As we start wrapping up the school year and looking ahead, we’d really appreciate it if you could let us know if your child won’t be returning to our school next year because of a move over the summer.

This helps us get a withdrawal slip ready and makes the transition to your new school a little easier.

If you’re planning a move, just give us a quick call or send a note in with your child by May 30th.

Thanks so much for keeping us in the loop!

Titlewish-Birthday Books

Support the Elizabeth Shelton School Library Media Center!

We are holding our final 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 visit https://www.titlewish.com/1096267

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! This Titlewish-Birthday Books runs through June 6th, 2025.

Mrs. Bush

Library Media Specialist

If you have any questions email me at: kbush@sheltonpublicschools.org

Hi everyone! Just a quick reminder for those who may be dealing with bus-related issues:

🔹 If there’s a problem during the bus ride (like behavior concerns or safety issues), kids should let the bus driver know right away. Drivers can often handle things in the moment or submit a formal report if it needs to go to the school.

🔹 The principal can only follow up on behavior issues if a formal report has been filed. Without that report, the school isn’t able to take action—even if they hear about something informally.

🔹 For things like late buses, missed stops, or route changes, the best and fastest first step is to contact the bus company directly:

📞 203-922-1311

The school office is always happy to help too—especially if the issue continues after contacting the bus company.

Hope this helps clarify things a bit for anyone new to bus routines or wondering what to do. Thanks for keeping our kids safe and supported! 💛

As we begin planning for the next school year, we want you to know that a great deal of thought and care goes into creating balanced classrooms where all students can thrive. Our placement decisions are made with the whole child in mind—considering academic needs, learning styles, and social-emotional development.

Because of this thoughtful process, we kindly ask that families not submit specific teacher requests. While we understand how much you care about your child’s experience, our goal is to ensure that each student is placed where they will be most supported and successful.

If there is specific information about your child’s learning needs that you feel we should consider, we absolutely welcome that input—please feel free to reach out to Mrs Weber via email by May 30.

Thank you for your trust and support. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together in helping your child grow and succeed

We know that questions and concerns can come up throughout the school year, and we want to make sure you feel supported every step of the way. To help make communication smooth and effective, here’s the best way to get started when something’s on your mind:

🧑‍🏫 Step 1: Start with Your Child’s Teacher

Teachers know your child best in the classroom and can often answer your questions right away. Whether it’s about academics, classroom behavior, or social interactions, your child’s teacher is your first and most helpful contact.

You can reach out by email, phone, Dojo message or a note—whatever works best for you.

📞 Step 2: Still Have Questions?

If you still need help after talking with the teacher, feel free to reach out to:

• Mrs Ferraro, our school counselor for emotional, social, or behavioral concerns

• Mrs Weber for broader concerns

🤝 We’re Here to Help

Our goal is to work together as a team to support your child. Starting with the teacher helps us respond quickly and ensures the right people are involved every step of the way.

Thank you for your partnership and for all you do to support your child’s success!

Just a quick reminder that the Facebook page is not officially affiliated with ESS. It’s a parent-run space created to help families share info, ask questions, and support one another.

Please note that Mrs. Weber and staff are not administrators of this page and do not monitor or control what is posted or commented on here.

Any official school information or communication will always come directly from the school through their official channels—such as emails, newsletters, or the school website.

If you have a concern that requires school attention (like student issues, bus concerns, or school policy questions), it’s best to reach out directly to the school office or administration 💬🚌📚

We’re glad that many families enjoy using the playground before and after school—it’s a great place for kids to play and connect.

However, please be aware that there is no staff supervision during these times. For safety reasons, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times if they are using the playground before or after school.

We appreciate your support in helping us keep our school community safe and happy!

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

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-

Thank you to all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and the ability for us to celebrate Memorial Day any way we choose. I hope you had a great long weekend.

The 4th graders are headed to Perry Hill School tomorrow-we wish them a safe travel day!

Please be sure to stop by after school tomorrow from 4-5 to walk the halls and see the awesome art displayed! Thanks to Ms Filipe for all her hard work!

Have a great week-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

• Wednesday May 28th-Grade4 visits Perry Hill School, Art Show-4:00-5:00, Q-Quiet Day

• Thursday May 29th-Grade 4/Faculty Kickball game, BMX Assembly, R-Ready to watch day

• Friday May 30th-Grade 1 Field Trip, S-Sunglasses day

June

• Monday June 2-T-Technology Day
• Tuesday June 3-Field Day all day, U-yoU can do it day!
• Wednesday June 4-Field Day Rain Date, V-Visit your buddy class day, Decades Day
• Thursday June 5-Early dismissal Day, W-Wild Cleaning Day
• Friday June 6-Early Dismissal, SHS Graduation day, Grade 4 End of Year Party. X-eXciting times
• Monday June 9-Early Dismissal, EOY classroom parties grades K-3, Grade 4 celebration Raindate, Y-you get extra recess
• Tuesday June 10-Early dismissal, report cards come home, Z-zoom out of school

• 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