Hive Happenings!
November 2021
A Message from Principal Meneses
Ellison Families,
So far, we've enjoyed events like Buzz Fest and Career Day with our little bees. This next month promises to be another educational and engaging month. We are looking forward to Pajama Day, our Stories for the Heart Literacy Night, Book Fair, and our annual Veterans Day Bee Jubilee, and our Kids Heart Challenge.
On Tuesday, November 2, we will celebrate our very first "Stories for the Heart" Literacy Night. Not only do read-alouds help to develop a stronger vocabulary, they strengthen cognition and increase attention span, but most importantly, they provide a safe way of exploring emotions. Tuesday's read-alouds will be sure to fill your heart! We can't wait to see you here!
We are also excited about our Fall Bookfair that is scheduled for the week of November 8-12! Parents and families are welcome to attend our Bookfair before and after school. To attend the Bookfair, simply stop by the front office for a visitor pass. See our Bookfair flyer below for specific times and dates.
You'll see from our photos and videos below that we have had a blast learning and growing together. Please make sure that you're part of the fun by participating in our upcoming activities. We can't wait to share smiles and make memories with you.
Sincerely,
Principal Meneses
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IMPORTANT DATES
11/1 Pajama Day
11/2 PTA Meeting 5 pm / Stories for the Heart Event 5:30-6:30 pm / Election Day
11/2 Celebrate the 50th day of school! (Dress 50's Style)
11/4 Respect Pillar names must be added to Google Doc and Parents should be notified
11/5 4th Grade Discovery Day
11/8 Kinder-2nd Grades plant flags in the front drive
11/8-12 Book Fair
11/19 5th Grade Discovery Day / Progress Reports Go Home
11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony/ Respect BEE JUBILEE at 8 am
11/19 Progress Reports Go Home
11/22-26 Thanksgiving Break
11/29 Pajama Day
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PAJAMA DAYS
Because we know many students will have a fun, festive evening on October 31st, we are having a Pajama Day on Monday, November 1st. Monday, November 29th is also a Pajama Day! We hope this motivates our students to return to school after the Thanksgiving break.
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Tardies
Please park and sign your child in with the office staff after 7:45 am.
** If you have younger children that need assistance into the front entrance of the building, please arrive before 7:40 am, when staff on duty and student safety patrols are monitoring the express lane.
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PTA Meeting in the Cafeteria: Tuesday, Nov 2, at 5:00 pm
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"Stories for the Heart" Literacy Event followed by the PTA Mtg Tuesday, November 2, 5:30-6:30 pm
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50's Dress Day- Tuesday, November 2nd
To celebrate the 50th day of school, students are invited to dress in their best 50’s styel clothing! Check out Pinterest or Google for ideas!
Thursday, November 11, 2021
RSVP by 11/5 to Attend the Veterans Day Ceremony!
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Together, we're Learning and Growing every day!
Kids Heart Challenge is HERE! All students that raise $200 or more get to Color Blast Principal Meneses!!!!!
Kids Heart Challenge!
We have officially kicked off the Kids Heart Challenge Road Trip with the American Heart Association, and we need your help! Over the next 4 weeks students will be learning about their heart, raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is to raise $5000 and for every student to complete Finn's Mission.
The Road Trip started today with your student(s) watching this video at school.
PARENTS – HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED
Step 1. Visit our school’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/Ellison_Elementary OR download the Kids Heart Challenge App for iPhone or Android to search for our school and sign up!
Step 2. Complete Finn’s Mission – this will be your road map!
Your student will collect souvenirs along the way, including their own Heart Heroes, Mystery Merch, and more. You can check these out on the KHC envelope your student is bringing home today.
Everyone that raises $200 or more gets to Color Blast Principal Meneses!!!!
Parents – you can join your student(s) on the road.
We invite you to join us in at-home heart-healthy behaviors by accessing the KHC Experience.
Why we support the American Heart Association: Every 40 seconds someone in America suffers from a stroke. Complete Finn’s Mission to learn how your family can recognize and react to a stroke FAST … because when it comes to stroke every minute matters!
Thank you for joining us on the road and helping us save lives!
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News from our Specialists!
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Fridays are SPIRIT days!
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Reflections Art Program
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Buzz Fest a HUGE success!
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Thank you SignGypsies NWSanAntonio, for supporting our hive!
Call (210) 239-2830 or email nwsanantonio@signgypsies.com for your own yard sign!
Support our PTA!
Click below to visit our wonderful PTA site. With a click of a button, you'll be able to purchase spirit gear, which students are encouraged to use on the first day of school and every Friday of the year!
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Bonnie Ellison Elementary School
Ellison is the place to “bee”- Growing, learning, and building our hive together! Our daily mission is to PUT STUDENTS FIRST! Our vision is that our students GROW to be COMPASSIONATE, INNOVATIVE LEADERS every day!
Email: Julie.Meneses@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/ellison
Location: 7132 Oak Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-398-1850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllisonElementary
Twitter: @NISDEllison