an email from PickUp Patrol with a registration link. The app is free to parents and you can use it from your smartphone or computer.
YMCA Before and After School Childcare
Meal prices for the 23-24 School Year
Below are the 2023-24 Breakfast and lunch prices:
- Full Price for Lunch:$3.50
- Full Price for Breakfast: $1.75
- Reduced Price for Lunch: $0.40
- Reduced Price for Breakfast: $0.00
- Milk ala cart: $0.60
Please click here for information about our Free and Reduced Meal Program
Please click here to view the monthly breakfast and lunch menus
Fall Sports Grades 6-8
Fall Sports- what you need to know!
- First practice for all athletes is Tuesday September 5th from 3:15-4:30. Athletes will meet in the gym after school.
- MANDATORY preseason meeting for athletes and at least one parent/guardian- Tuesday September 5th @ 4:30 in the gym.
- Soccer players need to come prepared every day with cleats, shin guards, soccer socks (both royal blue AND black for game days), and water.
- Volleyball players need to come prepared every day with sneakers, water, and knee pads (optional).
- The school nurse must have a current physical on file in order to participate in school sports. The physical must be dated within the past 2 years. You will receive an email from the school in the coming days if you need one on file.
- The following link brings you to a preliminary schedule for the season. This is subject to change. Master Schedule
BAND & CHORUS SIGN-UPS FOR 2023-24
Do you have a current or interested musician ready to be a part of a performing group? Here is their chance! Sign ups for Grades 3-4 chorus, 5-8 chorus and 5-8 band are available for School Year 23-24! You can find more information about the groups here on Mrs. Bolduc’s Performing Arts Website.
Links to sign up are below
Grades 3-4 Chorus Sign ups School Year 23-24
Girls on the Run for Grades 3-5
We are thrilled to bring Girls on the Run to Ellis School this year and registration is OPEN!
Please sign up here: https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.
Should you have any questions, please contact coaches, Amy Phillips (aphillips@sau83.org) and Lauren DeFeo (ldefeo@sau83.org).
We want to ensure that GOTR is accessible to all. In addition to the agency's sliding scale, please email Brigid Connelly (bconnelly@sau83.org) if you need further financial assistance.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please review the procedures below:
- ALL parent drop offs and pick ups will use the Main Street entrance.
- Students in grades 1-8 will be dropped off at the main entrance of Ellis School. Please form two lines and wait for a staff member to indicate when your child(ren) can get out of the car. Please exit campus using the Main Street exit.
- Students in preschool and kindergarten will be dropped off at the preschool door (in between the gym and elementary playground). Please form two lines and wait for a staff member to indicate when our child(ren) can get out of the car. Please exit campus using the Beede Hill exit.
- ONLY School Buses will utilize the Beede Hill entrance.
If your preschooler or kindergartener has an older sibling, please feel free to drop off or pick up both of them at the preschool door.
As always, we ask for your patience and grace as we begin the school year. Staff members will be available to direct traffic and assist students.
These procedures were developed In collaboration with the bus company and the Fremont Police Department. They ensure safety first and efficiency second.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 29th + Wednesday, August 30th: Kindergarten Academy
Thursday, August 1st: Preschool Meet and Greets
Friday, September 1st: No School
Monday, September 4th: No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5th: First Day of School-Preschool + Kindergarten
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