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Upcoming Events
Today I am thinking about the importance of gathering as a community. Today is our first fun event of the year. I hope you enjoy our annual Trunk and Treat.
I want to emphasize the importance of family events in our community. These gatherings not only strengthen our bonds but also foster a supportive environment for our students. By participating, you contribute to a sense of belonging and create lasting memories for our children.
Together, we can cultivate a vibrant school culture that values collaboration and connection. I encourage each of you to join us at our upcoming events and share in the joy of our school community.
Thank you for your continued support!
Love, Principal Gruber
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11/8-Veterans Day Celebration. |
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Spotlight on Specials
Recently preschool students have read books about apples, fire safety, and squirrels. They enjoyed the song “Squirrel Dance and Freeze”! So fun!
In Kindergarten, students talked about the parts of a story. The Parts of a Story song helps us remember! For Indigenous Peoples Day, we read “Fry Bread” and talked about making food with our families. We also read the fall books “The Golden Acorn” and “The Leaf Thief”. They will soon learn how to find non-fiction books in the library!!
In the last month, first grade students have learned about powwows and reviewed the story elements. Next, they will learn how to use the online resource PebbleGo for non-fiction articles. To use at home, go to www.pebblego.com [username: ellsworthes password: read].
Second graders learned some Cherokee words for Indigenous Peoples Day from the book “We are Grateful”. They also reviewed the story elements using the funny book “Mel Fell”. In the next weeks, we will review using PebbleGo and learn how to take notes from a book using their own words.
Checkout Crates topics this month: Apples and Pumpkins, Spiders, Elections, Scarecrows, and Nursery Rhymes. Here are some pictures.
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Oliver Ellsworth Families
Thanksgiving is around the corner! What better way to bring us together by sharing our family recipes for our 1st virtual cookbook.
If your family would like to participate, please send in or email your family recipes to Ms. Julie in the Family Resource Center by
11-18-2024.
“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together
-Guy Fieri
Ms. Julie Figueroa Family Resource Center Coordinator
Tel:860-687-2070 Ext 6229
Jfigueroa@windsorct.org
Welcome to Oliver Ellsworth School!
Check out what your Family Resource Center has to offer.
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like more information.
I am best reached at 860-687-2070 Ext 6229 or you can email me at jfigueroa@windsorct.org
Family And Community Partnerships
Parent Teacher Home Visits
Parent Teacher Home Visit- is an opportunity to discuss your hopes & dreams for your child with their teacher. We want you to be able to build a trusting relationship with your child’s teacher in a comfortable environment away from school.
Watch D.O.G.S
Watch D.O.G.S- recruiting all male figures to volunteer:, Dad (Papa), Uncle (Tio), Grandpa (Abuelo), Brother(Hermano), Step-Dad(Padrastro) to sign up for this school year.
Windsor School Readiness Council
Windsor School Readiness Program is a high quality early care and education program that helps young children prepare for kindergarten.
Resources
Windsor Social Services
Weekend Wheels/Charger Packs- is a supplemental weekend food program that provides a backpack on wheels to elementary age children and a drawstring bag to middle school children filled with food to bring home for the weekend.
Windsor Food Bank
The Windsor Food Bank is open to Windsor residents who are income eligible. Supplemental food is provided including a variety of pantry items, fresh produce, and meat.
Resources and Referral
Backpacks/School Supplies- is your child in need of a book bag or school supplies?
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.
Eversource
Struggling to pay your electric or heating bill? Eversouce has programs to help.
Oliver Ellsworth Family Resource Center
Is your child in need of a backpack or school supplies?
Tree House Program - Before/After School Program
Check out the Treehouse Program!
Tree House Before Care and Afterschool program registration is now OPEN!
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 .
Throughout the year registration is on a ROLLING ENROLLMENT.
School Calendar
LUNCH
2024-25 Transportation 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
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.
New Registration
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Oliver Ellsworth Watch D.O.G.S Volunteers Needed in The Parking Lot!
Dear Watchdogs,
As we continue throughout the school year, it is our hope that we can continue to count on your influence in many areas. A couple of weeks ago, there was a request made at our Watch D.O.G.S presentation for help with traffic. This does not require much work. We are asking for your presence in the parking lot as a gentle reminder for parents to be mindful of safety. This will be during morning arrival from 8:25-8:45 and afternoon dismissal from 3:15-3:35. It will require 30 minutes. We know that each of you are extremely busy. The good news is that this can happen at your convenience.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact jfigueroa@windsorct.org or cwilliams@windsorct.org. We can provide more details about this request. Also feel free to approach Mr. Williams during traffic, to let him know if you are interested in volunteering.
Thank you in advance for your interest in volunteerism and being a role model to our parents and children.
Mr. Chris Williams & Ms. Julie Figueroa
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HEALTH Information
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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.
Please see the health related link, with information about school related health management such as when to keep your child home from school: