There will be a joint meeting with the Board of Aldermen and Board of Education at Shelton City Hall on Thursday April 10th that begins at 7:00. The Mayor has proposed a $1 million increase to our 2025-2026 budget, the BOE's request was $3.5 million.

Last year, the Aldermen listened to all of the community's feedback and increased the BOE's funding. The Aldermen recognize the importance of proper education funding and we are optimistic for the same result this year. Your attendance at the meeting would be greatly appreciated

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

Below is the list of categories for which we are low on pictures. The link to the folder is here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vcDg2mhXEq0z-43Hgsmm53EgRemzIgoT?usp=drive_link

first day of school/back to school night

Cookies with Santa

Ms Quick's class

All third grade

Ms Halpin's class

Feel free to download the photos from Dojo and add them as well!

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-

I hope you had a good week. It was lovely seeing so many of you at Parent Conferences-thanks for saying hello!

Thanks to the PTO for providing dinner for the staff during Parent Conference nights-it is greatly appreciated!

Have a nice weekend-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 April 2-Paraeducator Appreciation Day
• Thursday April 3-Parent/Child Math event-thank you to all who registered
• Tuesday April 8-Spring Photo day
• Wednesday April 9-Tie Dye Day
• Friday April 11-Spring Craft Day-please coordinate with the Room parent and teacher. This is just for Spring not Easter
• 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