Updated Information
Week of March 29
April Menus
VORS-April-Creativity
What does creativity look like all day long
I can take more risks with my ideas and new learning
I can find different ways to solve my own problems
I can build knowledge by trying to solve problems by developing my own ideas
I can use resources to learn new information
I can listen to other’s creative ideas
I can try new things
I can think about my learning and decide how I can possibly change it
I can ask myself “what if” questions to solve problems
I can be flexible with my learning and be open to new ideas
I can use materials in different ways throughout the day
Spring Photo Information
Titlewish for the Library
Support the Elizabeth Shelton School Library Media Center!
Beginning on Friday, March 22nd, and running through Friday, May 17th, we are holding our Spring online Titlewish fundraiser of the year. Please know that 100% of the money we raise will go directly towards purchasing new materials for our school library.
We’re asking you to participate and help us raise $1,000. To help us meet our goal, please visithttps://www.titlewish.com/1095603 The site goes live on Friday, March 22nd.
Thank you for helping us provide Elizabeth Shelton School students with the best education possible! It is a great way to honor your child for their birthday or any special occasion, or just because you want to help! Your child will have their name placed in a new book in honor of your donation.
Thank you!
Mrs. Bush
Library Media Specialist
If you have any questions email me at: kbush@sheltonpublicschools.org.
April 2-Primary Day
It was announced at the February BOE meeting that Tuesday April 2nd will be Primary Day here in CT. ESS is a polling place and because of that, there will be several impacts that will enhance the safety of all students and staff members. The date of the primary is assigned by the State of Connecticut and we are unable to change that
Additional security will be in place throughout the school day.
It will be an early dismissal day for all students and staff
Lunch will be brown bag choice only-students will have to order ahead of time and will be eaten in the classrooms.
The gym and media center will be closed to students and those specials will be held in the classrooms.
The playground will be off limits all day
Parent pick ups will be done through the 4th grade wing
Election workers will NOT be allowed to go into the hallways or use the hallway bathrooms while school is in session. Voters will be contained to the gym and library-no voters will enter or exit through the front doors of the school
The gym, cafeteria and media center will be closed off to students due to voting locations
There will be no before/after school program at ESS that day
There will be more information as we get closer to the date-please reach out with any questions you may have
Save the Dates
- May 1-Principal Appreciation Day
- May 6-10-Staff appreciation week
- May 7-Teacher Appreciation Day
- May 8-, School Nurse Appreciation Day
- May 23-Art Show-4:00-5:30
- May 24-Get out and Play Day
- May 29-Grade 4 visits PHS
- May 30-Music Concert Day
- June 4-Field Day
- June 5-Field Day Rain date
- June 10-Grade 4 celebration (Tentative-depends on snow days)
- June 11-Last day of school classroom celebrations (Tentative-depends on snow days)
Yearbook Photos
Last Call for Pictures! Final yearbook pictures are due by April 1st.
You can email pictures to essyearbookphotos@gmail.com. If you have a large number of pictures, we can also accept them via Google Photos or Dropbox.
Please just include the names and grades of the children when you send them. We cannot access any pictures from DoJo, so if you would like them included, please send them via email, Google Photos, or Dropbox.
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Posters to help all our learners with feelings and behaviors
All classes had discussions on feelings, what you can do when you feel that way, and what are acceptable/non acceptable behaviors
Updated Information
We had another great last week with our One School, One Book. Thank you for participating at home-the students have been so excited to talk about the book each day. We are getting so many correct responses each day for our trivia questions-I am so proud of everyone. I hope you enjoyed the time together and again a thank you to the PTO for purchasing all the books for us to enjoy!
Be sure you are including the office staff with any absences or dismissal changes. Sending a dojo message alone to teachers isn't enough, especially when they may be absent and we have no way of knowing you sent them a message
Have a great long weekend-Happy Easter to those who celebrate-Mrs Weber
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Old News
Old News-
- Please remind your child about expected behaviors on the bus and at school. Students are needing many reminders about speaking nicely to one another as well as toward staff members. If a behavior referral is sent home, please review it with your child. Have a strong home/school connections is so important. Thank you for your help with this.
We have designated visitor parking in front of the school. Please use those spaces when you come to school. Parking is not allowed at any time in the fire lanes or in front of the school after 3:00 when buses begin to arrive
- The students are continuing to work hard each day. I am so impressed with the progress both academically and behaviorally-keep up the good work!
- Please be sure you send your child dressed for outdoor recess each day-we will go outside for recess each day unless it is actively raining or snowing. If your child comes to school without a coat, there are many available in the lost and found for them to put on
- If you send your child to school in rain or snow boots, they must have a change of shoes with them. Those boots are very warm and bulky to wear all day long
- Please be sure your child finishes any donuts/breakfast foods, coffees or Starbucks drinks prior to arriving at school. We have so many allergies in classrooms-we need to keep everyone safe-thank you
- We are continuing to have a problem with parent drop off and pick up parking. You may NOT park in the fire lanes-it is a hazard. Also you may NOT move the cones that are set up to prevent access. The police have noticed and mentioned that they may be ticketing cars if the practice continues-this is for the safety of all involved
Please be sure your child is in school appropriate footwear-crocs are super cute but not practical for the playground.
- Spirit days are fun ways to unite as a school. They are optional and if you do not want your child to participate, that is completely fine. The schedule for the year is attached below
- Just a reminder that any medications must be brought to ESS by an adult. Students are not allowed to have medications in their backpacks at any time
- If your child is arriving in the morning after the doors are closed, please do not just drop your child and drive away. Please walk your child to the front door and ring the bell and we will escort them to their classroom
As stated in the rules/expectations that were sent out and are also linked below please remember that
- Student cell phones and smart watches must remain in backpacks in the off position during the school day. Students are not allowed to use these devices while at school. If your child contacts you during the day, please call the office instead of responding.
- Be sure to label all student items including jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles and lunch boxes. We have an overflowing lost and found collection each year. Anything left at the end of the year will be donated
- We have designated visitor parking in front of the school. Please use those spaces when you come to school. Parking is not allowed at any time in the fire lanes or in front of the school after 3:00 when buses begin to arrive .
Important Dates
- March 29-No school in observance of Good Friday
- April 2-Primary Day-Early dismissal, No Boy's and Girl's club program at ESS
- April 3-Tie Dye Day
- April 2-Virtual PTO Meeting-link will be shared
- April 8-12-Spring Break-school is closed
- April 16-Spring Photos
- April 17-ESS Spiritwear Day
- April 18-6:00-PTO Meeting-Mr Saranich will be speaking about the budget
- April 30-JA in a Day
Important Links
- Please be sure you have read and have familiarized yourself with all the rules/expectations at ESS-especially about morning arrival and afternoon dismissal https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/mh5j6
- Link to our school website which contains lots of information-http://elizabethshelton.sheltonpublicschools.org/home_page
PTO Information
Updates from the PTO – Week of 3/18/24 :
PTO Fundraiser:
Please visit Giove's Pizza in Shelton (494 Bridgeport Ave, Phone: 203-225-6000) on Saturday March 30th from 4-8pm and support our local restaurant in Shelton and the ESS PTO! Please remember to mention ESS, applies to pick-up and delivery orders.
Yearbook:
Photos: Last Call for Pictures! Final yearbook pictures are due by April 1st. You can email pictures to essyearbookphotos@gmail.com. If you have a large number of pictures, we can also accept them via Google Photos or Dropbox. Please just include the names and grades of the children when you send them. We cannot access any pictures from DoJo, so if you would like them included, please send them via email, Google Photos, or Dropbox.
Sales: Visit: www.ybkpix.com to get your copy today! Please enter the school’s name (Elizabeth Shelton) or ID number 716144 and click ‘Buy the Yearbook’ in the upper left hand corner. Sale ends April 19th!!
Upcoming Events:
- Spring Snack & Craft in the Classroom – (March 28th in the morning) - Room Parents please coordinate with your classroom teachers.
- Italian Ice Day – (April 19th)
- Duck Pin Bowling - (Friday April 19th) 5:30 session and 7:30 session – Details will be provided soon
- Junior Achievement - (April 30th)
- Quassy Family Night - (Friday May 10th) beginning at 4:30pm – Rain Date TBD
- Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week - (May 6th – 10th)
- Plant Sale at ESS – (May 9th and 10th ) at ESS
- Art Show – (May 23rd ) 4:00 – 5:30pm at ESS
- 4th Grade Visit to Perry Hill – (May 29th )
- Spring Concert – (May 30th )
- Field Day at ESS – (June 4th, Rain Date June 5th )
- End of Year Party on the ESS Playground –
(Friday June 7th ***PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE DUE TO SNOW DAYS***) 5:30 – 7:30pm
- 4th Grade Celebration – June 10th (Tentative pending snow days)
- Last Day Classroom Celebrations – June 11th (Tentative pending snow days)
Upcoming PTO Meetings:
Tuesday April 2nd (6:00pm) Virtual Meeting – Link will be posted prior to the meeting
Thursday April 18th (6:00pm) – In person meeting in the ESS Cafeteria – Superintendent Ken Saranich will be joining us
For questions or additional information please reach out to:
Dawn Coppola (dawn_m_coppola@uhc.com) or Darcy Epstein (darcy.bashar@gmail.com)