Hive Happenings!
August 2022
A Message from Principal Meneses
Ellison Families,
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! This is our summer newsletter, outlining information you won't want to miss! As you'll see below, we expect a wonderful start to the new school year and can't wait to see our little bees!!
We've spent the summer working hard to make this our best year yet! It’s definitely exciting to have new students and staff members joining our school family. My heart is absolutely beaming with pride for you to meet our new staff! In addition to ensuring we have the most qualified educators, we've also been working diligently to ensure that all staff's core principles are aligned with our campus mission, vision, and core beliefs. Research shows that developing a vision and mission statement is crucial to the success of an organization. Our mission and vision statements define our greatest hopes, aspirations, and clearly communicate our commitment to our students and community. We hope that our mission and vision inspire you as much as it has inspired us to conquer ahead!
At Ellison, our daily mission is to put students first! Our vision is that every day, every student will grow as compassionate, innovative, leaders! #BeTheLight #BEESignited
Over the next few weeks, our teachers and staff will continue preparing for the new school year through retreats and professional development. Our work is heavily based on ensuring that we are fully prepared to provide daily learning experiences in which all students are highly engaged, where they feel loved and respected, and where their individual academic and social-emotional needs are met through targeted instruction.
As Ellison's proud principal, one of my favorite back-to-school events is the upcoming Snow Cone Scoop! This event has something for everyone! On Tuesday, August 9th, all pre-k, kindergarten, and all new students and families are invited! We also invite all Ellison fathers and father figures to learn about our WATCH D.O.G.S. program. It is a national innovative program focusing on the prevention of violence in our children’s schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures for a two-fold purpose: (1) to provide an unobtrusive presence in schools, and (2) to be a positive and active role-model for children at their school.
New bees will be able to take a self-guided tour of our school and explore the playground. Kinder students and their families will participate in our Kinder Camp. (See the flyer below for more details.) And for all families that are already familiar with Ellison, we hope you join us as you too will be able to mingle and reconnect with other BEES, sign up for the Watch D.O.G.S. program, purchase PTA spirit wear, and become a PTA member. We hope you join us for the Snow Cone Scoop! We look forward to this exciting event!
Please also mark your calendar for our annual Meet the Teacher event. Check out the Meet the Teacher flyer below for details.
On behalf of our entire faculty, thank you for the privilege of allowing us to serve your family. We look forward to the year ahead!
Sincerely,
Principal Meneses
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IMPORTANT DATES
Snowcone Scoop!- 8/9
Look out for a special phone call/ email from your teacher!- 8/16
Meet the Teacher- 8/18
First Day of School/ Parent Breakfast 8/22
PTA Meeting/ Parent Orientation- 9/13 (details to come)
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Meals are No Longer Free!
- Lunches are no longer free and students must have money in their accounts, see info below under the MEALS section!
Familiarize Yourself with Our Campus Policies and Procedures
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MEET YOUR TEACHER!
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Student Arrival
Upon arrival, students will walk to either the cafeteria or gym. Monitors will be present to supervise students. Students will transition to their classrooms by 7:30 a.m. where they will be greeted by their teachers. It is highly recommended that students who plan to eat breakfast arrive to school before 7:30 a.m. Breakfast is served between 7:05-7:35 a.m.
Upon arrival, Pre-K students and Kindergarten students will be welcomed and safely escorted into the building by a safety patrol or an adult monitor. In addition to the safety patrols and monitors lining the express lane, hallways are also lined with safety patrols and staff to ensure the safety of all children.
Convenient Drop-Off for 3rd-5th Grade Students
To ensure safety of younger students, families of 3rd, 4th or 5th graders with younger siblings should use the front express lane for drop-off.
Student Dismissal
Parents/Guardians picking students up should use the EXPRESS LANE. For safety reasons, all Express Hang Tags MUST be prominently displayed by hanging from your vehicle's rear view mirror.
Parent walk-up is limited to families walking to and from school, not to those in a vehicle. All car riders must use the Express Lane. This procedure helps prevent overcrowding in the front of the school, keeps students and staff safe, and expedites the dismissal process.
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Let the good times Roll! We can't wait for the 1st week of school!
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BEES PTA 1st Day Parent Breakfast!
Boohoo Breakfast
Some of us are crying teary-eyed and blue.
Some of use are cheering, "I'm glad the summer's through!"
Whatever mood you're feeling, stop by and stay awhile.
The BEES PTA will be here to greet you with a smile!
Stop by after dropping your child off,
meet PTA and other Ellison families, and leave a note
for your bee to brighten their first day of school.
Monday, August 22nd
7:30 a.m.
BEES Library
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Meals
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Follow us on Social Media!
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Mark your calendars for Early Release Days!
Back to School District Information
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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!
Bonnie Ellison Elementary School
Ellison is the place to “bee”- Growing, learning, and building our hive together!
In our hive, our daily mission is to put students first! Our campus vision is that our students grow daily as compassionate, innovative leaders!
Location: 7132 Oak Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-398-1850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllisonElementary
Twitter: @NISDEllison