Message from Principal Gruber:

@OEHappenings

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September 29, 2023

Oliver Ellsworth

E-News

Stay in touch with OE:

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Hello Oliver Ellsworth Families-

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I hope you found Open House meaningful. Again, you will have time to have a more in depth conversation about your own child during conferences later on in the year. In the meantime, you are always welcome to reach out to your child’s teacher(s) should you have any questions or are just looking for an update. In addition, we are fortunate to have two amazing instructional coaches for Literacy and STEM at OE. Mrs. Addie is our science and math guru. Ms. Ferreira is our expert in all things reading, writing and social studies related. They are here to support you, our teachers and our students. One of our focus areas for this year is to create more cross curricular connections between literacy and STEM. At OE, we are committed to making learning fun and engaging for all students!

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Love,

Principal Gruber

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Oliver Ellsworth Website

Backpack News:

Virtual Backpack

STEM Coach

Mrs. Addie

jaddie@windsorct.org

Literacy Coach

Ms. Ferreira

mferreira@windsorct.org

Our coaches are here to help YOU!

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• 8:40 - 3:25
• Doors open at 8:30
• Students are tardy if not in classroom at 8:45

• Early Dismissals: Notify office and teacher of any early pickups prior to 2pm if possible.
• Tardy: Notify office and teacher of late arrivals (or will be marked unexcused).
• Doctor appointments: Bring medical note for Dr appointments to be marked excused.
• Attendance Policy: Letters and/or calls will be made for excessive absences per State of CT.
• All absences must be reported with reason and are recorded in Powerschool.

How to report absences:

• Call Absence Line: 860-687-2070 X1
• Email: oeattendance@windsorct.org
• Scan QR Code

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The State of CT requires all students to provide the necessary health documentation to attend school. All new students must have the medical information REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL NURSE BEFORE starting school. Please provide all documentation two weeks before school starts.

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Please see the health related link, with information about school related health management such as when to keep your child home from school:

• Health Services Quick Links 2022-23

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2023-24 information continues to be updated (times could change on bus runs) Use the WPS link to look up your student’s information from Traversa with their student ID number. https://windsorct.sites.thrillshare.com/page/transportation

• ALL K-2 STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED A BUS.
• Let the office & teacher know the dismissal procedure for your child OE 860-687-2070.
• Pickup tags will be available for parents picking up their students every day.
• Daycare Form: Daycare Form
• Review of Arrival/Departure Procedures: Arrival/Departure Procedures

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New registrations are processed in the order they are received at the Board office ~ paperwork & medical records are reviewed & approved then class placement is made. Buses will take 3-5 business days to be assigned.

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• Free/Reduced Lunch applications ~ must reapply, even if approved the past year. Signed originals to OE office or to Patricia Patton, 601 Matianuck Ave, or email to ppatton@windsorct.org. Applications Available: https://www.windsorct.org/page/food-services
• You may send in cash or check made out to Windsor Food Service in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on it.
• Breakfast will be free 23-24 / Reduced lunch will be free
• Paid lunch - $2.50 / Milk only 75 cents.
• Online deposits into your child’s account can be set up at www.mymealtime.com.

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• WPS 2023-24 Calendar
• Keep handy for important dates!
• First early release day is Tuesday, September 19th.
• All early dismissals are at 1:30pm. (PKAM-10:50)

Our beginner mathematicians learned how numbers work on a number line. They used hands-on tools to solidify their understanding.

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Our budding scientists explored science during an “Introduction to Science” experience this week. They learned about the different types of science & what is studied in each!

Tree House Program - Before/After School Program

Check out the Treehouse Program!

Tree House Before Care and Afterschool program registration is now OPEN for the 23-24 school�year.

Please visit our website for the most current rates/pricing and calendar at https://tinyurl.com/4w7xe7k7. Any questions please contact Mrs. Thompson at jthompson@windsorct.org (860) 687-2070 ext 6153 .

• PLEASE NOTE: Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and as space is available.

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• �Throughout the year registration is on a ROLLING ENROLLMENT.

Looking for Pre- School? The Windsor School Readiness Preschool Program is currently accepting applications for three year old students. For more information about our full day year round spaces reach out to our Intake Coordinator Thaslima Thamanna via email at tthamanna@windsorct.org

Windsor School Readiness Preschool Program

Oliver Ellsworth School Governance Council 2023-2024

Calling all OE parents and families!

We need your participation- please consider joining the OE School Governance Council (SGC).

The SGC is a group of parents, educators and community members working together to improve student achievement, enhance parent involvement and maintain safety for all students and staff at OE. Getting involved means you want to share your ideas, coordinate future projects, and help the council develop initiatives that could improve student achievement.

SGC's are primarily parent led so we need YOU!

Virtual meetings will be held quarterly (November, January, March and May) in the evenings and usually last about an hour.

Please reach out to Principal Gruber at tgruber@windsorct.org or Rosanna Wilson (OE parent) at rosannazwillson@gmail.com for more information on our SGC. THANK YOU!

csideriadis@windsorct.org

cpace@windsorct.org or 860 687 2070 ext 6229