News from the Nest
Issue #86 Week of September 3rd
Welcome Preschool and Kindergarten!
Their arrival also means that we will fold more cars into our arrival and dismissal routines. This will likely result in adding a few additional minutes to dismissal at the end of the day over the first week. Please be patient and keep in mind that our new eagles and their families are learning our procedures and our staff are being diligent in keeping them safe.
The Ellis School Store is OPEN for business! Now is your chance to order gifts for the holidays!
Picture Day
YMCA Before and After School Childcare
Breakfast and Lunch at Ellis School
We wanted to let the community know that we are facing some challenges on the back end of My School Bucks. As a result, you may find that you receive an "error" or "warning" message when you try to add funds to your child's account. Please rest assured that this will not impact any child's ability to get breakfast or lunch in the time that it takes for the issue to be resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, we will provide another update as soon as the issue is resolved.
If you need assistance with school breakfast or lunch, please click the link below. The main office is also happy to print out paper copies for you to fill out and send them home in your child's folder.
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, September 5th: First Day of School-Preschool + Kindergarten
Tuesday, September 5th: Fall Sports Preseason Mandatory Meeting 4:30
Thursday, September 7th: PTA Meeting 7:00, Ellis School Library
Tuesday, September 12th: Fremont School Board Meeting, 6:00, Town Hall
Wednesday, September 20th: Early Release, 12:50
Thursday, September 21st: Open House 6:00-7:00
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