The 4th Grade student leaders made goodie/appreciation bags for the police officers. They will be delivered tomorrow. Thank you to all who contributed!

Thank You for Supporting Our Library!

We’re thrilled to share that thanks to your incredible generosity, our recent Titlewish fundraiser raised $627 — all of which went directly toward purchasing brand-new books for our library!

A very special thank-you to the following donors:

Kristen Kinslow
Corilyn Raffery
Jennifer DiBlasi
Michael Mazzacco
Paulo Mendoza
Dawn Coppola
David Steinberg
Jessica Cardentey
Jonathan Wetmore
Carissa Caserta
Carmy Koutroulas
Mark Jackson
William Stanton

Your support helps us expand and refresh our library collection, and we know our students will be excited to explore all the new titles. Your kindness makes a big difference—thank you again!

Spring Titlewish Fundraiser Starts Friday!

We’re kicking off our Spring Titlewish fundraiser on Friday, April 11th, 2025, and it will run for 8 weeks, closing on June 6th. Every dollar donated goes directly toward new books for our school library media center.

Donate here: https://www.titlewish.com/1096267

Thank you for continuing to support our readers and helping us build a vibrant and engaging library for all!

Elizabeth Shelton School PTO starts benefiting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Throughout April 2025, our school will receive $1 for every Big Y Community Bag sold at: 401 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton CT

Thank you!

Yearbook Sales Are Open!

THE SALE AND PICTURE COLLECTION ENDS ON APRIL 25

Yearbooks are $19.95 each.

Purchase at: ybkpix.com

Submit your pictures to be in the yearbook at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vcDg2mhXEq0z-43Hgsmm53EgRemzIgoT?usp=drive_link

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There will be a Special Election held at ESS on Tuesday April 22nd. This will fill the vacancy created by the last special election.

All voters and poll workers will be based in the gym and have no interaction with students. Security will be present for the day. Recess and PE classes will take place in the front of the school (weather dependent).

It has come to our attention that some students have been engaging in inappropriate conversations with one another and accessing unsuitable online content while at home. While these activities are not taking place on school grounds, they can impact students' behavior and interactions at school.

We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing the importance of respectful communication and safe internet use. Here are a few ways you can help:

• Monitor Online Activity: Ensure that your child is using age-appropriate websites and apps. Consider using parental controls and filters to limit access to inappropriate content.
• Encourage Respectful Communication: Talk to your child about treating others with kindness and respect, both in person and online.
• Set Clear Expectations: Establish family rules regarding internet use and respectful interactions with peers.
• Stay Informed: Keep an open dialogue with your child about their online activities and social interactions.

By working together, we can create a safe and respectful environment for all students.

To ensure the safety and efficiency of our school operations, we kindly ask that all parents schedule an appointment before visiting the school and asking to meet with staff members. This helps us provide the necessary attention to your concerns while minimizing disruptions to student learning.

If you need to meet with a teacher please reach out the the teacher directly either through email or Class Dojo to find a mutually convenient time. If you need to meet with Mrs Weber, please call the school office or email her in advance to set up a convenient time.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a secure and organized environment for all students

We are so grateful for the strong partnership we have with our families and truly appreciate the open communication between home and school. Your involvement and support mean the world to us!

As we continue working together, we want to kindly remind everyone that teachers and staff may not respond to messages sent after school hours right away. Just like our students, they need time to rest and recharge so they can bring their best energy and care to ESS each day.

Messages received after school hours will typically be responded to the next school day. Please know that we will always do our best to address your questions and concerns as soon as possible

Important Concert Day Reminders

To help ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone, please review the following information:

• ESS Students are not permitted to attend the concert in the gym to watch siblings due to seating restrictions. ESS students will have the opportunity to preview the concert on May 20th. No exceptions will be made.

• To support a safe environment for all students, flowers and balloons are not allowed, due to allergy concerns.

• After each grade level’s performance, all guests will exit through the first and second-grade parent pickup doors (located next to the library). As you exit, feel free to check the Lost and Found for any missing items.

• In accordance with school security policies, guests will not be allowed to visit classrooms during the event.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep this a safe and enjoyable experience for all

Kindergarten-9:30-10:00

Grade 3-10:30-11:00

Grade 2-11:45-12:15

Grade 1-2:00-2:30

Grade 4-3:00-3:30

Please see the district website for updated forms to fill out. You will need to contact the Main Office (203-929-1330) to set up a registration appointment. Your child DOES NOT need to attend registration with you.

Those students who are not 5 by September 1st will have to fill out a waiver in order to be considered for registration.

Current News-

Have a great Spring Break. Safe travels to anyone who may be going away.

Happy Passover and Happy Easter to anyone who celebrates

Have a nice break, see you all on April 21st-Mrs Weber

Old News-

Getting outside for recess has been great. Students who wear footwear without a back strap on like Crocs or UGG slippers need to have a change of shoes or else they will have to sit out during outdoor recess. Sneakers are the safest choice.

Currently the last day of school is scheduled for Tuesday June 10th

Please be sure your child is fever-free WITHOUT any medicine for a full 24 hours before coming back to school

Just another reminder that student phones and smart watches are NOT allowed to be on during the school day. Please refrain from contacting your child on these devices during the school day

• Saturday April 12-Sunday April 20-Spring Break-enjoy!
• Tuesday April 22-Special Election Day
• Wednesday April 23-Administrative Assistant Day, ESS Spiritwear Day
• Friday April 25-Grade 2 Field Trip
• Monday April 28-Friday May 2-College and Career Week

• 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