Updated Information
Week of March 1
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
- April 16-Spring Photos
- April 19-Itialian Ice Day
- April 30-JA/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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Weather Information
All weather related announcements will be posted on the Shelton Public Schools website as well as on social media. Please do not call the schools asking if we are dismissing early-we need to keep the phone lines clear.
If there is a delayed opening, buses will arrive 2 or 3 hours later (depending on what kind of delayed opening was called) than their usual morning pick up time. The school building will NOT open for students prior to 10:45 with a 2 hour delay or 11:45 with a 3 hour delay (unless you are a registered member of the Boys and Girls club)-there are no exceptions to this.
There is NO BREAKFAST on delayed opening days
All students must bring a change of shoes if they come to school in snow/rain boots. We will call you to bring them in if they do not have any.
With the snow day on last week our tentative last day of school has moved and now will be Tuesday June 11th. Each snow day adds another day onto the end of the school year. If for some reason we have an excessive amount of snow days, April break could be impacted.
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
VORS Focus for March-Problem Solving
What does problem solving look like all day long
What does problem solving look like in the classroom
3 before me rule
What does problem solving look like in the cafeteria
Making sure you have everything on your tray before you sit down
Walking to throw out your garbage
Raising your hand if you need something
What does problem solving look like at recess
Walking away from a “small” problem
Asking a friend to help
Finding a teacher for “big” problems that can’t be solved on your own
What does problem solving look like in specials/ASC
Waiting outside the room if no teacher
What does problem solving look like for morning arrival time
Walking straight to your classroom
Waiting outside your room if there is no teacher
What does solving problem look like for afternoon dismissal time
Knowing your bus number
Knowing if you are pickup or not
What does problem solving look like in the hallway
Going to where you need to go and straight back to the classroom
Asking a teacher for help if needed
What does problem solving look like at the bathroom/water fountain
Telling an adult if there is no paper towels or tp left
Updated Information
We had a great 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.
March will be a busy month-please pay close attention to the changes in schedules this month
Be sure you are including the office staff (myself and Mrs Roberto) 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
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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 14-Parent Conferences-6:00-8:00-all parents must make appointments ahead of time
- March 15-Early Dismissal
- March 18-22-Book Fair
- March 20-Superhero Day
- March 21-, 6:00-8:00-Parent Conferences- all parents must make appointments ahead of time, Book Fair open during conferences
- March 22-Early Dismissal
- March 25-Rock Band Shirt Day
- March 28-last day for Charlotte's Web, Spring craft/snack in the morning
- 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 2-Virtual PTO Meeting
- April 8-12-Spring Break-school is closed
- April 18-6:00-PTO Meeting-Mr Saranich will be speaking about the budget
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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 3/4/24 :
Thank you to everyone who attended the VIP and Me Dance on Friday!
It was so great seeing everyone dressed up and having such a great time. Thank you to our wonderful high school volunteers, PTO volunteers, Mrs. Weber, and for all the donations we received. The PTO would also like to thank Beach Party Balloons, Be the Star Photo Booth, and Nimons Entertainment.
In the next few weeks, the existing basketball hoops, poles, and backboards will be removed from the blacktop areas at ESS. They will shortly thereafter be replaced with 3 new aluminum poles, backboards, and nets purchased by the PTO. They will not be installed near the new curbed area as it has been a safety hazard. We can’t wait for the kids to have new ones!!!
Yearbook Photos:
Last Call for Pictures! Final yearbook pictures are due by April 1st. and information on yearbook sales will be coming soon.
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.
Upcoming Events:
- Spring Book Fair – (March 18th – 22nd ) Conference Night and Parent Shopping on Thurs 3/21 – if you have reusable bags to donate, please drop them off at the front office.
- 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)